Ocean tested my 1665 and 1016

[Chuck P]

Both survived a week of body surfing in the Pacific. No issues at all accept maybe a little sand under the bezel of the 1665. Easily rectified.

[ProMariner]

Very nice Whoopy mk2 dial

Does the case have a faux or working HEV ? (Like phong and yuki cases does ? )

Edited December 1, 2014 by ingelero

[Chuck P]

Actually not a Whoopy dial! This was a prototype PT from some time back. One of the nicest rep 1665 dials I have seen (especially in the price range)! Better than the Whoopy which I sold because this one is better.

HEV is faux....sealed inside. I don't think I'll ever need it. Lol.

[Nanuq]

Dang that's a pretty watch. Isn't it fun to take those old timers in the ocean!

[Chuck P]

Thanks Nanuq! Yes, something extra satisfying about taking these things for a dip! Partly the beauty, partly the "see, I CAN make this watch water resistant!" :-)

[droptopman]

Man that is one beautiful looking piece.

Sent from my droptop using telepathy.

[ogladio]

Great shot. Salt does good for drsd.

[blue.]

Pretty nice, Chuck!

We are still missing some pictures and report about the 1016

[dieselpower]

Excellent stuff. And there I was thinking that Rolex were the only people in the world who could make a watch waterproof. Amazing 

[Chuck P]

And the 1016, with a brand new Swiss engine running under the JMB-based hood. Also performed flawlessly in Maui.

[blue.]

Great to hear that the JMB case set is also ocean tested, Chuck!

Hope you rinsed both watches with fresh water after each saltwater session.

[Chuck P]

Sure did. Back to the condo for a full fresh water rinse each day. :-)