Spoooooonz Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Do the replica release valves function the same way as they do in genuine watches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Not usually. Some are for show only. Some, have all working parts but are missing gaskets. The environment that a helium valve is used is far beyond what your rep will withstand anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I had one of the old Breitling Ti Seawolf reps with a "functioning" He valve... I have no idea if it would really be functional for it's purpose, however. Just kind of a neat 'gimmick' in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Do the replica release valves function the same way as they do in genuine watches? I can guarantee you no-one can answer this as no-one has tested it. If you need a fully working He valve, buy a cheap gen dive watch, like the SUG Nautilus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torques Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 I can guarantee you no-one can answer this as no-one has tested it. If you need a fully working He valve, buy a cheap gen dive watch, like the SUG Nautilus. I have been in chambers before under pressure beneath the ocean. There is tons of humidity in there. I wonder how well the inside of the watch would hold up especially in a salt environment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoooooonz Posted March 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 When I mean functional I mean in terms of actually being a valve, I have no expectation of it performing under pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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