FxrAndy Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Got all the gen parts from Ofrei the Insane. I think the dial was about $200? Thanks i don't think i will be doing that then, expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethebest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 who are you? I am a friend , coming from RWG "senior" ... They said I would have been welcome ... Do not worry, I did not want to criticise the idea of a waterproof rep, it is feasible but here it is difficult to find skilled watchsmiths who enjoy working on reps. And I do not like to send my reps across Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I am a friend , coming from RWG "senior" ... They said I would have been welcome ... Do not worry, I did not want to criticise the idea of a waterproof rep, it is feasible but here it is difficult to find skilled watchsmiths who enjoy working on reps. And I do not like to send my reps across Europe. Welcome friend, most of us are members in all fora, and some of us go back to ages before rwg senior.. If you want ready made waterproof watches, just ask so your favorite collector. Silix, TTK come in mind. They offer it as additional service, sometimes at no extra cost for specific models. That, or learn how to do it yourself. Remember that when buying a rep, you have to be prepared to take some risk. Otherwise, buy gen or treat your rep as a display item. Welcome again. George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I am a friend , coming from RWG "senior" ... They said I would have been welcome ... Do not worry, I did not want to criticise the idea of a waterproof rep, it is feasible but here it is difficult to find skilled watchsmiths who enjoy working on reps. And I do not like to send my reps across Europe. No need for a watch smith, all my reps get the back checked crown screwed in and then i jump in the pool. A little LEAP of fath is some times needed that all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mucrewbtp Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 I have a 5th gen 45mm UPO from Andrew that I routinely dive with. However, the He valve is a real weak point and should be permanently sealed if you want it to stand up to some decent pressure. Take out the movement and seal the He valve from the inside with epoxy, and grease the caseback seal and the crown seal while you're at it. It also helps to have a caseback wrench to really torque down the back. After treating mine like this I have had it on dives down to 80 feet for 35 minutes with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 shower yes, rain yes, sex yes, swimming not yet.. and mine is the UPO from andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyhole Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Model: Ultimate Planet Ocean ETA Size: 45mm Seller: Ruby Rain: No leaks Shower: No leaks Pool/Ocean: Swam in a lake, went about 4 ft deep with no problems. Also no problems in the hot tub with jets and blowers on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I have a 4th gen PO that I got from trustytime. I got it about 8 months ago and have been terrified of even getting rain on it. I have no idea about tightening the back case, putting silicon in etc (i'm quite new to this whole thing). I take it from this thread that my PO should be fine in rain at least? And maybe even the pool? In what way do I tighten the back case...do I screw it in or push it or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed11 Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 I am getting mine from Ruby too! Am really excited. Where did you get your strap from, and how do I ensure that I seal all weak points? Reading from above, I know an example would be to get epoxy or silicone, where do i get these stuff, and is it possible to waterproof it without "invasive procedures"? Cheers. Model: Ultimate Planet Ocean ETA Size: 45mm Seller: Ruby Rain: No leaks Shower: No leaks Pool/Ocean: Swam in a lake, went about 4 ft deep with no problems. Also no problems in the hot tub with jets and blowers on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexsandwich Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Been in the rain, showering and swimming with my UPO. No problems yet. Just made sure the crown is and the caseback are screwed in tightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed11 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 thanks rolexsandwich! will do just that... x my fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I have a 4th gen PO that I got from trustytime. I got it about 8 months ago and have been terrified of even getting rain on it. I have no idea about tightening the back case, putting silicon in etc (i'm quite new to this whole thing). I take it from this thread that my PO should be fine in rain at least? And maybe even the pool? In what way do I tighten the back case...do I screw it in or push it or what? Just make sure that it's screwed tightly shut. To get it really tight, you'll need a case wrench, although, I have been able to use two hexagonal screwdrivers (as from a jeweller's screwdriver set) to apply enough pressure (pressing in opposite directions) to screw the case back down really tight. Not quite as tight as a case wrench, but certainly too tight to undo by finger pressure. If you can get the caseback that tight, assuming the crown and HE valve have been properly sealed with O Rings and siliconed, you should be okay. That said, there have been incidents where watches from Andrew weren't waterproofed as promised. Personally, I wouldn't worry about rain, but, if you're concerned about bathing or swimming, taking it into an independant watchsmith (NOT an Omega AD ) for a pressure test and waterproofing might be an idea. It's not terribly expensive, and at least gives you peace of mind that it's not going to leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2d4 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Model: SMP Closed Factory Model swiss (soon to have 1120 genuine movement!) Size: 42 mm Seller: N/A Rain: Yes, no leaks or mist Shower: Yes, no leaks or mist Pool/Sea 3 meter/10 feet: Pool yes/Sea Yes (Gulf of Mexico, AKA "Poor Man's Riviera") Model: UPO swiss Size: 45.5 mm Seller: Henry Lee/Timeswiss tswisswatch.com Rain: Yes, no leaks or mist Shower: Yes, no leaks or mist Pool/Sea 3 meter/10 feet: Pool yes/Sea Yes (Gulf of Mexico, AKA "Poor Man's Riviera") freedive/snorkeling 15-20 feet yes. Love those sand dollars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Mine has been swimming, hot tubbing and cliff diving with no problem. I just tightened up the caseback a little bit, and it was good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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