Focker Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Please post your experience with wearing reps diving. Which rep did you wear? What dealer did it come from? How deep did you take it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Focker forget it they're reps, its a crap shoot on if they are waterproof or not, if you want waterproof take to a watchmaker and get it waterproofed. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focker Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Thanks Ken. I didn't realize you could have a watch waterproofed. My submariner has the o-ring on the crown (stem) and I thought that perhaps it was designed to be waterproof like the gen. I will definitely look into this though. Any recommendations on who offers this service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 For waterproofing just go to your mall watchsmith, wont cost much but make sure you ask whether he/she is willing to work on reps first. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 I've waterproofed a couple of Rx for guys at work.. Both initially would have leaked at 3atm, but new crown seals fixed this. ( I replaced rears as well} and tested to 6atm. One guy has been to 120' ( about 4atm), so the testing certainly works! In my younger days I did a fair bit of diving- some ridiculously deep- ( on air) and had instances of genuine good quality divers watches, which had only recently been serviced- either flood or fog. I put this down to the extreme depths ( 250'+) and pressure extra created by movement or possibly bumping and flexing the case. I've probably tested 100+ watches now- some with a vacuum style tester, but most with my Mido ( Bergeon style) Interestingly- I have yet to see a leak from anywhere but the crown seal area- both crystal and casebacks have been 100% ( although on inspection I have seen a few case back gaskets chewed ot twisted) If your gunna do any more than walk past the shower.... get it tested! offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Not even swimming man .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 I don't think Ruud Van Nistelrooy or Cristiano Ronaldo have had any leaks on theirs. Peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 I have wear my 35 euros Milgauss from silix for diving just a couple of meters (not professional) and it is still in superb condition!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy T Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagae Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 So who wears any watch diving these days? It's probably been over ten years since I've worn a watch diving - every place I go now has dive computers. If you want to wear any watch diving, make sure it's tested first. It's not that difficult to produce a watch that will withstand normal diving depths, but if it's not tested you'll never know if your watch is good or if someone forgot to install the O-rings or something. The only leakers I own are two authentic watches, including a dive watch. No surprise really as they're about 10 years old and have never had the seals replaced. Sorta neat to see all those bubbles escaping when they're in the pressure tester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Pitt Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Swimming, showering yes... Diving no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 it isn't worth taking the risk....they would DIE for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmarc Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 You're assuming I can swim... Anything on me goes beneath 10 feet, and I could give a damn about my watch! Esmarc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Never go into the water with a watch on...unless its a SEIKO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 You're assuming I can swim... Anything on me goes beneath 10 feet, and I could give a damn about my watch! Esmarc Geeze esmarc, A spy told me that even when you were on the surface, a large part of you was @ 10 ft take that as you will! offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Why someone wants to do professional diving with a replica? In those moments you don't trust your life just to a rep. As lagae says there are diving computers to do the job... But for swallow diving with a plastic mask there is no problem for the reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkJr Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 so showering and swimming in a back yard pool should be no problem for most stock eta reps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tech Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) That Seiko is sweet! Love those fatty hands. cheers ...and no...no diving, showering or phucking with the reps...no prob with the gens...i get 'em wet all the time. Edited May 8, 2006 by tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miquel Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) I always swim and shower with my TWG 5513. Diving...only off the low board. But, when I got my watch, the first thing I did was use silicone grease on all the orings and made sure everything was tight. Then, with baited breath, I put it in the sink. If bubbles appear, no water for that one. and Edited May 8, 2006 by miquel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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