Scrumpyjack Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Can anyone tell me if this model is waterproof. By this I mean can I swim in the sea in this watch? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Can anyone tell me if this model is waterproof. By this I mean can I swim in the sea in this watch? Thanks in advance There are some additional measures necessary before you can swim with this watch. I will post some technical pics and 'how-to' to make sure it is waterproof this week-end. In a nutshell: Remove case back Remove the crown/ stem Uncase the movement Glue/ putty the HEV hole Case the movement Grease the two crown seals Insert the crown/ stem Grease the case back seal Put the case back back on Use a case back tool to thighten the case back Result? It tested to the max on my tester (6 ATM ) . So IMO you can even dive with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Sales thread now posted for the Rubber straps: http://www.rwg.cc/members/20mm-Rubber-Stra...2mm-t97115.html Not done earlier out of courtesy to those who had contacted me about them so that their orders could be processed first. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonecollector Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 So has the watch from the latest batch made it to anyone in the new world yet? I think the carrier pigeons are tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zackb911 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm still waiting on mine in the US and mine shipped 4/26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpyjack Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Mine was shipped on the 3/5...still waiting...exciting isn't it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrumpyjack Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 There are some additional measures necessary before you can swim with this watch. I will post some technical pics and 'how-to' to make sure it is waterproof this week-end. In a nutshell: Remove case back Remove the crown/ stem Uncase the movement Glue/ putty the HEV hole Case the movement Grease the two crown seals Insert the crown/ stem Grease the case back seal Put the case back back on Use a case back tool to thighten the case back Result? It tested to the max on my tester (6 ATM ) . So IMO you can even dive with it! Thanks for that reply Rolxman...even I can follow that one. I will let you know the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonecollector Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm still waiting on mine in the US and mine shipped 4/26 Ditto. I've developed an intense personal dislike for the people who got theirs after 4 days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boncovi Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 shipped 4/26. Waiting in NY, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ditto. Ditto squared...mine was shipped 4/26 to USA/NY...if it's the same leadtime from Thailand, i'll see it mon/tuesday... an orange sister to my black/white... R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ditto. I've developed an intense personal dislike for the people who got theirs after 4 days... Paid for it on Wednesday 29/4. Confirmed shippment Thursday 30/4. Recieved Monday 4/5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonecollector Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Paid for it on Wednesday 29/4. Confirmed shippment Thursday 30/4. Recieved Monday 4/4. I especially don't like people who get their watches three weeks before they order them. Damn Vikings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Nordic Timewarp...... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 No.... thats how fast Reg is PS! Post edited....4/5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natval Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Got one order for dispatch when Reg is back here in the UK complete with rubber strap to suit Gonna waterproof this one for swim \ dive on holidays later this year Ps a note on waterproofing as some one has asked Just got a UPO from Andrew at trusty and paid extra for the Waterproofing work, Which wasn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcangascompany Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I've always thought how do you tell if the waterproofings been done if you haven't got tools to check, which is why you're asking for it to be done as you haven't got the tools... I did wonder whether for most dodgy dealers its a way of squeezing more money from you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I've always thought how do you tell if the waterproofings been done .. You take it to your local smiling watch smith, who will cheerfully pressure test it for you. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Ordered my Black Bezel, Orange Numerals with Black Rubber Strap yesterday! Can't wait! Thanks Reg! You take it to your local smiling watch smith, who will cheerfully pressure test it for you. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Received today, many thanks Reg. Stuck it straight on arange leather from Bob. Can't wait for black and an orange rubber strap from Reg then I'll have choice of 4 fr one watch! Yey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relox Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagi Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 just hopped on the crazytrain myself, ordering the combo of both black bezel and orange bezel + a black rubber strap! so now the waiting begins :D picking up my long awaited breit SOH from a local watchsmith tomorrow too .... oh sweet emotions...<3 narikaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relox Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 just hopped on the crazytrain myself, ordering the combo of both black bezel and orange bezel + a black rubber strap! so now the waiting begins :D picking up my long awaited breit SOH from a local watchsmith tomorrow too .... oh sweet emotions...<3 narikaa Hey, I see we will be in the same train and travelling in the same (first) class... I have the black bezel one, as I told before, and I am willing to grab my orange one and my black strap. I think I will leave the SS in the black PO and will use the black rubber strap in the orange bezel one... It makes a nice combo, don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagi Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Hey, I see we will be in the same train and travelling in the same (first) class... I have the black bezel one, as I told before, and I am willing to grab my orange one and my black strap. I think I will leave the SS in the black PO and will use the black rubber strap in the orange bezel one... It makes a nice combo, don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 hey relox...long time no see?!... i see you are following my lead...black/white bezel on ss, and orange bezel on black rubber...a great set... i traded both my 42mm orange and a UPO orange over the past few months... butttttt - i ordered another 42mm orange --> which should arrive early next week...shipped on 4/26 to US/NY... R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relox Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 hey relox...long time no see?!... i see you are following my lead...black/white bezel on ss, and orange bezel on black rubber...a great set... i traded both my 42mm orange and a UPO orange over the past few months... butttttt - i ordered another 42mm orange --> which should arrive early next week...shipped on 4/26 to US/NY... R- Hey, friend. It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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