nnomad Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Since the thing says "planet ocean".. and having in mind something called "coherence" ...i wonder..how many of you took your UPO for a swim?..share the experience Unsucessfull stories welcome..... cheers, A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas G Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Since the thing says "planet ocean".. and having in mind something called "coherence" ...i wonder..how many of you took your UPO for a swim?..share the experience Unsucessfull stories welcome..... cheers, A. I just got my PO Chrono with correct sub dials - waterproofed from Trusty. I AM going to test this swimming, that was the whole point. So far I have only had it under running water and in a glass. So far so good. Will report back after first swimming (still to cold here) Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargoil Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Not been swimming but wear it regularly in a hot shower with no probs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakemaster Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Waterproof and test it just like any watch and you will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Swimming, diving, hot tub, shower, all is good. No worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Swimming, diving, hot tub, shower, all is good. No worries. I think you're missing a few steps. You have to take some preliminary measures before you do all those things. 9 out of 10 reps I received (including the UPO) all have loose case backs, non greased seals etc. Just some of the things which can cause major problems when exposing the watch to water and moist. In order to make sure any watch is properly waterproof you have to secure all the possible water entry point: Crown, case back, crystal, (if applicable HEV, chrono pushers)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I take both of mine swimming, surf ski paddling, and generally go them wet any chance I get. I greased the case back o-ring and got a bit of grease under the crown when it was new but have not spent a whole lot of time on them. Btw o-ring grease simply helps protect the o-ring and pro-long the life, its doesn't actually help waterproof directly. Its most important on the crown where the o-ring can be damaged as the crown turns if its not lubricated. I've seen a couple of reps with o-rings torn apart from nothing more than winding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 After reading this last week I put my UPO on one wrist and my Narikka 42 PO on the other and went for a swim today. After an hour in the pool I am happy to report they are both doing fine. Only thing I have done is made sure the backs, crown, and He valves were secure. Of course my wife thinks I'm crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougaree Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 JUST DO IT YOU CAN DO IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Fan Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 as long as there's a screw down crown and its tightly screwed no problem imho! just a quick example here a 75$ cn sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormTooper4 Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Swim in both Sea and Pool with mine and go out on the board with it. Did replace crown with Gen . Not sure how long it will last though ST4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I live 2 blocks from the beach and swim in the ocean with mine regularly. Never had any problems yet. Its a UPO from Puretime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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