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Old 29 May 2011, 03:47 AM   #1
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Ready for the beach!

Had my subs pressure tested today with no problems. I m planning to take the Tudor with me on the next trip to Spain in two weeks. Do you folks get your vintage subs tested and ready for water activity?

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Old 29 May 2011, 04:01 AM   #2
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Very nice David! Enjoy!!
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Old 29 May 2011, 04:04 AM   #3
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I actually take a modern watch if I go to the beach or the pool as I am too nervous to take a vintage. Can we get some more pics? That pair looks pretty sweet!
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Old 29 May 2011, 04:08 AM   #4
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Thanks for posting David, nice to know where I can get a pressure test done for 250 spänn
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Old 29 May 2011, 04:11 AM   #5
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I always take my 16600 and my 14060M when I am headed on a dive trip. The SeaDweller goes on a bracelet, and the Sub on a NATO. I use the Sub while diving, and the SeaDweller while on land. However, if my Sub floods, arrests, is damaged, etc............I have the SeaDweller around for my next dive.

I know my Red 1680 can be pressure tested, but I can't imagine taking my Red Sub and it becoming damaged/flooding during a dive. I would totally be gutted to damage that AWESOME dial
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Old 29 May 2011, 07:39 AM   #6
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I actually take a modern watch if I go to the beach or the pool as I am too nervous to take a vintage. Can we get some more pics? That pair looks pretty sweet!
Thanx mate! The red sub is from 1973-ish and the Tudor is from 1980. I put a blue faded insert on the Tudor to match my red. They get equal wrist time, but the 94010 is my fav.







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Old 29 May 2011, 07:44 AM   #7
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I actually take a modern watch if I go to the beach or the pool as I am too nervous to take a vintage. Can we get some more pics? That pair looks pretty sweet!
Me too... perfect for the good ole' GMT IIc. It was actually at the beach today!

Nice watches!!!

Edit: Wow to the updated pics!!! Congrats.
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Old 29 May 2011, 08:34 AM   #8
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Good looking pair David!!
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Old 29 May 2011, 08:36 AM   #9
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very nice Congrats!!
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Old 29 May 2011, 09:32 AM   #10
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No way do I take my vintage watches under the water. I agree that is what the sapphire crystal ones are for. Have fun.
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Old 29 May 2011, 10:09 AM   #11
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Wow...great pair. Enjoy your trip...!!
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Old 29 May 2011, 12:24 PM   #12
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Thanx mate! The red sub is from 1973-ish and the Tudor is from 1980. I put a blue faded insert on the Tudor to match my red. They get equal wrist time, but the 94010 is my fav.
Not only do we have the same first name but we also have very similar taste

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Old 29 May 2011, 01:19 PM   #13
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Not only do we have the same first name but we also have very similar taste

Indeed we do, funny. I have a 1665 too, but not a DR. Yours look very sharp....but that snow
Flake you have is awesome, yummi!!
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Old 29 May 2011, 01:28 PM   #14
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Indeed we do, funny. I have a 1665 too, but not a DR. Yours look very sharp....but that snow
Flake you have is awesome, yummi!!
Thanks David I really like yours as well and both your bezel inserts are stunning.

I agree the 7016 has some spectacular patina

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Old 29 May 2011, 01:45 PM   #15
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I sure do David. Actually, pressure tested my DRSD for a white water trip in 2 weeks. Take photos and we will share. They are "tool" watches after all!
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Old 29 May 2011, 02:22 PM   #16
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I just don't have the guts to swim in a vintage even if it passed, but my 5508 did fail the pressure test last week and I have not tested the 6536 yet.
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Old 29 May 2011, 06:34 PM   #17
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Really nice David and David. Stunning watches :)

I always thought old superdomes was way past diving. Perhaps i should check my sub as well.
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Old 29 May 2011, 08:08 PM   #18
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Swimming definitely not, I'd buy a G-Shock or a beater for that, vintage should be cared after. I understand that they are made for diving yada yada but they were also purchased for about 200 bucks when they were new. I wouldn't put mine near salt water or any water for that matter.
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Old 29 May 2011, 08:20 PM   #19
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Nicelooking watches guys. I won't be taking my Red Sub swimming. Call me chicken, but I just don't see a need to take it into water I guess.
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Old 29 May 2011, 10:32 PM   #20
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It's quite fun to read that so many sub owners won't get near water with their vintage darlings. Keep em serviced and pressure tested and they will perform and survive just as they are designed for!
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Old 29 May 2011, 10:39 PM   #21
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It's quite fun to read that so many sub owners won't get near water with their vintage darlings. Keep em serviced and pressure tested and they will perform and survive just as they are designed for!
It is all about the fact of many dials being irreplaceable on some of the vintages. If my 14060M floods, no big deal. Off to RSC, and it will be back to factory spec in a flash. If my Red sub floods.......not so easy to repair, never will be the same, and VERY COSTLY.

It is good that you are willing to take the risk, but it is just not worth it to me.
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