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jamesb · 21 June 2009, 05:31 AM

Just wondered if anyone has ever had any problem with water damage to their watch? I own a TT Sub and am stupidly cautous around water with it (yeah I know, a divers watch and I have panic attacks when it rains).

I think I worry as I bought it pre-owned and even though I have had it serviced I still stupidly worry. Not sure how to get over this hang up, perhaps the abuse I am about to receive by posting this will help...!?

Has anyone actually ever had a water 'leak'? and if so, what damage did it do?

jiibo · 21 June 2009, 05:34 AM

Did you send it to RSC?

jamesb · 21 June 2009, 05:39 AM

I didnt as I was reccommended to a specialist Rolex service place in London who turned it round it just a few days for me. I wish I had of done though as this probably would have put my mind at rest.

snow_rocks · 21 June 2009, 05:43 AM

Make sure the crown is tight, and keep the Sub out of the hot tub, and hot showers. No good for the gaskets!!! All Rolex Oysters are designed to be water resistant at least to 100m. Your Sub, MUCH DEEPER!!!!

sub-zero · 21 June 2009, 05:53 AM

Are you kidding? It's fine unless it really old and you can get checked for about 10 bucks

SLS · 21 June 2009, 06:02 AM

You are kidding right? Read the dial, it says how deep it can go!
FWIW, you can have the watch pressure tested and that should give you some reassurance!
Scott

jamesb · 21 June 2009, 06:03 AM

ok the abuse has helped...(I'll get it pressure tested too) thanks!

McGary911 · 21 June 2009, 06:05 AM

I've been in the pool with the crown on my sub not screwed down. It still seals. I did get water inside of a DJ I had (crown cross threaded, and didn't seal). My local watchmaker cleaned, reoiled, replaced crown and replaced tube for about $200. It still runs like a champ today. I got the watch in '92 and the water thing happened in '94, I think.

Enjoy your watch. Even if the worst happens, it can be fixed.

diablojota · 21 June 2009, 06:15 AM

Go to an AD or reputable watch maker and have them pressure test your watch. If you just had it serviced, it should be fine, but for that extra peace of mind have it pressure tested.

karmatp · 21 June 2009, 06:32 AM

Once you get it pressure tested, dive into the deep end with that thing. Once you start swimming with it all the time, you will understand why people are replying the way they are.

It really is silly to worry about getting a sub wet, but you spent a lot of money on it and you are being cautious, I understand, but this is a little over the top.

LocoNBroko · 21 June 2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by snow_rocks

Make sure the crown is tight, and keep the Sub out of the hot tub, and hot showers. No good for the gaskets!!! All Rolex Oysters are designed to be water resistant at least to 100m. Your Sub, MUCH DEEPER!!!!

Why do people still tell others to keep that watch out of hot tubs? I have worn my 16610 and now my SDDS in my hot tub almost every night for the last 5 years. Had the 16610 serviced last year (regualar service) and there were no issues. It never showed any issues, never leaked and there was no damage to the gasket.

cody p · 21 June 2009, 06:57 AM

i believe the british navy determined that the triplock crown left completely opened still maintained water resistance to 200 meters. you have nothing to worry about.

SUBlime · 21 June 2009, 07:59 AM

I wear my Sub. 24/7. I do all the things other members say not to with your watch. I've worn it in hot tubs (my wife has worn her DJ in too), I wear it in the shower daily and I've gone scuba diving with it. No problems. I rationalize it like this: I don't care about the seals getting bad in a few years because it will be serviced every five and the RSC will replace them.

GoldenBear · 21 June 2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBlime

I wear my Sub. 24/7. I do all the things other members say not to with your watch. I've worn it in hot tubs (my wife has worn her DJ in too), I wear it in the shower daily and I've gone scuba diving with it. No problems. I rationalize it like this: I don't care about the seals getting bad in a few years because it will be serviced every five and the RSC will replace them.

Exactly...The things are very tough and meant to be used.

Idle Swede · 21 June 2009, 08:26 AM

Yes, I've had water damage to the tune of $2,200.....

SLS · 21 June 2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Yes, I've had water damage to the tune of $2,200.....

Tonic water?

Scott

21 June 2009, 05:31 AM	#1
jamesb Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London Watch: Bi Metal Blue Sub Posts: 111	My anxiety & has anyone had water damage? Just wondered if anyone has ever had any problem with water damage to their watch? I own a TT Sub and am stupidly cautous around water with it (yeah I know, a divers watch and I have panic attacks when it rains). I think I worry as I bought it pre-owned and even though I have had it serviced I still stupidly worry. Not sure how to get over this hang up, perhaps the abuse I am about to receive by posting this will help...!? Has anyone actually ever had a water 'leak'? and if so, what damage did it do?

21 June 2009, 06:02 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	You are kidding right? Read the dial, it says how deep it can go! FWIW, you can have the watch pressure tested and that should give you some reassurance! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

21 June 2009, 06:15 AM	#9
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Go to an AD or reputable watch maker and have them pressure test your watch. If you just had it serviced, it should be fine, but for that extra peace of mind have it pressure tested. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

21 June 2009, 06:32 AM	#10
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Once you get it pressure tested, dive into the deep end with that thing. Once you start swimming with it all the time, you will understand why people are replying the way they are. It really is silly to worry about getting a sub wet, but you spent a lot of money on it and you are being cautious, I understand, but this is a little over the top. __________________ My grails:

21 June 2009, 05:34 AM	#2
jiibo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Helsinki Watch: 116710 Posts: 12	Did you send it to RSC?

21 June 2009, 05:39 AM	#3
jamesb Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London Watch: Bi Metal Blue Sub Posts: 111	I didnt as I was reccommended to a specialist Rolex service place in London who turned it round it just a few days for me. I wish I had of done though as this probably would have put my mind at rest.

21 June 2009, 05:43 AM	#4
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Make sure the crown is tight, and keep the Sub out of the hot tub, and hot showers. No good for the gaskets!!! All Rolex Oysters are designed to be water resistant at least to 100m. Your Sub, MUCH DEEPER!!!!

21 June 2009, 05:53 AM	#5
sub-zero "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ivan Faranda Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 39	Are you kidding? It's fine unless it really old and you can get checked for about 10 bucks

21 June 2009, 06:03 AM	#7
jamesb Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London Watch: Bi Metal Blue Sub Posts: 111	ok the abuse has helped...(I'll get it pressure tested too) thanks!

21 June 2009, 06:05 AM	#8
McGary911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: John Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: All of 'em. Posts: 132	I've been in the pool with the crown on my sub not screwed down. It still seals. I did get water inside of a DJ I had (crown cross threaded, and didn't seal). My local watchmaker cleaned, reoiled, replaced crown and replaced tube for about $200. It still runs like a champ today. I got the watch in '92 and the water thing happened in '94, I think. Enjoy your watch. Even if the worst happens, it can be fixed.

21 June 2009, 06:57 AM	#12
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i believe the british navy determined that the triplock crown left completely opened still maintained water resistance to 200 meters. you have nothing to worry about.

21 June 2009, 07:59 AM	#13
SUBlime Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falls Church, Va. Watch: 16610 Posts: 42	I wear my Sub. 24/7. I do all the things other members say not to with your watch. I've worn it in hot tubs (my wife has worn her DJ in too), I wear it in the shower daily and I've gone scuba diving with it. No problems. I rationalize it like this: I don't care about the seals getting bad in a few years because it will be serviced every five and the RSC will replace them.

21 June 2009, 08:26 AM	#15
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Yes, I've had water damage to the tune of $2,200.....

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