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ABChop · 7 January 2015, 06:03 AM

I work offshore in the North Sea. We have an ROV (remote operated vehicle) onboard. I've been toying with the idea of strapping my Sea Dweller to the ROV and have them take it on a dive to the sea bed. They video everything so I can get a screen shot of my watch which would show the current depth in feet.

Always thought this would be great to do. When I retire I would have a interesting picture for my office wall....and add a bit of history to my watch in the process.
So am I the only one who thinks this would be great?
I think I'll do it..........any thoughts?

FYI: There would be no chance of losing my watch...and it would be more than capable of dealing with the depth...so minimal risk.

Scholar · 7 January 2015, 06:05 AM

Absolutely! It's an opportunity few of us get to put a watch through what it was made for.

swatty · 7 January 2015, 06:10 AM

Sounds interesting, how deep do you dive ?

00pumpkin · 7 January 2015, 06:12 AM

As long as its secured well, I would do it!

Floorguy · 7 January 2015, 06:09 AM

GREAT IDEA! Love to see those pic's. Just make sure you use enough duct tape to secure it!!

Thatguy · 7 January 2015, 06:09 AM

Post pics if you do it. How deep?

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kilyung · 7 January 2015, 06:12 AM

Awesome! Just have it checked before you do this.

GhostInTheMachine · 7 January 2015, 07:58 AM

What an OUTSTANDING idea! But as quoted:

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Awesome! Just have it checked before you do this.

Getting it checked before you do so would be very smart IMHO, I remember seeing a post of someone who jumped into a pool with his new Submariner, and it flooded! He took it back to the AD and it was a warranty issue. Not sure what became of it, I just remember seeing the pic of the watch half full of water on the inside of the dial. :)

If you could document this step by step...that would be wonderful for all to see!

Tremendous idea given your situation!!!!

Mr Daytona · 7 January 2015, 06:14 AM

Do it, do it...........

Quotron · 7 January 2015, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Daytona

Do it, do it...........

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fullcourt · 7 January 2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Quotron

+1

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ABChop · 7 January 2015, 06:18 AM

Depending on where we are, its generally 400 to about 550 ft deep where we work in North Sea.
Although I've been in 2700 ft west of the Shetland Islands, and 5000 ft off of the Ivory Coast.

MTROIS · 7 January 2015, 06:22 AM

That would be soooo cool!!

Brushpup · 7 January 2015, 06:25 AM

Please do it and post the pictures. We will love seeing this. How deep is this location?

Karbo · 7 January 2015, 06:27 AM

Look at this french guy : its in french but you can see pics :)

http://bruno.cracco.free.fr/montres/...s/plongee.html

MTROIS · 7 January 2015, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Karbo

Look at this french guy : its in french but you can see pics :)

http://bruno.cracco.free.fr/montres/...s/plongee.html

Great find!!
Really interesting to read that post. Thanks for sharing.

Karbo · 7 January 2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MTROIS

Great find!!
Really interesting to read that post. Thanks for sharing.

Thx... August 2005 !

otisc · 7 January 2015, 06:34 AM

I can't think of a single reason why you wouldn't want to do it. Let's get that helium valve some good honest use!

Anthon · 7 January 2015, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by otisc

I can't think of a single reason why you wouldn't want to do it. Let's get that helium valve some good honest use!

The helium valve won't do much on a robot arm!

T. Ferguson · 7 January 2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by otisc

I can't think of a single reason why you wouldn't want to do it. Let's get that helium valve some good honest use!

If the watch is in the water strapped to the outside of the vehicle, no helium is going to get into the case.

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This is a very cool opportunity! Now, if you were using my watch for this I'd like a little more detail on the "no chance of losing it" claim.

BLACKHORSE 6 · 7 January 2015, 06:52 AM

If you haven't had the watch serviced recently, it might be best to have it pressure tested fist.

Then do it and post pics!

mike · 7 January 2015, 06:54 AM

Heck I'd like to see the film clip....as long as your arm isn't in it.

GEORGE505 · 11 March 2016, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACKHORSE 6

If you haven't had the watch serviced recently, it might be best to have it pressure tested fist.

Then do it and post pics!

X2

sco · 7 January 2015, 06:59 AM

Yes... can't wait. I'd try to maybe "charge" up the lume if it's not a bright day pre-dive.

ABChop · 7 January 2015, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sco

Yes... can't wait. I'd try to maybe "charge" up the lume if it's not a bright day pre-dive.

Funny you should mention this; I was just thinking the exact same thing!
I'll plan to do this next trip, in February, as my SD is at home right now as I'm currently wearing my GMT.

SoonerTA · 7 January 2015, 07:02 AM

I would do it in a heart beat! That would be one amazing thing to have. Please keep us posted!

brandrea · 7 January 2015, 07:04 AM

Please do, it would be great to see this

Ferdelious · 7 January 2015, 07:16 AM

Awesome idea, what a cool story you would have to tell wearing that watch many years from now.

dysondiver · 7 January 2015, 07:25 AM

i used to have an article from a few years ago , a guy did the very same thing , its on the web some where ,,, it was interesting ,,,
i can see the fun aspect ,,,, but would i be doing it ,,,,, lol ,, NO.
ill look forwards to seeing the pics though ,,, how recent was the last service ??

ah , yep , thats the link ,,, i saw it in english though ,,,

AS1 · 7 January 2015, 07:53 AM

Would be great, please do it!

7 January 2015, 06:03 AM	#1
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	Send my SD to the sea bottom? I work offshore in the North Sea. We have an ROV (remote operated vehicle) onboard. I've been toying with the idea of strapping my Sea Dweller to the ROV and have them take it on a dive to the sea bed. They video everything so I can get a screen shot of my watch which would show the current depth in feet. Always thought this would be great to do. When I retire I would have a interesting picture for my office wall....and add a bit of history to my watch in the process. So am I the only one who thinks this would be great? I think I'll do it..........any thoughts? FYI: There would be no chance of losing my watch...and it would be more than capable of dealing with the depth...so minimal risk. __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

7 January 2015, 06:12 AM	#4
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 1,976	As long as its secured well, I would do it! __________________ 16710, 116520, 216570, 116610LV

7 January 2015, 06:09 AM	#5
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	GREAT IDEA! Love to see those pic's. Just make sure you use enough duct tape to secure it!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

7 January 2015, 06:18 AM	#12
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	Depending on where we are, its generally 400 to about 550 ft deep where we work in North Sea. Although I've been in 2700 ft west of the Shetland Islands, and 5000 ft off of the Ivory Coast. __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

7 January 2015, 06:25 AM	#14
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Please do it and post the pictures. We will love seeing this. How deep is this location? __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

7 January 2015, 06:05 AM	#2
Scholar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Washington DC Posts: 825	Absolutely! It's an opportunity few of us get to put a watch through what it was made for.

7 January 2015, 06:10 AM	#3
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Sounds interesting, how deep do you dive ?

7 January 2015, 06:09 AM	#6
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Post pics if you do it. How deep? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2015, 06:12 AM	#7
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Awesome! Just have it checked before you do this.

7 January 2015, 06:14 AM	#9
Mr Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mr. Daytona Location: On the water Watch: Panerai Posts: 974	Do it, do it...........

7 January 2015, 06:22 AM	#13
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	That would be soooo cool!!

7 January 2015, 06:27 AM	#15
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	Look at this french guy : its in french but you can see pics :) http://bruno.cracco.free.fr/montres/...s/plongee.html __________________ IG : @aka_karbo

7 January 2015, 06:34 AM	#18
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 637	I can't think of a single reason why you wouldn't want to do it. Let's get that helium valve some good honest use!

7 January 2015, 06:52 AM	#21
BLACKHORSE 6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex SS Daytona Posts: 2,629	If you haven't had the watch serviced recently, it might be best to have it pressure tested fist. Then do it and post pics!

7 January 2015, 06:54 AM	#22
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Heck I'd like to see the film clip....as long as your arm isn't in it.

7 January 2015, 06:59 AM	#24
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Yes... can't wait. I'd try to maybe "charge" up the lume if it's not a bright day pre-dive.

7 January 2015, 07:02 AM	#26
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,416	I would do it in a heart beat! That would be one amazing thing to have. Please keep us posted!

7 January 2015, 07:04 AM	#27
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,732	Please do, it would be great to see this

7 January 2015, 07:16 AM	#28
Ferdelious 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Hulk/SD4K/SeaQ/P39 Posts: 3,183	Awesome idea, what a cool story you would have to tell wearing that watch many years from now. __________________ Why is it, "A penny for your thoughts," but, "you have to put your two cents in?" Somebody's making a penny.

7 January 2015, 07:25 AM	#29
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i used to have an article from a few years ago , a guy did the very same thing , its on the web some where ,,, it was interesting ,,, i can see the fun aspect ,,,, but would i be doing it ,,,,, lol ,, NO. ill look forwards to seeing the pics though ,,, how recent was the last service ?? ah , yep , thats the link ,,, i saw it in english though ,,,

7 January 2015, 07:53 AM	#30
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Would be great, please do it!

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