Is a Pressure Test Required No Matter What?

[youinthehat]

In your opinion, if you buy a brand new watch from the market place, do you guys get it pressure tested before you take it into the water?

For old NOS, I would understand you getting it pressure tested. It might have been in the safe for years, lubricants could have dried, etc etc.

But if I purchase a SubC from the forums, brand new, would a pressure test still be required before taking it into the water or should I be good to go.

I ask because Im sure everyone is aware, water damage is a very costly repair. Second, getting the watch pressure tested (mainly if bought from here) would require an additional fee from a watchmaker on top of the initial purchase fee of the watch.

[Vanessa CW21]

If the watch hasn't been opened, there's no reason to pressure test it, but how would you know for sure?

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[Vanessa CW21]

I don't know about most watchmakers, but I never charge for a simple pressure test...
If you go to a watchmaker or store with a pressure tester and you "randomly" ask of there's any chance they could pressure test your watch, since you plan on going on a cruise next week and you'd feel more comfortable knowing for 100% sure your watch isn't going to leak....
I dunno, if you'd live on CA I'd say, come on over!

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[mikie1]

I'm on my way

[crew]

If there is any doubt as to whether the watch has ever been opened I would pressure test it. Also, if you are buying the watch from a non-AD you might as well have the watch verified by an expert (open it up) before it's pressure tested. I suggest this because the OP has expressed considerable concern about receiving a fake in another post.
I had mine tested a year ago and it cost me $50. Cheap insurance/peace of mind.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

I don't know about most watchmakers, but I never charge for a simple pressure test...
If you go to a watchmaker or store with a pressure tester and you "randomly" ask of there's any chance they could pressure test your watch, since you plan on going on a cruise next week and you'd feel more comfortable knowing for 100% sure your watch isn't going to leak....
I dunno, if you'd live on CA I'd say, come on over!

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Hey Vanessa,

There are two kinds of pressure tests, right? Wet and dry? Is one method of testing more accurate than the other? Is one more common than the other? I can't imagine wet tests being too common. If a watch fails and water gets inside the case, that would be a huge disaster.

[mjclark32]

The local AD doesn't charge me for pressure testing, I'll probably stop by there in the next month or so to get it checked out before beach season.
Call a couple local ADs and see of they'll pressure check it for you

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Hey Vanessa,

There are two kinds of pressure tests, right? Wet and dry? Is one method of testing more accurate than the other? Is one more common than the other? I can't imagine wet tests being too common. If a watch fails and water gets inside the case, that would be a huge disaster.

If you google the pressure test method you will find the answer as to why water won't get inside the watch.

The watch is pressurised out of the water then immersed to check if any seals have leaked and allowed the case to pressurise. Bubbles coming from inside the case when the case is submerged and the pressure slowly released will show this.

I thought they included this training at Starship Academy.

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by directioneng

I thought they included this training at Starship Academy.

Only digital in the Federation...

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by directioneng

If you google the pressure test method you will find the answer as to why water won't get inside the watch.

The watch is pressurised out of the water then immersed to check if any seals have leaked and allowed the case to pressurise. Bubbles coming from inside the case when the case is submerged and the pressure slowly released will show this.

I thought they included this training at Starship Academy.

Thanks, Eddie.

And I think you mean Starfleet Academy. Is Starship Academy the Australian version?

[Chris Rowell]

Hi , pressure testing will provide an instant result , but for that day only and with no guarantee . If you want a guarantee its not only about a pressure test but changing the seals ,pressure test / condensation test . This will cost but will also be guaranteed .