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Portland · 23 February 2019, 02:49 AM

Hey watch fam,

In April I am taking my beautiful wife to the Bahamas for our 10 year anniversary. We’re not just going to sit on our butts drinking fruity cocktails (though that will also be happening), we are going to go out and explore a bit. We plan on scuba diving at least 5 out of the 7 days we are there. Since I wear my Sub everywhere I’m going to be taking it diving with me. How could I pass up the chance to let the Sub do what it was designed to do?

Question for the group. Should I consider having my Sub pressure tested before we go? Local watchmaker wants $75 for a full pressure test. It’s not so much the money I’m worried about as the need? I swim with my watch all the time and it’s been fine but I’ve never taken it diving.

I bought my 116610LN in April 2017 so it will be 2 years old by the time we make it to the Bahamas. I figured it’s still under warranty if something crazy happens, but couldn’t hurt to ask you guys on your opinions.

Does it need a pressure test or nah?

Thanks!
Paul

BzKneez · 23 February 2019, 02:56 AM

I say nah, unless you've banged it up or dropped it during the time you've had it. Since it's still under warranty you're fully covered. Save the 75 and spend it on more fruity cocktails.

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bayerische · 23 February 2019, 02:58 AM

I think it's wise to have it tested, but 75 bucks for a test? That's a ripoff! My AD does it for free, and the other place I use for convenience charges me 5.

997 · 23 February 2019, 03:03 AM

No need.

burnthesehills · 23 February 2019, 03:48 AM

2 years old and fully warrantied. I wouldn’t bother.

Brian Page · 23 February 2019, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Portland

Hey watch fam,

In April I am taking my beautiful wife to the Bahamas for our 10 year anniversary. We’re not just going to sit on our butts drinking fruity cocktails (though that will also be happening), we are going to go out and explore a bit. We plan on scuba diving at least 5 out of the 7 days we are there. Since I wear my Sub everywhere I’m going to be taking it diving with me. How could I pass up the chance to let the Sub do what it was designed to do?

Question for the group. Should I consider having my Sub pressure tested before we go? Local watchmaker wants $75 for a full pressure test. It’s not so much the money I’m worried about as the need? I swim with my watch all the time and it’s been fine but I’ve never taken it diving.

I bought my 116610LN in April 2017 so it will be 2 years old by the time we make it to the Bahamas. I figured it’s still under warranty if something crazy happens, but couldn’t hurt to ask you guys on your opinions.

Does it need a pressure test or nah?

Thanks!
Paul

I personally wouldn't worry about it, should be fine. Take pictures for the forum!

81sforlife · 23 February 2019, 04:27 AM

I definitely wouldn't. I would use that $75 on some drinks and go diving with it during the day.

Rolextellstime · 23 February 2019, 04:34 AM

Just make sure the crown is screwed in all the way, that's all you need to do before taking the dive. Enjoy

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Finslayer83 · 23 February 2019, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BzKneez

I say nah, unless you've banged it up or dropped it during the time you've had it. Since it's still under warranty you're fully covered. Save the 75 and spend it on more fruity cocktails.

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this.

droptopman · 23 February 2019, 05:00 AM

No need. Enjoy the trip.

Burlington · 23 February 2019, 05:53 AM

Had my diver pressure tested after a year - they did it with the crowns open.

If you’re going diving it’s not a bad precaution to take, but unlikely there would be issues. $75 is way overcharging for that service though.

Daveclock · 23 February 2019, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolextellstime

Just make sure the crown is screwed in all the way, that's all you need to do before taking the dive. Enjoy

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Ditto about the crown - that is the only way your watch should fail the water test - and also Rolex repair g'tee as they can tell it came in that easy way!!

Enjoy the worry free holiday

jimcameron · 23 February 2019, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolextellstime

Just make sure the crown is screwed in all the way, that's all you need to do before taking the dive. Enjoy

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mjclark32 · 23 February 2019, 07:34 AM

If peace of mind is important then go ahead, but I'm sure it'll be fine. Have a blast!

Bladeshot · 23 February 2019, 10:23 AM

Screw in the crown and use the $ for something else. There is absolutely no need to pressure test it.

Let’s see some pics of it in its natural environment when you get back. Subscribed!

ZOOK · 23 February 2019, 11:00 AM

Hi Paul, not sure what to advise about the pressure test. Just wanted to wish you and your wife a great time.

NorthernPike · 23 February 2019, 11:17 AM

Find another AD. Mine does pre-holiday pressure test for free. Takes 2 minutes.

Psijason · 23 February 2019, 11:48 AM

No need!!! Take lots of pics!!!!!

HogwldFLTR · 23 February 2019, 12:17 PM

Find a different place to have it pressure tested. $75 means they think you're a sucker!!!!

dkg1616 · 23 February 2019, 01:02 PM

You are good to go! No need for any testing

Portland · 23 February 2019, 01:05 PM

Thanks everyone! I learned a couple of things from thread.

1) my watchmaker is drastically overcharging for pressure testing.

2) my ad may be able to pressure test, I should ask!

3) while pressure testing is subjective, most feel it’s not needed given the age of the watch and the fact it’s under warranty.

Thanks! Really appreciate it. :)
Paul

brandrea · 23 February 2019, 01:13 PM

Enjoy your trip Paul and Happy 10th in advance

joli160 · 23 February 2019, 05:01 PM

I test my own watches, never had one fail including the ones older >10 years, so yours still being brand new doesn't need a test.

If my go to watchmaker or AD would charge me that amount for a 5 minute job I'd never go there again.

Happy diving

SkyJuice · 23 February 2019, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

I test my own watches, never had one fail including the ones older >10 years, so yours still being brand new doesn't need a test.

If my go to watchmaker or AD would charge me that amount for a 5 minute job I'd never go there again.

Happy diving

swatty · 23 February 2019, 05:22 PM

I’m sure it will be ok , enjoy your trip

watchmaker · 23 February 2019, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

I think it's wise to have it tested, but 75 bucks for a test? That's a ripoff! My AD does it for free, and the other place I use for convenience charges me 5.

I would wager no test done for free or $5 is the wet/condensation test using a fathometer and hot plate. This is the only true test of water resistance.

The air/vac testing equipment (while very reliable) is only an indicator and is not infallible. This is the test you will get for free.

$75 for 30 mins of a watchmakers time to do the test properly is excellent value for money.

23 February 2019, 02:49 AM	#1
Portland "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN Posts: 434	Pressure test advice - 116610 Hey watch fam, In April I am taking my beautiful wife to the Bahamas for our 10 year anniversary. We’re not just going to sit on our butts drinking fruity cocktails (though that will also be happening), we are going to go out and explore a bit. We plan on scuba diving at least 5 out of the 7 days we are there. Since I wear my Sub everywhere I’m going to be taking it diving with me. How could I pass up the chance to let the Sub do what it was designed to do? Question for the group. Should I consider having my Sub pressure tested before we go? Local watchmaker wants $75 for a full pressure test. It’s not so much the money I’m worried about as the need? I swim with my watch all the time and it’s been fine but I’ve never taken it diving. I bought my 116610LN in April 2017 so it will be 2 years old by the time we make it to the Bahamas. I figured it’s still under warranty if something crazy happens, but couldn’t hurt to ask you guys on your opinions. Does it need a pressure test or nah? Thanks! Paul

23 February 2019, 02:58 AM	#3
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I think it's wise to have it tested, but 75 bucks for a test? That's a ripoff! My AD does it for free, and the other place I use for convenience charges me 5. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

23 February 2019, 04:27 AM	#7
81sforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: J Location: CO Watch: Sub & ExpII Posts: 554	I definitely wouldn't. I would use that $75 on some drinks and go diving with it during the day. __________________

23 February 2019, 05:00 AM	#10
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	No need. Enjoy the trip. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

23 February 2019, 05:53 AM	#11
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Had my diver pressure tested after a year - they did it with the crowns open. If you’re going diving it’s not a bad precaution to take, but unlikely there would be issues. $75 is way overcharging for that service though. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

23 February 2019, 02:56 AM	#2
BzKneez "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: toronto Posts: 503	I say nah, unless you've banged it up or dropped it during the time you've had it. Since it's still under warranty you're fully covered. Save the 75 and spend it on more fruity cocktails. Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk

23 February 2019, 03:03 AM	#4
997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SA Posts: 324	No need.

23 February 2019, 03:48 AM	#5
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,209	2 years old and fully warrantied. I wouldn’t bother.

23 February 2019, 04:34 AM	#8
Rolextellstime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 712	Just make sure the crown is screwed in all the way, that's all you need to do before taking the dive. Enjoy Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk

23 February 2019, 07:34 AM	#14
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	If peace of mind is important then go ahead, but I'm sure it'll be fine. Have a blast! __________________

23 February 2019, 10:23 AM	#15
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,716	Screw in the crown and use the $ for something else. There is absolutely no need to pressure test it. Let’s see some pics of it in its natural environment when you get back. Subscribed! __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

23 February 2019, 11:00 AM	#16
ZOOK 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 8,873	Hi Paul, not sure what to advise about the pressure test. Just wanted to wish you and your wife a great time.

23 February 2019, 11:17 AM	#17
NorthernPike "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: LV, 1949 Everest Posts: 463	Find another AD. Mine does pre-holiday pressure test for free. Takes 2 minutes.

23 February 2019, 11:48 AM	#18
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	No need!!! Take lots of pics!!!!!

23 February 2019, 12:17 PM	#19
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Find a different place to have it pressure tested. $75 means they think you're a sucker!!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 February 2019, 01:02 PM	#20
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,583	You are good to go! No need for any testing

23 February 2019, 01:05 PM	#21
Portland "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN Posts: 434	Thanks everyone! I learned a couple of things from thread. 1) my watchmaker is drastically overcharging for pressure testing. 2) my ad may be able to pressure test, I should ask! 3) while pressure testing is subjective, most feel it’s not needed given the age of the watch and the fact it’s under warranty. Thanks! Really appreciate it. :) Paul

23 February 2019, 01:13 PM	#22
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,551	Enjoy your trip Paul and Happy 10th in advance

23 February 2019, 05:22 PM	#25
swatty "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,404	I’m sure it will be ok , enjoy your trip __________________ 5513, 7928, 1601(gifted to my daughter), 16610LV, 14060, 16610(Random serial),116610, ,79280P, 70330, 25600TB, 792500BM, M56000, 79030B, 25707B/21 (won this special watch),

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