Moon watch and water

[Toby1]

So, just how waterproof is the Moon watch?

I don't mean personal use, such as "I never go near water with mine " etc. I mean genuine information with regards to showers, swimming, and 24/7 all conditions wearability? Do Omega guarantee it's use in these conditions? I know they are waterproof to 50M but how does this translate to the real world?

Thanks for any input

Toby.

[superdog]

Toby, do a google search. There are a lot of charts that will show you exactly what it means.

For a quick answer, you are ok in the shower, and likely if you were to get pushed into a pool or something. Washing hands also no problem.

But actual swimming would create pressure that would replicate what it is like 50 meters down. It is highly recommended that you do not swim with your speedy.

You can have 25 good outings, but once the seals start to go, you can have a massive problem in an instant.

[superdog]

in fact, right here in this forum....

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=35860

[j0oftheworld]

I had an old Seiko that was fine for years but I went swimming in my first salt water pool and done!

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by j0oftheworld

I had an old Seiko that was fine for years but I went swimming in my first salt water pool and done!

The answer.

[GTS Dean]

Not an issue for ordinary submergence, as long as the seals are relatively new (5-7 years). I went salt water snorkeling with mine when it was brand new, even diving to 15-20 ft or so with no problems. I would not water ski with it

[geebob]

50 m is 50m. I do not worry at all about getting my Speedy Pro wet or submerged in the water. When washing my hands (and also shower when I travel) I don’t take my Speedy off my wrist. I keep it on. I haven’t had a chance to go swimming but when I do I will not hesitate to keep my Speedy on my wrist.

[stockae92]

Here's Omega's chart (from the web)



I wouldn't worry about a dip in the pool with a Speedy Pro (if the watch is relatively new or been recently pressure tested).

Disclaimer: I have other watches for the job, so my Speedy Pro is very unlikely to be my watch of choice when going into the pool. Not that it can't, just that I don't have to. :)

[darstadlydarcey]

Really not too sure why one would want to wear a Speedy when swimming under normal circs- best avoided . Use a P O if needed.