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daveycrawford · 2 January 2019, 11:05 PM

Ok quick question. With the current values of these watches today would anyone send them for waterproof testing in order to wear them in the water or leave them dry? Opinions?
Thanks
Davey

lhanddds · 2 January 2019, 11:31 PM

If they are pressure tested then sure. It then becomes a personal choice.

Bob the brush · 3 January 2019, 01:02 AM

I had my 1016 pressure tested last year, and wore it when we went on a weekend city break, and swam in the hotel pool and used the sauna with it on. It was last serviced in 2012,

Chunky · 3 January 2019, 02:10 AM

My 1680 Red has been cleared to be submerged into water. But why risk it so I don’t swim with it. It doesn’t stop me from washing and rinsing it every few months though. Cheers!

Richard Carver · 3 January 2019, 03:51 AM

Rolex steel doesn't get old and decrepit and no longer safe in your backyard pool. As long as it has new seals and passes a water test it's literally 'good as new'. The crankshaft on a 50 year old MGB goes through more stress in a mile than your over engineered 650 foot sub will in 100 years.

Would I take a 150k milsub in the ocean? No, not because it might fail, more because your arm may be lunch for a passing shark or some other random act of chance.

05carbondrz · 3 January 2019, 04:36 AM

Anything of mine with an Acrylic Crystal stays dry,Why risk it? If You want something vintage looking that you can dive in look at a matte 666.

Sublovin · 3 January 2019, 05:36 AM

Up to you...with a pressure test, you certainly can.
I realize many say things like “why take a chance”, but there is a certain amount of enjoyment that can come from using something old for what it was intended. Certainly it isn’t necessary, and there are now better tools available, but a dip in the ocean with a dive watch, a lap around the track with a Chronograph, or driving a classic car has a lot of appeal.

Filipão · 3 January 2019, 11:24 AM

If it passes the test, WEAR the hell out of it.

Just make sure your plexi is recent.

It's a Rolex, remember?

strafer_kid · 4 January 2019, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chunky

My 1680 Red has been cleared to be submerged into water. But why risk it so I don’t swim with it. It doesn’t stop me from washing and rinsing it every few months though. Cheers!

Am inclined to agree...why take the chance if there is no real need? Personally I don't risk my four digit serials unnecessarily but each to their own!

2 January 2019, 11:05 PM	#1
daveycrawford "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 136	Waterproofing vintage 1665 & 1680 Ok quick question. With the current values of these watches today would anyone send them for waterproof testing in order to wear them in the water or leave them dry? Opinions? Thanks Davey

3 January 2019, 01:02 AM	#3
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	I had my 1016 pressure tested last year, and wore it when we went on a weekend city break, and swam in the hotel pool and used the sauna with it on. It was last serviced in 2012, __________________ Explorer 1016 Explorer 2 16570 Air King 116900 DJ 16030 - Buckley dial DJ 16220 DJ OQ 17013

3 January 2019, 02:10 AM	#4
Chunky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Charles Location: Montreal, QC Watch: 1680 Red, 116710 Posts: 359	My 1680 Red has been cleared to be submerged into water. But why risk it so I don’t swim with it. It doesn’t stop me from washing and rinsing it every few months though. Cheers! __________________ 1972 1680 SUB 2018 116710 BLNR 2005 Citizen Skyhawk C651

3 January 2019, 05:36 AM	#7
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	Up to you...with a pressure test, you certainly can. I realize many say things like “why take a chance”, but there is a certain amount of enjoyment that can come from using something old for what it was intended. Certainly it isn’t necessary, and there are now better tools available, but a dip in the ocean with a dive watch, a lap around the track with a Chronograph, or driving a classic car has a lot of appeal. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

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2 January 2019, 11:31 PM	#2
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	If they are pressure tested then sure. It then becomes a personal choice.

3 January 2019, 03:51 AM	#5
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	Rolex steel doesn't get old and decrepit and no longer safe in your backyard pool. As long as it has new seals and passes a water test it's literally 'good as new'. The crankshaft on a 50 year old MGB goes through more stress in a mile than your over engineered 650 foot sub will in 100 years. Would I take a 150k milsub in the ocean? No, not because it might fail, more because your arm may be lunch for a passing shark or some other random act of chance.

3 January 2019, 04:36 AM	#6
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Anything of mine with an Acrylic Crystal stays dry,Why risk it? If You want something vintage looking that you can dive in look at a matte 666.

3 January 2019, 11:24 AM	#8
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	If it passes the test, WEAR the hell out of it. Just make sure your plexi is recent. It's a Rolex, remember?

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