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BlackRose · 20 January 2019, 10:09 AM

I have a 3.5year old Black Bay. I wear it for everything, including swimming, but once in a while I wonder why not just take it off for these activities. We talk a lot in these forums about modern divers being able to withstand real world abuse, but the reality is one faulty seal would ruin the watch. How often should these things be checked?

Thanks everyone.

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Nikrnic · 20 January 2019, 01:03 PM

I'm thinking just wait until the recommended service time. If for some reason your worried a trusted jeweler should be able to do a water pressure test for you as well.

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Rolex85 · 20 January 2019, 01:07 PM

Pressure test from a watchmaker once a year is not a bad idea.

GradyPhilpott · 20 January 2019, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex85

Pressure test from a watchmaker once a year is not a bad idea.

Pressure testing once a year is a good idea.

Rolex85 · 20 January 2019, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Pressure testing once a year is a good idea.

Seibei · 20 January 2019, 05:36 PM

Only when serviced, but I assume that seals are starting to deteriorate after 5 years or so and treat my watch accordingly.

jimcameron · 20 January 2019, 06:27 PM

To go for a swim? Check the crown, and jump in.

20 January 2019, 10:09 AM	#1
BlackRose "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 177	How often should you test a dive watch’s seals/crown? I have a 3.5year old Black Bay. I wear it for everything, including swimming, but once in a while I wonder why not just take it off for these activities. We talk a lot in these forums about modern divers being able to withstand real world abuse, but the reality is one faulty seal would ruin the watch. How often should these things be checked? Thanks everyone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 January 2019, 01:03 PM	#2
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,159	I'm thinking just wait until the recommended service time. If for some reason your worried a trusted jeweler should be able to do a water pressure test for you as well. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

20 January 2019, 01:07 PM	#3
Rolex85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 602	Pressure test from a watchmaker once a year is not a bad idea.

20 January 2019, 05:36 PM	#6
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Only when serviced, but I assume that seals are starting to deteriorate after 5 years or so and treat my watch accordingly.

20 January 2019, 06:27 PM	#7
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,517	To go for a swim? Check the crown, and jump in.

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