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PHPuser · 30 August 2009, 11:56 PM

The watchmaker that has overhauled (replaced case tube and stem, gaskets, lubed ,cleaned, and replaced the crystal) will not guarantee that my 1953 Oysterdate is waterproof.He says it's too old to guarantee it's waterproof. Now I'm afraid to wash it. How do I just get the sweat, and grime from daily wearing off it?

adam78 · 31 August 2009, 12:24 AM

I'd be very surprised if he couldn't test the water resistance of the watch. Most watchmakers have the means. Sounds like it should be fairly water resistant now, at least for the purpose you envision if not swimming with it (and it could well be fine for that too). Call him up and ask if he could at least test it for you. He probably meant he couldn't offer a guarantee how long water resistance will last.

Balboa · 31 August 2009, 01:11 AM

My 1954 ref 6294 had a similar service. It passed a pressure test.

With the parts that were replaced on your watch and proper assembly, there is no reason that it should not be waterproof. Age should not be a determining factor.

Mark

PHPuser · 31 August 2009, 01:18 AM

ok thanks Mark(Balboa). BTW is your avatar from the Outer Banks?

pz93c · 31 August 2009, 03:50 AM

The gaskets, case tube and crystal were replaced on my 1968 DJ. It passed a pressure test with flying colors.

I've had no water issues and I shower with it, etc..

slcbbrown · 31 August 2009, 08:50 AM

I've had mine serviced several times by various Rolex and non-Rolex folks and never had a problem. I've also never had anyone say that such a thorough service wouldn't make it waterproof.

Balboa · 31 August 2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHPuser

ok thanks Mark(Balboa). BTW is your avatar from the Outer Banks?

No. That is the Balboa Pavilion viewed from Balboa Island in Newport Beach, which is my permanent home.

Markd

30 August 2009, 11:56 PM	#1
PHPuser Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: John Location: River City Ky Watch: none anymore Posts: 249	Cleaning a 56 year old watch The watchmaker that has overhauled (replaced case tube and stem, gaskets, lubed ,cleaned, and replaced the crystal) will not guarantee that my 1953 Oysterdate is waterproof.He says it's too old to guarantee it's waterproof. Now I'm afraid to wash it. How do I just get the sweat, and grime from daily wearing off it?

31 August 2009, 12:24 AM	#2
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,829	I'd be very surprised if he couldn't test the water resistance of the watch. Most watchmakers have the means. Sounds like it should be fairly water resistant now, at least for the purpose you envision if not swimming with it (and it could well be fine for that too). Call him up and ask if he could at least test it for you. He probably meant he couldn't offer a guarantee how long water resistance will last. __________________ Cheers, Adam

31 August 2009, 08:50 AM	#6
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,688	50's T-bird I've had mine serviced several times by various Rolex and non-Rolex folks and never had a problem. I've also never had anyone say that such a thorough service wouldn't make it waterproof.

31 August 2009, 01:11 AM	#3
Balboa Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoCal OC U.S.A. Posts: 342	My 1954 ref 6294 had a similar service. It passed a pressure test. With the parts that were replaced on your watch and proper assembly, there is no reason that it should not be waterproof. Age should not be a determining factor. Mark

31 August 2009, 01:18 AM	#4
PHPuser Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: John Location: River City Ky Watch: none anymore Posts: 249	ok thanks Mark(Balboa). BTW is your avatar from the Outer Banks?

31 August 2009, 03:50 AM	#5
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	The gaskets, case tube and crystal were replaced on my 1968 DJ. It passed a pressure test with flying colors. I've had no water issues and I shower with it, etc..

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