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Anyone Go Swimming With A Speedmaster?

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Yes, but the point I keep trying to make (in absolute futility it seems) is that the water resistance has to be maintained no matter what it's rated for. Doesn't matter if it's rated for 30m, 50m, 300, 600, or 4000...all watches will leak if not maintained, and the most important factor in them leaking is maintenance, not their initial rating (provided they have a rating suitable for swimming).

I officially give up...those who wish to ignore evidence of what a watch is rated for and choose to fear monger instead, have at it...you win.

I read a review of a watch today stating that due to having a screw-down crown and 100m depth rating, the watch in question was suitable for light swimming.

Amazing how this subject attracts retards like nothing else.
 
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Borrowed this pic from man_on_moonwatch here on OF.

How many meters of dust is this one certified to manage? And at what pressure? Can one swim in dust with it?

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I, for one, accept the facts as stated - notably that a Speedmaster is ok to swim with if properly maintained.

I, personally, wouldn't do it with any of mine because they're all vintage and the risk of damage (even if properly maintained) exceeds my comfort level.
 
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Why play Russian roulette with your collection......
 
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ConElPueblo ConElPueblo
I read a review of a watch today stating that due to having a screw-down crown and 100m depth rating, the watch in question was suitable for light swimming.

Amazing how this subject attracts retards like nothing else.

I think this belief comes from people's wishful thinking that if you swim with a watch that is rated for 300m say, that when the seals wear out or deteriorate the watch will somehow be less likely to fail. The belief that this extra water resistance when things are all new and fresh, will somehow be a built in "safety factor" that allows you to ignore maintenance down the road and still be okay, is what leads to me getting watches like this one...





And this one...







And another of the same model...







And this one...



And this one...



I could go on, but let's just say I see plenty of very water resistant watches with screw down crowns get flooded with water due to lack of maintenance.

Now to address the photos of the flooded and rusted Speedmaster I've posted that have been used as an example of why not to risk swimming with this model, some context would be a good idea I suppose - note the condition of the watch:



So the reason this watch flooded wasn't because it was a Speedmaster, but because it had a pusher ripped off and the owner didn't check it before diving into salt water - even a simple glance at the watch would have prevented the damage you see in those other photos. Saying this is evidence of why you should never swim with a Speedmaster, is like taking a dive watch, ripping the crown out of it before going swimming, and then saying because the watch flooded you should never swim with a dive watch.

If someone chooses not to swim with a watch, hey that's your choice. As I've already said in this thread, I have watches I would not swim with also, just because the risk is too great, even though it's infinitesimally small. But let's not confuse feelings and opinions with the facts about water resistance. This is apparently a "post truth" world we live in now, but hopefully we can keep OF clear of this sort of non-truth and hyperbole...likening swimming with a well maintained, water resistant watch to playing Russian roulette for example...that's nonsense.

Cheers, Al
 
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Based on reading this thread, it sounds like I should never have an issue with my modern Ploprof due to it being rated 1200m.

Based on Al's post, 300m rating not good for swimming.

Am I understanding this correctly?

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Seriously, these waterproof threads are almost on par with uncle watches and why can't I sell my watch on OF threads.

BTW, I am starting to wonder if folks purposly post these types of threads for entertainment value. They are damn entertaining.
 
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Mommy make the bad thread go away.
 
Archer
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Taddyangle Taddyangle
Based on reading this thread, it sounds like I should never have an issue with my modern Ploprof due to it being rated 1200m.

Based on Al's post, 300m rating not good for swimming.

Am I understanding this correctly?

Sacrifice 3 goats under a full moon, and repeat a bunch of useless words to a space god, and you'll be right mate! Those watches will never leak! 👍
 
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Having a vintage Speedmaster that was serviced by Al - replacing the pushers and crown as part of the service specifically so that it would be water resistant - I am sure that it is perfectly capable of being worn swimming. I'm certain of it in fact, as certain anyway as one can be of something that they are unwilling to actually try. As stated by others, the risk - to me - is simply too great. I have plenty of other watches that I would be mildly annoyed by if they were to fail underwater. My Speedmaster failing would make me cry.
 
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Sacrifice 3 goats under a full moon, and repeat a bunch of useless words to a space god, and you'll be right mate! Those watches will never leak! 👍

Al, please use the [sarcasm] correct font [/sarcasm] so the nincompoops will not take you seriously. There could be a HUGE rise in violent goat crime because of this thread.

Allow me to sum up the singular fact of this thread:

WATER RESISTANCE RATINGS ARE ONLY USEFUL IF YOU KEEP UP ON PROPER MAINTENANCE TO THE SEALS AND GASKETS!!!!
 
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Allow me to sum up the singular fact of this thread:

I AM THE BIGGEST SPEEDMASTER FAN ON THIS FORUM AND IT'S TIME I CAME OUT AND SAID SO!!!!!!!!

There was a typo I went ahead and fixed for you @ulackfocus . You're welcome!
 
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Guys I have been reading on various forums on the internet trying to find the best answer. I work in a hospital and often need to clean my watch off with soap / water in a sink after a long shift (many germs about). If I am purchasing the watch new is this fine as long as I get the watch pressure tested every 12 months or so? Or would I be better off going for a dive watch like a Tudor bb or pelagos in this environment. I'm not talking about swimming or showering just washing it under a slow running tap with soap and water on a fairly regular basis.

Edit: any other way I can safely disenfect the watch without cleaning it uder the tap? Perhaps there are some wipes that I could buy that would not harm the steel?

thanks for the definitive answer.

Josh
 
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I missed it sorry. At it quick glance it looks like the speedmaster is not for me then as a daily watch. Sad as I like it very much. I will get a Tudor as it is safer than the speedmaster around bodily fluids and soap suds.
 
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I missed it sorry. At it quick glance it looks like the speedmaster is not for me then. Sad as I like it very much.

Didn't really read that thread at all, did you? Just scanned the first few posts from the Chicken Littles who perpetuate the myths of the forums.
 
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Didn't really read that thread at all, did you? Just scanned the first few posts from the Chicken Littles who perpetuate the myths of the forums.

Yes i just scanned it. Sorry I am not used to forums that have so many "Chicken Littles". Perhaps someone could answer my question here instead of being generally unhelpful
 
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You may as well give up on here then. It is well known that Omega make no other watch than the Speedmaster 😉
 
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padders padders
You may as well give up on here. It is well known that Omega make no other watch than the Speedmaster 😉

I like plain single color watches. The seamaster 300 is ok but even that one has fake vintage patina. Basically I think all omegas are ugly outside of a few speedmasters and maybe the seamaster 300.
 
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