Do you swim with your Globemaster?

My opinion and what I do with Omega's dive watches is documented on this forum.
Foo2rama's post shouldn't be taken as glibly as it might read. Nor should the oft repeated, "It works until it doesn't."

I take my divers in twice a year: once before summer is in full swing, and again after they've been around salt water for a time. Lakes in the spring and fall - even winter - I don't worry so much. Point being, they never go more than six to nine months without having been given the nod by an Omega tech. That's a benefit of being in a city that has an OB.
My Planet Ocean has just been sent for its' first full service, after the prescribed warranty period.
Why?
It's running WELL within spec. It has passed pressure tests. The dings and such will reappear within six months.
But that guarantee upon return is worth every penny in peace of mind when you're USING a watch for its' intended purpose.

The so called "GADA" watches should be just that.
If you're traveling, vacationing, with a high end "luxury**" watch, you shouldn't have to leave it in the hotel safe to go to the pool or the beach or what-have-you.
There are a host of reasons why a guy buys a high end watch. For me, I bought into the history. I wanted a watch with the same DNA as adventure minded folks of the past would've worn. For some, its' an arrival on a particular scene or strata. For others still, it may be commemorative. I can't account for collectability, but I guess there are those folks, too.
In any event, its' a signal. A badge. Its' a "compass and square" ( for you masonic types ). For whatever reason you've chosen your watch, it is of some import to you, and odds are you want to telegraph that in some way.

If the manufacturer of said badge ( watch ) makes the statement that the device comes with certain bonafides, you should believe them. But you, as the bearer of that standard, have responsibilities as well.
You should adhere to the service intervals and have it regularly inspected by a qualified individual.

I too read that train wreck of a thread about the Speedmaster's water resistance. Obviously I'm in the "50m is 50m" camp, but then, why no SNORKELING?
Because of stupid people. Plain and simple.
If you're on vacation, don't leave your Speedy ( Globemaster ) on the poolside chaise. Jump in the pool. Conversely, SNORKELING is a moderate impact pursuit. Reaching, grabbing, collecting...are activities that could potentially actuate the pushers. Best not SNORKEL with it. Certainly not a good idea to SCUBA dive with it, for the same reason, though I expect most recreational divers could... COULD. They oughtn't, though. So Omega has to tell stupid people not to SNORKEL with it, even though its' water rated to 50m.

Incidentally, NOTHING is water PROOF. Water resistant. I caught that in the other thread as some sort of definitive statement, like, "diver's are waterproof... blah blah blah..." No, they're not.

I...and only my opinion... say, wear that sh*t. You bought in to SOMETHING. It's not a farking baby. Its' your shield. Your watchguy crest.

But, uphold your end of the deal. Get it checked out annually ( better yet, it warm climates, twice ), and serviced at the recommended intervals. then the onus is on Omega to uphold their end of the deal.


**luxury
The ownership is, at its' core, indeed a luxury. But I don't think it is fair to call a guys' anniversary gift a luxury. I don't think its' particularly correct to label the commemoration of an achievement a luxury. And just because I can't score an original SM300 ( or, God forbid, a Sub ) for a couple of bills back in the old days, I wouldn't want anyone to call my Johnny-come-lately Seamaster a luxury item. I'm a regular dude who takes a year or more to carefully consider and pay for a watch.

Post Script:

I'm also the proud owner of an amphibious Speedmaster Professional hesilite ( Like there's any other kind ).

2018 / 2018

Given the choice no … but I would rather have a service repair than have it stolen off the beach while I am floundering + for the level of low level drowning I attempt 9 times out of 10 the watch has more chance of survival than I do. I don't have a 10 bar rating or swimming skill level :0)

Where I live I am land locked... setting out to sea in the worst possible conditions = I did not have a boat !!

I know that, and I’m comfortable doing anything anywhere wearing my watch. But that’s just me.

In regards to the OP’s question, any watch is a GADA watch IF you’re ok with the consequences of what you choose to do with your watch. If not, then another watch should be considered as a GADA, with overkill technicalities just for peace of mind. I remember seeing somewhere a soldier wearing his gmt2 during his tour in Afghanistan. Why not. If the watch dies in action, chances are his wearer will also be out of order. That’s an extreme, but it’s just to illustrate
;-)

just for the story, one day I was trying a PO and the latest AT at an AD. The guy was very nice and professional. At some point in the conversation he told me that I couldn’t jump in the water with the AT but could with the PO.
They were both equipped with the 8900. Besides a wr of 150 and 600 and a bigger, thicker case for the PO, his comment didn’t seem logical to me.
The 8900 is tested for 5000 g, both watches are water resistant to at least 150m.
The AT has a less foolish appearance but still, it’s not made of paper.

the globemaster has a tungsten carbide bezel, an 8900 tested to 5000g and a 100m wr. Again, what could go wrong in a 20 min bath wether it be in a tub, a pool, a sink or the ocean ? This is my genuine and honest thinking, not trying to stir the pot. I can certainly be wrong but only trying to base my decisions on the tech info I have 😀

I was.
Assuming the op’s watch is brand new.

I love these questions, it has a vibe like, I have a 1.6 Ford Focus can I take it off road and follow my brother in his Land rover Defender on a tricky offroad course?

Personally I would not swim with a watch that doesn't have a screwed crown

Logical Fallacy ( more than one )

Swimming, sailing, camping, monsoon weather, flash flooding, I use only one watch. Seiko SKX007. Should it leak, hasn't in 6 years, I can buy a replacement for less than a service. Seen here submerged in the Indian Ocean, obviously.