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Do you swim with your Globemaster?

watchbie
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I do have a question specifically for owners of a Globemaster: Do you take it into the water?
I am aware of the water resistance of 100m but I am slightly concerned about the lack of a screw down crown so just wanted to hear if people are using it as a "GADA" watch - at least to some extend.

The Globemaster is one of the models on my wish list, however, this is something that is holding me back...

If there is a thread about this topic, apologies for posting it again. I had a look at the depths of the forum and to some Globemaster related discussions but couldn't really find an answer to my question.

Thanks!
 
Z
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well if the manufacturer says 100m, it's 100m. if the watch appears to be leaking, it should be taken care of by guarantee.
just make sure the crown is well pushed in before diving, and it will be all right.
happy diving !
 
alam
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well if the manufacturer says 100m, it's 100m. if the watch appears to be leaking, it should be taken care of by guarantee.
just make sure the crown is well pushed in before diving, and it will be all right.
happy diving !

oh boy! this type of thinking could potentially bring some ugly surprises!
 
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well if the manufacturer says 100m, it's 100m. if the watch appears to be leaking, it should be taken care of by guarantee.
just make sure the crown is well pushed in before diving, and it will be all right.
happy diving !

A watch is only waterproof until it isn't. This is actually proveably bad advice. It's actually not even true if you read the manual. Your watch is not covered under warranty for water resistance unless you do X every X.
 
Darlinboy
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I have never taken a Globemaster into the water, can’t wait to hear what happens! 🍿
 
redpcar
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This comes to mind.
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If you want to know the time while you swim, why not buy a Casio?
 
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If it doesn’t say Snorkel on the dial, then one should not attempt snorkeling

UGLY SNORKEL!!
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JwRosenthal JwRosenthal
If it doesn’t say Snorkel on the dial, then one should not attempt snorkeling

UGLY SNORKEL!!
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Your lume has termites 😉
 
vintage hab
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Pour yourself a cup of coffee and read this thread- and be sure to have a napkin in case you spit it up. It should explain everything you need to know about water resistance.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-speedmaster-“i-wear-it-in-the-pool”.90799/
Damm you Jim, you made me lose an hour of my life that I'll never get back reading through that thread... although there was some entertainment value. Here's my revenge: SNORKEL! (it is Friday after all). 😁
 
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vintage hab vintage hab
Damm you Jim, you made me lose an hour of my life that I'll never get back reading through that thread... although there was some entertainment value. Here's my revenge: SNORKEL! (it is Friday after all). 😁
Did someone say Snorkel? 😀

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Gav1967 Gav1967
Did someone say Snorkel? 😀

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Yay!!! Let’s all play along!

Lady Snorkel!!
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not mine- but would love one for my lady- anyone got one?
 
lexieb007
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I don't swim with any mechanical watch. Period. It's too easy to forget the crown hasn't been screwed down or the history of the service on the seals etc....
 
blufinz52
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I swim with every dive watch I own (not at the same time though), but I wouldn't with a Globemaster or Speedmaster. That's what they're designed to do.
 
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I swim with my speedy and will assume any water ingress should it happen.
Each one his own way to do things I guess.

OP, you can do whatever you want with your watch as long as you can live with the consequences of your choices, or lifestyle 😀

the globemaster is a real nice watch.
 
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I swim with my speedy and will assume any water ingress should it happen.
Each one his own way to do things I guess.

OP, you can do whatever you want with your watch as long as you can live with the consequences of your choices, or lifestyle 😀

the globemaster is a real nice watch.
How old is it, and when was it last pressure tested
 
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