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mzinski
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I’m a newly minted owner of a Speedy Pro and delighted to say the least. Before this I wore a Tudor 9411 Submariner day-in and day-out, working out, showering, swimming, working on the house, playing with the kids, everything. I’m still honeymooning with the Speedy so it’s on my wrist all day everyday. My question surrounds the relationship a Speedy has with water.
I’ve seen this chart around the internet (because you can always trust everything on the internet):
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But it looks like the current one on Omegas website is non-specific to activities:
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With the Speedmaster rated to 5atm, I tested mine. It passed with flying colors. So, I would think it’s acceptable to sweat/shower with it.
What do people do with their Speedy? Keep it dry? Shower? Swim? Wash your hands?

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(after the bike commute to work, cleaned and showered)
 
Larry S
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Lots of threads here to search for your answer. This topic has been flogged to death.
 
mzinski
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Larry S Larry S
Lots of threads here to search for your answer. This topic has been flogged to death.
I'm always up for a good flogging 😉
 
Canoeist
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I have a Diver 300M, but I'd absolutely shower or swim (casually) at a local pool with your watch.
 
mzinski
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Canoeist Canoeist
I have a Diver 300M, but I'd absolutely shower or swim (casually) at a local pool with your watch.
Maybe we can set up a swim date!

😉
 
Stufflers Mom
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All I can say at this stage is 50M means don't take it diving or snorkelling.
 
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Stufflers Mom Stufflers Mom
All I can say at this stage is 50M means don't take it diving or snorkelling.
😲🙁:whipped:

Noooooooo, I can’t drink anymore!!! 🤮
 
JwRosenthal
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Please read the thread Nathan referenced above and see that this thread must end!!!🫨
 
gatorcpa
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mzinski mzinski
So, I would think it’s acceptable to sweat/shower with it.
Sweat? Probably OK, so long as you wash it in fresh water afterwards and constantly test the water resistance to make sure the seals are intact and functioning.

Shower? Not if you use soap or shampoo. Some soap molecules are smaller than water molecules and will go right through the seals.

Easy answer, don't do either with the watch and it will live longer.
gatorcpa
 
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
Shower? Not if you use soap or shampoo. Some soap molecules are smaller than water molecules and will go right through the seals.
Wouldn't soap molecules help to keep the movement clean?
 
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gatorcpa gatorcpa
Some soap molecules are smaller than water molecules and will go right through the seals.

gatorcpa
No. Water molecules are tiny. Soap breaks down the surface tension of water.
 
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mzinski mzinski
I’m a newly minted owner of a Speedy Pro and delighted to say the least. Before this I wore a Tudor 9411 Submariner day-in and day-out, working out, showering, swimming, working on the house, playing with the kids, everything. I’m still honeymooning with the Speedy so it’s on my wrist all day everyday. My question surrounds the relationship a Speedy has with water.
I’ve seen this chart around the internet (because you can always trust everything on the internet):
upload_2019-10-8_9-33-43.jpeg


But it looks like the current one on Omegas website is non-specific to activities:
0B852E4D-C0C6-4038-8E6A-55B20C9D50C7.png


With the Speedmaster rated to 5atm, I tested mine. It passed with flying colors. So, I would think it’s acceptable to sweat/shower with it.
What do people do with their Speedy? Keep it dry? Shower? Swim? Wash your hands?

37E191B3-F891-45AE-A9A0-84CCDB3585DF.jpeg

(after the bike commute to work, cleaned and showered)

I have never swam, showered, washed up or any other water based activity with a watch on and I own, amongst others a Seamaster diver ‍♂️

Why I am I so adverse to getting my watches wet, I don’t know ask my psychiatrist 😗
 
Nathan1967
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N.B. The OP has very sportingly changed the title of this thread.
I think he has the answers that he needs 😉
 
alam
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dennisthemenace dennisthemenace
Wouldn't soap molecules help to keep the movement clean?

only beneficial when using a shampoo that comes with conditioner...
 
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