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Pressure testing a "Watchco" SM300

  1. Kobus Sep 21, 2016

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    Al............. great thanks.
     
  2. Waltesefalcon Sep 21, 2016

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    Great post, thanks for sharing.
     
  3. brinsmead Sep 30, 2016

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    Archer in your experience is humidity a consideration before finally casing up a 300 and the air that is in the case does that cause corrosion of components over the years
     
  4. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Sep 30, 2016

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    There is humidity at some level in all air, so it can't be avoided completely, but controlling humidity in the watchmaking shop is definitely something I do. Unless there is excess humidity in the air when the watch is cased, it won't be a problem.

    Cheers, Al
     
  5. PaulK86 Oct 1, 2016

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    Thankyou for the sharing
     
  6. brinsmead Oct 1, 2016

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    Yes, thankyou for that insight
    Rob
     
  7. nixf6 Nov 7, 2016

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    I've always paid for it but never seen it done.
    Great informative article
     
  8. jaguar11 Dec 4, 2016

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    Great informative post. Thank you!!!!!!
     
  9. agooderh Dec 13, 2016

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    Awesome post! thank you Al
     
  10. davidswiss Dec 29, 2016

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    For those that have bought one "sight unseen" I can recommend you get a pressure test before taking your shiny new SM300 anywhere near water.
     
  11. pippy Feb 25, 2017

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    Just now reading this. Great information. Thank you.
     
  12. jumpingsecond Jun 19, 2017

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    Thanks, Archer. This is what makes this forum special.
     
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  13. Matt87 Jul 20, 2017

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    Thank you very much for sharing!!!
     
  14. PaulC77 Jul 20, 2017

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    Invaluable info, personally I never thought they would be tested with actual fluid... just goes to show :confused:
     
  15. vitriol Jul 21, 2017

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    Very informative, thank you for posting step-by-step and the explainations.
     
  16. Tazio70 Sep 7, 2017

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    really interesting post. thanks
     
  17. Schoffenhausen Sep 13, 2017

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    Fantastic thread. It's always good to get an inside view on the work done on our beloved watches. Thanks Al!
     
  18. Cuttysark Oct 17, 2017

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    thank you
     
  19. tudor66 Oct 21, 2017

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    Much appreciated Al. I’ve wondered how a Watchco would do with this type of test...

    Thanks
     
  20. gvids Oct 22, 2017

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    Much appreciated Al!