Thanks for posting very interesting to see how it’s done.

 

Great pictures and explanation. Learn something new everyday!

 

Thanks for posting these amazing tests and the results of those... Where can i buy an Omega seamaster 300 WatchCo??

 

Interesting,,,, thanks for sharing.

 

Very cool to see the process and makes me appreciate the money spent on servicing/maintenance.

 

That is so cool, Archer! Thanks for the education.

 

Great info again Al. Confusing though. Mr Minit only took 15 minutes when I was watching him the other day test some guys watch. He must have the latest tools.

 

thanks Archer for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. I am always excited when I come across your post. May I ask if there is a certain age past which you would not subject a vintage diver to the wet test?

 

I don't really have an age in mind, but doing this or not would depend more on the condition of the watch. So for example if the watch has pitted surfaces where the O-ring seals, damage where the crystal seats, etc. (things that would impact the likelihood of failure) then those would be the determining factors rather than the age.

Keep in mind that the case is tested empty initially, so no risk in the first test, but when the movement/dial/hands are in the case, more caution is required.

Cheers, Al

 

takes more time than expected!! great review

 

Awesome. Thanks for sharing

 

Like many I always wondered how this was made....the only hard thing to digest is the possibility of a failure during the test...But I supose your initial tests with an empty case will make that harder to happen

 

Plus the expertise required on the small stems, gears springs etc. in a previous life I worked on large machinery but when you get down to small parts you really need to take your time it’s so easy to break or strip something. I have a lot of respect for Watchmaker’s

 

I always let people know that there is a risk with this test, but yes testing the empty case first helps mitigate that risk.

Cheers, Al

 

does 50m = 50m?

(thanks for this phototutorial)

 

Omg no!! Not here!!!

 

Well with the SM300 ironically, the 300=200m

Not being controversial, that is what the watch was actually rated for. Not everyone knows this! Well Al clearly does since that is what he tested in post 1

 

I’m going back to bed

 

Don't forget to set your alarm for tonight's Sn*rk*l high jinks!

 

Perhaps a new thread where we explore the fruits of the Rhône region every time someone says Plongeur!