Real world water resistance Speedmaster

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I still call BS on you. Your post contained several direct references using the exact wording I used in this thread, but it appears that you don't have the good grace to admit when you are wrong.

Dude.
He’s just referencing the stereotype that you are acting out.
 
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Everyone is entitled to think and believe in what they like, just don't come crying when the thing leaks like a sieve.
I still call BS on you. Your post contained several direct references using the exact wording I used in this thread, but it appears that you don't have the good grace to admit when you are wrong.


Literally no one cares. Move on.
 
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Good for you, take your own advice and move on.

I will! OOOOPS! Starting....now!

Feel free to get the last word in, we both know you will anyway.
 
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I will! OOOOPS! Starting....now!

Feel free to get the last word in, we both know you will anyway.

For someone claiming that no one cares you came back after all, bless.
 
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There are people on this thread who are indeed "distorting facts" I'm not one of them. The fact remains, you are running a much great risk of damage to your watch and wallet by using a Speedy in water, but as I said a while back please use your own property as you see fit, but I will be using my Planet Ocean on my next trip to the beach.
Did not believe it, had to look it up...


You win!
 
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I still call BS on you. Your post contained several direct references using the exact wording I used in this thread, but it appears that you don't have the good grace to admit when you are wrong.

If you are suggesting that I am "wrong" about what I know my own intentions were when I wrote that post, you must be a mind reader...if so I don't need to write anymore because you know what I'm thinking right now...
 
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If you are suggesting that I am "wrong" about what I know my own intentions were when I wrote that post, you must be a mind reader...if so I don't need to write anymore because you know what I'm thinking right now...


Well you have just shown a distinct lack of class, it's perfectly clear you aimed your comments in my direction as referenced above, but hey ho, you might be able to service a wrist watch, but not able to stand by what you have written and hold your hand up when called out.
 
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I stumbled about this... well, thread? Just wondering, what is it all about?
 
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Well you have just shown a distinct lack of class, it's perfectly clear you aimed your comments in my direction as referenced above, but hey ho, you might be able to service a wrist watch, but not able to stand by what you have written and hold your hand up when called out.

I stand by everything I've written mate. If you really want to make this about you, that's fine with me, but trust me it's not.

Dude.
He’s just referencing the stereotype that you are acting out.

Some here clearly get it.
 
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Proof that the best defense is a good offense... All facts about 50m water resistance are being buried by the desire to have the last word at all costs.
 
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I stand by everything I've written mate. If you really want to make this about you, that's fine with me, but trust me it's not.

So it's all just total coincidence? of course it is.

Stufflers Mom said:
Seiko diver, designed from the ground up to be used in water, price £250. Omega Speedmaster priced at £3500 not designed from the ground up to be used in water.
Stufflers Mom said:
The fact remains, you are running a much great risk of damage to your watch and wallet by using a Speedy in water, but as I said a while back please use your own property as you see fit, but I will be using my Planet Ocean on my next trip to the beach.

Archer said:
This is why the guy that confidently says he'll be wearing his PO to the beach, and thinks that because it's "made from the ground up" to be water resistant it doesn't need regular testing or seal replacements, is the guy most likely to have a flooded watch.
 
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At this point, I don't think anyone here is changing their mind....
 
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I am more concerned with the daily activities like I mentioned mainly showering/washing dishes in the sink.
I hope by now the "preponderance of evidence", sound logic and solid reasoning from @Archer has convinced you that as long as you have your Speedy properly maintained (and pressure checked) you are okay with the activities you are thinking of.

I was just thinking that it might be more likely to get damaged (by dropping or someone knocking it off) if I took it off and set it on a counter every time I got in the shower.
2 years ago I took off my Rolex Explorer II to take a shower and it fell onto the hard ceramic floor shattering the crystal and scratching the dial and hands. $1500 later for parts, labor and service... OUCH! I sure do wish I'd just worn it in the shower (even if it isn't a "dive" watch) or taken it off on the bed or over some carpet... 😲
 
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So it's all just total coincidence? of course it is.

Not coincidence at all...

Dude.
He’s just referencing the stereotype that you are acting out.
 
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Not coincidence at all...

So if it's not a coincidence and you weren't referencing me directly, what can we possibly put it down to? as I'm still smelling that BS.
 
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So if it's not a coincidence and you weren't referencing me directly, what can we possibly put it down to? as I'm still smelling that BS.

Once again mate...

Dude.
He’s just referencing the stereotype that you are acting out.
 
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IIRC, you’ve said in the past that the main thing to worry about is the crown seal, since it’s under constant wear due to manual winding, yeah?

Never mind, I found your quote, Archer, which makes perfect sense. From new, the Speedmaster is very much capable of 50m, but, being a manually wound watch, the crown seal will wear more quickly than an auto, so one should be steadfast with maintenance/pressure testing:

"If everything on the watch is perfect, they do have some water resistance. However since this is a manual winding movement, every day you wind it, the seal inside the crown is wearing on the case tube. Just ask anyone who has sent one for service and when the watch came back with a new crown, the crown is quite tight on the tube, making the winding stiff - but over time it loosens up - this is the seal losing some of it's water resistance.

This frequent winding will cause that seal to break down much quicker than say one on an automatic movement, where the crown is used for occasional winding and setting of the watch. So the fact it is a manual wind means it tends to become less water resistant more quickly. Then there are the pushers - the more "holes" in the case, the greater the opportunity for a leak. If you use the pushers a lot, the seals again will break down faster.

If you plan to get your watch wet, have it tested frequently."
 
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Once again mate...

I can only take your lack of a genuine reply as telling me all I need to know, You were called out and have failed to hold your hand up when presented with the evidence.
 
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... it's perfectly clear you aimed your comments in my direction as referenced above, ...
What has been perfectly clear to me in the posts from @Archer has been stated very succinctly...

No one is saying you must use your watch in the water, or that you are being foolish not to. Only that you can if you wish. If you do or not, I personally couldn’t care less about, but please do not spread misinformation about water resistance thanks.
Again if you choose not to, that’s fine. But the fact is if properly maintained the watch is fine up to 50 m depth. It was designed to take that much pressure, and knowing how these things are done there’s most certainly a safety factor included in that design. It’s not me that gave the watch this rating, it was Omega.

Trust me I deal with flooded watches on a regular basis, (one came in last week in fact) and the reason they leak is nearly 100% due to lack of maintenance, or some type of damage to the watch. It’s never because a fully maintained watch has been subjected to “too much” pressure.