Seamaster 2551.80 Water resistance

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I've been looking at the older midsize Seamaster's and wondered whether they generally still maintained their water resistance at this age? (I know each individual watch will need to be tested)
 
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I've been looking at the older midsize Seamaster's and wondered whether they generally still maintained their water resistance at this age? (I know each individual watch will need to be tested)
As long as the seals are good, it should be fine. The only issues you get are when there is putting on the sealing surfaces, but given the age of these watches that shouldn't be a problem.
 
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As long as the seals are good, it should be fine. The only issues you get are when there is putting on the sealing surfaces, but given the age of these watches that shouldn't be a problem.
Bloody golfers get everywhere!

Oh you meant pitting, err ignore me.
 
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Bloody golfers get everywhere!

Oh you meant pitting, err ignore me.
I blame it on the atuoconnect...
 
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Still got my 253180 (the 41mm version) from early 2000, it’s my swimming/ pool watch
 
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Good to know, thanks all!

Now to hunt for one in my budget 😁