Next time you are speaking with them, ask them why they are telling you something that contradicts what Omega clearly and unequivocally states. Then let us know what they say…because if they are saying that Omega is lying to us all, it would be good to know that…
They know what it is… They are just against nicknames of any sort and make these comments as a way of protest🙄
I'd have no basis since I only know what they told me; however if you can pass along any current documentation / publications I'd be happy to ask next year!
Impressive that Omega is testing each watch to the stated WR, but I still think @GrussGott gives good advice for watches that have left the Omega factory 1 or 2 or 3 years ago.
I am plaing it safe and dont go below 300 meters, because I have a real watch, a Seamaster!
Do people really think Omega is trying to trick you into getting your watch flooded with water by giving bogus information? I cannot imagine what sort of hit a watch company’s reputation would take if they recommended people swim with watches that they know cannot handle it. It would be an absolute PR disaster…
(2.) 30m = "daily use" and/or can tolerate splashes from hand-washing, rain, etc but should not be submerged or used for swimming, e.g., most Swatches, some speedys, other omegas, etc
I don't see any of that as being demonstrably different from what I wrote, so cool!
I think it’s just private sellers, who want to avoid their responsibility with the watches as much as possible, to force buyers confusing about water resistance.
Additionally, this is in the same manner with wearing watches while playing sports. I said to people that I worn mechanical watch while playing tennis, quote Rolex’s words from their website, show them the email that I sent to Tag Heuer Customer Support, … They still call me dumb.
I dont understand …
The 126610LV (Lunette Verte) is often called the Starbucks, the earlier 16610LV often called the Kermit. Despite both being "LV" the two refs do NOT share the same colored bezel. Both have black dials (image taken from monochrome)
Just an unpopular tidbit I always feel duty-bound to mention: confusingly "depth rating" has little to do with depth, rather it's more about pressure & immersion, and it has a LOT of caveats even for dive watches.
As background, I spoke with 2 different Omega watchmakers about this, 1 in Zurich who trained & worked at HQ in Biel for 10 years, another whose been working in Biel for a few decades. (I've also spoken with Sinn staff, et al)
All have said nearly the same thing, assuming great condition / recently serviced, ie good gaskets:
(1.) Pushers & crown. No matter the rating, don't operate the pushers or crown underwater and, ideally, not until you're certain the watch is dry
(2.) 30m = "daily use" and/or can tolerate splashes from hand-washing, rain, etc but should not be submerged or used for swimming, e.g., most Swatches, some speedys, other omegas, etc
(3.) 50m = "daily use & light swimming"; this is where the pressure becomes important because all kinds of daily activities can create water pressure: showering, faucet sprayer, diving e.g., diving board, surfing, water skiing, hot tub jets, pressure washers, water guns, etc etc. The Omega guys said the Speedy's "50M" rating is better than most others, and speedys can likely be used for pool swimming (ie laps) with no problems but everyone said the same thing: (3.a.) it'd be dumb to wear it scuba diving or during any water sports like surfing, (3.b) they'd personally take it off if there's anything that makes water pressure, and (3.c) if you use it for swimming or routine submersion, especially chlorine or salt, get the gaskets replaced yearly. (see #5 below)
(4.) 100M = "more margin than 50m"
(5.) Any rating. If you use any Omega watch for swimming, and especially water sports, take it in to an OB yearly for free* testing where it'll also have the gaskets inspected & replaced if needed (*though this is what the Swiss guys said and I can't say they speak for all OBs)
Works for American politics too… sorry, couldn’t resist.
If you simply follow Omega’s recommendations, you will be fine. I don’t really know why people either do not believe or do not trust what the actual watch brand tells you about this specific topic. It seems to be the one that people become somewhat irrational about, when they don’t when it comes to other technical features of the watch.
Do people really think Omega is trying to trick you into getting your watch flooded with water by giving bogus information? I cannot imagine what sort of hit a watch company’s reputation would take if they recommended people swim with watches that they know cannot handle it. It would be an absolute PR disaster…
Let me demonstrate…you specifically stated that it could not be used for swimming, when Omega says it can.
The post was to (imperfectly?) relay what 2 separate Omega HQ engineers told me 4 weeks ago about my newly purchased speedy.
If the worst case scenario is someone is overly cautious with their watch, I know I can trust you'll hold me fully accountable.
I think regarding one’s watch, an owner would prefer not to be overly-cautious, or too cavalier, but have accurate information from reliable sources which allows one to make an individual decision on their behavior, and be aware of the consequences thereof.
