That's why I asked my OB's watchmaker, and then also one in Biel, and relayed what I heard from them here.
Okay, so we have dissenting information from two reliable sources.
I am not doubting your story, to be clear. But: it is second hand information. Al, who has posted reliable information here for years, has offered first-hand information.
If your sources want to weigh in here with their documentation, great. In the interim, the information from Al has to supersede that until proven otherwise.
Beyond that, I'm hopeful this is an open & welcoming place to share information and experiences versus a "proof" and "supersede" place since the internet has plenty of those already
Respectfully disagree. The information people rely on here can have significant impact on what can end up being substantial financial expenditures. Given that, proof is often a welcomed and appreciated standard.
Well, in my career, unfortunately I've seen a lot of formerly "proven" things get unproven fast in the form of a smoking hole or other conflagration, so I recommend doubling the risk margin on any assets you'd rather not see the risk trigger for, but these are personal preferences & choices
I can appreciate your sentiments, and, in fact, I personally err on the more conservative side of this topic as well, when it comes to water immersion and associated issues.
But, that’s not the question. I do not expect that whatever reliable information about this topic to “get unproven fast,” so the real issue is, what is the accepted Omega standard, and have we seen it. And I think the preponderance of evidence is that the Omega certified watchmaker who commented on it has done this, so unless there is an unlikely smoking gun, I think the issue has been settled?
@GrussGott with the greatest respect, what you stated in this post about 30m water resistance is not "largely the same" as what is stated on omega's website.
I don't say this to be confrontational or disagreeable, but Omega very clearly states that watches rated to 30 m can handle a lot more than hand-washing.
(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)
My posts here are casual so I agree with you: I'm SURE there's lots of poorly worded stuff in there! My thought was people here are also casual enough to get the gist.
With that, if you and Bob and Al think it will be helpful, I'll delete my post.
You do know that they only pressure test a watch. The checking gaskets doesn’t happen and are only replaced if it fails a pressure test.
Replacing gaskets is gunna cost you a fair chunk of coin as there is several gaskets in stem, pushers and caseback. So checking is a fair bit of watch dismantling.
Given I'm sharing what I was told in person by Omega employees, and have no expertise myself, I really can't say.
If you feel my post unsettled something or someone, I can delete it.
If you feel my post unsettled something or someone, I can delete it.
Not in the slightest. If I disagree with you, that doesn’t mean anyone is angry, or that your opinion doesn’t matter or shouldn't remain.
On a side note: is anyone else tired of the way people that disagree with our views tend to get villainized? Why can’t we disagree and still grab a beer?
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Given I'm sharing what I was told in person by Omega employees, and have no expertise myself, I really can't say.
If you feel my post unsettled something or someone, I can delete it.
@GrussGott with the greatest respect, what you stated in this post about 30m water resistance is not "largely the same" as what is stated on omega's website.
I don't say this to be confrontational or disagreeable, but Omega very clearly states that watches rated to 30 m can handle a lot more than hand-washing.
You do know that they only pressure test a watch. The checking gaskets doesn’t happen and are only replaced if it fails a pressure test.
Replacing gaskets is gunna cost you a fair chunk of coin as there is several gaskets in stem, pushers and caseback. So checking is a fair bit of watch dismantling.
