Swimming Speedy

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I haven’t heard the word yet....I’m waiting....😗
is there a difference between swimming and snorkeling?🍿
 
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Am I missing something? Why shower with a watch?

Because you can, duh!! 😁
 
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I feel more safe when i swim or having a shower with my 100 Casio G-shock..
 
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My personal rule: No screw-down crown, no immersion.

But there are other considerations as well, including the age of the watch and time since last service.
 
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... and what about skiing?? uh?
... and walking on a mountain covered by snow and ice??
... trimming the grass can become pretty wet and messy... what about that?!
... drinking a large diet coke and holding the glass with you left hand?

Can you do all these activities with a Speedy? 🤪
 
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As for the crown. It's still sealed as long as it's not pulled out right?

The seal inside the crown is always in contact with the case tube, regardless if the crown is pulled out to the setting position. Crown position doesn’t matter...
 
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The seal inside the crown is always in contact with the case tube, regardless if the crown is pulled out to the setting position. Crown position doesn’t matter...
Hi Archer,
The new EdWhite has a different seal system. But i guess that doesnt make a difference since the crown would be still in contact regardless of the position.
No need to change crowns anymore during service 😀
 
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Hi Archer,
The new EdWhite has a different seal system. But i guess that doesnt make a difference since the crown would be still in contact regardless of the position.
No need to change crowns anymore during service 😀

Yes, I am aware...





But again, position of crown doesn't affect water resistance, as I've said...
 
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Hard and fast rule here.

No watches are deliberately wet for any reason. Not Speedmasters, nor Seamasters, nor divers with screw down crowns, nor town watches, nor dress watches. Nuthin'! Such a rule might not work for others, but that's the way we enjoy the watches here.

I take that back.

Some years ago I accidentally gave my long owned Glycine beater a brief dip in Lake Leon while retrieving duck decoys. Service is kept up with it so no leak resulted, but henceforth it's removed to a handy hanging spot in the duck blind before wading into the water. I don't have a crucial need for a watch while dealing with duck decoys, swimming, or the rain.