No one has said at any point that you should take a speedmaster diving.

 

Hmm... They do, don’t they.

 

True confession - I did an entire PADi course in Thailand during 2001 wearing my Speedy - I wasn’t wearing my Speedos though, I’d like to point out that whilst this kind of thing isn’t recommended by me or Omega, I can report that the Watch didn’t leak in the slightest and is still watertight 18 years later.

50m = 50m

TBH - I only went down to maybe 20m though...,,,but 50m = 50m

I also have a confession about my IWC 3706 but we’ll save that for another day.

 

My car is good for 150mph.

It doesn't do that speed as I can't get it there without breaking the law, but that doesn't mean it isn't fully capable of doing it.

 

Does a picture of a Snorkel count??

 

Oh hell- it’s beer-o’clock- SNORKEL!!

 

What I have gotten from this thread so far, besides pyrosis, is that I need to up my Devil Diver game- holy smoke are there a ton of variants...I want them all!
And they are the only watch that actually says directly on it that you can snorkel with them so Omega can suck it!

 

Well, being able to see Omega’s work instructions, I can tell you that every watch is tested...reputable companies will go beyond the minimum requirements.

 

Yes there are. I like the earlier variety myself, but they often come with “alphanumeric soup” Bulova calibers, and parts for those tend to be expensive. I think there are also some with ETA movements that would be a bit less to maintain.

 

I still like Glycine’s truth in advertising- 1ATM, aka- don’t even think about it

 

So glad I opened this thread for the first time since March because I had a few hours to kill on a slow Friday at work.

Also,

Snorkel!

....ugh wait dammit I f*cked that up

 

I have seen the eta based ones. I also found that Benrus at the same time was using ETA movements- the same movement as Tudor was- for all you 60’s Tudor hoarders....great- now all the Benrus’ will get bought up and scrapped for parts.

 

My Trackhawk does 185 mph, it has a steering wheel and large Brembo brakes. That does not mean it’s recommended for racing on a road coarse. That it doesn’t belong on a toad course does not mean it cannot do 185 mph.



The reason people insist that 50m = 50m is because that is what a Speedmaster can handle. People don’t think about Speedies for diving, but they shouldn’t worry about minor exposure to water as long as they’re properly maintained.

 

Take that baby to the drag strip and at least enjoy getting it up above 130.

 

Here’s my Bulova “Snorkel” (although not marked).

It is rated for 666 ft, but I don’t let it get wet. It even boldly declares “waterproof” on the case back, but the crown no longer seals and so it doesn’t pass pressure testing.

 

OK, now we're going to have a face-off about low profile tires on an off-road vehicle.
(Or maybe that should be a new thread in the Open Discussion forum.)

 

OF FAMILY SNORKEL!!!



Of course I used your image- no need for a web grab!

 

I get all my enjoyment going from 0 to 60, and I get to do that every time I jump on the nearest highway. The thrill for me is feeling my stomach drop as the AWD converts 707hp to forward motion... anyhow, point was that having potential and being appropriate for use don’t always exist simultaneously.