Water resistance - again !!

D Duckie

Interesting.
That's not what the Omega chart used to say.
I wonder when it changed?

For example, the Omega chart used to say that 50m water resistance was only suitable for swimming and this is in accordance with the industry standards of old where the usage was guided by the water resistance.
I can still picture the person swimming on the surface of the water.
Perhaps Omega is trying to up their game.
But let's face it. Who in their right mind would go scuba diving wearing a Speedy Pro, down to a depth of 50m and expect it to come back to the surface ok?

JwRosenthal

This thread should clarify everything....and I mean everything.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/vintage-speedmaster-“i-wear-it-in-the-pool”.90799/

eugeneandresson

However, it must be said, that thread lacks the discussion from a quantum mechanical perspective ... i.e. 50m = 50m ... and simultaneously 50m != 50m ...

😗

MRC

The "50m" watch is simultaneously 50m above the water and 51m below. Show it a cute catfish photo and it switches from one state to the other.

MRC

The "50m" watch is simultaneously 50m above the water and 51m below. Show it a cute catfish photo and it switches from one state to the other.

Mouse_at_Large

So at last we have invoked the Schrödinger's Catfish paradox.......

Bugbait

Nice to see a "modern" chart that reflects reality. Citizen still only advise up to snorkelling for a 200m WR rated watch. Errr....sure.

JwRosenthal

You had to ask 😁
A Bulova Snorkel of course! The only watch suitable for snorkeling.

SNORKEL!!

Archer

"The greatest thing since sliced bread."

Not to be pedantic, but mentioning the pyramids and the Great Wall seems odd, as those were before commercially sliced bread...