Water Resistance Inquiry...

CowboyMac · Jun 28, 2015

So I just picked up the modern Speedmaster Mark II Co-Axial Chrono racing dial and I always just live by the rule if I'm going to get wet, put a diver on.

But this one is teasing me with the rating of 100 Meters Water Resistance. According to Omega's chart that means that I could not only "submerge in water" but also even safely go snorkeling? So tempting!?

Do any of you take your chronos with at least a 10 bar rating swimming? If so, dare the chronograph function be engaged while submerged? These aren't screw down pushers after all.

Thanks,

Brannon

Canuck · Jun 28, 2015

Before you wear it in water, have it water resistance tested. If you wear it in water a lot, have it water resistant tested before each strenuous exposure, or at least, annually. I don't wear ANY watch in water, but that's a personal decision.

redpcar · Jun 28, 2015

I have a friend who bought a new Breitling chrono. Showered with it every day. Only took him 6 months to ruin it.

alam · Jun 28, 2015

CowboyMac
So I just picked up the modern Speedmaster Mark II Co-Axial Chrono racing dial and I always just live by the rule if I'm going to get wet, put a diver on.

I wouldn't take the chance, and would definitely follow your wet/diver rule.

al128 · Jun 28, 2015

yes, thats one of those "better save than sorry" situations in life ... I'd err def. on the conservative side ... lets face it ... compared to 40 years back, when people just had ONE watch there was little you could do , but today, I guess that most folks her have at least 3+ watches to boot with ;-)

cheers, All

Water Resistance Inquiry...

CowboyMac

Canuck

redpcar

alam

al128

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