dmxzor 0 Posted July 17, 2017 Hi there! Any idea how to make cheap and fast water tester machine? I lubed all gaskets on my TC v6 and went to local watchsmith with 10ATM tester and it test went wrong - with no answer. I was only told that he tested original Omega last time and it was wrong too because his amchine is only for 10ATM not 30ATM. Any ideas how to see if my watch is waterproof for some swimming on pool @ vacations without taking out my movement? Regards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRANSPORTER 1 Posted July 21, 2017 There is a link somewhere from a post that I posted with a home made tester, I started out with one of them but have now progressed to a proper tester, I normally set mine for 4ATM and thats been fine for swimming and snorkeling as ive had no leaks etc. I seriously don't think you need to go to 30 ATM that's bloody deep, some people might come on now with tables etc about splash pressure when swimming can be higher than that figure, but as of yet like I said none of mine have leaked. The homemade tester uses a "Nalgene" drinking bottle with a car tyre valve and a small hook, the Internet will have it somewhere. Personally I test the case without the movement in first just incase the crystal pops out which has been known, after that first test I then put the movement back in and test again, that way I know the case is water tight, just be aware that you will get bubbles forming around the bezel and crown, this is normal and not a sign of leakage, what is is a steady stream of bubbles emitting from one or several areas ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diver Dave 0 Posted July 25, 2017 Use a water filter housing and a bicycle pump. You'll need to be a bit clever with the fittings, but you'll have a chamber good to about 5 atmospheres, which is plenty. This or similar: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pentek-158117-1-4-in-Inlet-Outlet-10-in-Filter-Clear-Slim-Line-Housing-with-Pressure-Release-PENTEK-158117/206017091?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cTHD%7cG%7c0%7cG-VF-PLA-D26P-Plumbing%7c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4rjE6Nuk1QIVUlYNCh1z2A1GEAQYBSABEgLUKvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dylan32 0 Posted October 23, 2018 I made myself so. Hot-melt glue filled the air ducts and used the ball valve. It is not necessary to turn the design and simply lower and raise the clock on the stock. Sorry for bad english, I use translit.net :-) Watch Waterproof Tester, fast and cheap https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/modification-repairs/7152691-watch-waterproof-tester-fast-and-cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted October 23, 2018 I understand that watch pressure ratings are over spec'd by a factor of 10 ie if you dive up to 100m get a 1000m rated watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Theviking said: I understand that watch pressure ratings are over spec'd by a factor of 10 ie if you dive up to 100m get a 1000m rated watch. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/what-dive-watch-depth-ratings-really-mean-and-whether-you-can-trust-them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites