purger72 0 Posted November 20, 2016 Haven't wear my PO for 3 months :/ , well my another reps took over a bit. Anyhow warm days came so is pool time and fancy leather strap reps hit the watch box and my PO got its turn.... finaly :P So while around the pool and spa just thought...well lets test... hmmm ... My missus laughed. ...it may go caput ... ;/ .. . Hmm I sayed , welll need to do it and it went under the water..... So I just thought well it survived the test and deserves a drink ... ;p I truly hate this rep hobby to many great watches sit in watch box.... to many stilll calling ...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omeg@007 0 Posted November 20, 2016 Excellent Thread....needed to know the tolerant too How many meters you took it deep? cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,777 Posted November 20, 2016 I'm just gonna sit back and watch this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purger72 0 Posted November 20, 2016 I let it go in spa , btw spa was only at 21°C , 1 meter deep. To me is just to swimm with the watch, splash in the pool and on the beaach. Will see if it goes ok thru the summer :-p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omeg@007 0 Posted November 20, 2016 I let it go in spa , btw spa was only at 21°C , 1 meter deep. To me is just to swimm with the watch, splash in the pool and on the beaach. Will see if it goes ok thru the summer :-p Lool....at least worth the try BTW, nice watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 236 Posted November 20, 2016 Or you could of course get a watch maker to pressure test it. But where's the fun in that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purger72 0 Posted November 20, 2016 Or you could of course get a watch maker to pressure test it. But where's the fun in that? To waste more money ... :P that can go towards new rep ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 236 Posted November 20, 2016 Its a nice looking watch. You're a brave man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawbaws 91 Posted November 20, 2016 Particularly with a he valve.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted November 20, 2016 Let's see how it goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anfalas 0 Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Well it's presumably not you favourite rep so what the hell !! ........but sod this lame spa/swimming pool crap get yer bloody tanks on and take it down to 100m+ ......it's a PO ffs Edited November 20, 2016 by anfalas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted November 20, 2016 I tested quite a lot of reps in a pressure tester. You were lucky, believe me. After greasing the seals and assuming the He valve is in a blind hole, most non-chronographs pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purger72 0 Posted November 20, 2016 I wouldnt do it with Navitimer or other chronos ...other thing is that needed a watch while in and around water so PO sim to be only one to go. It is a risk but will see how ig pulls up, so far is ok.. Since I got in to this rep automatics, having hard time putting on quartz watch .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wowsasb 8 Posted November 21, 2016 What movement does it have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wowsasb 8 Posted November 21, 2016 Asian 2836 Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted November 21, 2016 Looking good so far. The purpose of a watch is to tell time and to get used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purger72 0 Posted November 21, 2016 Looking good so far. The purpose of a watch is to tell time and to get used. Well when the watch box gets full its not easy.... but finaly got out for little while ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted November 21, 2016 I wouldnt do it with Navitimer or other chronos ...other thing is that needed a watch while in and around water so PO sim to be only one to go. It is a risk but will see how ig pulls up, so far is ok.. Since I got in to this rep automatics, having hard time putting on quartz watch .... Well that's fine. I hope it stays dry inside. If it's leaking a tiny bit, which they tend to do round dry stem seals, this test won't show up a leak for a while. Actually until the rust stops it working. It really is worth taking the back off to check, then greasing the caseback and stem seals, even if you don't want to spend anything testing it. Often the shoe repair/battery changing watch repairers will pressure test for nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted November 21, 2016 I like the white ceramics with glossy printing ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danza1813 8 Posted November 24, 2016 I like the choice of beer! Not seen the white ceramic PO before...interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purger72 0 Posted November 24, 2016 I wouldnt do it with Navitimer or other chronos ...other thing is that needed a watch while in and around water so PO sim to be only one to go. It is a risk but will see how ig pulls up, so far is ok.. Since I got in to this rep automatics, having hard time putting on quartz watch .... Well that's fine. I hope it stays dry inside. If it's leaking a tiny bit, which they tend to do round dry stem seals, this test won't show up a leak for a while. Actually until the rust stops it working. It really is worth taking the back off to check, then greasing the caseback and stem seals, even if you don't want to spend anything testing it. Often the shoe repair/battery changing watch repairers will pressure test for nothing. First thing I do when new rep arrives is per Rollies tred, open up back case and grease the seal , check if there are any losse screws and rest off advice that was in that tred. And it is true that every rep I have had dry seal and nedeed greasing. Thanks for advice JSJ If you dont mind asking that pressure test you done was 3,5...atm ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omeg@007 0 Posted November 25, 2016 I wouldnt do it with Navitimer or other chronos ...other thing is that needed a watch while in and around water so PO sim to be only one to go. It is a risk but will see how ig pulls up, so far is ok.. Since I got in to this rep automatics, having hard time putting on quartz watch .... Well that's fine. I hope it stays dry inside. If it's leaking a tiny bit, which they tend to do round dry stem seals, this test won't show up a leak for a while. Actually until the rust stops it working. It really is worth taking the back off to check, then greasing the caseback and stem seals, even if you don't want to spend anything testing it. Often the shoe repair/battery changing watch repairers will pressure test for nothing. First thing I do when new rep arrives is per Rollies tred, open up back case and grease the seal , check if there are any losse screws and rest off advice that was in that tred. And it is true that every rep I have had dry seal and nedeed greasing. Thanks for advice JSJ If you dont mind asking that pressure test you done was 3,5...atm ? Nice precautions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted November 25, 2016 I wouldnt do it with Navitimer or other chronos ...other thing is that needed a watch while in and around water so PO sim to be only one to go. It is a risk but will see how ig pulls up, so far is ok.. Since I got in to this rep automatics, having hard time putting on quartz watch .... Well that's fine. I hope it stays dry inside. If it's leaking a tiny bit, which they tend to do round dry stem seals, this test won't show up a leak for a while. Actually until the rust stops it working. It really is worth taking the back off to check, then greasing the caseback and stem seals, even if you don't want to spend anything testing it. Often the shoe repair/battery changing watch repairers will pressure test for nothing. First thing I do when new rep arrives is per Rollies tred, open up back case and grease the seal , check if there are any losse screws and rest off advice that was in that tred. And it is true that every rep I have had dry seal and nedeed greasing. Thanks for advice JSJ If you dont mind asking that pressure test you done was 3,5...atm ? I test to 6 bar using a Bergeon tester. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purger72 0 Posted November 25, 2016 I wouldnt do it with Navitimer or other chronos ...other thing is that needed a watch while in and around water so PO sim to be only one to go. It is a risk but will see how ig pulls up, so far is ok.. Since I got in to this rep automatics, having hard time putting on quartz watch .... Well that's fine. I hope it stays dry inside. If it's leaking a tiny bit, which they tend to do round dry stem seals, this test won't show up a leak for a while. Actually until the rust stops it working. It really is worth taking the back off to check, then greasing the caseback and stem seals, even if you don't want to spend anything testing it. Often the shoe repair/battery changing watch repairers will pressure test for nothing. First thing I do when new rep arrives is per Rollies tred, open up back case and grease the seal , check if there are any losse screws and rest off advice that was in that tred. And it is true that every rep I have had dry seal and nedeed greasing. Thanks for advice JSJ If you dont mind asking that pressure test you done was 3,5...atm ? I test to 6 bar using a Bergeon tester. Ok , that equals to 60 meter depth. Preassure on the watch in spa on 1m depth equals o.1 bar only and its pretty much quite safe for just casual swimming. Thanks gor info mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites