Nikosaldente 630 Posted August 4, 2019 Nice build! I saw a similar thread on RWI a few years back! Isn't there a way to "Dry Test" it without the risk of compromising the movement in case of leaks? I know it's best to remove the movement and test only the case but humor me for the sake of argument Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted August 4, 2019 I've the same doubts of our ginger friend @TheFreckledTampon Normally if the leak is not big and you release too quickly your crystal will simply pop-off (quite violently). If the leak is more important, you'll not even get the air sound because it will release the pressure very quickly. A way to fix those issues is to have the container half full of water and the watch kept in air while pressurizing it. Then you put the whole thing upside down (having watch under water) and then slowly (SLOWLY!) release the pressure to se if it bubbles... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,302 Posted August 4, 2019 That's basically exactly what I was just about to say. #gingerscientist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted August 4, 2019 I've the same doubts of our ginger friend [mention=93698]TheFreckledTampon[/mention] Normally if the leak is not big and you release too quickly your crystal will simply pop-off (quite violently). If the leak is more important, you'll not even get the air sound because it will release the pressure very quickly. A way to fix those issues is to have the container half full of water and the watch kept in air while pressurizing it. Then you put the whole thing upside down (having watch under water) and then slowly (SLOWLY!) release the pressure to se if it bubbles...Now I get it. This makes perfect sense. Took an Italian to explain it in plain English. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theviking 197 Posted August 4, 2019 55 minutes ago, GenTLe said: I've the same doubts of our ginger friend @TheFreckledTampon Normally if the leak is not big and you release too quickly your crystal will simply pop-off (quite violently). If the leak is more important, you'll not even get the air sound because it will release the pressure very quickly. A way to fix those issues is to have the container half full of water and the watch kept in air while pressurizing it. Then you put the whole thing upside down (having watch under water) and then slowly (SLOWLY!) release the pressure to se if it bubbles... Your right, that is the safest method (with the movement removed from the case) but it's not perfect as if there is a major leak the water will ingress while under pressure (as the air in the case and the housing is in equilibrium). I reckon the best method would be, -remove the movement -dry test with quick decompression to check the crystal doesn't pop off -test with water when you decompress then put it in water immediately (still in the housing would be quickest) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted August 4, 2019 Am I missing something... the best method for testing a watch’s water resistance has clearly been long resolved. Are we really reinventing the wheel here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,302 Posted August 4, 2019 1 minute ago, BenjaminButton said: Am I missing something... the best method for testing a watch’s water resistance has clearly been long resolved. Are we really reinventing the wheel here? Dunlop reinvented the wheel and it didn't do him any harm. You closed minded bitch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted August 4, 2019 Dunlop reinvented the wheel and it didn't do him any harm. You closed minded bitch. You silly red headed cock gobbler. Dunlop re-invented the pneumatic tyre. Didn’t even invent it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,302 Posted August 4, 2019 A tyre and wheel are different? Who knew? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,884 Posted August 4, 2019 18 minutes ago, BenjaminButton said: You silly red headed cock gobbler. Dunlop re-invented the pneumatic tyre. Didn’t even invent it. Pffttt that’s nothing Andy and Edward Michelin went on to become world star chefs and have a very successful restaurant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted August 4, 2019 Pffttt that’s nothing Andy and Edward Michelin went on to become world star chefs and have a very successful restaurant The chicken, I hear, was very rubbery! Age does me no favours. On reflection I simply made the Red Devil’s point for him. Re-invent boys, re-invent. Does anyone fancy one of my After Six Mints or my revolutionary mint with two holes... called a Duolo. Back to the drawing board, back to the drawing board... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asmo 0 Posted August 6, 2019 I've seen a similar build on a forum next door a couple of years ago, however I still consider it a watch pressure bomb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
