dougal22 0 Posted March 6, 2013 As a newbie I am studying everything on the forum. Most offers do not seem to indicate how waterproof watches are. I assume that there are rep watches that are waterproof to different degrees, or am I being naïve.I have original day date and seamaster but would like reps for wearing abroad. Can some experienced "old hand" advise me. Thanks , Dougal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted March 6, 2013 Reps as delivered by the dealers are not waterproof. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted March 6, 2013 Yes, you are VERY naive. Search button in the right upper corner. And the first post should be your introduction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 83 Posted March 6, 2013 A lot of reps will be waterproof out of the box (although you shouldn't rely on this) and others can be made so, but the rule is GET IT TESTED FIRST! Most shopping malls have a guy who does watchband changes etc - a lot of these can also do waterproof testing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted March 6, 2013 NEVER trust any watches' waterproof abilite's Gen or Rep..always have tested first.. Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted March 6, 2013 Agreed- have the watch pressure tested. Usually 3 or 5 ATM is plenty for snorkelling and swimming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taukappaepsilon 0 Posted March 28, 2013 A lot of reps will be waterproof out of the box (although you shouldn't rely on this) and others can be made so, but the rule is GET IT TESTED FIRST! Most shopping malls have a guy who does watchband changes etc - a lot of these can also do waterproof testing. This is right. The factories tell a lot of the TD that the watch is waterproof out of the box, however, quality control in China isnt that great so you need to get it checked first. Great example is my AP Diver. That was no waterproof out of the box because one of the rubber gaskets in the crown was put on wrong. I got the gasket replaced and now its fine. Always get it tested first to make sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
black263 228 Posted March 28, 2013 I find all my reps intermittently waterproof. They only leak if you get them wet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolexwatchman 0 Posted March 28, 2013 Read more about WR here www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=47423&hl=&fromsearch=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted March 28, 2013 Or just try it. What's the worst that could happen? http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=47304&st=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazz140 0 Posted April 2, 2013 If your in the UK, Timpsons will test in a non-destructive chamber for free Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
