I probably wouldn't make it a regular activity.

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I wouldn’t. 50m is like nothing in regards to WR and why risk it?

 

I wouldn't. 50m is like nothing in regards to WR and why risk it?

50m is not enough for swimming I wouldn't risk it, it could cost you big $$$

Just use a 007,and leave the Speedy in the dry.

The watch is rated for 50m, and that means it can go to 50m - not sure about you but I don't go nearly that deep when swimming. It's fine if the watch has been properly maintained, including regular replacement of the seals and pressure testing. Of course the pushers can't be used under water.

If people choose not to risk taking this watch in the water, that's their choice. But it certainly can go in the water if it's been properly maintained.

Cheers, Al

 

...and if you were to take it for a dip (I wouldn't..) don't use the chrono pushers under water make for sad time...

 

NASA did not test it for swimming
https://www.fratellowatches.com/watches-pencils-21-nasa-tests/
I think should be OK if new and all gasquets are fully functional, but I would not risk it

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50m is not enough for swimming I wouldn’t risk it, it could cost you big $$$

Just use a 007,and leave the Speedy in the dry.

 

I dont even like taking my 100m quartz watches with no screwdown crown into the water. Though admittedly, before I was a WIS, I did so.

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While I understand the reasoning and used to do the same, I do take my 100m non screw down crown in the water occasionally, I'm guessing that you never had one flood either. The piece of mind of heavier resistance and a screw down crown is nice.

 

50 meters is a long way down. I just wouldn't use the chrono pushers while in the water.

 

Just don't.

The water resistance on a watch is based on a static pressure, while swimming you put the watch under cyclical pressure, the constant change in pressures expands and contracts the case size and can force water in.

 

Just don't.

The water resistance on a watch is based on a static pressure, while swimming you put the watch under cyclical pressure, the constant change in pressures expands and contracts the case size and can force water in.

This is complete nonsense...

 

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/diving-with-sylvia-earle-dispatches-rolex

 

I suggest you consult this guy:

https://www.instagram.com/waterproofmoonwatch/

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This is masterful trolling.

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Not much water on the moon. Just saying

 

Some on Mars though, apparently. ;-)

 

Al, I've always wondered why the pushers keep water out when submerged, but using them underwater is a no-no. Are the O-rings in the pushers compromised when using them?

 

The way the pushers are designed, water can get behind the pusher caps, and when you press the pusher in, it effectively pumps water past the seal.

Cheers, Al

 

I'm hard pressed to believe that a new Speedmaster or a well-maintained one with properly sealing gaskets can't be worn while swimming in a pool. If you buy a $5,000 watch and you can't fall or be pushed into a pool without worrying about water getting into it then you should have bought a different watch.

 

Many people have gone in water with their Speedy and it's fine if it's new or properly maintained. Jut don't go too deep with it on your wrist and don't water ski (or any high impact sport on water really).

Also, for most watches, 50m doesn't mean you can go 50m deep. But Omega, weirdly enough, says that all their watches can actually go up to the depth indicated on the caseback.

Source: speedy pro owner and Omega water resistance chart (just google it).

 

Also, for most watches, 50m doesn't mean you can go 50m deep. But Omega, weirdly enough, says that all their watches can actually go up to the depth indicated on the caseback.

Source: speedy pro owner and Omega water resistance chart (just google it).

Oh my god, that is hilarious!!! Thanks for making me find this. For reference, this is the Omega water resistance chart: https://www.omegawatches.com/fileadmin/Customer_Service/omega_water_resistance_chart.pdf

"WATCHES RESISTANT TO WATER UP TO SPECIFIED DEPTH" this is such a slap in the face for other watch makers that use ridiculous water resistance recommendations. (like the one you find on Wikipedia)
I love it! Someone at Omega must have had a great smile in their face when writing this...

 

Get a seamaster

 

That was the response I got from Omega when I asked why they weren't covering the water damage under their warranty.

 

Sounds like Omega was trolling you.

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Relatively stupid.

 

200m.....hmmm.....I wonder if this would be okay in the rain? Better go for the 300m

 

It is an expensive watch so use a DW5600E for swimming.Plus it's chronograph function is to 1/100th of a secondhttps://www.watchuseek.com/images/smilies/icon_good.gif. or you can get a 50 meter wr CASIO with Chrono for about 16 bucks and use that for nautical exercisehttps://www.watchuseek.com/images/smilies/icon_good.gif most of the inexpensive Casio digitals at Walmart have a chrono function to 1/100th of a second too.

Circa forty five bucks. They are cheap insurance and you may grow attached to them.

 

From Omega...

Those guys are wearing Speedmaster...

 

From Omega...

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Those guys are wearing Speedmaster...

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I think "these guys" use a different risk management algorithm than those of us here. [emoji6]
Some say a Speedy is expensive others not. Some say owning a watch that you're afraid of living in isn't owning a watch.

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That is from Omega, so the 50m WR is officially fine for swimming!!

However in the micro print if it leaks and you haven’t had it checked that very year then kerching $$$$$

Of course we all get our watches checked every year don’t we??

 

That is from Omega, so the 50m WR is officially fine for swimming!!

However in the micro print if it leaks and you haven't had it checked that very year then kerching $$$$$

Of course we all get our watches checked every year don't we??

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Even if the gaskets and general WR are good to go, if you accidently bump one of the chronograph pushers.... you're going to have a bad time.

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Risk vs. Reward

 

If i have a little doubt, then i won't do it.

 

50m actually means 5 bar
No watch can be rated to an actual dive depth due to so many factors so the rating is a convention converted from bar. More serious dive watches only display bar

It is calculated in calm pure water. Each stroke of the arm doubles or triples pressure

I would google recommend swimming depth

The below is all manufacturers advice. Different manufacturers have different recommendations and the tests are done in different ways, so the bar rating is not transferable between different makes. I would caution against the council of those that appear to know more the manufacturers themselves ......

In general it’s:
30m a bit of rain no showers
50m you can shower in it
100m with some watches you can swim but get seals checked regularly (omega, bremont, etc.). Many 100m without screw down crown you cannnot swim. I always get an answer from manufacturer. E.g. Constellation - no screw down crown but 100m rating. Omega told me I can surface swim but not dive. Bell and Ross 100m, I was told not to swim for one type and for another I could if the seals were replaced every year

200m generally accepted as the rating you can actually snorkle or surface/reef dive (150m for aquaterra is fine for this)

300m or more is generally seriously pressure tested

Note that 99% of real divers never go below 45m as you need decompression
Real divers don’t use mechanical watches, they use dive computers. Normally one on each wrist for redundancy

Enjoy your lovely speedy and don’t take it in the water. Buy a watch made for that ...

 

50m actually means 5 bar
No watch can be rated to an actual dive depth due to so many factors so the rating is a convention converted from bar. More serious dive watches only display bar

It is calculated in calm pure water. Each stroke of the arm doubles or triples pressure

I would google recommend swimming depth

In general it's:
30m a bit of rain no showers
50m you can shower in it
100m with some watches you can swim but get seals checked regularly (omega, bremont, etc.). Many 100m without screw down crown you cannnot swim. I always get an answer from manufacturer. E.g. Constellation - no screw down crown but 100m rating. Omega told me I can surface swim but not dive. Bell and Ross 100m, I was told not to swim for one type and for another I could if the seals were replaced every year

200m generally accepted as the rating you can actually snorkle or surface/reef dive (150m for aquaterra is fine for this)

300m or more is generally seriously pressure tested

Note that 99% of real divers never go below 45m as you need decompression
Real divers don't use mechanical watches, they use dive computers. Normally one on each wrist for redundancy

Enjoy your lovely speedy and don't take it in the water. Buy a watch made for that ...

I hate fake news

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