Rotating a Dive Watch Bezel Underwater: Is It Safe?

[Alfredo.]

Completely safe, don't worry about it. Enjoy the 58!

[DCheeta]

Nice way to answer an honest question, guys. What is this forum for if not to benefit others with our experience? Oh, right, it’s to talk about wait lists and future watch values.

[daOnlyBG]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Nice way to answer an honest question, guys. What is this forum for if not to benefit others with our experience? Oh, right, it’s to talk about wait lists and future watch values.

+1

People complain about wait lists and market prices and then greet sincere questions with ridicule like "yea you can change the time on 300m watches"

[Bill_H]

This thread has a diagram of the bezel mechanism. There are 4 small holes in the case that are used for ball bearings and the ratchet, but they are completely separate from the part that holds the movement.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=402422

[Alfredo.]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Nice way to answer an honest question, guys. What is this forum for if not to benefit others with our experience? Oh, right, it’s to talk about wait lists and future watch values.

Agree with you on this!

[Burlington]

No worries to do so OP.

Sensible to have asked if you weren’t sure.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Generation

I just rotated the bezel on my Tudor BB58 after washing it in a sink. I was wondering if this was safe and if there was any risk that water got in the case.

For the original poster no you will not harm your watch turning the bezel even if you was 40M underwater.

[Clasper]

I have a Yachtmaster and was wondering if .........??

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by Clasper

I have a Yachtmaster and was wondering if .........??

Yes, you're okay to use it on a boat, it doesn't have to be a yacht.

[Sandpit]

Originally Posted by johnjm

On 300m watches you can set the time under water in addition to moving the bezel.


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The story goes that when the original Submariner was being tested, they sent the watch down to 125m with the crown unscrewed and it came out without a hint of water inside.

This was nearly 70 years ago. The Triplock these days I'd expect is equally as safe.

Not that I would try it myself.

[Jim bob]

That’s fine.
They’re designed so you can alter them underwater.
in fact my only complaint with my BB is that bezel isn’t as “toothy” as some, so I find it hard to adjust when diving.

[ArcticMoose]

Originally Posted by Clasper

I have a Yachtmaster and was wondering if .........??

Why yes, you can turn the bezel.



The bezel on the Explorer seems to be stuck, though.

[htc8p]

dive watches are really obsolete these days. you cant even compute total bottom time since dive computers compute slow multilevel ascent.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by alphasports

Wins today's prize

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Nice way to answer an honest question, guys. What is this forum for if not to benefit others with our experience? Oh, right, it’s to talk about wait lists and future watch values.

Agreed

I bet others here wonder too, but didn’t want to ask or admit to not knowing

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Nice way to answer an honest question, guys. What is this forum for if not to benefit others with our experience? Oh, right, it’s to talk about wait lists and future watch values.

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Generation

I just rotated the bezel on my Tudor BB58 after washing it in a sink. I was wondering if this was safe and if there was any risk that water got in the case.

I'm just curious, and this is not a smart*** question, but did you get a user's guide booklet with your watch? And if so did you bother to read it?

[doboy007]

omfg

[Ipoy]

[mrockperez]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Upcoming topics:

1. Can I travel on a plane with my GMT Master II?

2. Is the Day-Date formal enough for a fancy dinner?

[Deepsea Florida]

As long as you are not traveling at 88mph you’re good.

[Brian Page]

The first thing I do after jumping in the water on a dive is turn the bezel to start timing th dive. Your fine of course - enjoy!

[MavericktheAce]

A dive watch that consists of components that can't dive

[eonflux]

Just joking.

Your bezel will be fine.

[Heimdall]

Very dangerous. Never do this again

[Meyrin]

Originally Posted by DCheeta

Nice way to answer an honest question, guys. What is this forum for if not to benefit others with our experience? Oh, right, it’s to talk about wait lists and future watch values.

Agree 1000%! And don't forget about the tips that are bound to come about preparing for that interview with your AD to see if you're a "suitable" customer for a new Rolex. What madness...

[watchmaker]

Originally Posted by johnjm

On 300m watches you can set the time under water in addition to moving the bezel.


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The seals are not rated for you to adjust the time with the watch submerged. They are designed to offer a degree of water resistance in static conditions should you forget to tighten the crown.

Lateral pressure on the crown compresses the o-rings in the tube allowing water to enter.

You not experiencing this is luck on your part.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by watchmaker

The seals are not rated for you to adjust the time with the watch submerged. They are designed to offer a degree of water resistance in static conditions should you forget to tighten the crown.

Lateral pressure on the crown compresses the o-rings in the tube allowing water to enter.

You not experiencing this is luck on your part.

Thanks for that, learned something new today!