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jmsjabb · 6 July 2016, 12:17 AM

I have a 1974 Tudor sub 7016 and have been asking about having it pressure tested. As a submariner, I would like to swim in it. OK, I know it is 42 years old, but it was designed to be dived with.
Now, Rolex AD says no can do.
Local says can do but after, he wouldn't swim with it. ( What's the point then? )
So, guys, opinions please?
What age to professional watches become redundant?
Any watchmaker in the UK, ideally Cotswolds / Oxfordshire who could check it?

SearChart · 6 July 2016, 04:07 AM

If it's pressure tested you can even dive to it's rated depth, but why would you risk damaging a vintage watch? On a modern watch it is no problem as all parts are readily available and you won't notice when you get a new dial and hands, with vintage you can't.

Tritto · 11 July 2016, 04:29 PM

Yep, that's the problem. A vintage watch in good condition can have gaskets replaced and be perfectly good for swimming - I did the gaskets myself in an old Seiko diver, had it pressure tested, and swim with it all the time. However, something can always go wrong. Many divers have failed when they were young and the consequence was that it got new parts or was binned. New parts are no longer available for your 7016 and it is too lovely/expensive to bin.
Risk is the same, consequences are higher.

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Rebel · 11 July 2016, 09:27 PM

I have a Tudor Submariner. Wear it EVERY day. Love it.

However, I would not swim with it (or exercise or do yard-work). Too risky IF some part were to fail (particularly when swimming).

I have a Casio Iluminator I bought at Wal-Mart for $15.95. Serves me well at swimming and yard work, etc. If it breaks, I'm out $15.95 and a 20 minute trip to Wal-Mart for a replacement. If my Tudor were to fail, it's weeks at a repair center and a bit more costly.

Just my thoughts.

jmsjabb · 12 July 2016, 12:56 AM

Well, for peace of mind, I had it checked and they have certified it to 100m. I'm happy with that.

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Tools · 13 July 2016, 12:22 PM

Didn't we already spend three pages on this..

6 July 2016, 12:17 AM	#1
jmsjabb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Cotswolds Posts: 115	Tudor submariners and water proofing I have a 1974 Tudor sub 7016 and have been asking about having it pressure tested. As a submariner, I would like to swim in it. OK, I know it is 42 years old, but it was designed to be dived with. Now, Rolex AD says no can do. Local says can do but after, he wouldn't swim with it. ( What's the point then? ) So, guys, opinions please? What age to professional watches become redundant? Any watchmaker in the UK, ideally Cotswolds / Oxfordshire who could check it?

11 July 2016, 04:29 PM	#3
Tritto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 130	Tudor submariners and water proofing Yep, that's the problem. A vintage watch in good condition can have gaskets replaced and be perfectly good for swimming - I did the gaskets myself in an old Seiko diver, had it pressure tested, and swim with it all the time. However, something can always go wrong. Many divers have failed when they were young and the consequence was that it got new parts or was binned. New parts are no longer available for your 7016 and it is too lovely/expensive to bin. Risk is the same, consequences are higher. Via the interweb from a land downunder

11 July 2016, 09:27 PM	#4
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,227	I have a Tudor Submariner. Wear it EVERY day. Love it. However, I would not swim with it (or exercise or do yard-work). Too risky IF some part were to fail (particularly when swimming). I have a Casio Iluminator I bought at Wal-Mart for $15.95. Serves me well at swimming and yard work, etc. If it breaks, I'm out $15.95 and a 20 minute trip to Wal-Mart for a replacement. If my Tudor were to fail, it's weeks at a repair center and a bit more costly. Just my thoughts. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

13 July 2016, 12:22 PM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,473	Didn't we already spend three pages on this.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 July 2016, 12:56 AM	#5
jmsjabb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: North Cotswolds Posts: 115	Well, for peace of mind, I had it checked and they have certified it to 100m. I'm happy with that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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