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Tools · 22 March 2008, 10:13 AM

We occasionally get questions about "How deep can I go with my Omega ?"

This helpful chart is from the Omega Site..

Omega Water Resistance.jpg

Numismatist · 22 March 2008, 10:24 AM

Any thoughts on submersing it in salt water? Does the sand/salt scratch or dull the crystal? I'm always afraid to take it in the ocean.

Robb · 22 March 2008, 10:28 AM

Great chart Larry!!

Tools · 22 March 2008, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Any thoughts on submersing it in salt water? Does the sand/salt scratch or dull the crystal? I'm always afraid to take it in the ocean.

I've never been in the ocean with a hesalite crystal Omega, but I've done plenty of snorkeling and beach worshiping with a Seamaster and Sapphire crystal.

I've never seen any ill affects, however, I do rinse off with fresh water after the days activities.

Lubrifar · 22 March 2008, 10:35 AM

Good stuff, thanks for sharing!

gasguy98 · 22 June 2008, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

Any thoughts on submersing it in salt water? Does the sand/salt scratch or dull the crystal? I'm always afraid to take it in the ocean.

The Seamaster line was engineered and built as a Professional Diving watch. It is more at home on an underwater welders wrist at 500 feet than in a jewelry store showroom.

Actually, the saltwater will help remore debris from the steel. Just rinse it with fresh water afterword.

DanP · 28 August 2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gasguy98

The Seamaster line was engineered and built as a Professional Diving watch. It is more at home on an underwater welders wrist at 500 feet than in a jewelry store showroom.

Actually, the saltwater will help remore debris from the steel. Just rinse it with fresh water afterword.

Cool that makes sense

58driver · 20 September 2008, 12:03 PM

Thankf for the info!!

pablo7 · 5 October 2008, 05:55 PM

Great chart...

Perdu · 6 October 2008, 07:28 AM

One correction to Omega's chart. The GMT is waterproof to 300 meters but has no helium valve.

icnbne · 7 April 2009, 05:25 AM

regardless of what they say, I wouldnt go in the shower or for a swim with a watch with 30 or 50m resistance..
btw, does Omega have a model with greater than 1000m water resistance?

The GMT Master · 11 April 2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by children

regardless of what they say, I wouldnt go in the shower or for a swim with a watch with 30 or 50m resistance..
btw, does Omega have a model with greater than 1000m water resistance?

It does now with the new Ploprof. Though it is one hell of an ugly brute, it's got a nice heritage, and was relaunched at Basel this year. Not sure whether it's on a limited run or not, but expect to see it in ADs soon.

Flaxmoore · 30 April 2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by children

regardless of what they say, I wouldnt go in the shower or for a swim with a watch with 30 or 50m resistance..
btw, does Omega have a model with greater than 1000m water resistance?

I sure would. I had a beater Timex when I worked as summer camp staff, rated to 50m, and I didn't take that thing off for a month straight. It can handle the water just fine. Chlorine, lake, shower, didn't matter. The only reason I retired it was that the case started to rust thanks to my acid sweat.

strapboy · 7 May 2009, 04:15 PM

Hi, i'm newbie here, and decide to buy a diving watch later.
is it really ok for a 30mm to 100mm watch submerged in water? And curious that why they also marked it 30m, but seems not really afford 30m water resistance.

Mike B · 7 May 2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strapboy

Hi, i'm newbie here, and decide to buy a diving watch later.
is it really ok for a 30mm to 100mm watch submerged in water? And curious that why they also marked it 30m, but seems not really afford 30m water resistance.

I definitely would not sweat it. However, just to be safe, I would not go swimming with a 30M rated watch. The 100M should be fine. Showers, doing the dishes, etc. should be fine for both watches.

JJ Irani · 8 May 2009, 04:09 AM

Great info and chart, Larry, but I have a very straight-forward, simple question....

Are ROLEX the only ones who are allowed to use the term Waterproof as opposed to all the rest who never use that term, but instead say Water-resistant only?

Thanks - JJ

Tools · 8 May 2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Great info and chart, Larry, but I have a very straight-forward, simple question....

Are ROLEX the only ones who are allowed to use the term Waterproof as opposed to all the rest who never use that term, but instead say Water-resistant only?

Thanks - JJ

Good question..

There is a standard that covers what can or cannot be called a waterproof vs water resistant watch..

Standard ISO 2281:1990 ... I'm not going to get into it, except to say that they have determined how you can mark or market certain water-resistant attributes of a watch..and specifies language......Here it is here if anybody is interested:

http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue...?csnumber=7100

Diver watches are not covered by this... they are considered differently as they are waterproof and must meet certain stiffer testing standards... ISO 6425:1996

JJ Irani · 8 May 2009, 04:29 PM

Thanks, Larry!!

vjb.knife · 1 July 2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gasguy98

The Seamaster line was engineered and built as a Professional Diving watch. It is more at home on an underwater welders wrist at 500 feet than in a jewelry store showroom.

Actually, the saltwater will help remore debris from the steel. Just rinse it with fresh water afterword.

Actually this is not quite true, especially the underwater welding part. This is one underwater activity that would quite possibly ruin most watches regardless of type or brand. I would not suggest it.

rmcarlton · 24 July 2009, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the info!

jacquescr · 30 July 2009, 05:51 AM

I bought a Speedmaster a couple of days ago. I bought the special edition for the 40 years of Apollo 11. I always wear diving watches, Submariner or Seamaster, and I never take them off my wrist. So I asked at the store, given that the Speedmaster is only 50m water resistant, if I can take showers with it and go swimming. They said that it is better not, that it is not designed for that. I can but I have to take the watch for an exam every year if I did.
Has anybody wears or has worn the Speedmaster in the shower/sea?

RW16610 · 30 July 2009, 06:52 AM

Ah so yes, annual pressure testing is all they were suggesting there as with any watch. Have herd that people did it but for me i'm really paranoied... I would not feel so great going swimming with that watch because of the fact it has no screw down crown and the pusher buttons (if they get pressed in or under water....). It can be done but if I had both watches would always pick one with a screw down crown and the works just for that added protection etc. Some call it over engineering but I feel it is all done for a reason.

Rikki · 24 August 2009, 04:42 AM

I went diving with a guy who had a 50 meter Casio we were at around 80' and it blew watch was new he got a new one but never took it diving again. I use a Citizen Hyper Aqua land love the watch. I got my first one 24 years ago and have never done anything to it but wear it, it was a digianalog. My new one is all digital. I use it as a back up to my Suunto Dive computer. Rik the watchmaker

RW16610 · 25 August 2009, 01:18 AM

That is very interesting, Rik. I find (well from what is seen on TV and stuff like that) a lot of people who dive do not seem to wear more expensive watches doing it. To each their own though, guess for those who chose not to I could not blame them incase something happens and the higher repair costs etc.

Gerardus · 15 October 2009, 11:12 PM

Cool info, thanxs

groovejosh · 4 December 2009, 04:05 AM

Thanks

audifred · 4 December 2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

One correction to Omega's chart. The GMT is waterproof to 300 meters but has no helium valve.

Perdu, the current model GMT appears to have a Helium Escape Valve according to the following link.

http://www.omega.ch/index.php?id=288...000&no_cache=1

Pastor in the house · 5 December 2009, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Great info and chart, Larry, but I have a very straight-forward, simple question....

Are ROLEX the only ones who are allowed to use the term Waterproof as opposed to all the rest who never use that term, but instead say Water-resistant only?

Thanks - JJ

I don't even think Rolex uses that terminology any more...I think it is more for legal reasons than anything else.

dwr · 13 January 2010, 03:45 PM

Hi, I am a newbe, I received an Omega seamaster deville on the late 60's. I don't think it is water resistant. Why do they call it "seamaster"?

wyattearp · 15 January 2010, 06:25 AM

So according to the Omega website, the Speedmaster Reduced is resistant to 100m(despite not having a screw down crown or case back)?

22 March 2008, 10:13 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,465	Omega Water Resistance.. We occasionally get questions about "How deep can I go with my Omega ?" This helpful chart is from the Omega Site.. Omega Water Resistance.jpg __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member Last edited by Tools; 8 October 2019 at 09:23 AM..

22 March 2008, 10:24 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Any thoughts on submersing it in salt water? Does the sand/salt scratch or dull the crystal? I'm always afraid to take it in the ocean. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

22 March 2008, 10:28 AM	#3
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6 October 2008, 07:28 AM	#10
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	One correction to Omega's chart. The GMT is waterproof to 300 meters but has no helium valve. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

8 May 2009, 04:09 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Great info and chart, Larry, but I have a very straight-forward, simple question.... Are ROLEX the only ones who are allowed to use the term Waterproof as opposed to all the rest who never use that term, but instead say Water-resistant only? Thanks - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 March 2008, 10:35 AM	#5
Lubrifar Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mr. T Location: anc/sfo Watch: for the signs! Posts: 776	Good stuff, thanks for sharing!

20 September 2008, 12:03 PM	#8
58driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: BRET Location: ozark, al Watch: ROLEX SEA DWELLER! Posts: 2	Thankf for the info!!

5 October 2008, 05:55 PM	#9
pablo7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GMT-8 Posts: 9	Great chart...

7 April 2009, 05:25 AM	#11
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	regardless of what they say, I wouldnt go in the shower or for a swim with a watch with 30 or 50m resistance.. btw, does Omega have a model with greater than 1000m water resistance?

7 May 2009, 04:15 PM	#14
strapboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hk Posts: 2	Hi, i'm newbie here, and decide to buy a diving watch later. is it really ok for a 30mm to 100mm watch submerged in water? And curious that why they also marked it 30m, but seems not really afford 30m water resistance.

8 May 2009, 04:29 PM	#18
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Thanks, Larry!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 July 2009, 11:14 AM	#20
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Thanks for the info!

30 July 2009, 05:51 AM	#21
jacquescr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 1	Speedmaster I bought a Speedmaster a couple of days ago. I bought the special edition for the 40 years of Apollo 11. I always wear diving watches, Submariner or Seamaster, and I never take them off my wrist. So I asked at the store, given that the Speedmaster is only 50m water resistant, if I can take showers with it and go swimming. They said that it is better not, that it is not designed for that. I can but I have to take the watch for an exam every year if I did. Has anybody wears or has worn the Speedmaster in the shower/sea?

30 July 2009, 06:52 AM	#22
RW16610 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,162	Ah so yes, annual pressure testing is all they were suggesting there as with any watch. Have herd that people did it but for me i'm really paranoied... I would not feel so great going swimming with that watch because of the fact it has no screw down crown and the pusher buttons (if they get pressed in or under water....). It can be done but if I had both watches would always pick one with a screw down crown and the works just for that added protection etc. Some call it over engineering but I feel it is all done for a reason.

24 August 2009, 04:42 AM	#23
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	I went diving with a guy who had a 50 meter Casio we were at around 80' and it blew watch was new he got a new one but never took it diving again. I use a Citizen Hyper Aqua land love the watch. I got my first one 24 years ago and have never done anything to it but wear it, it was a digianalog. My new one is all digital. I use it as a back up to my Suunto Dive computer. Rik the watchmaker

25 August 2009, 01:18 AM	#24
RW16610 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,162	That is very interesting, Rik. I find (well from what is seen on TV and stuff like that) a lot of people who dive do not seem to wear more expensive watches doing it. To each their own though, guess for those who chose not to I could not blame them incase something happens and the higher repair costs etc.

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dwr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Doug R. Location: MidWest USA Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 130	Question Hi, I am a newbe, I received an Omega seamaster deville on the late 60's. I don't think it is water resistant. Why do they call it "seamaster"?

15 January 2010, 06:25 AM	#30
wyattearp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Wyatt Location: Toronto Watch: it all fly by. Posts: 311	So according to the Omega website, the Speedmaster Reduced is resistant to 100m(despite not having a screw down crown or case back)?

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