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Ebruner · 22 June 2011, 07:19 AM

Any thoughts on diving with my Yacht-Master? Why not, it sure is water proof enough, bezel is correct, looks cool. Any thought or downsides out there???

-Eddie

esm · 22 June 2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

Any thoughts on diving with my Yacht-Master? Why not, it sure is water proof enough, bezel is correct, looks cool. Any thought or downsides out there???

-Eddie

the blingness may cause the shark(s) to go gaga over it....

Danand · 22 June 2011, 07:22 AM

If it hasn't been pressure tested in a year or two you might want to get it done, otherwise why not? (FYI to be truly considered a dive watch the bezel needs to be unidirectional but as long as someone you are with has a dive computer or proper dive watch there is not much chance for trouble). Take pics if you can!

jamesbondOO7 · 22 June 2011, 07:26 AM

How deep do you expect to go? If it is deeper than any normal human being has ever been, perhaps your question is a fair one.

thewatchguy93 · 22 June 2011, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

Any thoughts on diving with my Yacht-Master? Why not, it sure is water proof enough, bezel is correct, looks cool. Any thought or downsides out there???

-Eddie

I reaken you should be fine, just dont get it wet!!

Dan2010 · 22 June 2011, 07:39 AM

How many times do I have to say YOU CANNOT GET A ROLEX WET??? How many times people???

thewatchguy93 · 22 June 2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan2010

How many times do I have to say YOU CANNOT GET A ROLEX WET??? How many times people???

Adam K. · 22 June 2011, 07:43 AM

Assuming it's seals are up to par (as with any Rolex) your YM should be just fine to accompany you on the dive.

stockae92 · 22 June 2011, 07:44 AM

i think it will be perfectly fine, given your watch is recent (or recently pressure tested), and you are doing general sports diving. (30 to 40 feet depth?)

but to me, in the case there might be danger of damaging or losing a high value watch, a cheap $75 G-Shock is a nice *insurance* and good peace of mind. not to mention you will have a beater for your other watch-beating activity :-)

Dr. Robert · 22 June 2011, 07:48 AM

it's good for 100 meters, unless you're diving in the Marianas Trench, it should be ok!

subtona · 22 June 2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

Any thoughts on diving with my Yacht-Master? Why not, it sure is water proof enough, bezel is correct, looks cool. Any thought or downsides out there???

-Eddie

sorry, its only for yachting

Art 1 · 22 June 2011, 08:21 AM

Go for it!

Chris B · 22 June 2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

the blingness may cause the shark(s) to go gaga over it....

You're too cruel Eric

HL65 · 22 June 2011, 09:27 AM

Go for it!!

Michael M. · 22 June 2011, 09:28 AM

As long as the seals and gaskets are good, and the crown is screwed down, go for it!!

NutNut · 22 June 2011, 10:09 AM

Be careful not to breach 100 m and if you're at the bottom, be careful not to get it scratched. Otherwise, happy diving!

Tools · 22 June 2011, 10:47 AM

The watch is up to it if that is what you want to wear, but don't rely on it as your dive watch...

The Bezel is NOT correct. It just looks the same, but it is bi-directional, so it can move/be bumped in the wrong direction...

skinnypuppy · 22 June 2011, 11:04 AM

No problem .

hng · 22 June 2011, 11:20 AM

I was with a friend diving with Yacht Master down to somewhere 40m and it's fine.
You'd normally have your pressure meter for more accurate reading on the depth.

Ebruner · 22 June 2011, 11:31 AM

I know it's up to the task, and I dive on computer anyway. I just wanted any thought on if anyone thinks is a poser thing to do.
I have 3 subs, a DSSD, and a BP Fifty-Fathoms and all have been down with me.

I was just thinking it may be sort of cool to dive with the YM.

-Eddie

superdelsol · 22 June 2011, 11:59 AM

I have a Citizen 200M Automatic ISO DIVER that I would use for diving, but that's just me.

cdnwatchguy · 22 June 2011, 11:59 AM

but really, there are better ones for that purpose.

ArcticMoose · 22 June 2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

Any thoughts on diving with my Yacht-Master? Why not, it sure is water proof enough, bezel is correct, looks cool. Any thought or downsides out there???

Do it. :-)

Oyster1982 · 23 June 2011, 12:44 AM

Dont worry about swimming with a YM, I swim with my DJ on. The gaskets are in good working order, freshly overhauled it works fine. Its a Rolex they get wet.

padi56 · 23 June 2011, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hng

You'd normally have your pressure meter for more accurate reading on the depth.

jeremyam · 23 June 2011, 04:59 AM

up for consideration: the bi-directional bezel and keeping close to the surface... probably not the best idea, better to compliment the sub/dssd/sd with a digital one... two is always better than one, especially when your life counts on it...

Ebruner · 23 June 2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyam

up for consideration: the bi-directional bezel and keeping close to the surface... probably not the best idea, better to compliment the sub/dssd/sd with a digital one... two is always better than one, especially when your life counts on it...

I would rather wear a RADO than a digital watch.

The YM is plenty deep enough, the bezel is the only real concern.

-Eddie

pyxis · 23 June 2011, 05:35 AM

When I took up diving this year, I did a little research on the web and found that the general recommendation is that for diving use, a watch should be rated 200m and above, even though we are not suppose to go below 40m. So I bought a Citizen Titanium diver for $200 which has been fabulous.

Personally, I do not want to have to worry about my Rolex while on the boat or in the water, but that's just me. And my insurance agent said I can't get insurance cover over here for when the watch is out of the house!

Ebruner · 23 June 2011, 05:59 AM

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. I think I'll just keep diving with a rotation between my Sub's, DSSD, and BP Fifty Fathoms. I'll keep my YM topside.

note to self: Maybe I have too many choices

-Eddie

pyxis · 23 June 2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebruner

note to self: Maybe I have too many choices

-Eddie

A dilemma many would love to have!

22 June 2011, 07:19 AM	#1
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	I'm thinking about diving with my Yacht-Master Any thoughts on diving with my Yacht-Master? Why not, it sure is water proof enough, bezel is correct, looks cool. Any thought or downsides out there??? -Eddie __________________

22 June 2011, 07:26 AM	#4
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,040	How deep do you expect to go? If it is deeper than any normal human being has ever been, perhaps your question is a fair one. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

22 June 2011, 07:48 AM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,455	it's good for 100 meters, unless you're diving in the Marianas Trench, it should be ok! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 June 2011, 09:27 AM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,892	Go for it!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 June 2011, 10:47 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,420	The watch is up to it if that is what you want to wear, but don't rely on it as your dive watch... The Bezel is NOT correct. It just looks the same, but it is bi-directional, so it can move/be bumped in the wrong direction... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 June 2011, 07:22 AM	#3
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	If it hasn't been pressure tested in a year or two you might want to get it done, otherwise why not? (FYI to be truly considered a dive watch the bezel needs to be unidirectional but as long as someone you are with has a dive computer or proper dive watch there is not much chance for trouble). Take pics if you can!

22 June 2011, 07:39 AM	#6
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	How many times do I have to say YOU CANNOT GET A ROLEX WET??? How many times people???

22 June 2011, 07:43 AM	#8
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	Assuming it's seals are up to par (as with any Rolex) your YM should be just fine to accompany you on the dive.

22 June 2011, 07:44 AM	#9
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,930	i think it will be perfectly fine, given your watch is recent (or recently pressure tested), and you are doing general sports diving. (30 to 40 feet depth?) but to me, in the case there might be danger of damaging or losing a high value watch, a cheap $75 G-Shock is a nice insurance and good peace of mind. not to mention you will have a beater for your other watch-beating activity :-)

22 June 2011, 08:21 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Go for it!

22 June 2011, 09:28 AM	#15
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	As long as the seals and gaskets are good, and the crown is screwed down, go for it!!

22 June 2011, 10:09 AM	#16
NutNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: LasIslasFilipinas Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 826	Be careful not to breach 100 m and if you're at the bottom, be careful not to get it scratched. Otherwise, happy diving!

22 June 2011, 11:04 AM	#18
skinnypuppy Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: new york Watch: sub Posts: 62	No problem .

22 June 2011, 11:20 AM	#19
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	I was with a friend diving with Yacht Master down to somewhere 40m and it's fine. You'd normally have your pressure meter for more accurate reading on the depth. __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

22 June 2011, 11:31 AM	#20
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	I know it's up to the task, and I dive on computer anyway. I just wanted any thought on if anyone thinks is a poser thing to do. I have 3 subs, a DSSD, and a BP Fifty-Fathoms and all have been down with me. I was just thinking it may be sort of cool to dive with the YM. -Eddie __________________

22 June 2011, 11:59 AM	#21
superdelsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: Arizona, USA Watch: your 6. Posts: 388	I have a Citizen 200M Automatic ISO DIVER that I would use for diving, but that's just me. __________________ "For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for nature cannot be fooled." Dr. Richard P. Feynman, Rogers Commission Report, Appendix F, 9 June 1986

22 June 2011, 11:59 AM	#22
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	Should be fine but really, there are better ones for that purpose. __________________ Keith

23 June 2011, 12:44 AM	#24
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	Dont worry about swimming with a YM, I swim with my DJ on. The gaskets are in good working order, freshly overhauled it works fine. Its a Rolex they get wet. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

23 June 2011, 04:59 AM	#26
jeremyam Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Toronto, Ontario Watch: 16610 V Posts: 511	up for consideration: the bi-directional bezel and keeping close to the surface... probably not the best idea, better to compliment the sub/dssd/sd with a digital one... two is always better than one, especially when your life counts on it...

23 June 2011, 05:35 AM	#28
pyxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: William Tan Location: Malaysia Watch: GMT IIc SS Posts: 191	When I took up diving this year, I did a little research on the web and found that the general recommendation is that for diving use, a watch should be rated 200m and above, even though we are not suppose to go below 40m. So I bought a Citizen Titanium diver for $200 which has been fabulous. Personally, I do not want to have to worry about my Rolex while on the boat or in the water, but that's just me. And my insurance agent said I can't get insurance cover over here for when the watch is out of the house!

23 June 2011, 05:59 AM	#29
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Thanks for the thoughts everyone. I think I'll just keep diving with a rotation between my Sub's, DSSD, and BP Fifty Fathoms. I'll keep my YM topside. note to self: Maybe I have too many choices -Eddie __________________

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