Failure( leakage) in the helium escape valve

[Only rolex]

Hello ,does the helium escape valve require a regular maintenace every period of time to insure that it work correctly and to maintain the water resistence of the case? Like changing gaskets and seals? can it be considered a leakage point to the watch case if i dont service it for a few years of usage?
If i don't service it for many few years of usage, can it affect the water resistance of my watch case.
If i dont do saturation diving, and i will buy a diving watch, shall it better has a HEV or not?
Sometimes the abscense of something is a piece of mind regarding the regular service and care.

[sickened1]

It will be dealt with when you send it in for a full service. If the watch is used for actually diving (or any significant water use) the WR should be checked on a regular basis (once a year or so). This would indicate any problems with the WR of the HEV but not test its actual function as an HEV, but this is completely a non-issue unless you are a saturation diver.

So I wouldn't worry about it too much if I were you (as long as you send it in for a full service according to Rolex recommendation).

[Only rolex]

Originally Posted by sickened1

It will be dealt with when you send it in for a full service. If the watch is used for actually diving (or any significant water use) the WR should be checked on a regular basis (once a year or so). This would indicate any problems with the WR of the HEV but not test its actual function as an HEV, but this is completely a non-issue unless you are a saturation diver.

So I wouldn't worry about it too much if I were you (as long as you send it in for a full service according to Rolex recommendation).

Thanks for your reply
But if i am going to service it locally at my local watch-maker and will not going to send it to rolex, will it be easy for any watch-maker to check the WR of the HEV and do the recommended service for it?

[Roadblocked]

Originally Posted by sickened1

It will be dealt with when you send it in for a full service. If the watch is used for actually diving (or any significant water use) the WR should be checked on a regular basis (once a year or so). This would indicate any problems with the WR of the HEV but not test its actual function as an HEV, but this is completely a non-issue unless you are a saturation diver.

So I wouldn't worry about it too much if I were you (as long as you send it in for a full service according to Rolex recommendation).

I'm curious, is this recommended in the diver watch booklet? Why would Rolex recommend a 10 year service interval and not recommend getting the WR tested every year?

My point being if they recommend 10 year service intervals doesn't that include all aspects of the watch? Wouldn't they be liable for water damage repairs if they recommend 10 years but not mention the WR needs checked yearly?

[Muzz]

I had an HEV fail, so I would say it is best to go the RSC route on these at regular intervals and to pressure test perhaps a little more frequently than a Sub.

Long story short, it definitely can be a leakage point.

[Only rolex]

Originally Posted by Muzz

I had an HEV fail, so I would say it is best to go the RSC route on these at regular intervals and to pressure test perhaps a little more frequently than a Sub.

Long story short, it definitely can be a leakage point.

Thanks for your reply
But what kind of fail you faced with your HEV?
Does it leakage?
Which watch that had the fail of hev?
4 years ago i was going to buy a tag heuer diving watch that have the HEV and the watchmaker in the shop adviced me to keep away from watches with HEV as it requires extra care and maintenance .

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by Only rolex

Thanks for your reply
But what kind of fail you faced with your HEV?
Does it leakage?
Which watch that had the fail of hev?
4 years ago i was going to buy a tag heuer diving watch that have the HEV and the watchmaker in the shop adviced me to keep away from watches with HEV as it requires extra care and maintenance .

Yes, it was a seal in the HEV. My SD was from 2003 and had a service history however was at least 7 years since it's last.

It happened in my pool. I took it to my RSC the very next day and a full service was conducted with no damage due to the water present.

Benefit of living close to my RSC.

But it really hasn't scared me off. My SDc is my absolute favourite SS piece!!! However, it is new.

[Only rolex]

Hello watch fans
have anyone faced a failure or water leakage in the HEV of his diving watch?
I am going to buy a new diving watch and i wear my watch all day in all my activities even under water and i only service my watch every 5 years, so i want to know will the HEV need any recommended service to maintain its water resistence?
My local watch maker adviced me to choose a diving watch without the hev as it needs regular service.
so i want the advice plz.

[Abdullasaif]

How deep are your water actives and i haven't seen it fail myself on a thread here

[joe100]

You've already posted a thread on this, and if my suspicions are correct, you did the same thing over at watchuseek. You post the same question over and over and over again. Same results.

[Sumitaro]

Originally Posted by joe100

You've already posted a thread on this, and if my suspicions are correct, you did the same thing over at watchuseek. You post the same question over and over and over again. Same results.

Who cares he is trying to gather more data. Same results? Maybe , maybe not. If it is it only confrims the information.

[joe100]

Originally Posted by Sumitaro

Who cares he is trying to gather more data. Same results? Maybe , maybe not. If it is it only confrims the information.

Careful.

He's started multiple threads HERE on the same topic and did the same over at WUS.

[Sumitaro]

Originally Posted by joe100

Careful.



He's started multiple threads HERE on the same topic and did the same over at WUS.

Yeah to gather data... Duh. Collecting information from different sources. Careful? Oh i am

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Only rolex

Hello watch fans
have anyone faced a failure or water leakage in the HEV of his diving watch?
I am going to buy a new diving watch and i wear my watch all day in all my activities even under water and i only service my watch every 5 years, so i want to know will the HEV need any recommended service to maintain its water resistence?
My local watch maker adviced me to choose a diving watch without the hev as it needs regular service.
so i want the advice plz.

Do you even know what the HEV is for and how it works judging by your numerous posts its doubtful. The HEV is a one way valve designed to let any breathing gas out like helium that may have entered the watch case in a dry chamber when the divers are in re-compression to normal atmospheric pressure. And not heard of any fails as its very very doubtful any water could get in on any modern Rolex made since the 1980s.I dived with a SD for many years watch now 20 plus years old as a dive instructor with well over 600 hours with that watch underwater never had any problems.

[Only rolex]

Posting the same question in many forums is to get as much information as i could. There is no bad thing of reposting in various forums. The opinions vary from person to another.
And i know how the hev is working, i just want to make sure that the hev will not be a matter that needs extra care and maintenance as i like the watch to be maintenace free as much as possible and reliable.
Thanks

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Only rolex

Posting the same question in many forums is to get as much information as i could. There is no bad thing of reposting in various forums. The opinions vary from person to another.
And i know how the hev is working, i just want to make sure that the hev will not be a matter that needs extra care and maintenance as i like the watch to be maintenace free as much as possible and reliable.
Thanks

But you don't need to post the same question over again in the same Forum.

As to "needing maintenance"; of course it needs maintenance. It does not need any "extra" care though. It has a spring and gasket that are serviced at the same time that the rest of the watch is serviced. It is likely "more reliable" than the rest of the seals on your watch.

[brettpaul]

No issues mate - the seals in the watch are all you need to worry about....period.

[bayerische]

I guess much can have changed since two days back.