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Subfiend · 6 July 2011, 10:20 PM

I am considering wearing my Speedy Pro on an open ocean boat trip for 10 days. Can it withstand getting wet, humidity, shallow immersion and constant exposure to salt water? Any thoughts?

Dweller of the Sea · 6 July 2011, 11:20 PM

If the waterproofness has been tested prior, then there should be no problems.

Omega says a Speedy is waterresistent to 50m, which means shower, but not swimming.

My Speedy Pro always pass the 100m water test, so I use mine for shower and swimming, no problems yet.

Nasa tested these watches with great abuse, and they survived.

rkm · 6 July 2011, 11:46 PM

I'd prefer to keep my Speedy Pro topside or at least very shallow (swimming). I recently had my Seamaster Pro (2531) serviced and found that water had penetrated the case (bad seal) and saturated the movement. Anyway, any watch can fail no matter what the WR rating. The Speedy pro is a fairly robust tool watch and should be okay for swimming (50m WR), etc, but I'd wouldn't recommend any diving or prolonged submersions with it. BTW, I usually post on TZ and WUS and generally lurk here...

Mike B · 7 July 2011, 12:01 AM

I would swim with it, but would go no deeper than say 7-8 feet ( IE - no diving ).

These are very rugged watches, and can take a lot of abuse, but I would not trust one in the water for extended periods of time.

ManUtd · 7 July 2011, 12:13 AM

I wouldn't risk it especially for long periods of time. My sapphire sandwich has only seen rain. I do dive with my SMP up to 120' deep.

jwalther · 7 July 2011, 01:14 AM

Buy a G-Shock.

snog · 7 July 2011, 02:59 AM

doesn't the waterproof metre measurement stand for the air pressure the watch can withstand rather than an actual measure of the depth you could take the watch too? an air pressure test of 100m is not the same as diving 100m wearing the watch,maybe someone can put me right on this.

Subfiend · 7 July 2011, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwalther

Buy a G-Shock.

No.

jwalther · 7 July 2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subfiend

No.

Try this one instead

Seriously, the Speedy is not designed for the type of activity you're describing. You need a more special purpose watch. Maybe pick up a Seiko Monster or 007 for your trip?

xjeeunitx · 7 July 2011, 07:55 PM

You are fine with light swimming, bathing. The watch is water resistant up to 50M as long as the watch is up to date with its service.

rad87gn · 12 July 2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

You are fine with light swimming, bathing. The watch is water resistant up to 50M as long as the watch is up to date with its service.

I agree! I shower and swim with mine. No problems. Just don't push buttons or mess with the crown when wet.

00Seven · 7 July 2011, 10:38 PM

Honestly....no.

If it was a freshwater trip I would say no problem but since you're going to be in the ocean I would go for a diver instead.

bayerische · 8 July 2011, 06:03 PM

I can't understand why 50m depth rating from Omega means shower, while 50 meters from Rolex means 50m.

snog · 9 July 2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I can't understand why 50m depth rating from Omega means shower, while 50 meters from Rolex means 50m.

I too thought all depth measurements were a standard across all watches but it seems the metres value does not relate to a diving depth on some watches but to the air pressure used in the course of the water resistance test,which is why I would prefer a watch not be tested using an air pressure test as most are but actually see some water in the course of the test.

GTS Dean · 11 July 2011, 01:41 PM

I bought mine in St. Thomas last January. I was snorkeling with it within 2 hours. It isn't a dive watch.

6 July 2011, 10:20 PM	#1
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Water resistance of the Speedy Pro I am considering wearing my Speedy Pro on an open ocean boat trip for 10 days. Can it withstand getting wet, humidity, shallow immersion and constant exposure to salt water? Any thoughts? __________________ Subfiend

7 July 2011, 12:13 AM	#5
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I wouldn't risk it especially for long periods of time. My sapphire sandwich has only seen rain. I do dive with my SMP up to 120' deep. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

7 July 2011, 01:14 AM	#6
jwalther "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 459	Buy a G-Shock. __________________ Grand Seiko SBGR051

8 July 2011, 06:03 PM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I can't understand why 50m depth rating from Omega means shower, while 50 meters from Rolex means 50m. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

6 July 2011, 11:20 PM	#2
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	If the waterproofness has been tested prior, then there should be no problems. Omega says a Speedy is waterresistent to 50m, which means shower, but not swimming. My Speedy Pro always pass the 100m water test, so I use mine for shower and swimming, no problems yet. Nasa tested these watches with great abuse, and they survived.

6 July 2011, 11:46 PM	#3
rkm Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Balkans Watch: Rolex Sea-Dweller Posts: 49	I'd prefer to keep my Speedy Pro topside or at least very shallow (swimming). I recently had my Seamaster Pro (2531) serviced and found that water had penetrated the case (bad seal) and saturated the movement. Anyway, any watch can fail no matter what the WR rating. The Speedy pro is a fairly robust tool watch and should be okay for swimming (50m WR), etc, but I'd wouldn't recommend any diving or prolonged submersions with it. BTW, I usually post on TZ and WUS and generally lurk here...

7 July 2011, 12:01 AM	#4
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	I would swim with it, but would go no deeper than say 7-8 feet ( IE - no diving ). These are very rugged watches, and can take a lot of abuse, but I would not trust one in the water for extended periods of time.

7 July 2011, 02:59 AM	#7
snog "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 908	doesn't the waterproof metre measurement stand for the air pressure the watch can withstand rather than an actual measure of the depth you could take the watch too? an air pressure test of 100m is not the same as diving 100m wearing the watch,maybe someone can put me right on this.

7 July 2011, 07:55 PM	#10
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,450	You are fine with light swimming, bathing. The watch is water resistant up to 50M as long as the watch is up to date with its service.

7 July 2011, 10:38 PM	#12
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 825	Honestly....no. If it was a freshwater trip I would say no problem but since you're going to be in the ocean I would go for a diver instead.

11 July 2011, 01:41 PM	#15
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	I bought mine in St. Thomas last January. I was snorkeling with it within 2 hours. It isn't a dive watch.

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