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jtvision · 1 June 2009, 07:17 AM

How does Rolex test their watches for water resistance before they ship? Or do they?

I've had a fantasy recently of buying a 300m rope to tie my Sub onto and throw it overboard.

scottjal · 1 June 2009, 07:43 AM

Go ahead. Take lots of pictures! Even if it fails it is under warranty.

There have been more interesting tests though, go to the link below and check out the Seadweller test on the right.

http://www.minus4plus6.com/

jtvision · 1 June 2009, 09:00 AM

Great site. I loved destruction page.

Andad · 1 June 2009, 03:22 PM

They are put in a huge pressure tester. Here is a pix that a forum member posted recently. You can see all the DSSD's awaiting their fate.

I would think that a smaller unit would be used to test the Submariners and the GMT's etc but it is a proper pressure test not one of those pussy one atmosphere of vacuum bizzos.

SDDS · 2 June 2009, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

They are put in a huge pressure tester. Here is a pix that a forum member posted recently. You can see all the DSSD's awaiting their fate.

I would think that a smaller unit would be used to test the Submariners and the GMT's etc but it is a proper pressure test not one of those pussy one atmosphere of vacuum bizzos.

exactly this is a special equipment developed by COMEX called the hyperbaric chamber...

Lamone · 1 June 2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jtvision

I've had a fantasy recently of buying a 300m rope to tie my Sub onto and throw it overboard.

Me too!

swatty · 1 June 2009, 06:56 PM

Make sure you tie it on tight

Gasoil4ever · 2 June 2009, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Lamone

Me too!

I know the story of a guy who brilliantly performed this test in Gabon while i was living there.

He was so proud to show off is brand new YG GMT. He was so proud that a 20.000$+ watch could REALLY go down to 100m. Of course he had to face all the "no watch is worth so much", "its not a toolwatch at all", "a Timex does as well", ... So he wanted to show it to all the local "Timex fan" disbeleavers that Rolex were tough stuff.

So one week end on his boat he tied it to a very strong fishing line and throwed it over board. He for sure at that time had forgotten that they were loads of very large Barracuda's and Sharks in the surrounding... that would for sure be attracted by all that "bling"

The watch never came back.

I love this story

rkot07 · 2 June 2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gasoil4ever

I know the story of a guy who brilliantly performed this test in Gabon while i was living there.

He was so proud to show off is brand new YG GMT. He was so proud that a 20.000$+ watch could REALLY go down to 100m. Of course he had to face all the "no watch is worth so much", "its not a toolwatch at all", "a Timex does as well", ... So he wanted to show it to all the local "Timex fan" disbeleavers that Rolex were tough stuff.

So one week end on his boat he tied it to a very strong fishing line and throwed it over board. He for sure at that time had forgotten that they were loads of very large Barracuda's and Sharks in the surrounding... that would for sure be attracted by all that "bling"

The watch never came back.

I love this story

BOYS I say we go fishing who gots a boat???

Imtiaz · 2 June 2009, 12:18 AM

Hi Eddie

Thanks mate, thats a nice shot.

Wonder if any blow up in their

f16570 · 2 June 2009, 01:51 AM

Wonder if the baraccuda is still within COSC?

NJSub · 2 June 2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by f16570

Wonder if the baraccuda is still within COSC?

LOL! Imagine the surprise if you caught a fish with a Rolex in it's stomach.

Gasoil4ever · 2 June 2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by f16570

Wonder if the baraccuda is still within COSC?

Questions i would like to have an answer to :

If the Barracuda goes BELOW a 100m... is the watch still running ?

And is the movement of the fish enough to wind the watch ?

Is the fish happy to know what time it is in Japan ?

Did the social position of the fish change ?

His he more attractive to females ?

Did he join any watch forums yet ?

1 June 2009, 07:17 AM	#1
jtvision Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Seiko to Rolex Posts: 225	Rolex resistance testing How does Rolex test their watches for water resistance before they ship? Or do they? I've had a fantasy recently of buying a 300m rope to tie my Sub onto and throw it overboard.

1 June 2009, 07:43 AM	#2
scottjal "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Scott Location: SC Watch: GMT II Posts: 464	Go ahead. Take lots of pictures! Even if it fails it is under warranty. There have been more interesting tests though, go to the link below and check out the Seadweller test on the right. http://www.minus4plus6.com/ __________________ sj

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f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Wonder if the baraccuda is still within COSC? __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

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jtvision Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Seiko to Rolex Posts: 225	Great site. I loved destruction page.

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