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Chronodude · 28 February 2010, 09:29 AM

Go for it. Just verify the crown is screwed down, and the seals have been replaced within the last 3-4 years. Seals will most likely be fine beyond that, but not worth risking.

fedcento · 28 February 2010, 05:01 PM

Are you guys sure that is ok to scuba dive with an Explorer II? The watch is water proof to a depth of 100m. However, that is a static pressure test which is not quite the same as taking the watch down to 100 meters.
Usually dive watches are rated at least to 200 meters (and nobody expects you to dive deeper than 40-50 meters).
Here is a link to the Breitling web site that explains their water rating (http://www.breitlingsource.com/artic...sistance.shtml) which is also consistent with what I have found on Wikipedia searching for water resistant mark. Does Rolex uses a different rating? That would be very interesting.

Jason71 · 28 February 2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fedcento

Are you guys sure that is ok to scuba dive with an Explorer II? The watch is water proof to a depth of 100m. However, that is a static pressure test which is not quite the same as taking the watch down to 100 meters.
Usually dive watches are rated at least to 200 meters (and nobody expects you to dive deeper than 40-50 meters).
Here is a link to the Breitling web site that explains their water rating (http://www.breitlingsource.com/artic...sistance.shtml) which is also consistent with what I have found on Wikipedia searching for water resistant mark. Does Rolex uses a different rating? That would be very interesting.

Unlike other brands, Rolex watches are truly rated to their stated depth +20%

Subfiend · 1 March 2010, 04:57 AM

I used my GMT when I unexpectedly had a chance to go diving on a business trip and had no problem. If the watch had failed, I would have returned it under warranty.

And yes, I know the GMT bezel turns both ways, but so do the bezels on my 1680, 5512 and 5513 Subs.

drrd · 22 March 2024, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RebreatherDiver

Here is one of the pictures from one of the underwater photojournalist's that accompanied us on the expedition. Photo courtesy of Curt Bowen, Advanced Diver Magazine.

Enjoy!

Amazing stuff and my beanie hat off to you for doing it.

Jackie Daytona · 22 March 2024, 07:36 AM

No problem diving with it. The very first Submariners sold as a dive watch and had the same depth rating.

B2 Stealth · 23 March 2024, 12:31 AM

Polar Explorer II is my primary dive watch. Gave my Submariner to my wife, sold my SD43 and DSSD JC. Would even wear my BLRO diving.

winst · 23 March 2024, 01:43 AM

If you want to play it really safe but want the Explorer 2 vibe, get a Tudor Black Bay Pro - They have a depth rating of 200m.

Eric88 · 23 March 2024, 02:08 AM

Zombie thread alert! 14+ years old.

Calatrava r · 23 March 2024, 03:25 AM

!00 meters water resistance generally means safe for surface swimming and shallow diving of maybe 15 to 20 feet. WR in watches is measured at static pressures. Movement in or of the water increases the pressures considerably.

padi56 · 23 March 2024, 03:28 AM

Guys this thread is 14 years old.

winst · 23 March 2024, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric88

Zombie thread alert! 14+ years old.

The thread has resurfaced then - hopefully the watch did as well!

brandrea · 23 March 2024, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Guys this thread is 14 years old.

We’ve seen quite a few thread bumps lately

That said, I doubt very few, if any here on this forum dives to 100 m.

if the OP does, than he is a professional

Calatrava r · 23 March 2024, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Guys this thread is 14 years old.

But your earlier reply was great to read.

Jackie Daytona · 23 March 2024, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Guys this thread is 14 years old.

I wasn’t the one that originally bumped it but responded. Whoops. Lol

Scubastu · 25 March 2024, 09:56 PM

Go for it, normal scuba diving will have no effect on it.
I Tec dive on closed circuit the deepest my Sub has been is 127M with absolutely no ill effect.

77T · 25 March 2024, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Guys this thread is 14 years old.

Ahhh...but those WERE the days.

Rolex ADs actually had watches in the cases that you could buy.

We were trending upward coming out of the financial crisis.

And, last but not least not least, a curious question could get a "tosser" quip from JJ...

Gifts that keep on giving, friends.

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worldofoyster · 26 March 2024, 01:55 AM

it works just fine, just make sure you rinse it thoroughly afterward.

28 February 2010, 09:29 AM	#31
Chronodude Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Pacific NW Watch: Panerai 196 Posts: 29	No problem! Go for it. Just verify the crown is screwed down, and the seals have been replaced within the last 3-4 years. Seals will most likely be fine beyond that, but not worth risking.

1 March 2010, 04:57 AM	#34
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	I used my GMT when I unexpectedly had a chance to go diving on a business trip and had no problem. If the watch had failed, I would have returned it under warranty. And yes, I know the GMT bezel turns both ways, but so do the bezels on my 1680, 5512 and 5513 Subs. __________________ Subfiend

22 March 2024, 07:36 AM	#36
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,600	No problem diving with it. The very first Submariners sold as a dive watch and had the same depth rating. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

23 March 2024, 03:28 AM	#41
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,024	Guys this thread is 14 years old. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

28 February 2010, 05:01 PM	#32
fedcento "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Posts: 22	Are you guys sure that is ok to scuba dive with an Explorer II? The watch is water proof to a depth of 100m. However, that is a static pressure test which is not quite the same as taking the watch down to 100 meters. Usually dive watches are rated at least to 200 meters (and nobody expects you to dive deeper than 40-50 meters). Here is a link to the Breitling web site that explains their water rating (http://www.breitlingsource.com/artic...sistance.shtml) which is also consistent with what I have found on Wikipedia searching for water resistant mark. Does Rolex uses a different rating? That would be very interesting.

23 March 2024, 12:31 AM	#37
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,711	Polar Explorer II is my primary dive watch. Gave my Submariner to my wife, sold my SD43 and DSSD JC. Would even wear my BLRO diving.

23 March 2024, 01:43 AM	#38
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,629	If you want to play it really safe but want the Explorer 2 vibe, get a Tudor Black Bay Pro - They have a depth rating of 200m.

23 March 2024, 02:08 AM	#39
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Zombie thread alert! 14+ years old.

23 March 2024, 03:25 AM	#40
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,336	!00 meters water resistance generally means safe for surface swimming and shallow diving of maybe 15 to 20 feet. WR in watches is measured at static pressures. Movement in or of the water increases the pressures considerably.

25 March 2024, 09:56 PM	#46
Scubastu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: UK Watch: Rolex 126613LB Posts: 105	Go for it, normal scuba diving will have no effect on it. I Tec dive on closed circuit the deepest my Sub has been is 127M with absolutely no ill effect.

26 March 2024, 01:55 AM	#48
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,337	it works just fine, just make sure you rinse it thoroughly afterward.

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