Pressure Testing

[bryanth]

Just ordered a Sub 14060M from DavidSW and should be arriving tomorrow. I plan on diving with it so I think it'd be pretty wise to get it tested before I take it out. Do most AD's have the ability to test up to a reasonable depth equivalent? Should I get the seals replaced too/can they do that in house within a reasonable amount of time? I don't see the need for a service as of yet, since it's not in the time frame yet for one.

Thanks!

[azguy]

Pressure test and you are good to go

You should have had David do it before shipping it out, but maybe someone can make a recomendation for a Rolex Tech in your neck of the woods.

[bryanth]

So there is no real need for the rings to be replaced? I just sent David an email to see if he could look into it before he ships, since he hasn't shipped it as of yet.

[acce1999]

Originally Posted by bryanth

So there is no real need for the rings to be replaced? I just sent David an email to see if he could look into it before he ships, since he hasn't shipped it as of yet.

If the watch is new, then there is (IMO) no need to have it pressure tested or have any gaskets replaced.

If you are diving regularly (a lot) I suggest that you have your watch tested, and gaskets replaced before the season.

If you - like me - go swimming from time to time, I suggest that you have your watch tested every second year, and have the gaskets replaced every five year. Or so.

Congrats to a great watch!

best,

A

[coralhound]

Talk to David,

He had my LV pressure tested before I bought it, Just dove with it this weekend.

It will take some time so you will not get it tomorrow. :(

[bryanth]

I just got in contact with David and he had already tested it for me so it's good to go. And I purchased this watch to be my dive watch so it'll get about 50 dives each year, gonna be used for what it was made for.

[Jackxv]

Don't worry about one of the best sellers around here !!

Would you ever go back to a Porsche dealer after purchasing one from the most reputable ones (new or used) to have the oil changed before pushing it to 200mph?

That is why David is one of the best

[mjclark32]

Awesome. Didn't know David pressure tested the watches before sale.

[coralhound]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Awesome. Didn't know David pressure tested the watches before sale.

I had to request it special, if he knows you are going to dive with it he will do it.

[Highland Ranger]

I think there may be multiple types of pressure testing.

My ad tested my 5 year old gmtii, took five minutes, got a little print out of how many bars (measure of pressure) it withstood.

When I asked to have it tested and potentially to have the orings changed(while purchasin a DJii) she asked how old it was and said it didn't need either but tested it anyway.

My understanding is they have specialized gear from rolex for this . . . .think the little receipt had the name of the machine on it.

[MortgageGuy]

Sounds like your all set, congrats on the Sub by the way! Great to see someone using a diving watch for its intended purpose

Also on a side note YES DavidSW is the man!!!

[mrbill2mrbill2]

David is the man. He definitely takes care of his customers.

[bryanth]

Should be here tomorrow, and have a dive trip planned for this weekend so I'll post how it goes!

[Rikki]

Pressure test first I use a dry tester which does a .500 vacuum test then go to a 10 atmosphere pressure test. If it passes that then it goes into a Roxar Natator 125 wet test, pump pressure to watch specs for 1/2 hour when it comes out it goes on a hot plate at 47 degrees centigrade and a drop of room temperature water is put on the crystal if it doesn't fog up your good to go. There is a new machine available that replaces the drop of water test another 4000 dollars but it is not required at the present time but in the near future I suspect. Rikki

[ecsub44]

Originally Posted by Rikki

Pressure test first I use a dry tester which does a .500 vacuum test then go to a 10 atmosphere pressure test. If it passes that then it goes into a Roxar Natator 125 wet test, pump pressure to watch specs for 1/2 hour when it comes out it goes on a hot plate at 47 degrees centigrade and a drop of room temperature water is put on the crystal if it doesn't fog up your good to go. There is a new machine available that replaces the drop of water test another 4000 dollars but it is not required at the present time but in the near future I suspect. Rikki

I don't understand the point of doing a "wet" pressure test. If it fails...your watch gets wet. Seems "risky" since you're testing to validate waterproofness to begin with.

Or am I missing something here?

Sorry...it's late, and I'm tired.