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wisguy · 17 October 2011, 12:48 PM

My brother just bought an Omega Speedmaster Pro and is scared to go swimming with it because it has no screw down crown and is only rated at 50 meters.

I say you can swim with it, nut he won't believe me and wants the pros here to chip in.

Thanks

matt4hand · 17 October 2011, 01:01 PM

He is fine swimming. His watch has been to the moon which last time I checked it a bit more extreme that a pool

Tell him to quit being a Nancy! Lol

fusionstorm · 17 October 2011, 01:03 PM

Tell him he needs to return it and go shop in the women's display cases instead......

Mosco · 17 October 2011, 01:03 PM

He's right. Makes sure he never wears this watch while it's even remotely humid. 50 meters is only about a half of football field

Seriously though, tell him to wear it, enjoy it and stop worrying.

bayerische · 17 October 2011, 01:14 PM

He's fine. Although he will experience positive pressure on his speedy against negative on the moon....

Kringkily · 17 October 2011, 01:44 PM

I say you can swim with it but to be safe I would get a casio or another rubberized watch for sport purposes since you don't want to scrap the watch against the concrete sides of the pool especially that beautiful hesalite crystal ...eeek

MikeyP · 17 October 2011, 01:58 PM

Check out the first sticky in this forum

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=35860

Looks like its okay

barstoolman · 18 October 2011, 01:35 AM

Silly question........

FeelingTheBlues · 19 October 2011, 03:19 PM

Well it's water resistant but, to be honest, I don't think it's necessary to swim with a watch (unless you like to dive but then a Seamaster Professional or a Planet Ocean would be my choice). I think you should tell your brother that it pretty much means he can fall in the pool without having to worry about his Speedy!

GTS Dean · 20 October 2011, 12:42 AM

I bought my SMP in St. Thomas and within 2 hours I was snorkeling in salt water with it. No problems. The only watch I own that I would not do that with is my DD.

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Hammer · 20 October 2011, 05:30 AM

I think he'll be fine. I shower with mine on most days (newer model rated to 50m too) and would have no fear of jumping into the pool/sea with it on. Just be careful to avoid hitting the pushers that's all.

gaopa · 20 October 2011, 10:48 AM

I would never swin with my Speedy Pro, but then again I don't swim with any of my watches. Cheers, Bill P.

17 October 2011, 12:48 PM	#1
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Silly question... My brother just bought an Omega Speedmaster Pro and is scared to go swimming with it because it has no screw down crown and is only rated at 50 meters. I say you can swim with it, nut he won't believe me and wants the pros here to chip in. Thanks __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

17 October 2011, 01:03 PM	#3
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Tell him he needs to return it and go shop in the women's display cases instead...... __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

17 October 2011, 01:03 PM	#4
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	He's right. Makes sure he never wears this watch while it's even remotely humid. 50 meters is only about a half of football field Seriously though, tell him to wear it, enjoy it and stop worrying. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

17 October 2011, 01:14 PM	#5
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	He's fine. Although he will experience positive pressure on his speedy against negative on the moon.... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

19 October 2011, 03:19 PM	#9
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Well it's water resistant but, to be honest, I don't think it's necessary to swim with a watch (unless you like to dive but then a Seamaster Professional or a Planet Ocean would be my choice). I think you should tell your brother that it pretty much means he can fall in the pool without having to worry about his Speedy! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

17 October 2011, 01:01 PM	#2
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	He is fine swimming. His watch has been to the moon which last time I checked it a bit more extreme that a pool Tell him to quit being a Nancy! Lol

17 October 2011, 01:44 PM	#6
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	I say you can swim with it but to be safe I would get a casio or another rubberized watch for sport purposes since you don't want to scrap the watch against the concrete sides of the pool especially that beautiful hesalite crystal ...eeek

17 October 2011, 01:58 PM	#7
MikeyP "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: MD Posts: 119	Check out the first sticky in this forum http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=35860 Looks like its okay

18 October 2011, 01:35 AM	#8
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	Silly question........

20 October 2011, 12:42 AM	#10
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	I bought my SMP in St. Thomas and within 2 hours I was snorkeling in salt water with it. No problems. The only watch I own that I would not do that with is my DD. ____________________________ TT OysterQuartz SS/Black "U" Daytona TT GMT II-C DD OysterQuartz Brietling Aero Omega Speedmaster Pro

20 October 2011, 05:30 AM	#11
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	I think he'll be fine. I shower with mine on most days (newer model rated to 50m too) and would have no fear of jumping into the pool/sea with it on. Just be careful to avoid hitting the pushers that's all.

20 October 2011, 10:48 AM	#12
gaopa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: .. Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 1,820	I would never swin with my Speedy Pro, but then again I don't swim with any of my watches. Cheers, Bill P.

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