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sambb · 25 May 2019, 07:09 PM

OK, this is the second time this has happened to me. I have a sea dweller and the AD said i shouldnt get it wet.

Now, i have a seamaster diver 300m. The 2018 one. The omega AD said that i shouldnt wear it in the shower, or get it wet, that it wasnt designed for that.

Whats the deal here?

herts9 · 25 May 2019, 07:22 PM

How deep is your shower? :)

rudestew · 25 May 2019, 07:54 PM

Why on earth would you not , iv heard all the myths about working under pressure to the Lockheed blackbird seals only working on expansion but geez if an AD told me that I’d walk out without the watch .

antbkny · 25 May 2019, 08:57 PM

Lol

andrewjb88 · 25 May 2019, 09:17 PM

my Seamaster has been in shower and also diving.

1William · 25 May 2019, 09:49 PM

Funny. I guess we have to filter information, even from AD's.

sambb · 25 May 2019, 10:47 PM

This had previously happened at a rolex dealer with my sd. Omega AD now said the same thing - that the "water resistance" is not reliable, not warranted, and really for movies and adverstising, but this is a timepiece that shouldnt be exposed to water. Again, this is the 300M 2018 diver.

By the way, the 2019 titanium diver is beautiful for those wanting a monochromatic look with no date. But probably cant go in the shower either.

akendo · 25 May 2019, 11:52 PM

I guess make sure the water isn’t very hot, although you’d want that for yourself anyway. Screw the crown in and soap up. Just give it a good rinse. Maybe avoid hot baths and saunas, but other than the gym shower, why wouldn’t you take it off?
Advice for swimming in the sea is to rinse in tap water afterwards......maybe while having a shower...

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WJGESQ · 26 May 2019, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambb

OK, this is the second time this has happened to me. I have a sea dweller and the AD said i shouldnt get it wet.

Now, i have a seamaster diver 300m. The 2018 one. The omega AD said that i shouldnt wear it in the shower, or get it wet, that it wasnt designed for that.

Whats the deal here?

You've been given erroneous advice. I've had speedmasters, seamasters, hulk, and a PO. Swam w all of them. No issues. You are way more likely to damage a watch by trying to "protect".

Tools · 26 May 2019, 01:08 AM

"My AD said..."

This, little grasshopper, is how many tall tales begin.

Justinmg · 26 May 2019, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

You've been given erroneous advice. I've had speedmasters, seamasters, hulk, and a PO. Swam w all of them. No issues. You are way more likely to damage a watch by trying to "protect".

Great advice, safest place is on your wrist, I dove with my SD and never thought twice. I swim and shower with my Apple Watch on

brandrea · 26 May 2019, 01:10 AM

Looks like you also have a SeaDweller ... I’d wear that instead

benlee · 26 May 2019, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambb

OK, this is the second time this has happened to me. I have a sea dweller and the AD said i shouldnt get it wet.

Now, i have a seamaster diver 300m. The 2018 one. The omega AD said that i shouldnt wear it in the shower, or get it wet, that it wasnt designed for that.

Whats the deal here?

Diver watches cannot get wet? Your ADs shouldn't be selling watches.

Cabaiguan · 26 May 2019, 02:03 AM

Shouldn’t this be on the Rolex forum?!

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AEC · 26 May 2019, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herts9

How deep is your shower? :)

LOL!

DonBateman · 26 May 2019, 09:58 AM

Your AD is high.

DonBateman · 26 May 2019, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herts9

How deep is your shower? :)

BT1985 · 26 May 2019, 12:00 PM

The more alarming one is that you were told that about your sea dweller. It had a helium escape valve for Christ’s sake....

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ap1 · 26 May 2019, 01:09 PM

Lol

toolr · 26 May 2019, 02:14 PM

Waiting for the punchline...

GTS Dean · 26 May 2019, 02:49 PM

I bought a 50m Speedmaster Moonwatch and was snorkeling in St. Thomas an hour later. 10 years hence, I showered with it today. Tell your AD they are full of crap.

KBM · 26 May 2019, 02:50 PM

texasmade · 26 May 2019, 02:59 PM

This AD is an idiot. There's not much more to say.

DR.Golf · 26 May 2019, 03:43 PM

The AD is playing with you son.

sambb · 27 May 2019, 07:04 AM

i hope it doesnt get damaged

JR16 · 27 May 2019, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sambb

i hope it doesnt get damaged

I hope you are joking . There is very little that will damage your watch including taking a shower , washing the dishes, riding a bike, brushing your teeth, running in the rain, sweating , sneezing on your watch, chilling in a hot tub and/or Sauna, and diving 299 meters. Enjoy!

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sambb · 27 May 2019, 08:01 AM

yes but this was an authorized dealer (not just an AD, but a boutique). So it was from omega basically. Sigh.

I will say, love the timepiece. For those waiting for a sub, this is a really nice alternative.

WJGESQ · 27 May 2019, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DR.Golf

The AD is playing with you son.

Unlikely. It wouldn't make sense to say those things as a joke when your trying to make a sale.

jimcarver · 27 May 2019, 09:28 AM

I think you have to rely on your own common sense. Plenty of people will say plenty of stupid things but filter out what is nonsense.

mr.president1 · 27 May 2019, 10:34 AM

Your AD is stupid.

25 May 2019, 07:09 PM	#1
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	seamaster 300m diver - cant wear in shower? OK, this is the second time this has happened to me. I have a sea dweller and the AD said i shouldnt get it wet. Now, i have a seamaster diver 300m. The 2018 one. The omega AD said that i shouldnt wear it in the shower, or get it wet, that it wasnt designed for that. Whats the deal here? Last edited by sambb; 25 May 2019 at 07:29 PM.. Reason: err

25 May 2019, 09:17 PM	#5
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 767	my Seamaster has been in shower and also diving. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

26 May 2019, 01:08 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,495	"My AD said..." This, little grasshopper, is how many tall tales begin. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

26 May 2019, 02:03 AM	#14
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,155	Shouldn’t this be on the Rolex forum?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

26 May 2019, 02:49 PM	#21
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	I bought a 50m Speedmaster Moonwatch and was snorkeling in St. Thomas an hour later. 10 years hence, I showered with it today. Tell your AD they are full of crap. __________________ TT OysterQuartz, SS/Black "U" Daytona, TT GMT II-C, DD OysterQuartz, Breitling Aerospace, Omega Speedmaster Pro

25 May 2019, 07:22 PM	#2
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	How deep is your shower? :)

25 May 2019, 07:54 PM	#3
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Why on earth would you not , iv heard all the myths about working under pressure to the Lockheed blackbird seals only working on expansion but geez if an AD told me that I’d walk out without the watch .

25 May 2019, 08:57 PM	#4
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Lol

25 May 2019, 09:49 PM	#6
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,623	Funny. I guess we have to filter information, even from AD's.

25 May 2019, 10:47 PM	#7
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	This had previously happened at a rolex dealer with my sd. Omega AD now said the same thing - that the "water resistance" is not reliable, not warranted, and really for movies and adverstising, but this is a timepiece that shouldnt be exposed to water. Again, this is the 300M 2018 diver. By the way, the 2019 titanium diver is beautiful for those wanting a monochromatic look with no date. But probably cant go in the shower either.

25 May 2019, 11:52 PM	#8
akendo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Andy Location: UK Watch: Omega Speedmaster Posts: 59	I guess make sure the water isn’t very hot, although you’d want that for yourself anyway. Screw the crown in and soap up. Just give it a good rinse. Maybe avoid hot baths and saunas, but other than the gym shower, why wouldn’t you take it off? Advice for swimming in the sea is to rinse in tap water afterwards......maybe while having a shower... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 May 2019, 01:10 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,844	Looks like you also have a SeaDweller ... I’d wear that instead

26 May 2019, 09:58 AM	#16
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	Your AD is high.

26 May 2019, 12:00 PM	#18
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	The more alarming one is that you were told that about your sea dweller. It had a helium escape valve for Christ’s sake.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 May 2019, 01:09 PM	#19
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,518	Lol

26 May 2019, 02:14 PM	#20
toolr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest Posts: 1,367	Waiting for the punchline...

26 May 2019, 02:50 PM	#22
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451

26 May 2019, 02:59 PM	#23
texasmade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Lone Star State Watch: AP RO 15400, FOIS Posts: 2,381	This AD is an idiot. There's not much more to say.

26 May 2019, 03:43 PM	#24
DR.Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 395	The AD is playing with you son.

27 May 2019, 07:04 AM	#25
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	i hope it doesnt get damaged

27 May 2019, 08:01 AM	#27
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	yes but this was an authorized dealer (not just an AD, but a boutique). So it was from omega basically. Sigh. I will say, love the timepiece. For those waiting for a sub, this is a really nice alternative.

27 May 2019, 09:28 AM	#29
jimcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Abroad Posts: 829	I think you have to rely on your own common sense. Plenty of people will say plenty of stupid things but filter out what is nonsense.

27 May 2019, 10:34 AM	#30
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Your AD is stupid. __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

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