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Old 17 November 2007, 09:25 AM   #1
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Rain and my SD

Do I need to see a Dr. I went to the cinema this evening to see American Gangster. Well I had on a fleece the watch was past the cuffs so strutting her stuff. It started to rain as I left the car towards the cinema and so I quickly pushed my fleece cuff over the SD to protect it from the mere spots of rain, that wer'nt enough to dampen the floor. Now considering its depth rating, whats going on in my head. Help
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Old 17 November 2007, 09:30 AM   #2
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Old 17 November 2007, 09:30 AM   #3
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Hopefully this won't put you over the edge.

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Old 17 November 2007, 09:32 AM   #4
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dont worry its normal. I do the same thing even know the sub could take a hurricane of water.
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Old 17 November 2007, 09:38 AM   #5
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Letsgodiving..... are you insane, control breathing, palpitations, clammy, shakes must calm down......
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Old 17 November 2007, 09:48 AM   #6
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Hey, please be more considerate to your watch, next time carry an umberella
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Old 17 November 2007, 10:01 AM   #7
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If you are insane then it means that I am too. I do the same thing sometimes.
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Old 17 November 2007, 10:16 AM   #8
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I guess I shouldn't mention the shower it takes with me every day. I have the opposite problem, I try to get it wet every chance I can. I even stick my arm on the door of my car with the window down when it is raining b/c I like the look of it wet. I'm telling you, you are missing out on seeing all those little droplets of water beading up on the outside of the watch. I'm getting all excited just thinking about it.
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Old 17 November 2007, 10:21 AM   #9
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I guess I shouldn't mention the shower it takes with me every day. I have the opposite problem, I try to get it wet every chance I can. I even stick my arm on the door of my car with the window down when it is raining b/c I like the look of it wet. I'm telling you, you are missing out on seeing all those little droplets of water beading up on the outside of the watch. I'm getting all excited just thinking about it.
Ambulance called, I've collapsed with a panic attack.
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Old 17 November 2007, 10:28 AM   #10
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Ambulance called, I've collapsed with a panic attack.


Well, I hope you come around before they cart you off in that thing. Do they strap you to the roof?
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Old 17 November 2007, 06:43 PM   #11
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Well, I hope you come around before they cart you off in that thing. Do they strap you to the roof?
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Old 17 November 2007, 09:10 PM   #12
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Well, I hope you come around before they cart you off in that thing. Do they strap you to the roof?
That my dear fellow, is a mercedes A class and is a rapid response vehicle. Gets to incidents quicker than a normal ambulance usually. When ambulance control heard of your insane behaviour, they immediately dispatched a quick response vehicle.
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Old 18 November 2007, 03:36 PM   #13
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Ambulance called, I've collapsed with a panic attack.
An Irish Ambulance for the 'Little People'??
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Old 17 November 2007, 10:24 AM   #14
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Do I need to see a Dr. I went to the cinema this evening to see American Gangster. Well I had on a fleece the watch was past the cuffs so strutting her stuff. It started to rain as I left the car towards the cinema and so I quickly pushed my fleece cuff over the SD to protect it from the mere spots of rain, that wer'nt enough to dampen the floor. Now considering its depth rating, whats going on in my head. Help
Survival instinct? Coping mechanisms? Or, simply protecting the investment.
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Old 17 November 2007, 08:41 PM   #15
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Do I need to see a Dr. I went to the cinema this evening to see American Gangster. Well I had on a fleece the watch was past the cuffs so strutting her stuff. It started to rain as I left the car towards the cinema and so I quickly pushed my fleece cuff over the SD to protect it from the mere spots of rain, that wer'nt enough to dampen the floor. Now considering its depth rating, whats going on in my head. Help
Mate for the first two weeks I took my sd off every time I washed my hands in case it got wet Meanwhile the watch it replaced (GMT II) was on my wrist 24/7 for 10 years!! Its a new watch thing I think

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Old 18 November 2007, 12:51 AM   #16
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Mate for the first two weeks I took my sd off every time I washed my hands in case it got wet Meanwhile the watch it replaced (GMT II) was on my wrist 24/7 for 10 years!! Its a new watch thing I think


My GMT II is a week old today... should I wash my hands with it on or just make a dash to the shower? hehe
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Old 18 November 2007, 05:07 AM   #17
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A natural reaction as a WIS.
I look to get mine wet as much as possible, so your initial fears will pass and you will shower/bathe & swim at every oppurtunity once you are over it. Enjoy.

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Old 18 November 2007, 01:06 PM   #18
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I've been looking at other watch makers as I'm getting ready to pick up a GMT or pilot's watch.

Much to my astonishment, there actually are high end watches out there that you should remove before washing your hands so as not to get it wet. Even some so called "sports" watches.

Amazing.
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Old 18 November 2007, 03:21 PM   #19
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Guess I don't fit the WIS bill....

I soak my sub and get it dirty any chance I get.
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Old 17 November 2007, 08:46 PM   #20
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Don't worry totally normal to do so with a new watch. Wait till tou get your first scratch, then it's oh well.
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Old 17 November 2007, 11:37 PM   #21
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I's perfectly normal I do the same with my SD then I again we take a shower together all the time mmmmmm.....
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Old 17 November 2007, 11:58 PM   #22
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I reached into a clogged toilet with mine. My 3-year old likes to use too much TP. No worries.

I've always worn Seikos and Casios, so it would never occur to me to keep my watch dry.
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Old 17 November 2007, 11:59 PM   #23
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No need to worry Jon.

Your only in early stages of the WIS condition...
Its when you get to this stage - that you really do need to call on one of your work colleagues help !!
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Old 18 November 2007, 06:15 AM   #24
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No need to worry Jon.

Your only in early stages of the WIS condition...
Its when you get to this stage - that you really do need to call on one of your work colleagues help !!
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Old 18 November 2007, 08:05 AM   #25
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when i first bought my SD, i did exactly that...took it off when i showered or washed my hands.

three months now, and a couple of superficial scratches, watch stays on when doin' the deed.

gotta say, it does look fresh when its wet

btw, how did you like AMERICAN GANGSTER? i thought it was very good. IMHO, the movie "completed" itself by showing that last 15min or so towards the end...always a fan of bad cops going down.
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Old 18 November 2007, 08:07 AM   #26
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(quote)btw, how did you like AMERICAN GANGSTER? i thought it was very good. IMHO, the movie "completed" itself by showing that last 15min or so towards the end...always a fan of bad cops going down.[/QUOTE]

was very impressed with it, excellent film.
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