Wearing watch with no water resistance? (Tank normale)

[dchang81]

Was interested in getting a tank normale but the biggest holdup (outside of price) is the zero water resistance. I don't mean to swim with it but needing to check the weather forecast before wearing seems weird. I had a vintage navitimer that I took off when washing my hands but this would be 20x as expensive. Same thing goes for certain pateks, rated for humidity only. I guess basically save for special occasions only?

[stockjock1975]

I can’t speak to this specific piece, but some degree of WR is critical to me. At this stage of my life, I’m looking to ‘de-stress’ and remove worry from my life. A watch with zero water resistance would fly in the face of that philosophy.

These days i even tend to shy away from anything less than 100m.

[shafran]

I have never seen under 20m.

[Ichiran]

I have a watch that the manufacturer advised not to wash my hands with. I live in a region with unpredictable downpours and this means in theory I can't go outdoor with the watch. That said, I will find a cafe to enjoy my drinks whenever it pours.

[PhilLynott]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I have a watch that the manufacturer advised not to wash my hands with. I live in a region with unpredictable downpours and this means in theory I can't go outdoor with the watch. That said, I will find a cafe to enjoy my drinks whenever it pours.

Interesting. What was the reasoning from him on why that was the case?

[Calatrava r]

Most minute repeaters have zero WR due to the activating slide on the side of the case. They are humidity protected only.

[JettyOne]

1133B with the original 2-pieces case (snap apart). Zero WR whatsoever. 40+yo. Perfectly good. Dial is minty. Modern low WR will be just fine.


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[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Most minute repeaters have zero WR due to the activating slide on the side of the case. They are humidity protected only.

Terrifying. Between that and how fragile/complicated minute repeaters are, I am surprised anyone opts for them.

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by shafran

I have never seen under 20m.

Yea normale has ZERO wr. Not even splash. Seems odd in a modern time only piece.