Modern Waterproof vs Vintage Waterproof Watches

[Dan2010]

I have noticed alot of guys into vintage Rolex watches do not recommend swimming or getting their watches wet.

Why is that? If one keeps the watch pressure tested why not swim with it?

Will people be saying 20 years from now not to swim in todays modern Rolex watches?

I understand not wanting to bang up your vintage watch working in the yard, etc but unless I am missing something, if it was water proof 25 years ago and is regularly serviced why not wear it?

[rmfnla]

I agree.

I've had my TT DJ since the early '80s and I swim & shower with it all the time.

Hell, that's why I bought a Rolex in the first place!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Dan2010

I have noticed alot of guys into vintage Rolex watches do not recommend swimming or getting their watches wet.

Why is that? If one keeps the watch pressure tested why not swim with it?

Will people be saying 20 years from now not to swim in todays modern Rolex watches?

I understand not wanting to bang up your vintage watch working in the yard, etc but unless I am missing something, if it was water proof 25 years ago and is regularly serviced why not wear it?

As long as any Rolex has been pressure tested and its passed its depth rating. Then its safe to swim dive to that watches depth rating no matter what its age is.

[rad87gn]

I think some are just cautious about not loosing a rare and expensive dial if it does accidentally leak water. If you aren't concerned then swim on if properly serviced and checked.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rad87gn

I think some are just cautious about not loosing a rare and expensive dial if it does accidentally leak water. If you aren't concerned then swim on if properly serviced and checked.

X2

At least this is how I look at it in regards to mine.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by rad87gn

I think some are just cautious about not loosing a rare and expensive dial if it does accidentally leak water. If you aren't concerned then swim on if properly serviced and checked.

Exactly..

It represents a risk vs value decision.. A modern watch can be rebuilt to like new condition with no loss of value in the case of mis-adventure.. A vintage cannot..

The same reason you don't take your vintage Shelby out racing..

[DiamondJack]

Originally Posted by Tools

Exactly..

It represents a risk vs value decision.. A modern watch can be rebuilt to like new condition with no loss of value in the case of mis-adventure.. A vintage cannot..

The same reason you don't take your vintage Shelby out racing..

Exactly why I don't with my vintage even though I pressure test them anyway

[Dan2010]

Originally Posted by Tools

Exactly..

It represents a risk vs value decision.. A modern watch can be rebuilt to like new condition with no loss of value in the case of mis-adventure.. A vintage cannot..

The same reason you don't take your vintage Shelby out racing..

What are you talking about? I race my vintage Shelby all time.........

[Dan2010]

Originally Posted by Tools

Exactly..

It represents a risk vs value decision.. A modern watch can be rebuilt to like new condition with no loss of value in the case of mis-adventure.. A vintage cannot..

The same reason you don't take your vintage Shelby out racing..

Since the modern Rolex watches have been so massed produced, I have a feeling that many will not be so risk adverse 20-30 years from now with their current modern watches. I base this feeling on the fact many believe that the modern Rolex will more than likely not be very collectible. All the more reason to enjoy wearing it and not baby it.