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Manofsteelpt · 29 August 2012, 09:32 AM

With my FC having a 100m water resistance, is it ok to swim with it on? Also, what about the 116509 Daytona? Not sure on the depth rating for that one.
Thanks

Submarino · 29 August 2012, 09:35 AM

You can perfectly swim with both watches. On the Daytona just make sure that the screws around the chrono pushers are screwed all the way in and make sure that you do not operate the chronos under water in neither of the two watches.

Manofsteelpt · 29 August 2012, 09:37 AM

Thanks Hal... Prolly won't, as I don't swim, just curious.

Submarino · 29 August 2012, 02:38 PM

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Thanks Hal... Prolly won't, as I don't swim, just curious.

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mb23 · 29 August 2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Thanks Hal... Prolly won't, as I don't swim, just curious.

Lol!

Sweramic · 29 August 2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Thanks Hal... Prolly won't, as I don't swim, just curious.

esm · 29 August 2012, 05:57 PM

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Thanks Hal... Prolly won't, as I don't swim, just curious.

Take a bath with it/them is okay too

Grumpy Badger · 29 August 2012, 06:53 PM

As a follow on (hopefully not seen as a hijack) does anyone swim with a 15300? I know 50m water resistance (static pressure) can be seen as ok to wear in rain.
I'm very hard on watches and, while I wouldn't beat it to death like my sub, if I ever do get the AP of my dreams I'd would need to stand a bit of wear.

Darlinboy · 29 August 2012, 08:27 PM

I don't hesitate to dunk my 15300 in the water to clean it, but haven't taken it swimming yet.

The SubC always gets that assignment.

mjclark32 · 29 August 2012, 08:36 PM

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Thanks Hal... Prolly won't, as I don't swim, just curious.

Good call though, being your size you very well may sink to the bottom!

Submarino · 29 August 2012, 09:50 PM

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As a follow on (hopefully not seen as a hijack) does anyone swim with a 15300? I know 50m water resistance (static pressure) can be seen as ok to wear in rain.
I'm very hard on watches and, while I wouldn't beat it to death like my sub, if I ever do get the AP of my dreams I'd would need to stand a bit of wear.

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Grumpy Badger · 29 August 2012, 10:21 PM

Sweet, that's all I needed to hear/see!

kilyung · 30 August 2012, 12:35 AM

Water resistance rating/Suitability/Remarks
30 m/Suitable for everyday use./NOT suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work, fishing, or diving.
50 m/Suitable for swimming, white water rafting, non-snorkeling water related work, and fishing./NOT suitable for diving.
100 m/Suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports./NOT suitable for diving.
200 m/Suitable for professional marine activity and serious surface water sports./NOT suitable for diving.
100 m/Minimum (ISO 6425) for scuba diving at depths NOT suitable for saturation diving./Generally older watches.
200 m or 300 m/Suitable for scuba diving at depths NOT for saturation diving./Typical contemporary diver's watches ratings.
300+ m for mixed-gas diving/Suitable for saturation diving (helium enriched environment)./Watches designed for mixed-gas diving will have the DIVER’S WATCH L M FOR MIXED-GAS DIVING additional marking to point this out.

TSW · 1 September 2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Thanks Hal... Prolly won't, as I don't swim, just curious.

dpkong · 1 September 2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Water resistance rating/Suitability/Remarks
30 m/Suitable for everyday use./NOT suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work, fishing, or diving.
50 m/Suitable for swimming, white water rafting, non-snorkeling water related work, and fishing./NOT suitable for diving.
100 m/Suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports./NOT suitable for diving.
200 m/Suitable for professional marine activity and serious surface water sports./NOT suitable for diving.
100 m/Minimum (ISO 6425) for scuba diving at depths NOT suitable for saturation diving./Generally older watches.
200 m or 300 m/Suitable for scuba diving at depths NOT for saturation diving./Typical contemporary diver's watches ratings.
300+ m for mixed-gas diving/Suitable for saturation diving (helium enriched environment)./Watches designed for mixed-gas diving will have the DIVER’S WATCH L M FOR MIXED-GAS DIVING additional marking to point this out.

Does anyone else find it odd that when manufacturers quote 100m, they don't really mean 100m? Why is that?

Submarino · 1 September 2012, 11:08 PM

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Water resistance rating/Suitability/Remarks
30 m/Suitable for everyday use./NOT suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work, fishing, or diving.

I find it even more odd that a watch has a 30m water resistance but you can't even shower with it.

Vincent65 · 1 September 2012, 11:16 PM

If it's pressure tested to 30m/50m/100m/200m etc then it can handle that - and 50m is a long way down, BTW... It has physically passed the pressure test, so sink it!

brady · 8 September 2012, 01:47 PM

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Does anyone else find it odd that when manufacturers quote 100m, they don't really mean 100m? Why is that?

I find that very odd. Why is that?

bayerische · 8 September 2012, 05:55 PM

So Rolex uses the ISO WR, meaning that it will hold at least 25% (if I remember correctly) more water pressure than it's rating.

So my RO has a WR of 50m, does AP use the same ISO standard? Would mean my watch should be capable of 60m+ of actual water pressure. As an open water diver you only dive to about 18m, so that would mean it would be OK as a dive watch?

I've never understood the 30m depth rating, and DON'T shower with it philosophy....

29 August 2012, 09:32 AM	#1
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Water resistance question... With my FC having a 100m water resistance, is it ok to swim with it on? Also, what about the 116509 Daytona? Not sure on the depth rating for that one. Thanks

29 August 2012, 09:35 AM	#2
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	You can perfectly swim with both watches. On the Daytona just make sure that the screws around the chrono pushers are screwed all the way in and make sure that you do not operate the chronos under water in neither of the two watches. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

29 August 2012, 06:53 PM	#8
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	As a follow on (hopefully not seen as a hijack) does anyone swim with a 15300? I know 50m water resistance (static pressure) can be seen as ok to wear in rain. I'm very hard on watches and, while I wouldn't beat it to death like my sub, if I ever do get the AP of my dreams I'd would need to stand a bit of wear. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

29 August 2012, 08:27 PM	#9
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	I don't hesitate to dunk my 15300 in the water to clean it, but haven't taken it swimming yet. The SubC always gets that assignment. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

29 August 2012, 10:21 PM	#12
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Sweet, that's all I needed to hear/see! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

29 August 2012, 09:37 AM	#3
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Thanks Hal... Prolly won't, as I don't swim, just curious.

30 August 2012, 12:35 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Water resistance rating/Suitability/Remarks 30 m/Suitable for everyday use./NOT suitable for showering, bathing, swimming, snorkelling, water related work, fishing, or diving. 50 m/Suitable for swimming, white water rafting, non-snorkeling water related work, and fishing./NOT suitable for diving. 100 m/Suitable for recreational surfing, swimming, snorkeling, sailing and water sports./NOT suitable for diving. 200 m/Suitable for professional marine activity and serious surface water sports./NOT suitable for diving. 100 m/Minimum (ISO 6425) for scuba diving at depths NOT suitable for saturation diving./Generally older watches. 200 m or 300 m/Suitable for scuba diving at depths NOT for saturation diving./Typical contemporary diver's watches ratings. 300+ m for mixed-gas diving/Suitable for saturation diving (helium enriched environment)./Watches designed for mixed-gas diving will have the DIVER’S WATCH L M FOR MIXED-GAS DIVING additional marking to point this out.

1 September 2012, 11:16 PM	#17
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	If it's pressure tested to 30m/50m/100m/200m etc then it can handle that - and 50m is a long way down, BTW... It has physically passed the pressure test, so sink it!

8 September 2012, 05:55 PM	#19
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	So Rolex uses the ISO WR, meaning that it will hold at least 25% (if I remember correctly) more water pressure than it's rating. So my RO has a WR of 50m, does AP use the same ISO standard? Would mean my watch should be capable of 60m+ of actual water pressure. As an open water diver you only dive to about 18m, so that would mean it would be OK as a dive watch? I've never understood the 30m depth rating, and DON'T shower with it philosophy.... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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