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SearChart · 25 September 2016, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by configsys

Very nice to see the magic behind the curtain.

The report on my vintage 1675 back from servicing said it was tested at 3bars for 50 sec. Is that normal?

For a 1675, that is fine.

RGAmos · 25 September 2016, 06:01 AM

I am curious as to what water column pressure gradient is used for determining test pressure. I assume the water depth ratings are for seawater the density of which varies with salinity from location to location and within the water column itself. It of course could be that you simply dial in the depth and the test pressure is determined by the test machine software.

teqp · 25 September 2016, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I believe the software on this Fathometer is frequently updated to ensure the accuracy is as required.

Thanks for that!

Passionata · 25 September 2016, 06:18 AM

I was always curious how watches are loosing their WR it happens overnite or gradually what s the most common case ,gaskets drying out or something else?thanks

William.L. · 25 September 2016, 06:38 AM

Thank you for sharing these pictures and information. It's really cool to see what happens on the inside of rolex. My 16013 datejust is at the Dallas rsc here in the United States. Do they use the same equipment and perform the same tests?

The Joker · 25 September 2016, 07:06 AM

Nice one Bas

Rocket_Man · 25 September 2016, 07:09 AM

I would have thought that a leak in the case would result in the case being filled with water, not just a little moisture. Especially at the highest pressures.

vette boy 52 · 25 September 2016, 08:04 AM

Thanks, great information

T. Ferguson · 25 September 2016, 11:24 AM

fskywalker · 25 September 2016, 12:06 PM

Thanks for sharing Bas!

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crowncollection · 25 September 2016, 12:34 PM

Thanks for sharing

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Louis de Funes · 25 September 2016, 12:36 PM

very nice

thanks for sharing

Glidelock · 25 September 2016, 07:01 PM

Very cool!

TickTopia · 25 September 2016, 07:51 PM

Very cool! Thanks for sharing Bas

SearChart · 25 September 2016, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Passionata

I was always curious how watches are loosing their WR it happens overnite or gradually what s the most common case ,gaskets drying out or something else?thanks

Rubber gaskets drying and the crystal gasket is made of some kind of nylon which will go brittle after some years when being exposed to UV light.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

I would have thought that a leak in the case would result in the case being filled with water, not just a little moisture. Especially at the highest pressures.

A big leak yes, but an imperfection in a rubber gasket is also a leak and this is not acceptable.

mailman · 26 September 2016, 12:33 AM

Very cool Bas

Thank you

SearChart · 26 September 2016, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Very cool Bas

Thank you

kneedeep · 26 September 2016, 01:42 AM

Great and interesting post. Thanks for sharing and for all the good info!

regnant · 26 September 2016, 06:54 PM

Great news, it's safe to test Rolex at these machines then ;)

SearChart · 27 September 2016, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by regnant

Great news, it's safe to test Rolex at these machines then ;)

The machines are made by Rolex, so yes

25 September 2016, 06:18 AM	#34
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	I was always curious how watches are loosing their WR it happens overnite or gradually what s the most common case ,gaskets drying out or something else?thanks __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

25 September 2016, 06:38 AM	#35
William.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: William Location: Belleville Mi Watch: 1675 & 16013 Posts: 619	Thank you for sharing these pictures and information. It's really cool to see what happens on the inside of rolex. My 16013 datejust is at the Dallas rsc here in the United States. Do they use the same equipment and perform the same tests? __________________ Omega Bumper Automatic Rolex Datejust 16013 TT Rolex GMT 1675/3 Tudor GMT Serti GMT

25 September 2016, 11:24 AM	#39
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25 September 2016, 12:06 PM	#40
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Thanks for sharing Bas! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

25 September 2016, 12:34 PM	#41
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25 September 2016, 06:01 AM	#32
RGAmos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 194	I am curious as to what water column pressure gradient is used for determining test pressure. I assume the water depth ratings are for seawater the density of which varies with salinity from location to location and within the water column itself. It of course could be that you simply dial in the depth and the test pressure is determined by the test machine software.

25 September 2016, 07:06 AM	#36
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Nice one Bas

25 September 2016, 07:09 AM	#37
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	I would have thought that a leak in the case would result in the case being filled with water, not just a little moisture. Especially at the highest pressures.

25 September 2016, 08:04 AM	#38
vette boy 52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Katy, TX Watch: GMT II-c TT Posts: 773	Thanks, great information

25 September 2016, 12:36 PM	#42
Louis de Funes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Florida :) Watch: my 1st Rolex Posts: 28	very nice thanks for sharing

25 September 2016, 07:01 PM	#43
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Very cool!

25 September 2016, 07:51 PM	#44
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,418	Very cool! Thanks for sharing Bas

26 September 2016, 12:33 AM	#46
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Very cool Bas Thank you __________________ JJ

26 September 2016, 01:42 AM	#48
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Great and interesting post. Thanks for sharing and for all the good info!

26 September 2016, 06:54 PM	#49
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Great news, it's safe to test Rolex at these machines then ;) __________________

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