Scuba diving with Rolex Daytona?

[adnjoo]

Can I go scuba diving with the Daytona? approx. 25-30m max recreational dive.

I've read that the pushers compromise the seals; I guess it would be smartest to not use the pushers at all but it would be a bonus to be able to time the dive with the chronograph function.

Any experienced TRFers have been scuba diving with Daytona before? Pics?

I'm looking to consolidate my collection and if this works out I may just get a Daytona and BLNR as my 2 watch core.

Thanks..

[uncufunc]

A gmt would be better to dive with given the moving bezel

[gregmoeck]

Do yourself a favor and buy a 500 dollar dive computer and leave watch in safe.

[herts9]

I wouldn't. Even if you could, why chance it? You can get a SKX for under 200 and not have to question anything

[padi56]

Originally Posted by adnjoo

Can I go scuba diving with the Daytona? approx. 25-30m max recreational dive.

I've read that the pushers compromise the seals; I guess it would be smartest to not use the pushers at all but it would be a bonus to be able to time the dive with the chronograph function.

Any experienced TRFers have been scuba diving with Daytona before? Pics?

I'm looking to consolidate my collection and if this works out I may just get a Daytona and BLNR as my 2 watch core.

Thanks..

The screw down pushers have nothing whatsoever to do with W/R they are just there to stop you activating the pushers by accident.And a fact the pushers have been pushed and activated at 30m by a French diving team on forum.And the pushers fully unscrewed at 60m with no problem,but I would advice not to use unscrewed and activate at depths over 20m fresh or salt water.

[1William]

I think that you can do it but why? I would strap on my Seiko Turtle or G-Shock and go diving. I think many times some of our members just do extreme stuff with watches just to show that they can. I already know the watches can do amazing things under adverse conditions, so most of the time I just think it is about the owner.

[MonsterSS]

Personal opinion...... but isnt that like buying a Ferrari and asking if you can drive over 100mph

[tkerrmd]

watch will be fine

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by gregmoeck

Do yourself a favor and buy a 500 dollar dive computer and leave watch in safe.

why a safe?

why not just at home?

[speedmaster73]

Originally Posted by MonsterSS

Personal opinion...... but isnt that like buying a Ferrari and asking if you can drive over 100mph

to be fair to the OP even though the daytona is rated for 100M its not a dive watch as per say....

that said any rolex can be used for recreational diving, but than again so can any 100m rated watch

[Pharaoh_83]

when diving, i'd go for the dive computer. not saying that something would happen to it but i wouldn't risk it.

if it was a sub/GMT, i'd say safe to do it but then again, the dive computer is my go to when diving

[dreamcar88]

leave it for the racetrack =)

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by MonsterSS

Personal opinion...... but isnt that like buying a Ferrari and asking if you can drive over 100mph

X2

[Old Expat Beast]

Tudor Heritage Chrono is rated to 150m

It also shows the date, and a second timezone.

[Xerxes77]

You can but like more answear say to you better NO

[Mystro]

Isn't the GMT also rated wr100m the same as the Daytona?

Originally Posted by Pharaoh_83

when diving, i'd go for the dive computer. not saying that something would happen to it but i wouldn't risk it.

if it was a sub/GMT, i'd say safe to do it but then again, the dive computer is my go to when diving

[LuminousMaximus]

I would say NO if your just going diving.

However, if you are going on vacation and and are diving as part of a trip, you would be fine with one caveat.

It doesn't have the extending capabilities as say a Sub or Sea-Dweller, so it will not go over your wet or Dry suit...

[dr35mm]

I would buy a Seiko and not take a risk on a Daytona, not that it can't handle it but I just dont put my watch through unnecessary stress. Salt walter is no Joke.

[Savitr]

Originally Posted by MonsterSS

Personal opinion...... but isnt that like buying a Ferrari and asking if you can drive over 100mph

I totally agree with you, that's a very nice way to put it.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by padi56

The screw down pushers have nothing whatsoever to do with W/R they are just there to stop you activating the pushers by accident.And a fact the pushers have been pushed and activated at 30m by a French diving team on forum.And the pushers fully unscrewed at 60m with no problem,but I would advice not to use unscrewed and activate at depths over 20m fresh or salt water.

This is very interesting. Why is it a worry that one might activate the pushers by accident? What happens if you time something you didn't mean to time?

[Ferdelious]

Maybe think about adding a ND Sub if you dive occasionally?

[psv]

The real question is WHY?

I'm sure the watch will be just fine, buy what is the point? It is not a dive watch, you don't have a timing bezel for it, the legibility will be poor... I don't get it. Pick up a $500 Seiko diver as a backup to your diving computer. Leave the Daytona in the hotel safe.

[xIZeitgeistIx]

I would not put my Daytona at risk here.
As a lot of people suggested: Dive computer, G-Shock or a "true" diver with bezel timing.
Like this

[douglasf13]

Oh man, the value and perception of the Daytona has become so inflated that now we're worried about it on a shallow recreational dive? Any (pressure tested) Rolex Oyster is going to be fine at 30m.

Granted, I come from the school of, if you buy a Rolex, whether it be an OP or a Playtona, and you worry about wearing it in just about any situation, it means you can't afford it. That's largely the point of buying a Rolex. Wear it in good health!

[JElvis]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

watch will be fine

this

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Oh man, the value and perception of the Daytona has become so inflated that now we're worried about it on a shallow recreational dive? Any (pressure tested) Rolex Oyster is going to be fine at 30m.

Granted, I come from the school of, if you buy a Rolex, whether it be an OP or a Playtona, and you worry about wearing it in just about any situation, it means you can't afford it. That's largely the point of buying a Rolex. Wear it in good health!

I wore my DJ doing everything for 30+ years -- with suits, with shorts, in the ocean, in a lake, playing golf, playing tennis, running (when on vacation), working out.....everything. It was JUST FINE.

I wear the platona every day, although I haven't worn it when working out or playing sports. Yet.

[Arclight]

Originally Posted by dreamcar88

leave it for the racetrack =)

X2

And get a SubC, now you have the excuse buy another watch!

[Mystro]

This is my thinking as well. Years ago I was asked on the forum why I would dive with my TT Sub??? I should get a Casio beater. My response was.."There will be a cold day in hell before my wrist graces a Casio over my TT Sub. Why would I buy a dive watch if I am not going to dive with it?" Sure, the bling may attract barracudas but I have standards.

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Oh man, the value and perception of the Daytona has become so inflated that now we're worried about it on a shallow recreational dive? Any (pressure tested) Rolex Oyster is going to be fine at 30m.

Granted, I come from the school of, if you buy a Rolex, whether it be an OP or a Playtona, and you worry about wearing it in just about any situation, it means you can't afford it. That's largely the point of buying a Rolex. Wear it in good health!

[NafizAliKhan]

I dive with my BLNR all the time. Rolex will make a great backup timer if dive computer goes out.


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[Mick P]

Originally Posted by adnjoo

Can I go scuba diving with the Daytona? approx. 25-30m max recreational dive.

I've read that the pushers compromise the seals; I guess it would be smartest to not use the pushers at all but it would be a bonus to be able to time the dive with the chronograph function.

Any experienced TRFers have been scuba diving with Daytona before? Pics?

I'm looking to consolidate my collection and if this works out I may just get a Daytona and BLNR as my 2 watch core.

Thanks..

I have a 2000 P series Zenith Daytona and I swim wearing it quite regularly when in my shack in Spain.

I have dived off a rock and went down about 8ft (ish) and came back up with the Daytona intact.

You should stop worrying, it is waterproof and a pressure test will confirm if its ok.

Regards

Mick