Hard pill to swallow.....1971 Red Sub

[phillip ridley]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

I remember the days when guys would post pictures showing them diving etc with their vintage subs, I've always subscribed to the "use it as it was intended" camp but in recent years found myself being more and more careful with my watches. Maybe it's got something to do with the spiraling cost of sourcing the parts if they get damaged or maybe, as I get older I'm getting more and more careful with things in general, including myself... Sage advice in any case from Phillip

Personally, I agree with "using it as it was intended" and I do with mine. As long as there is not any bad pitting or corrosion on the case, then the watch should be fine as long as it gets the proper preventive maintenance needed.