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Re: I like your idea about the helium relief valve

In Response To: Re: I like your idea about the helium relief valve ()

: I was thinking about the same thing. If you
: forgot to unscrew the cap, then it's like
: not having a valve there in the first
: place!!!But is the automatic valve more
: prone to dirt? If that's the case, then I'd
: rather have a cap than the auto, even though
: a 'smooth' case does look more appealing...

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the automatic helium relief valves are pressure sensitive and will only engage if/when needed. Unless you are running your watch through the mud and letting all kinds of gunk cake on in there, I don't think it will prevent the valve from operating. After all, the pressure at great depths would far exceeed the pressure any dirt/debris could induce, and I would think this pressure would overcome any "clogging" effect anyway.

I also agree with your point about the lack of a valve giving the watch a smoother look. Not sure 007 would agree, though....