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Re: Effects of Temperature Change

In Response To: Re: Effects of Temperature Change ()

: Dave,

: Accuracy is affected by temperature change, but
: when extreme changes occur (like -22C to
: 40C, then that may be the least thing to
: worry about..... The gaskets of your watch
: that give it a 300m rating will take quite a
: beating. Glass, steel, and aluminum expand
: and contract at diffent rates, and can cause
: considerable damage to your water seals.
: Since you think that watches should be worn
: and abused [to put it harshly :->] I
: wanted you to recognize this threat....

I have never heard this before. And I do live in a part of the world where the temperature outdoor easily can get 40C beloww indoor temperature.

I would be very interested in where you have this from, since you state it as a fact

Cheers Jon