The largest independent, non-commercial, consumer-oriented resource on the Internet for owners, collectors and enthusiasts of fine wristwatches. Online since 1998.
Informational Websites ChronoMaddox -- the legacy of Chuck Maddox OnTheDash -- vintage Heuer website Zowie -- Omega information
Discussion Forums ChronoMaddox Forum Heuer Forum Omega Forum
Counterfeit Watchers ChronoTools Forum ChronoTrader Forum

zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

Opened July 1999, zOwie is the Internet's first and longest running discussion forum dedicated to Omega brand watches.

Feel free to discuss pricing and specific dealers. But 'for sale' postings, commercial solicitation and ads are not allowed. Full archive of all messages is accessible through options in the Search and Preferences features. Privacy, policies and administrivia are covered in the Terms of Use.

For the answer to the NUMBER #1 most frequently asked question here--for details or value of a specific older Omega watch you have--go to: Tell Me About My Omega. Learn more about How To Include Photos and HTML In Your Postings. To contact someone with a question not relevant to other readers of the forum, please click on their email address and contact them privately.

Re: Possible Seamaster Disaster?
In Response To: Possible Seamaster Disaster? ()

Hi!
Isn't it just a shame that Omega doesn't talk about stuff like this in their telephone-directory-thick instruction manuals? were all supposed to be degree level watchmakers.
Ive owned Speedmasters and Bond Seamasters. Have never owned a Planet Ocean. However, it has very large gaskets in it to ensure watertightness(as I've been led to believe, the screw on the crown doesnt really stop water getting in).
So, down to the specifics.
Was your watch directly under the water stream? It largely depends on the pressure of water as watches are tested at static pressures(god alone knows why!!). In truth, people on here go swimming with their Speedys with a measly 50m protection and no screw down with no problems. Also, the helium escape valve has some water resistance when unscrewed.
Gut feeling? I think it'll be ok. However, you might want to fess up and get a watchmaker to look at it.
It can happen and you can't be an expert on watch care with everything.
Also, Omega states that it is resistant to a "lung bursting 600m". If a power shower damages it, I think it's a bit poor.
Shower gel is however the enemy of all gaskets!!!!
Things to watch out for? Condensation on the glass and losing time.
Now put it on your wrist, and watch Quantum Of Solace!!!!

Regards Joseph.

Messages In This Thread

Possible Seamaster Disaster?
Re: Possible Seamaster Disaster?
Current Position
Chronocentric and zOwie site design and contents (c) Copyright 1998-2005, Derek Ziglar; Copyright 2005-2008, Jeffrey M. Stein. All rights reserved. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the terms of use. CONTACT | TERMS OF USE | TRANSLATE