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Re: seals
In Response To: Re: seals ()

Yeah, dont get me wrong, I am definitely going to get them checked. It was more of an interest thing. But, is the watertightness of the watch due to the seals or the fact that the crowns and back screw shut?

thanks

JMH

: The real issue is not how long the seals
: *might* last, but how much you willing to
: risk ruining a $1000+ watch that you
: frequently expose to water by being too
: cheap to have it checked every few years.

: Had your father's reliable Timex leaked and
: been ruined, you would likely have merely
: thrown it away. But when you spend high $ on
: a luxury watch, there is a lot more
: incentive to protect your investment!

: Sure, your Omega *might* stay watertight for 20
: years with you doing nothing, or it might be
: only 3 or 7. At some point, the seals will
: fail. Since you cannot predict when, having
: them replaced every few years is cheap
: insurance to avoid an expensive repair to a
: water-ruined watch.

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