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Re: Helium Release Valve
In Response To: Helium Release Valve ()

: This is kind of a nonsensical question, but on
: the SM Pro, does the helium release valve
: give a "fssssttt...." sound when
: opened, even in a non-diving bell
: environment? Solely out of curiosity

No. Because under normal conditions there is no excess pressure inside the watch to release.

Maybe if you climbed to the top of a very high mountain (where the ambient air pressure would be very low) and opened the valve, there might be a small amount of pressure released from the watch. But still unlikely enough to make a noticable sound.

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