So I called a local old time Mom and Pop watch repair, to see if they would 'pressure test' (their words on their website) my watch for water resistance. The owner is a displaced New Yorker, so I figured there was a chance that he had seen his share of replicas.
Their first question - Is it a dive watch? No, it isn't, but I want to see if its water resistant anyway, for shower and shallow swimming.
Oh, Ok, then, what kind of watch is it? - Its a replica, was a gift, has sentimental value, and I won't hold them responsible if there is any problems with the test.
Immediate answer - Oh, we can't do it. - Why not? - Since its a replica, it can't stand up to the pressure of the test.
Buh bye.
You would think someone asked them to sell an illegal substance. :thinking:
Their first question - Is it a dive watch? No, it isn't, but I want to see if its water resistant anyway, for shower and shallow swimming.
Oh, Ok, then, what kind of watch is it? - Its a replica, was a gift, has sentimental value, and I won't hold them responsible if there is any problems with the test.
Immediate answer - Oh, we can't do it. - Why not? - Since its a replica, it can't stand up to the pressure of the test.
Buh bye.
You would think someone asked them to sell an illegal substance. :thinking: