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First Rep...(water resistant)

Lxx

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I'm in the process of buying my first rep.
TD says (Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory). Is that safe to wear under the shower, or to swim with?
Many thanks...
 

MaximillianGT

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I'm in the process of buying my first rep.
TD says (Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory). Is that safe to wear under the shower, or to swim with?
Many thanks...
I wouldn't do it if I were you. If you really care about the waterproofing, find a watchmaker and perform a watertight test.
 

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Hi and welcome to RWI! Glad you found your way here.

Don't trust waterproof indications on the TDs sites. In any case, I wouldn't swim with a 30m rated gen for that matter. Do as suggested above if that's important to you. Some TDs offer additional services as waterproofing afaik.

Please take some time to read the sticky threads in the new members area (all subsections), learn the basic forum rules and get some very good advice in the process. A number of questions has already been answered there, this is just an example:


As a new subscriber, you've already been directed to this thread, please read carefully and look through the linked additional threads:


Another good thread to read to understand where RWI comes from and some fundamentals is this:


Most of the information you need to know to start is there. If you're preparing to buy, read the stickies before ordering. When you're finished, you can continue learning by reading the stickies in all remaining sections. If it's stickied, it's important information.

If you intend to sell, read the sales rules and all stickies in the sales section with particular care and make sure you understand each single rule. Sales rules infraction is taken very seriously here. As a new member you are not eligible to sell. Using the sales section is a privilege, eligibility must be earned, make sure you know and understand how.

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Lxx

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Many thanks to you both for your advice. I'm currently looking through the threads.
There is sooo much info here it could take weeks ;)
Again, thanks and keep up the good work.
 
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Nathanwatch44

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from my point of view I strongly advise against it especially for a rep a lot of risk due to the poor quality or poorly positioned seal, and if you have a problem the seller will not help you
 

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I'm in the process of buying my first rep.
TD says (Waterproofed to 30m direct from Factory). Is that safe to wear under the shower, or to swim with?
Many thanks...
Hi mate

Personally i never had issues with waterproofment.
You can go to local jeweler and let it test for 10-30 bucks. when closed caseback and skrewed down crown, i never (!) had a rep that wasnt able to go to the swim. But maybe I just had luck.