Is swimming with stock PO v5 42mm safe?

[sensei]

I want to buy a PO 42mm v5 and I have a question to you guys - do I need to waterproof it? I won't dive with it etc just regular swimming.

I need to know if is it safe to swim in pool or sea.

Or I need to waterproof it somehow?

 

[zokim]

I'd say test anything before diving in.

 

[co-axial]

Yes, testing is indispensable. Too many possible leaks, as caseback, tube/crown and crystal fitting.

 

[fixen]

I had mine in the pool one time before testing it
And that was the only time i had it, hope that answer your question :lol:

 

[KBH]

With the known bad problem with the poor crown and tubes on the v5, I wouldn't trust it.

 

[BaggyPants]

Far better to get it waterproofed by a watchsmith like Wiz. Worth it for peace of mind

 

[sensei]

k, i asked Wiz about this, waiting for reply.

Do you know how much would that cost to waterproof it?
I am also interested in relume prices, anyone know how much would it cost?

 

[jpohl402]

^^
I think he charges around 35 or 40 euros for waterproofing.
Lume depends on watch. About 85 to 120 euros if I recall correctly.

GREAT guy!!
Have fun modding

 

[BaggyPants]

If it's done while he is doing a lume or other job, I believe it is less, as the watch is already in bits.

 

[mydnytrydr]

If you haven't had your watch WATER TESTED, a line from "Dirty Harry" is rather appropriate....."Do you feel lucky?" .... some you win, some you lose.... do you feel lucky? opcorn: :unsure2: :wideeyed: :screwed: :err: :skeptical: :nah:

 

[Mr Seamaster]

I´ve greased tube, crown and caseback..

Went to my watchsmith and now it´s pressuretested to 10atm

Go to a watchsmith before you dive your pool