What we do about upgrading the waterproof

[CTime]

Hi, my lovely friends
We got more requests about waterproofing recently, and some of us are not so clear about our process.
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[Dsa6953]

Do all of your watches get this or do you have to special order it?

 

[CTime]

Do all of your watches get this or do you have to special order it?

It's an additional option

 

[Nickyan]

Is it only needed for the GMT Master II? Or also for other models? How much is the cost and time it takes?

 

[dax007]

I am assuming you pressure test it to ?? ft?
also cost please? this could be a great option ... I have actually received super high end REPS and the backs were not even screen on tight.. I check on my incoming reps for this... Really pissed me off on a 600+ watch to have the back loose

 

[pooseyclot]

I am assuming you pressure test it to ?? ft?
also cost please? this could be a great option ... I have actually received super high end REPS and the backs were not even screen on tight.. I check on my incoming reps for this... Really pissed me off on a 600+ watch to have the back loose

I wrote about it in my post - I think they charged $45 for the service took about 10 days.

 

[dax007]

I wrote about it in my post - I think they charged $45 for the service took about 10 days.

Ty!! I must of missed it... Def seems well worth it especially with all the surprises i have had with highend reps past 15 years... MOST ARE GOOD but some basic stuff... ty

 

[CTime]

Is it only needed for the GMT Master II? Or also for other models? How much is the cost and time it takes?

It depends on you, I don't recommend you to take any rep watches near water, but if you insist, pressure test before you go and do upgrades if needed

 

[McDuck888]

@CTime Do you test the water resistance of the watch to it's limit. or just to 3 ATM/3BAR please?
(I heard rumour 3 bar only but maybe this is just heresay) I would love to get this information directly from Ctime please?

 

[Nickyan]

IMHO at least 5bar would be good. 10 may be feasible but already asking a lot. Anything beyond I'd buy a gen.

 

[McDuck888]

Yes. My understanding was that 3 bar is only rainproof. I would love to know if Ctime test all their watches to 5 or 10 bar. please @CTime

 

[CTime]

Yes. My understanding was that 3 bar is only rainproof. I would love to know if Ctime test all their watches to 5 or 10 bar. please @CTime

Our pressure test is 2 bar, so PLEASE don't take it anywhere near water

 

[McDuck888]

Am I misunderstanding ?
When people pay extra money for water resistance tests please @CTime , are you saying you only test it to 2 BAR please?

My reason for asking is that testing to a low 2 bar extremely low and pointless in my mind. So low it doesn't even let the owner know if the watch is rainproof. So am I misunderstanding please. I must be wrong. What is the point in paying to test to 2bar please? Truly want to learn and understand. Thanks for any help.

 

[Nickyan]

See here: Post in thread 'CTime is a scam' https://forum.replica-watch.info/threads/ctime-is-a-scam.10954759/post-11436316

 

[pooseyclot]

Am I misunderstanding ?
When people pay extra money for water resistance tests please @CTime , are you saying you only test it to 2 BAR please?

My reason for asking is that testing to a low 2 bar extremely low and pointless in my mind. So low it doesn't even let the owner know if the watch is rainproof. So am I misunderstanding please. I must be wrong. What is the point in paying to test to 2bar please? Truly want to learn and understand. Thanks for any help.

I wish I knew this before paying $48 + paypal fees and waiting an extra 2-3 weeks.
Looks like 2 bar is only 29.02 PSI. Not even really suitable for showering or rain. I guess I got duped.

 

[TESLA760]

I wish I knew this before paying $48 + paypal fees and waiting an extra 2-3 weeks.
Looks like 2 bar is only 29.02 PSI. Not even really suitable for showering or rain. I guess I got duped.

That's why we suggest that people read and use the information shared on the forum. Unfortunately many do not.

 

[pooseyclot]

That's why we suggest that people read and use the information shared on the forum. Unfortunately many do not.

To be fair there is A LOT of posts to weed through. Lesson learned. No knock on Ctime, they've been great to me so far. I'm excited to see the watch but now I know the mod is a waste of money for not much peace of mind. hoping I dont have the same bezel issue (falling off) as I've see many others post about.

 

[TESLA760]

To be fair there is A LOT of posts to weed through. Lesson learned. No knock on Ctime, they've been great to me so far. I'm excited to see the watch but now I know the mod is a waste of money for not much peace of mind. hoping I dont have the same bezel issue (falling off) as I've see many others post about.

Lots of posts = lots of useful information

 

[CTime]

To be fair there is A LOT of posts to weed through. Lesson learned. No knock on Ctime, they've been great to me so far. I'm excited to see the watch but now I know the mod is a waste of money for not much peace of mind. hoping I dont have the same bezel issue (falling off) as I've see many others post about.

Sorry if we didn't make it clear before, again, please don't take your rep anywhere near water, they were not designed to go through that With the upgrade, it can at least survive hand washing and so...

 

[McDuck888]

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