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mrcheatle

Post subject: Navitimer World vs. Water?

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:36 am

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Who out there owns (or is very knowledgeable) about Navitimer Worlds and how Water Resistant they really are.

Is washing hands okay, or even showering? How about a swim in the pool? etc...

I know it says it is good for about 100ft (30m) but is that really true? I understand that if the button is pressed accidentally underwater you pretty much SOL (right?)!

Thanks for the info!

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Roffensian

Post subject: Re: Navitimer World vs. Water?

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:58 am

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Water resistance is explained here - http://www.breitlingsource.com/articles ... ance.shtml

Definitely not for swimming, and showering can also easily exceed 3ATM. Washing your hands is fine, but I wouldn't put it under a tap running full bore.

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onewatchnut

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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:44 am

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Old proverb about watches and water: "When in doubt. keep it out!" Seals deteriorate over time. What was 3atm when it left the factory might be down to zero after a few years of wear.

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RJRJRJ

Post subject: Re: Navitimer World vs. Water?

Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:49 am

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mrcheatle wrote:

I understand that if the button is pressed accidentally underwater you pretty much SOL (right?)!

Same holds true for just about every mechanical chronograph made today. The chrono pushers are not designed to be activated under water. In any event, I believe that the weak area for the navi line is the press fit bezel/slide rule.

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OsearyDrakoulias

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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 1:03 pm

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I never wear my navitimer in pools, shower, etc. I'd rather ruining from water. Washing your hands is fine... But don't wash your hands into a huge bucket... Lol.

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cxbxax

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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 1:36 pm

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navi world vs. water? simple answer...water wins.

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mr.clean

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Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 3:01 pm

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[quote="onewatchnut"] "When in doubt. keep it out!"

I had the same philosophy with women years ago :thumbsup:

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