View single post by Steve Laughlin
 Posted: Tue May 31st, 2011 10:51 pm
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Steve Laughlin



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 I don't have one yet, or the manual in front of me, but this is what I understand from searching the internet: with a wet test, the watch is suspended above the water and you build up the pressure before sinking it, if the watch is not water tight, it blows the air out underwater, the built up pressure from above is in the watch, the water doesn't go in.

you must lift the watch back up before releasing the air pressure. if done correctly there is no risk to the watch.

also the case itself can be tested without the parts inside, with the crown and case back are screwed back on for the test, then you know the case and gaskets are in good working condition. re assembling the watch after the test is not an issue with water resistance if one knows what he is doing.