Waterproof Testing of Rolex Submariner

http://www.aandewatches.com This video shows the technique to test for waterproof a Rolex Submariner watch. It uses a pressure machine to see the difference in pressure inside and outside the watch. This allows the watch to be tested without the actual submerging of the watch.

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Film & Animation

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• rolex
• rolex+watch
• rolex+watches
• submariner

[PeterPW]

What kind of watch is being worn by the gentleman operating the device? It looks like a vintage datejust...?

[youtelevise]

it is an oysterquartz

[prowatchdoc]

please do not say "water proof". Watches are "water resistant" to a specified depth. "water proof" was done away with many years ago for a good reason.

[youtelevise]

Rolex still uses waterproof. The oyster case is supposed to work well under water pressure.

[rizingsun242]

And you knew these guys were gay how?

I think we all know how you know.

[fuzzywzhe]

The Tru-Beat is the only genuine watch that has a tick you don't need a loupe to see.

A genuine Rolex has between 5 and 7 ticks per second, which gives it the illusion of floating, and not ticking. If you see 4 ticks per second, it's likely a fake.

Less than 2% of Rolexes are quartz, and they are no longer made today.

You can call me whatever name you want, but if want to continue to be an uneducated moron, go right ahead, and be one. I can't stop you.

[submariner123]

I hope there is a little more to it when my watches are serviced......

[jfdomega]

@SavageInsight yeah i always wondered about that as well!

[sefilm01]

enough of the talking allready!Turn tha darned thing on

[NielsUHP10]

Is the Rolex Submariner available with the Quartz movement ???

[SavageInsight]

Mostly because people won't subject their watches to the same level of abuse/endurance test that a rolex is advertised, ESPECIALLY if it's a rolex. But some of us do prefer that the diamond-studded wristpiece we have is much more than a pretty piece; it'd be nice if the real value exceeded the gems in sheer engineering precision and resilience. There *are* hardworking adventurers in the world.

[SavageInsight]

I have to wonder about the principle about these machines. The idea is that the seal remains, decreasing the force on the crystal, so it pushes outward. But water pressure is in the other direction. It's possible to make a seal that passes one way better than the other.

[GregHuismans]

@gonzo81100

Depends. If you're talking about OEM watches, undoubtedly yes. But a company like Rolex closely controls its designs.

[gonzo81100]

I work with watches every day, and when you buy rolex, youre only buying a brand

[fuzzywzhe]

Yes, of course I do.

But you don't.

This is why I know what I'm talking about when I discuss a subject, and you end up looking like you have egg on your face after saying I don't know what I'm talking about, and I'm stupid.

And honestly, going back to my original comment, I still don't see why people bother to buy Rolex at this point and judging from the responses, I have to conclude there is no rational reason to do it.