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Post by copterd on Nov 27, 2007 8:26:57 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
I'll be leaving soon to dive at the Great Barrier Reef and my SMP (2254) is coming along. Is there any reason not to swim/dive with my SMP on the metal bracelet in salt water?
Here in Holland the rubber bracelet is very expensive and delivery time is 8 weeks! Would a NATO strap be a good option?
If there is anyone willing to share his/her experiences it will be much appreciated.
Regards, D
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Post by Houston on Nov 27, 2007 8:32:59 GMT -5
I'm not sure how a Nato strap will take to water Mr Copterd. I don't think it's water-resistant. Mr Terry Diver is our resident " Aqualung " ;D ;D. He's taken his SMP in search of twenty thousand leagues under the sea so I'm sure his advice will be most illuminating . He'll be along before too long, no doubt. BTW - I live on dry land and don't swim. I certainly don't swim with my watches though I do believe, depending on the watch of course, they say you can. Be well now ZIN Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D
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Post by nunz on Nov 27, 2007 8:38:06 GMT -5
Mine has been in salt water a few times for just surface swimming. Aftrwards I'd rinse it out in fresh water. When I returned from the trip my AD used the steam cleaner to clean the bracelet since it has lots of nooks and crannies. Mike
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Post by diver88 on Nov 27, 2007 9:14:03 GMT -5
hey Mr Coptered, your bracelet and watch will be fine after being in salt water and like Mr Nunz says clean it well. here's what I do.... when I get back from a dive or just being in salt or pool water, I give the entire watch and bracelet a good bath in plain water(not hot/not cold) making sure to open up the clasp and divers extention rinsing as good as possible between the links. be careful with running water around the watch head and always make sure the crown is snug before getting wet. every night just before bed I fill the bathroom sink with medium temperature plain water and place my watches in the water to soak overnight. when I return home from such a trip I may soak my watches for several days in a pan of water to make sure all the little salt cyrstals are gone. having the bracelet removed and steam cleaned by your jeweler upon your return like Mr Nunz suggested sounds like a good idea just as an added precaution, but I would still do the soaking to make sure all the salt is gone around the bezel and nooks on the watch itself, places you can't get with the steam... just rinse and soak and you'll be fine diver88 ;D
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Post by timefinder on Nov 27, 2007 10:18:31 GMT -5
Diver:
How do jewelers clean the watches. Do they use special cleaners? Or does the steam release everything? If it is just the steam, why not put the bracelet in a steamer at home? ;D
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Post by diver88 on Nov 27, 2007 11:50:15 GMT -5
Mr Time, if you wanted to remove the bracelet and have a steamer at home that would be great. although my watchmaker has a really super duper steamer, it sounds like a 747 taking off while he's using it, I don't have anything quite like that at home. I'm sure a regular home type would do fine. oh I forgot, my watch guy puts the bracelet in an ultrasonic cleaner first, then steams it....don't know if anything what is in the US bath diver88 ;D
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Post by timefinder on Nov 27, 2007 13:10:20 GMT -5
Thanks Diver!
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Post by copterd on Nov 27, 2007 14:08:07 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies everyone!
D
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Post by Aaron on Nov 27, 2007 15:00:11 GMT -5
Hey Guys, The name Seamaster just about sums it up. In fact I think in the manual after swimming a wash in warm soapy water is all that is recommended.Remember your sweat can be just as salty. In regards to the Nato,probably not as nice as other straps in the water if your looking to keep it pristine but if your prepared to USE it great. It can place a lot of strain on the spring bars if your not carefull.I know some of the British Military versions of watches like Rolex had welded spring bars. If you have any major concerns use a silicone rubber strap. For diving I still wear my 2254.50.00 although at one stage the PO had the honour, In reality a dive computer does the duties for most serious divers,for me though a watch is good enough. Enjoy diving in our back yard. ;D ;D Aaron
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Post by copterd on Nov 27, 2007 15:27:12 GMT -5
Aaron, That's a great backyard then! I have to fly for 24 hrs to reach your 'crib' The diving computer is on my wrist during diving, but I would like to take my SMP out for surfing ;D Cheers, D
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Post by Houston on Nov 27, 2007 16:28:42 GMT -5
Hey Aaron Good Buddy That is a great shot of your 2254.50. Aren't you glad you considered a re-marriage Be well amigo - hope all is well on Rancho Shoe-Free ZIN Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Aaron on Nov 28, 2007 4:40:12 GMT -5
Why thank you Zin .It's really hard to photograph as the darn thing won't sit flat and then falls over. I just love that strap.It looked good on the bracelet but gee it's nice not worrying about scratches.The strap was worth both arms and legs.(Bloody expensive) Cheers Aaron
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Post by Aaron on Nov 28, 2007 4:45:22 GMT -5
Aaron, That's a great backyard then! I have to fly for 24 hrs to reach your 'crib' The diving computer is on my wrist during diving, but I would like to take my SMP out for surfing ;D Cheers, D Ah yes,great diving but there is a down side compared to you guys.No snow. Which means no snow skiiing. I guess you have to make do with what your got. ;D ;D Regards Aaron
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Post by Houston on Nov 28, 2007 9:22:01 GMT -5
Surely it isn't as expensive than over here Aaron.......nothing is Be well pal ZIN Not usually shaken nor stirred ;D ;D ;D
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Post by symtech on Nov 28, 2007 13:45:33 GMT -5
Aaron, what is the strap on your PO, it looks really nice. Got it from a sponsor?
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