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Quote from the original question:
"I heard that the new Blancpain Fifty Fathom chronograph can be activated underwater without jeopardizing its water resistance."
Best regards,
Marcus
I have one and it is supposed to be operable at depth. I can only confirm it is on the surface of the water i.e shallow water.
Their site claims it has been tested at depth.
Water Resistance
Next, a discussion of water resistance. This watch represents a breakthrough on the testing of chronograph functions at great depths. The watch is not only rated water resistant to 1,000 meters, the pushers and other chronograph functions have also been tested to that depth. Each Sinn U1000 watch ships with a certificate from the international testing lab Germanischen Lloyd certifying these tests.
Sinn has developed a special system of double Viton® seals and other engineering processes to achieve this certification. While building a 1,000 meter dive watch is not in itself unique, building a diver's chronograph whose functions have been tested at that depth is an achievement.
Plus -
I have the Panerai 187 1000m chrono but you have to unscrew a device around the pusher so it not practical with diving gloves but the U1000 looks like it may fit the bill.
Bill
Which mechanical chronograph can be operated under water?
Hi,
I have been wondering recently about which mechanical chronograph can be operated underwater? I heard that the new Blancpain Fifty Fathom chronograph can be activated underwater without jeopardizing its water resistance. Are there other chronographs that can be activated under water as well? The AP ROO perhaps? What do the experts think?
best,
George
I have been wondering recently about which mechanical chronograph can be operated underwater? I heard that the new Blancpain Fifty Fathom chronograph can be activated underwater without jeopardizing its water resistance. Are there other chronographs that can be activated under water as well? The AP ROO perhaps? What do the experts think?
best,
George
Some off the top of my head
Omega Seamaster Professional
TAG Heuer Aquagraph
Bulgari Scuba
Breitling Avenger
Sinn U1000
- SJX
And Let's Not Forget Blancpain
The Fifty Fathoms Chronograph pushers can be used underwater (as can the pushers of the Air Command and new Speed Command)
Sometimes, the forgotten art of "reading" can be helpful ...
Quote from the original question:
"I heard that the new Blancpain Fifty Fathom chronograph can be activated underwater without jeopardizing its water resistance."
Best regards,
Marcus
I am sure only of 3...and AP and Rolex are NOT among them
Omega Seamaster Professional
TAG Heuer Aquagraph
Bulgari Scuba
Parmigiani's new Pershing chrono
can be used under water as least that's what they said at the press conference.
Cheers,
Anthony
A pity you have to buy the yacht as well
That new Pershing chrono looks seriously cool. But isn't it nerdy to have the watch without the yacht? I have made the mistake with JLC AMVOX and Ferrari by OP while still traveling by Hong Kong taxi.
The Pershing is not quite as cool as the Kalpagraph but the 200 m water resistance makes it a must-maybe-have from the Parmigiani line-up.
Sinn U1000 4 sure
I have one and it is supposed to be operable at depth. I can only confirm it is on the surface of the water i.e shallow water.
Their site claims it has been tested at depth.
Water Resistance
Next, a discussion of water resistance. This watch represents a breakthrough on the testing of chronograph functions at great depths. The watch is not only rated water resistant to 1,000 meters, the pushers and other chronograph functions have also been tested to that depth. Each Sinn U1000 watch ships with a certificate from the international testing lab Germanischen Lloyd certifying these tests.
Sinn has developed a special system of double Viton® seals and other engineering processes to achieve this certification. While building a 1,000 meter dive watch is not in itself unique, building a diver's chronograph whose functions have been tested at that depth is an achievement.
Plus -
I have the Panerai 187 1000m chrono but you have to unscrew a device around the pusher so it not practical with diving gloves but the U1000 looks like it may fit the bill.
Bill
