What does water resistance mean? - Watch and Learn #6

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Today's video is part 2 of Watch and Learn #5, which was an overview of water resistance. In this video we explain the various water resistant marks, and the specifications used to rate water resistant watches. We'll end with debunking a myth about dynamic water pressure and its effect on watch seals. Warning! Math and Science approaching!
EDIT: The 2nd equation should result in 4500 Pa, not 450 Pa. That is about 18 inches of water; still inconsequential but an error nonetheless.
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Пікірлер: 425

  • @theurbangentry
    @theurbangentry7 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!!! Keep it going my friend. Nice one Marc, Best regards, TGV

  • @theurbangentry

    @theurbangentry

    7 жыл бұрын

    P.s. No WWC?!?!? ;-)

  • @adityasjagannathan8689

    @adityasjagannathan8689

    7 жыл бұрын

    The Urban Gentry wwc very important! ;)

  • @Davitamon76

    @Davitamon76

    7 жыл бұрын

    it 's actually because of your channel that I got to know this channel and this series. So thanks for that. Both great channels!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! An extreme feather in my cap coming from you!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ha, I did do it. I'm wearing a Seagull and a Bulova Accutron, but I had to edit it out as it was horrible and I couldn't get it look good. Next time!

  • @iancarnell5020
    @iancarnell50202 жыл бұрын

    As an engineer and a diver I liked the equations to prove the negligible effect of dynamic underwater activity in relation to static pressure. Love your site and your common sense approach.

  • @shariarrahman7562
    @shariarrahman75626 жыл бұрын

    HOLY SH** Marc, that was honestly the best watch technical video I have ever seen. I honestly got so hype when you brought out the equations. OMG. best ever.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    6 жыл бұрын

    LOL, thanks.

  • @elzebub007
    @elzebub0077 жыл бұрын

    This video really sold me on Seiko watches, I had no idea the difference in 200m resistance and Diver's 200 was so great, excellent and informative video!

  • @MiguelBerCeb
    @MiguelBerCeb2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing better to clear guesses and myths than bringing up the math.

  • @stevenwymor1398
    @stevenwymor13986 жыл бұрын

    This was even better than Part 1. And frankly, the math was the best part IMHO.

  • @justsomesaltyboi8716
    @justsomesaltyboi87163 жыл бұрын

    i got extremely invested when you started showing the equations and i am not even an engineer or in college! dude knows his stuff! glad i know more about the water resistence with my gw9400 coming!

  • @bassfishingwiththeantichri2921
    @bassfishingwiththeantichri29216 жыл бұрын

    We should apply ISO standards to politics and journalism. A standard of honesty must be met and maintained to become certified and untruths will result in revoked certification, rendering you unable to work until certification standards have been met once again. Marc, you're a genius!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    6 жыл бұрын

    Haha, not really, just a watch guy. But thank you!

  • @RonaiHenrik
    @RonaiHenrik5 жыл бұрын

    Just started watching this series after I got a bit into watches. It's awesome. It really is a good sum-up for total newbies like I am. Thanks for all the effort and thought you have put into each one of these videos! We appreciate it.

  • @bigbikerjohn64
    @bigbikerjohn642 жыл бұрын

    Great video and a clear explanation on water resistance Mark. As a scuba diver, it gives me some assurance that watch making industry has standards to meet in adding to safety. Thanks!

  • @godzillaunchained
    @godzillaunchained6 жыл бұрын

    When I find the time I will binge watch an hour or so of your videos. This is the first I have commented on. Coming at this subject as a building engineer I give this video a 12 on a scale of 1 to 10. Just about every topic point covered and super easyu to understand. Great work, my friend.

  • @dann904
    @dann9046 жыл бұрын

    I've newly subscribed. Scuba dived many decades ago - it was fun, but nothing I felt I just "had" to do. Plus, it can be expensive. However, I never lost my love for dive watches. I. Own many at varying values, but always end up back at Seiko. They are such great watches at such a great value and can be Modded relatively easily. Love these videos. These are by far the best and clearest on the Internet. You are a great teacher and presenter. Thank you for scratching our dive watch itch!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching (and learning!)

  • @jansheraidanbakhshi960
    @jansheraidanbakhshi9606 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video series! Just got done with ep 5 and 6, I feel enlightened! Thank you so much! Hope you keep this series going. I just suscribed.

  • @wigennazarov6009
    @wigennazarov60093 жыл бұрын

    One of the best watch channels ever, you actually learn something useful. Thanks very much.

  • @divyanshmishra3551
    @divyanshmishra35517 жыл бұрын

    LongIslandWatches and UGC are two of my favorite channels on KZread. Great work Mr. Marc!

  • @antoniojrdz
    @antoniojrdz7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark for taking the time to make these videos. I have truly learned a lot from you and you inspire me to further my knowledge of horology. Cheers!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to watch it.

  • @henkthoma2422
    @henkthoma24227 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark. Very informative again. I am enjoying and learning from your great series!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Great, thank you.

  • @taegonlee8625
    @taegonlee86257 жыл бұрын

    The definitive video to the water resistance question. Great job! I also appreciate the use of formulas at the end. Completely removes any confusion or doubt regarding that issue.

  • @alexlung09
    @alexlung097 жыл бұрын

    Just started getting into watches and Long Island Watch was recommended to me by a few people. This is by far the most helpful series that I have yet to see. Look forward to seeing all the rest of content.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Great, thanks for tuning in!

  • @ilyaibragimov6255
    @ilyaibragimov62557 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this series, I cannot say it enough. Great knowledge to be had. Keep the videos coming Marc!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you; will do!

  • @dmitrybelyakov
    @dmitrybelyakov7 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, Mark, really good and insightful videos. I'm really waiting for each new episode and learn A LOT!

  • @sqd8r
    @sqd8r5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this, far more information than I sought, none of it boring whatsoever, and it made my watch buying experience more fun. Kudos.

  • @TheWatchCorner
    @TheWatchCorner2 жыл бұрын

    Watched lastnight Mark but unfortunately on an Xbox One can't comment even signed into my KZread account so commenting now. Great video. I'm watching your older videos slowly but surely! You have not aged from this old video to 6 years later in the present👊👊👊👊💪

  • @darksidecarnival5385
    @darksidecarnival53855 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Marc! That was excellent. I use my dive watches for diving and they are both DIVER rated. I had no idea the testing was so stringent but now I feel even more confident that they've passed the tests. Also thank you for dispelling the myth of dynamic pressure. I was talking with a buddy this week that is an avid swimmer and he brought this up. I had no idea what he was talking about.

  • @chakravarthyn1
    @chakravarthyn17 жыл бұрын

    Love the content you put out. More power to you, brother!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @christopherj5754
    @christopherj57547 жыл бұрын

    "Everyday is a school day" is something I sprout to anyone that wants to listen. As a non-engineer , I learn heaps from your vids. Is it no wonder I purchase from you, thanks for the lesson.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @davesebring
    @davesebring11 ай бұрын

    I’m really glad I found your channel from the Urban Gentry, I’m binge watching a lot of your videos even the old ones as you can see, I really appreciate your explanations and your attitude, you seem widely knowledgeable and I’m sure your friends and family appreciate you very much.

  • @graemel3069
    @graemel30692 жыл бұрын

    Awesome Marc, very kind of you to inform us making us that bit wiser! Cheers Mate!

  • @Whipacharm127
    @Whipacharm1276 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark, I'm a diver and i liked this series on water resistance

  • @washingtonfootballfanwgil8392
    @washingtonfootballfanwgil83927 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this so easy to understand. Will you start a math for dummies series?

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Maybe in the future! : )

  • @boutchmanz
    @boutchmanz7 жыл бұрын

    Explained so well! After 10 years of watch interest, I still learned so much from this video, excellent job!!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Never stop learning!

  • @BacalaoBrad
    @BacalaoBrad7 жыл бұрын

    I brought my Seiko skx007 from you guys . The service was great and the watch is beautiful , thank you for posting .

  • @markcallaghan7875
    @markcallaghan78755 жыл бұрын

    Excellent. Thanks mate. I'm pretty new to this but I love watches. Your explanations are clear and understandable to a layman like me. Keep it up.

  • @enriquesanders
    @enriquesanders7 жыл бұрын

    The pressure equation was the cherry on top. Amazing video!

  • @vapour_focus
    @vapour_focus2 жыл бұрын

    This is probably the most exciting watch video ever, great work!

  • @JohnThomas-su5bw
    @JohnThomas-su5bw7 жыл бұрын

    I always learn so much from your videos,please keep doing them.

  • @mikeontherock
    @mikeontherock3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, watched the previous one to. I look forward to more of your watch & learn pieces 🙂

  • @harcotelindert
    @harcotelindert7 жыл бұрын

    Great video again Mark. This is so educational and different from other channels. Keep them coming.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Glad you are enjoying.

  • @raymondmalone9721
    @raymondmalone97217 жыл бұрын

    Just loving these videos , great content. Keep up great work👍

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @stevenlewkowicz5007
    @stevenlewkowicz50075 жыл бұрын

    Great video! As a mechanical engineer myself, I appreciate the technical engineering discussion. Keep these videos coming!

  • @disasterpiecemusic
    @disasterpiecemusic5 жыл бұрын

    Wow - love the engineering lesson in the end. You teach with great humility.

  • @senged
    @senged4 жыл бұрын

    I have a quartz Rodania since 2002 with 50m WR. Used it many times while snorkelling at depths around 5-6 meters every summer. I have even cleaned it in 1:1 diluted spirit of salts (~9% nitric acid) to clear the gunk that accumulates over time. I have had is battery replaced in the store I purchased it and in other stores, too. Never had any signs of water getting into the watch. It has a screw in case back. I believe good brands usually under-promise these types of specs.

  • @peternzioka3523
    @peternzioka352310 ай бұрын

    Clear, concise and to the point. Congratulations 👏

  • @osemekeugbo999
    @osemekeugbo9997 жыл бұрын

    Fantastically informative! Thank you so much Mark.

  • @dong.campbell5380
    @dong.campbell53802 жыл бұрын

    I was a scuba diver for about 12 years from mid 1980s to late 1990s. I would spend $15 to $25 for Casio digital watches labeled 50 meters and took them down, usually 50 to 60 feet, sometimes to 100 feet or a little more. Worked fine, never a failure. One of my instructors told me he had one in which the water pressure at 80 feet or so started pushing the watch’s buttons and it went crazy. Never happened to me. I swam with these watches, ran, rode bikes…they would take a licking. I would use them until the cheap plastic watchbands would break then it was back to KMart for another one. I no longer dive, but I swim with a Timex Ironman. I limit my Tissot and Omegas for more civilized environments. They say ignorance is bliss. I was a happy diver.

  • @yonkeythedonkey
    @yonkeythedonkey6 жыл бұрын

    This series is brilliant, thank you! Very informative, very easy to understand :)

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @mosayebmohammadi5198
    @mosayebmohammadi51982 жыл бұрын

    Dear Mr. Mark, I am bingeing on your series and I should give you my regards for all of these information/facts you are sharing. From a fellow engineer, salute.

  • @johnarrigo-nelson9667
    @johnarrigo-nelson96676 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another fantastic video, Marc! Love these. Stony proud! :)

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    6 жыл бұрын

    Haha, thank you!

  • @lyndon6511
    @lyndon65117 жыл бұрын

    Another great informative video Marc! please keep uploading.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    You got it!

  • @IdioticPlatypus
    @IdioticPlatypus6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video! My one nitpick: the little g in Bernoulli's equations is not the gravitational constant. It's the local acceleration due to gravity. The gravitational constant is big G and does not change. It really is a nitpick. Your explanations are wonderful. It's clear you have a background in engineering.

  • @jhelwig19781
    @jhelwig197817 жыл бұрын

    Marc, very insightful. Love your passion and unique product line.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching.

  • @garywillacey9979
    @garywillacey99795 жыл бұрын

    That was very informative. You are a very good teacher, thank you for your knowledge. Bless

  • @Mikishots
    @Mikishots5 жыл бұрын

    Math checks out. Great vid, thanks for doing that.

  • @johncunningham5435
    @johncunningham54353 жыл бұрын

    I am a Electronics Engineer; you are right on the mark regarding testing methods, and math calculations. Many watch makers will do a static test at 10 bars for few minutes and not facture temperature variables. I have a Citizen echo watch that was quite expensive, there is no screw on crown or back case, and it is rated at 20 bars. My very expensive Hamilton does have screw on crown and case back rated at 10 bars. I would trust the Hamilton over the Citizen for testing if I chose that path, "great discussion".

  • @Hagemann666
    @Hagemann6667 жыл бұрын

    I'm really enjoying these "Watch and Learn" videos, Marc. I'm not a watch guy. I now wear one because it's my fitness tracker, but I've never owned a mechanical watch (not sure I've even owned a quartz watch, now that I think of it). But I am fascinated by clockworks and intricate devices and machining. I happened to catch a documentary in the early days of HD that showed the creation of couple high-end, Swiss mechanical watches and I was fascinated by it. For some reason, I started to wonder exactly how jewels worked and what they were made of, which brought me to your #2 video in this series. Now I'm making my way through all of them. For the record, I've been interested to see what you looked like, so thanks for showing us your mug. Fantastic series!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Haha, thanks so much for checking out the series.

  • @bradyyyyyyy11
    @bradyyyyyyy11 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark. I’m a bit late to the party, but this was by far the most informative video on water resistance I’ve found on KZread. Great content.

  • @dennisalonso1029
    @dennisalonso10297 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Love this series. It takes the term, "watch nerd" to a whole new level.....and that's a good thing!!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @dallaswoods9537
    @dallaswoods95377 жыл бұрын

    I never believed what was stated about movement force on a watch in water was a valid concern. Since I understand the math and physics of fluid dynamics I did not bother calculating it. I knew all along that the change in pressure exerted on the watch and seals due to motion would be nothing, relative to the weight of the water at X depth. Pressure is a function of resistance to flow, and a watch presents very little resistance. I concluded the concern about dynamic water pressure effects on watch seals was pointless. Glad you did the math though.

  • @pltorok0515
    @pltorok05157 жыл бұрын

    Mark, you are killing it! Absolutely love these videos! You're hitting on perspective for us watch geeks that I personally think is lacking. We ALL purchase a watch because we love the way it looks but for my engineering brain I want to know how it works. Thank you!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    We think the same then!

  • @kalisti2323
    @kalisti23237 жыл бұрын

    loving these, looking forward to the next one!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Me too. I really enjoy making them.

  • @markusbe.musicfromtheunder2497
    @markusbe.musicfromtheunder24979 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Really great video.

  • @DrRich-mw4hu
    @DrRich-mw4hu6 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos!!!!! So interesting and informative 😘

  • @Byrnzi360
    @Byrnzi3607 жыл бұрын

    Remarkable. Absolutely remarkable. This is an amazing video. I've learned a lot! Thanks for posting it!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out.

  • @ManoloVintage
    @ManoloVintage6 жыл бұрын

    It's like I'm going to online watch College! Great videos thanks.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tuition free!

  • @Malcolm1959
    @Malcolm19597 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and infomative as ever, and a nice change to put a face on the voice we all know.... Looking forward to the next watch and learn, as l'm sure there's still a lot to cover in the future!!!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    There sure is; stay tuned!

  • @anuppaul7355
    @anuppaul73553 жыл бұрын

    I just love your lessons....Amazing!!

  • @alone66666
    @alone666667 жыл бұрын

    Great info, I just found your channel yesterday (recommended by TGV), These watch and learn series are my favorite, everything I wanted to know, nicely presented in an hour or so. Are you planning to do more of these, and if so, on what topic?

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    This was the 6th installment. I try to get one a week, though coming into busy season it will be tough to keep them going, but I plan on continuing them! Tell your friends : )

  • @simranjeetsingh4351
    @simranjeetsingh43515 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video .. especially for those equations....brought back some other equations in my mind

  • @charlsseal7273
    @charlsseal72737 жыл бұрын

    I am so loving these videos!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Great, glad you are enjoying. It will only get better; I hope!

  • @Warioda
    @Warioda7 жыл бұрын

    Another one out of the park, man! Thank you Marc.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alibaba02121996
    @alibaba02121996 Жыл бұрын

    I was just doing wind calcs for a building today using the dynamic pressure equation. Excellent video!

  • @RaawrTube
    @RaawrTube7 жыл бұрын

    I just ordered a Seiko SKX007K1! It's great to learn just what value for money I'm getting with such stringent criteria required to classify a certified diver's watch. I'd bought an Orient Ray 2 a fair few months back, but sadly the crown had popped out while I was swimming at the beach and it was too late when I realised salt water inside the dial. Note to myself - always check the crown before entering water. I'm looking forward to receiving my new (and first) Seiko and I love that Long Island Watch has an associated KZread channel. You provide a lot of useful information. (-: - Aussie consumer.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out, and enjoy!

  • @ABenny-gg3hk
    @ABenny-gg3hk7 жыл бұрын

    wow great Job! Super informative and useful! Thank you!

  • @munawarhussain9859
    @munawarhussain98597 жыл бұрын

    WO WO the man behind the hands love you content . you are the WIKI watch of youtube congrats.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    thank you! Great moniker!

  • @azizhusseinz2083
    @azizhusseinz20837 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Very helpful topic. Great idea on fluid mechanic, the dynamic pressure is sometimes I never considered. I love your engineering perspective on to the watch.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @CaptainRambunctious
    @CaptainRambunctious7 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. Thank you. And well done for the Physics. Very welcome.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jokensy101
    @jokensy1017 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are getting better and better!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that.

  • @nicholasbecklund2171
    @nicholasbecklund21717 жыл бұрын

    Im studying to be a mechanical engineer and Im avoiding my statics homework but sure enough you set me straight at the end haha thanks for helping to remind me my classes are truly relevant! Love the watch and learn series!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Haha, great! One of my favorites is deflection of a cantilever beam; PL^3/(3*E*I) LOL

  • @artswri
    @artswri Жыл бұрын

    Great info, thanks! Esp the dynamic pressure debunk. Also the info on ISO 6425, great stuff

  • @Wastelander13
    @Wastelander132 жыл бұрын

    Great explanations. Thank you. 👍

  • @Confidencey
    @Confidencey7 жыл бұрын

    Really good quality videos on this account!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @josephstark4944
    @josephstark49447 жыл бұрын

    Yo, I don't normally like or comment on videos but I've been loving this series. Keep it up man, there's not enough good watch educational videos on youtube. How to use a Divers Bezel would be cool like you mentioned. The same for using chronograph and moon phase/date functions. All those would be welcome additions to this. Though you can find them elsewhere on youtube, you're doing a fantastic job explaining things and it belongs all in one place.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Okay, noted!

  • @strandlie92
    @strandlie926 жыл бұрын

    Wow how have I not seen this channel before. By far the best explanation on water resistance I have seen. And i loved the tiny bit of maths at the end. Greetings from a fellow engineer!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @frankwesterdorff
    @frankwesterdorff2 жыл бұрын

    thanks. that math's/physic's lesson helped me a lot understanding the trade [wristwatching: tissot seastar chronograph, 30 bars, blue-black dial - i love it].

  • @quyenv.nguyen6130
    @quyenv.nguyen61305 жыл бұрын

    Dude. This is awesome. It's an old video but I have to say your series of educational materials for watches are hard to find.

  • @TheWoodStroker
    @TheWoodStroker7 жыл бұрын

    I learn, therefore I thank you.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you DesCartes!

  • @TheWoodStroker

    @TheWoodStroker

    7 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Good one.

  • @sethveenbaas5704
    @sethveenbaas57044 жыл бұрын

    Mark, love your videos! I was wondering if you have advice for removing condensation or moisture that builds up inside a watch? I recently flew and now I have moisture built up on the inside of my crystal. My watch is a Hamilton Khaki Auto for reference. Thank you!

  • @thomas9858
    @thomas98587 жыл бұрын

    it's really a controversial subject. I reviewed my swatch Irony windfall, which I own for about 20 years. I use it for everything like swimming, showering, windsurfing etc.. never had an issue with it. I even use to operate the chronograph under water! As soon as one of my watches mentions water resistant, I'll take it for a swim although I try to avoid that if it's fitted with a leather strap..anyway, nice video! cheers

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Haha, yes, true. Thank you! I've seen 30 meter watches used for diving and 200 meter divers fail in the rain!

  • @triples4good
    @triples4good7 жыл бұрын

    Marc. Great video. i really love this series. Very interesting. The engineering perspective is great. BTW, what watches are you wearing? Thanks again.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Seagull 42mm re-issue and Bulova Accutron Spaceview.

  • @jfdomega7938
    @jfdomega79387 жыл бұрын

    brilliant video, really getting into your stuff!

  • @1965randyorton
    @1965randyorton7 жыл бұрын

    So here is my question. Since we figured out that movememnt in the water doesnt really put any significant additional pressure to the watch and since 30m WR watches have been tested to 3atm pressure, WHY shouldnt I go swim with it? Im really curious because the answer usually is that you're moving, while swimming and that adds more pressure, but you yourself did the math and thats wrong(i mean its way less significant than what they mean). According to the math i could even dive with that watch to ~29 meters. A simple 3BAR water resistant watch. But again in the end you say that what we should get out of this video is that 3bar WR isnt suitable for swimming, which contradicts your math. Im confused.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Indeed it is WR to 3 ATM, but watches age, not every single one is tested, etc. So to be safe you should not.

  • @SarcastSempervirens
    @SarcastSempervirens7 жыл бұрын

    sticking your hand out the window while driving is a doubly nice example cause it explains what we're talking about in a practical manner and also tells you why this thing with the pressure is a myth - a watch face is several times smaller than even a small palm, so the surface is small enough that normal movement under water isn't enough to bring it above the safety limit

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    also, you don't swim as fast as you drive, hopefully.

  • @mountainhobo
    @mountainhobo7 жыл бұрын

    Excellent episode, Mark, thanks!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed.

  • @1SaG
    @1SaG4 жыл бұрын

    Funny... like most other people, I've been assuming that "30 meters of water-resistance" means just that. So I've abused my watches over the years quite a bit, especially the beaters. Which, I have to be honest, were mostly regular Swatch models. And I haven't had any of them croak due to water intrusion. I've used them while fishing, swimming, water-skiing, snorkelling, boating ... you name it. And most of the time I was in sea-water with those cheap little plastic watches, thinking they'd be perfectly safe ... :D Come to think of it, I've been wearing Swatches since the late 80s ... and the only one that ever died on me was a late 90s Irony Chrono that, after 15 years or so, started to suffer from a misaligned second hand.

  • @Robert.Dickson
    @Robert.Dickson7 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating and informative video. I look forward to more.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Me too! : )

  • @stephen8176
    @stephen81763 жыл бұрын

    Very informative, thank you!

  • @philipjanes
    @philipjanes7 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Lots I didnt know but glad to learn (except the math, I'll take your word for it) Oh, what watch are you wearing?

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Seems you shouldn't! I made an error; edit in the summary. I was wearing 42mm Seagull reissue and Bulova Accutron Spaceview.

  • @robertschriek812
    @robertschriek8126 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark, highly informative vid!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @socrispy7114
    @socrispy71147 жыл бұрын

    wow I have learnt soooo much from this vid and so glad I subscribed to your channel!!!!

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @kareim27
    @kareim277 жыл бұрын

    Finally the face behind the hands. Wonderful especially the science part. I love the watch and learn episodes. A question. I noticed you are wearing two watches. What's your idea? I want to do that too.

  • @islandwatch

    @islandwatch

    7 жыл бұрын

    I've been wearing two watches for many years. It's just what I do. I'm a watch guy. I'm also a lefty, so I wear a watch on my right wrist regularly. When I started wearing two watches, it was strange to have something on my left wrist. But, you get used to it, and then, look at that, you can double your rotation of watches!

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