I'd say the most likely cause of water ingress is user error.Bellefield wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 10:24 am Ah, it looks like I may have made a mistake in just ordering the C65 automatic. Don't get me wrong, as its only 150m rated and doesn't have a screw down crown, I was never going to take it diving, I have proper dive watches for that, but I did want a robust every day watch that looked good and could take a few knocks if necessary and I could go swimming with or even leave on in the shower.
I have several watches, most of which I wear on a regular basis, but wanted to add a casual daily watch that I didn't have to worry about and could take on holiday with me, go snorkeling or swimming in the sea / pool. Now I am worried it will be flooded the first time I take it in the water.
Does anyone have any GOOD experiences of taking the C65 automatic into the sea? Could it be just a few bad apples or are they all pretty much unfit for purpose?
If you wear the watch incorrectly and below the wrist bone, the crown will often come into contact with the back of the hand. Not only does this present the possibility of disturbing the crown when in the water, but can also put additional stresses on the bracelet or strap pins, causing accelerated wear.
A correctly adjusted watch worn above the wrist bone removes the possibility of the watch coming into contact with the back of your hand.
I'd buy it and enjoy it, if it leaks send it back under warranty for repair. Too nice a watch to pass up on the spurious idea that it isn't watertight.