Watch depth ratings have no safety factor, most things like elevator need 3x safety factor or at least double. So if you dive to 100m you need 200m resistance. And 50m watches also leak after a certain amount of time too. You should never swim in 50m rated watches
Water resistant on watches is not the “safe” distance that you can go. It’s tested with a controlled, distilled water, no waves, a very short amount of time, very consistent water with a manually operated machine. So if you go swimming with it, you will splashing around in salty and wavy water which is not consistent. It’s the same when you run in a controlled environment with profesional stand and comparing it to running down a hill where there are little oxygen. I hope that clear things up and why you need a minimum of 100m or water resistant to go swimming without getting water inside and potentially rust the movement inside which cost you hundreds to thousands to repair for a mechanical/automatic watch.
@@tvnja what about the people who wear vans or blazers or SB’s that don’t skate or running shoes that don’t run you do realize that Air Force 1’s and converse were also originally basketball shoes I have many Jordan’s and I play basketball but I think if you just like the look of the shoe you can absolutely wear them and never have to step on a court
@@kenyongalovich6252 I own romaleos and I use them exclusively for the gym and not even for every exercise. I'd never wear them outside a gym. But that's just me.
@@tvnja yes I have gym shoes that I only wear to the gym that’s a different circumstance because a gym shoe isn’t stylish or integrated in the fashion culture like Jordan’s and vans I’m not saying it’s weird to have shoes for certain things and I have the newer basketball sneakers I only use for basketball but Jordans are outdated and seen more as a streetwear shoe but also saying that you can’t wear vans if you don’t skate or you can’t wear Jordan’s if you don’t hoop is completely absurd
Just because it says it is WR up to 50m doesn't mean it waterproof you shouldn't even go swimming with 5 ATM watches. Reason being is the pressure in the water that builds up when swimming making it very probable that your watch will let water in and ruin the watch. Heck even cheap Casios have 100m WR 😅
@@TheEchelonMy frederique constant vitality had 5 Atm rating Did swim and dive 3 meters underwater, the watch is fine. Also the sun burst blue dial would put many expensive watches a run for its money.
For people who don’t know, 50m basically means it’s okay if it gets slightly wet while washing your hands. 100m is okay for pool swimming, 300m+ would be okay to dive with at normal scuba depths of
@@lud6441 realistically, you shouldn’t wear a watch while showering or in a hot tub. The heat and pressure combined is very hard on the rubber seals. If you were going to shower with a watch, I would say at least 100m. But honestly, you should take your watch off to shower so you can wash your wrist. Your arm gets sweaty under the watch band. You need to wash it. 😂 If you keep your watch on 24/7, it will get all nasty with dead skin grime. Also, how long are you in the shower that you need to check your watch? 😂 lol.
It's due to the octagonal bezel secured by white golden screws, which are amazing but too thin and weak to deliver a waterproof superior to 50m. Differently from the Patek and Vacheron, the AP bezel is not part of the case but a separated piece.
Unfortunately 50m water resistance does not mean you can dive with your watch. “50M Water Resistance: Wearable around sinks, during swimming, athletic sports, in shallow waters, but not while snorkeling or scuba diving. 100M Water Resistance: Wearable around sinks, during swimming, poolside diving, snorkeling, but not while jet-skiing or scuba diving.” The reason most actual dive watches are 200m water resistance or more. And a sport watch at that price point should be 100m water resistance. When I go on vacation I often will not take off my watch since hotel safes aren’t great and it’s a pain to use the front desk safe repetitively. So I’d at least like to be able to snorkel or swim in the ocean in my watch.
@@tomhaynes99 it’s not recommended, only swimming, snorkeling, nothing deeper then 10 feet. 200m would be for a resort or not too deep of a dive. 300m for standard diving.
I’ve dived with my Daytona several times to more than 35 meters and it still works like a charm, I’ve had it for 5+ years PS: I don’t invite you to do the same, I’m just giving you my personal experience
ok seems alot of people dont understands how it works whilst it might say "water resistant to 50m" the way they test it is with pressure effectively false advertising so no i wouldnt even feel sale washing my hands with a 50m watch because water can get in very easily
My AD by accident pressure tested my 15400st for 10bar/100m, passed perfectly. Wore it in the ocean, saunas, hot tubs since I got it in 2015, no issues.
100m should be a minimum for people who wear it for vacation for exemple Especially in a hotel where leaving your 5/6 figures watch can be risky, you would like to take a quick swim with it. Wether at the beach or at the pool. 50m can be enough but it’s risky as I saw many people ruining their watch this way. 100m is fine, but I would be a bit psycho about it if I do swim in the ocean 200m is great and can do anything that normal people would do, including water sports. Too bad the speedmaster is only 50, and most of the rolex catalogue that I like are only 100 Tudor does well with their watches being on average 200m wr, if we don’t mind the chunkiness of them
Guys what are budget options(200-1000$) of watches with the same form/shape ? Or how its called ( that hectogon/ 8 sides type)? Will be really greatfull
As a Naui / GUE Tech 2 diver I can 400% assure you that at +50mtr / +170ft dives (which are multi tank / multi gas decompression dives) you do not even WANT this on your wrist.
Wouldnt be resistant anyway 😄 its not 50m deepness resistant. Its just resistant against the pressure at 50m but tested in a laboratory. In real life with water around it and movement the water still comes in. 50meter wr means its okay to wear it in light rain or get a couple drops on it when cleaning dishes etc. A shower is already to much.
50m water rating means safe for splashes from washing hands, you can't swim in a pool with that rating. 100m rating is minimum for swimming for pressure. They are rated at static water setting. 200m and up are good for diving / water sports like water sking.
Meanwhile I have a Planet Ocean 600m and don't even wear it swimming 😏 not because I'm worried water will get inside I know that won't happen, I just worry that I'll catch it on something while messing around in the water and it will somehow come off my wrist without me realising 😳
Ironic when you realize that the designer of the watch, Gerald Genta, actually drew inspiration from vintage diving helmets when designing the Royal Oak lol
If u opt for 3126 ROO enhancement, AP will reduce 59jewel to 54jewel, the watch gets lighter, the min hand jump everytime u adjust the time. A watch not for the nex generation
It’s rated to that doesn’t mean it actually would work under water and I can’t see anyone wearing anything expensive to go underwater it’s just silly 😂
When it comes to watches 50m means it’s only appropriate to wash your hands in it, you cannot take a 50m watch swimming at all. This is a huge huge problem with this watch. 100m is minimum for a swim.
in fact you will never go to 100 meter with your royal oak,only if you are pasanger of the titanic😅,but your right,its a little detail,an other detail more important for me is the seconds whovare not present,that make the watch more boring and without animation,just my point of view,if you send me the royal oak i accept it😅
I don’t like a lot about that watch: - The logo on the dial - The AP logo on the clasp - All the angles and sharp edges. The Nautilus looks way better. - The dial - The hype - The price
For guys who doesn't give a f about watches: 30m of WR for light rain 50m of WR is for Heavy rain 100m of WR you can barely swim 200+ can be divers watch
I was just swimming with my AP when i realized it was a 50000 dollar watch AND YOU DONT SWIM WITH A WATCH THAT IS LITERALLY AS EXPENSIVE AS A BRAND NEW CAR!!! (Also I dont actually have an AP)
I love how you act like your actually gonna take your royal oak down to 150m of water but in reality the most water its gonna see is when your washing your hand
Do you never wash your hands? My Fitbit is water resistant so i can do things like, the dishes,wash my hands and walk through rain but no sane diver would take that on a dive. I like my stuff not breaking when it gets wet or submerged for a while, heck even phones have ip68 ratings now and i know many poeple who take their 1500€ iphone into the pool with them.
I don't very often find myself 150 meters underwater with my high-end watch but that's just me
Watch depth ratings have no safety factor, most things like elevator need 3x safety factor or at least double. So if you dive to 100m you need 200m resistance. And 50m watches also leak after a certain amount of time too. You should never swim in 50m rated watches
@@melody3741i still wouldn't swim 50 meters underwater, when's the last time you did that?
When you’re in the hot tub with hookers or gold diggers you want to know that the best possible water resistance is there
@@blendertimelapses9577 did you not read what he said? He said he wouldn't even swim in it. As in at a foot depth. I wouldn't trust getting it wet
Water resistant on watches is not the “safe” distance that you can go. It’s tested with a controlled, distilled water, no waves, a very short amount of time, very consistent water with a manually operated machine. So if you go swimming with it, you will splashing around in salty and wavy water which is not consistent. It’s the same when you run in a controlled environment with profesional stand and comparing it to running down a hill where there are little oxygen.
I hope that clear things up and why you need a minimum of 100m or water resistant to go swimming without getting water inside and potentially rust the movement inside which cost you hundreds to thousands to repair for a mechanical/automatic watch.
Yes I often go 70m deep wearing a $50000 watch. Who doesn't.
Everyone who has a dive watch should.
Just like every Jordan owner should play basketball.
@@tvnja what about the people who wear vans or blazers or SB’s that don’t skate or running shoes that don’t run you do realize that Air Force 1’s and converse were also originally basketball shoes I have many Jordan’s and I play basketball but I think if you just like the look of the shoe you can absolutely wear them and never have to step on a court
@@kenyongalovich6252 I own romaleos and I use them exclusively for the gym and not even for every exercise. I'd never wear them outside a gym.
But that's just me.
@@tvnja yes I have gym shoes that I only wear to the gym that’s a different circumstance because a gym shoe isn’t stylish or integrated in the fashion culture like Jordan’s and vans I’m not saying it’s weird to have shoes for certain things and I have the newer basketball sneakers I only use for basketball but Jordans are outdated and seen more as a streetwear shoe but also saying that you can’t wear vans if you don’t skate or you can’t wear Jordan’s if you don’t hoop is completely absurd
Just because it says it is WR up to 50m doesn't mean it waterproof you shouldn't even go swimming with 5 ATM watches. Reason being is the pressure in the water that builds up when swimming making it very probable that your watch will let water in and ruin the watch. Heck even cheap Casios have 100m WR 😅
Crap. I was so gonna buy one of these to learn to scuba dive with. I guess I can't do either now.
You know nothing about watches, do you? 50 metres rating means you can’t even swim with it reliably. At any depth.
He was being sarcastic 😂@@TheEchelon
should delete your comment lol@@TheEchelon
@@TheEchelonMy frederique constant vitality had 5 Atm rating
Did swim and dive 3 meters underwater, the watch is fine.
Also the sun burst blue dial would put many expensive watches a run for its money.
Tf dose a number matter when you will never take it for a swim
I wear mine in the pool just fine salt waters not real good for the metal over time but a pool harmless
I wear my Rolex to swims everytime i go
@@rollin60zif it has 100m or over it’s ok.
@@illuminati8532Why tf would you even do that anyway???
@@CeeWorld69 it’s a watch not a priceless medallion
For people who don’t know, 50m basically means it’s okay if it gets slightly wet while washing your hands. 100m is okay for pool swimming, 300m+ would be okay to dive with at normal scuba depths of
50m with a screw down crown is fine for surface splashing
I fucking hate this myth and people that keep positing it as fact.
How about for showering?
@@lud6441 realistically, you shouldn’t wear a watch while showering or in a hot tub. The heat and pressure combined is very hard on the rubber seals. If you were going to shower with a watch, I would say at least 100m. But honestly, you should take your watch off to shower so you can wash your wrist. Your arm gets sweaty under the watch band. You need to wash it. 😂 If you keep your watch on 24/7, it will get all nasty with dead skin grime. Also, how long are you in the shower that you need to check your watch? 😂 lol.
@@suitedandbooted6612How are you supposed to time the 5 min necessary for the conditioner to remain in your hair if you don't have a watch? Huh?
Ap bracelets always go so well with the watch, probrably my favourite high end watch brand
That Vacheron Overseas Blue gets me every time.
It's due to the octagonal bezel secured by white golden screws, which are amazing but too thin and weak to deliver a waterproof superior to 50m.
Differently from the Patek and Vacheron, the AP bezel is not part of the case but a separated piece.
Unfortunately 50m water resistance does not mean you can dive with your watch.
“50M Water Resistance: Wearable around sinks, during swimming, athletic sports, in shallow waters, but not while snorkeling or scuba diving.
100M Water Resistance: Wearable around sinks, during swimming, poolside diving, snorkeling, but not while jet-skiing or scuba diving.”
The reason most actual dive watches are 200m water resistance or more. And a sport watch at that price point should be 100m water resistance. When I go on vacation I often will not take off my watch since hotel safes aren’t great and it’s a pain to use the front desk safe repetitively. So I’d at least like to be able to snorkel or swim in the ocean in my watch.
Can get away with shallow scuba diving to around 18 metres with 100m too as long as it’s from a reputable brand
@@tomhaynes99 it’s not recommended, only swimming, snorkeling, nothing deeper then 10 feet. 200m would be for a resort or not too deep of a dive. 300m for standard diving.
I’ve dived with my Daytona several times to more than 35 meters and it still works like a charm, I’ve had it for 5+ years
PS: I don’t invite you to do the same, I’m just giving you my personal experience
@@mochi6900 Rolex’s are 100m waterproof not 50m water resistant that’s completely different rating.
ok seems alot of people dont understands how it works whilst it might say "water resistant to 50m" the way they test it is with pressure effectively false advertising so no i wouldnt even feel sale washing my hands with a 50m watch because water can get in very easily
Ye the amount of royal aoks iv gone through because im always at 55m is ridiculous
How often you 50m below the water? I never have been and never intend to be
10 years ago, nobody gave attention to these watches. It is a social media phaenomenon!
Oh but people did, but it was known between the rich. AP has been around since the 1800s
@@Saysoju oh, really 😮 didn't know that ... 😂
@@Saysojuprices have skyrocketed because of social media
You would have to be mad to swim in a royal oak
I would rather say poor.
My AD by accident pressure tested my 15400st for 10bar/100m, passed perfectly. Wore it in the ocean, saunas, hot tubs since I got it in 2015, no issues.
bs it would never hold. AP would never test it more than 5bar
For AP its too costly to change the WR to 100m. They gonna sell them anyhow. Same with finde adjustment clasp. Those things lower the margin!
Diver's favorite watch
Isnt that what the off shore is for ?
Yeah but the off shore design is ugly tbh
and no Extension link and they brake all the time...........
100m should be a minimum for people who wear it for vacation for exemple
Especially in a hotel where leaving your 5/6 figures watch can be risky, you would like to take a quick swim with it. Wether at the beach or at the pool.
50m can be enough but it’s risky as I saw many people ruining their watch this way.
100m is fine, but I would be a bit psycho about it if I do swim in the ocean
200m is great and can do anything that normal people would do, including water sports.
Too bad the speedmaster is only 50, and most of the rolex catalogue that I like are only 100
Tudor does well with their watches being on average 200m wr, if we don’t mind the chunkiness of them
Guys what are budget options(200-1000$) of watches with the same form/shape ? Or how its called ( that hectogon/ 8 sides type)? Will be really greatfull
Just buy a good replica of this for $500.
The other issue with the Royal Oak is that it scratches really easily.
As a Naui / GUE Tech 2 diver I can 400% assure you that at +50mtr / +170ft dives (which are multi tank / multi gas decompression dives) you do not even WANT this on your wrist.
Wouldnt be resistant anyway 😄 its not 50m deepness resistant. Its just resistant against the pressure at 50m but tested in a laboratory. In real life with water around it and movement the water still comes in. 50meter wr means its okay to wear it in light rain or get a couple drops on it when cleaning dishes etc. A shower is already to much.
And we need a half link or small clasp adjustment
If you want a Diver Watch that also looks like a dresswatch, then I would go with an Omega Seamaster 300M. Used by Cousteau and Bond 007. 😎
AP pls fix, thx.
Tell me time that you've been under water below 10 feet...so you will never be below 50meters be quiet and wear the damn watch.
50m water rating means safe for splashes from washing hands, you can't swim in a pool with that rating. 100m rating is minimum for swimming for pressure. They are rated at static water setting. 200m and up are good for diving / water sports like water sking.
I’ll have to stick with my Patek Tiffany for those 300ft dives I guess
You know good and damn well you ain’t fixing to dive with that watch.
😂
Meanwhile I have a Planet Ocean 600m and don't even wear it swimming 😏 not because I'm worried water will get inside I know that won't happen, I just worry that I'll catch it on something while messing around in the water and it will somehow come off my wrist without me realising 😳
Maurice lacroix Aikon has 200m water resistance with a screw down crown...😊
They put 50meters on there because it's actually indestructible. They never thought others would go higher.
Ironic when you realize that the designer of the watch, Gerald Genta, actually drew inspiration from vintage diving helmets when designing the Royal Oak lol
If u opt for 3126 ROO enhancement, AP will reduce 59jewel to 54jewel, the watch gets lighter, the min hand jump everytime u adjust the time. A watch not for the nex generation
50m because you probably should take it into the shower when washing up after sharing your suite with a native.
It’s rated to that doesn’t mean it actually would work under water and I can’t see anyone wearing anything expensive to go underwater it’s just silly 😂
People who obsess over WR numbers never even spend any time underwater
When it comes to watches 50m means it’s only appropriate to wash your hands in it, you cannot take a 50m watch swimming at all. This is a huge huge problem with this watch. 100m is minimum for a swim.
Guess everybody that bought this AP will take their suit and dive more than 50m
I love my life but the problem is I only make $94M usd a year my friends are making billions every month.
how often are you going 160 feet underwater with ur ap bro?
How often did you dive 100m with a AP? Have you even a Watch?
Patek Nautilus is now 30m.
Fixed
Unless you dive commercially you will never wear a watch at 50m never mind 150. And even if you did I think you’d leave your AP on dry land
I don’t get why it has a date, thats the only downside for me
Wear a different watch when you go diving?
in fact you will never go to 100 meter with your royal oak,only if you are pasanger of the titanic😅,but your right,its a little detail,an other detail more important for me is the seconds whovare not present,that make the watch more boring and without animation,just my point of view,if you send me the royal oak i accept it😅
Have u ever been in depth more that 2metre?
Anyone who actually dives isn't doing it with a high horology watch. MAYBE a Rolex.
Yeah AP doesn't give good water resistance
WHAT THE FUCK I THOUGHT THE WHOLE POINT WAS IT WAS WATERPROOF
IT LITERALLY HAS BOLTS HOLDING THE DAMN CASE TOGETHER
Biggest issue with the Royal Oak is the lack of micro adjustment in the bracelet.
That's the only reason I don't buy one....
I did not know this. Seeing that this is a watch that I aspire to own, I am disappointed.
No quick set date neither.
Even Seiko "Royal Oak" mods are 100M...
Where bro can you give me link tks 😊
A G-Shock G-Metal GM-B2100D-1AER has 200m water resistance, just saying.
I don’t like a lot about that watch:
- The logo on the dial
- The AP logo on the clasp
- All the angles and sharp edges. The Nautilus looks way better.
- The dial
- The hype
- The price
I always chuckle looking at my submariner in the deep end of the pool thinking this 15 feet is the deepest it’s going to go… ever
@@4lifefc You never know. You may wind up on a cruise over the Marianas Trench and get drunk and fall overboard. I suggest you get a Sea Dweller.
In what situation are you swimming 164 ft underwater with a luxery watch seriously i dont even think james bind would find himself in that situation
Agreed as i speed alot of time at 100m below the water
Simple buy an offshore version
Casio Edifice 100m wr , chronograph, date, sapphire crystal,all stainless steel and is lookalike to Ap for 1 % of the price XD
For guys who doesn't give a f about watches:
30m of WR for light rain
50m of WR is for Heavy rain
100m of WR you can barely swim
200+ can be divers watch
Try and provide accurate information if you're going to attempt to teach beginners. Thanks
@@CrabbinFever what's wrong?
@@makmat400 Other than your attitude when taking criticism, nothing is wrong. Thanks.
@@CrabbinFever ?? lmao what
@@CrabbinFever Go get a hug you need it
I was just swimming with my AP when i realized it was a 50000 dollar watch AND YOU DONT SWIM WITH A WATCH THAT IS LITERALLY AS EXPENSIVE AS A BRAND NEW CAR!!!
(Also I dont actually have an AP)
I love how you act like your actually gonna take your royal oak down to 150m of water but in reality the most water its gonna see is when your washing your hand
Static pressure is not the same as dynamic pressure.
100m is for casual swimming
@@feynex31 I swim with my Casio a500 that's rated for 30m all the time and it's perfectly fine🤷♂️
Ummm 😐 I’m guessing he’s the ONLY person in the WORLD who’s asking for an AP to be more sustainable to water 🙄
AP should just rebrand as the royal oak brand. They don’t make any other watches, their entire success is based off this and nothin else
How about anti magnetism?
none, this watch is worthless.
I wouldn't be going deeper than like 5 meters.
The nautilus has 120m WR
my little 8k rolex having 300 meters 🤭
Best watch giveaway please
When my problems become like this I'll be happy
Let me ask you a question, forget diving, do you even swim? 😊
Not putting my $84k watch in ONE feet of water, much less 150. 🤦🏾♂️
Yeah think this is something to do with the offshore being their dive watch 🤦♀️
I first want to see the wearer go 5 meters under water so that they get a fair idea. And then stop worrying about it
To me it’s hideous looking status symbol but to others it a beautiful peace of fine art. To each their own. Good for you.
If you're going to pretend to be a big shot, then get the watches actually sized to your wrist. It looks really sad!
Nobody goes swimming deeper than 10 feet on a regular basis with or without a watch let alone and expensive AP!
50m is several feet beyond the recreational dive limit
That’s going nowhere near the water when I get one
Even if it was only 1 meter I still wouldn't care. I'm not going anywhere near water with a watch on.
"Theres only 50 meters" whens the last time you swam? Not even talking about swimming with the watch
A person who can afford a AP can easily get another dive watch ...why are they going to wear AP so deep?
Yeah of course…since you go diving regularly at weekends in the Mariana Trench! 🤦🏻♂️
I can’t swim so the pool is just fine to floss.😂
Because you're often diving below 50 meters aren't you?
It's not a diving watch though
Cheap sport watches have 200 plus. Style over function?
as long as i can wash my hands i think i’m all set 😭
yes you can as long as the watch is not under water....otherwise u are fiked
Ap look like the old quartz to Rolex
Damm that vc looks better than both
It's water RESISTANT, not water PROOF.
My g shock haves 200m water resistance 😊
Let’s be real, no one is going deeper than 50 meters with an AP RO on their wrist
I wouldn't even wear a watch in a swimming pool, let alone when diving at sea.
Why are these water resistant anyways? Who's taking an 80k watch into any watery situation??
Do you never wash your hands? My Fitbit is water resistant so i can do things like, the dishes,wash my hands and walk through rain but no sane diver would take that on a dive.
I like my stuff not breaking when it gets wet or submerged for a while, heck even phones have ip68 ratings now and i know many poeple who take their 1500€ iphone into the pool with them.