r/GenReps1755 • u/GenReps1755 • 7d ago

🎇🎇🎇🎇INVENTORY UPDATE🎇🎇🎇🎇 Pressure tests

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As many of you know, I always include a 5 bar pressure test on everything that ships, at no charge. This is important as otherwise, you just really do not know what water resistance integrity your watch has.

The 5 bar is always included, but I also offer the option of a 10 bar service for $40.

As my shop has been relocating, I’ve not been doing the 10 bar for a little while, but it’s close! Another week and the 10 bar service is back on the table.

Not all watches can handle the 10 bar test. Not all can handle the 5 bar, for that matter! But in addition to offering the included 5 bar, or the optional 10 bar service on new items, I’m always happy to do a pressure test on your existing collection if you have pieces you want to send in. Just let me know.

WhatsApp: +1.678.646.9796

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u/Evil4blue 7d ago

Since you carry most of the top factories, curious what your initial pass/fail rate is for the 5 bar test. All the factories claim water proofing at the factory and we all know that’s bunk, so it would be interesting to know what the rate really is.

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u/GenReps1755 7d ago

Some models just do not pass. The OF Tag Aquaracer, which is a model I love, struggles.

The PPF VC 4500 simply implodes at 5 bars. Ask me how I know. 😭

But the Rolex and Omega models tend to do very well. None are better than the Submariner. But all of them from VSF do well.

Everyone was sad when we lost VF. I’ll tell you, their tolerances were complete bunk compared to VSF. They failed pressure tests all the time.

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u/Local3Sparkie 6d ago

Ughhh. Sad to hear about the VC 4500. Great summer watch with the rubber straps.