Dive watch for extreme cold......that's why..........

[katobayker]

Yes, it's true that a good majority of Dive watch wearers are desk divers.........But I just wanted to point out that when on the top of the ski lift at Mad River Glen ski area in February when it's -39 below.......... My 200m dive watch will not condensate outside or fog up once inside.........

[Anatoly]

I am not sure what watch you are referring to but this Ball would definately do the job (no longer own this beauty) rated -40'C

[Raza]

I am not sure what watch you are referring to but this Ball would definately do the job (no longer own this beauty) rated -40'C

That's -40F for those in the US. Don't believe me? Do the math!

Are mechanical watches really affected by the cold anyway?

[Anatoly]

Well, I downhill ski quite often and almost always have my Omega SMP Chrono (currently out for overhaul), and I never, ever noticed any kind of problem cold temperature related, even though I cannot vouch that the weather exceded even -20'C during any of my trips.

That's -40F for those in the US. Don't believe me? Do the math!

Are mechanical watches really affected by the cold anyway?

[DuDro]

That's -40F for those in the US. Don't believe me? Do the math!

Are mechanical watches really affected by the cold anyway?

With such minute amounts of oil, I too wonder if really low temps would affect a mechanical movement...Hmmm?

[Wellington]

That's -40F for those in the US. Don't believe me? Do the math!

Are mechanical watches really affected by the cold anyway?

Haha I got your joke. Dont worry ot didnt go wasted. I had to qualify some stuff at work and had to test it at -40. In the data sheet, i intentionally left it ambiguous. I found it hilarious. My boss, not so much.

[rmahoney]

You don't have to worry about fogging up if you have a Sinn UX!

Bob

[buddy13]

Buy a Seiko Tuna and forget about it...

[A MattR of Time]

Sinn 203 Arktis!!

[Pakz]

I go skiing quite often with my watches (closest resort is but 25 minutes from where I live) and never had any problem... Even when it's rock spliting cold outside, the watch usually sits on your wrist, which, unless you're suffering from severe hypothermia, will be at 37°c (99°F)!

So yeah, no risk, even if not fully watertight, to have condensation or whatnot... And as for freezing oils on a worn watch... That'd require some cold, really not of this world!