I wanted to properly check how water resistant my VSF SeaDweller 43mm actually is, so I started running a series of tests using a semi-professional setup.
So far I’ve completed the pressure test:
Pressure test (wet):
– 5–6 bar
– 2h 15min duration
– slow decompression under water
– no bubbles / no visible leakage
What surprised me is how stable it was during long exposure — I expected at least some sign of leakage during decompression.
Next steps I’m planning:
– vacuum test (~ -0.7 bar)
– condensation test
– simplified thermal cycling
Obviously this isn’t ISO-level testing, but I’m trying to get as close as possible to real-world validation using home equipment.
I’ll post updates once I run the next tests.
Do you think this kind of approach makes sense for evaluating water resistance, or am I missing something critical?
