A bit of a dilemma

I've decided to make the PRS-9 Czech Airforce again with a Seillita 216 movement. To me, one of the main features of this watch is the moveable bezel pointer but the drawback to this is that I can only achieve 30 metres of water resistance with a movable pointer. This isn't particularly a concern for me because it's not a sports watch and 30 metres is sufficient for daily wear with occasional contact with water (not swimming) but I wondered what are your thoughts?

http://www.tz-uk.com/pics/prs9caf2.jpg

Eddie

If you'll pardon the pun, the pointer is the point of it to me - having had one from the previous run, it would be a shame to lose that defining feature.

This 100%. It's one of the few TF watches I've not owned and always thought they looked fantastic.

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Originally Posted by hughtrimble

If you'll pardon the pun, the pointer is the point of it to me - having had one from the previous run, it would be a shame to lose that defining feature.

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30m WR is more than adequate for everyday wear, I wear vintage Omegas that I`ve restored and tested to 3 bar, they don't leak at 3 bar and that's good enough for me. People get far too hung up on WR, they get hung up on the numbers rather than think sensibly.

30m is fine.

IWC happily sell pilot watches for 5k plus with 6 Bar water resistance.

I think there's a compelling case that if you're immersing a watch designed for the cockpit in water, then you're doing something wrong.

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There are plenty of watches you can throw in a lake. This is both authentic and uncommon, why not?

I would suppose that most potential purchasers will already have a watch they can go swimming in. Although I admit I wouldn't buy one whichever way it goes, I think it's more desirable with a moveable pointer.

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Originally Posted by Chris_in_the_UK

30m is fine.

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As Chris says 30mm is fine, the movable pointer is a must,

I really like the PRS-9 design except for the 24mm lug width, always felt it was just too much.

Stick to the 30m, keep the pointer.

22mm would be better IMO but 24mm is fine. It's the lug length that always put me off. Does it affect the historical design too much to reduce the lug length Eddie? Your mantra is always to improve rather than copy original designs and specs ;)

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Originally Posted by number2

As Chris says 30mm is fine, the movable pointer is a must,

I really like the PRS-9 design except for the 24mm lug width, always felt it was just too much.

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Originally Posted by Dave E

Stick to the 30m, keep the pointer.

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I am with Dave on this.

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Originally Posted by hughtrimble

If you'll pardon the pun, the pointer is the point of it to me - having had one from the previous run, it would be a shame to lose that defining feature.

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Spot on!

The pointer gives it "a touch of red" that means a lot.

https://i.imgur.com/XedcHym.jpg

I would buy it.

I would definitely buy it and 30m water resistance is absolutely fine


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Why mess with perfection? A bezel pointer and 30M water resistance 

30m you did a great job with the first version.

Eddie looking at the poll Idont think many on here are sitting on the fence! Movable for me.

The pointer is the defining factor of the watch methinks.
Brane

I own watches with 2Km WR - I take them off to get in the shower. Almost all of us do this.

You don't need to play the Top Trumps numbers game, that's not your USP, so functional pointer/30m WR is the way to go.

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Eddie looking at the poll Idont think many on here are sitting on the fence! Movable for me.

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2 people slipped and pressed the wrong button.

Interesting someone posted the cream dial Longines, like the look of that colour combination too.

As the old saying goes. 'If it ain't broke............'. The rotatable pointer is a classic feature of this design. Still loving mine. :eagerness:

30m wouldn't stop me buying one.

Without the bezel turning it's just another watch that probably wouldn't deserve a homage.

The bezel makes it special

Moveable bezel is a must. It’s big enough that I’d remember to take it off before getting in the bath. Unlike that bellend on YouTube who jumped in a swimming pool wearing his Lange Saxonia.

Speaking of YouTube, this 2014 review is worth watching:

https://youtu.be/mWpsh-_F4m8?feature=shared

Eddie, will the new version have the acrylic crystal?

Two points:

1. the pointer is a defining characteristic, so a must have / keep
2. it's a pilot's watch, so who (should) care about water resistance? 3 bar / 30 meter is adequate

Agree with everyone else. Keep the pointer.


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Interesting, detailed review here

https://www.watcharama.com/precista-caf-prs-9/

Question to Eddie: would the new version be the same dimensions?


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Interesting, detailed review here

https://www.watcharama.com/precista-caf-prs-9/

Question to Eddie: would the new version be the same dimensions?


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It's planned to be the same dimensions.

Eddie

I guess you've got your answer Eddie ;)

Keep the pointer, no doubt. One of the things I love in mine. :icon_biggrin:

Forgot about this one. Looks great. Eagerly anticipating!