humidity under crystal?

[cubfan]

actually not a rolex issue, but with my omega planet ocean. Not sure if the crown could've been loose when I showered or swam but I've never encountered this before. Should I take it to omega for service? I'm inclined to do so in case there is any long term issues.

any insights are appreciated

thanks

-paul

[Memphis]

yes... the humidity could rust the movement. they'll take it apart, clean, replace gaskets put back together and you'll be good to go.

[spd707]

Definitely have it serviced. If you wait I believe that you will have additional issues and a more expensive service as a result of having to replace additional parts.

[Lord]

Open all the valves you can (crown, He) and put it in a sealed tub (kitchen type) with as many silica gel packs as you can. Then get it to either Omega or if there's a delay there to a trusted watchmaker to dry it properly.
Time is of the essence!

[ralpie]

I had this happen to my PO as well. They were awesome and gave a full service for free.

[cubfan]

I first noticed it over the wknd and I wear this watch virtually every day. I had opened the crown with the hopes that it might alleviate some of the humidity, which I think it did-a but. In the heat on Sunday/Monday it came back. There is a local omega boutique near me so I took it in today and they are sending it out tonight. I figured the watch his just too expensive for some home grown hack to resolve. I'm just hoping I don't have to pay the $500+ for full service.

thanks

[ralpie]

You made the right move. They initially wanted to charge me the $500 because I had honestly told them that I just didn't know if I left the He valve open while swimming (though I'm 99% sure that I did not). They said there was no way to prove that I was at fault and that they'd cover it- which I thought was great.

[jinikari01]

Agreed. OB is one great place with good people and awesome service.
You did the right thing.