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Grnvette65 · 16 March 2016, 01:13 PM

I know getting water in a watch is bad however if the watch is older and never serviced.... Then one day there is water under the crystal, it has to go for a total overhaul/service. What is the problem as the movement since it is disassembled cleaned,new gaskets,etc. Is the watch as good as new, I would think so, but if I'm wrong please explain. Thanks in advance

SearChart · 16 March 2016, 04:36 PM

This is why. Because all stainless steel parts get rusty and even coated brass will oxidise.
Water in a watch needs to be treated as soon as possible.

Grnvette65 · 16 March 2016, 10:42 PM

Ouch

Grnvette65 · 16 March 2016, 11:03 PM

Just saw when he sea visits your watch, amazing post. I will now be diligent about getting the watch pressure tested every several years

tjjma · 17 March 2016, 01:05 AM

The pictures. Enough said.

Aceldama · 18 March 2016, 01:43 AM

Also, the dial will normally be damaged by water. Can't do much with the damage the longer you leave the moisture there...

SearChart · 18 March 2016, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Aceldama

Also, the dial will normally be damaged by water. Can't do much with the damage the longer you leave the moisture there...

That is correct, the water will slowly creep under the paint and damages it.

Solo118 · 8 April 2016, 02:48 AM

[QUOTE=Grnvette65;6544214 Is the watch as good as new, I would think so, but if I'm wrong please explain. Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]

You are correct, once you do a cleaning/service the watch should be good to go and back to normal. Just make sure gaskets were replaced.

A few weeks back my wife had a foggy crystal. I took it straight to my watchsmith who did a full cleaning/service. Better safe than sorry!

16 March 2016, 01:13 PM	#1
Grnvette65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 410	Why is water bad for a watch I know getting water in a watch is bad however if the watch is older and never serviced.... Then one day there is water under the crystal, it has to go for a total overhaul/service. What is the problem as the movement since it is disassembled cleaned,new gaskets,etc. Is the watch as good as new, I would think so, but if I'm wrong please explain. Thanks in advance

16 March 2016, 10:42 PM	#3
Grnvette65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 410	Ouch

16 March 2016, 11:03 PM	#4
Grnvette65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 410	Just saw when he sea visits your watch, amazing post. I will now be diligent about getting the watch pressure tested every several years

17 March 2016, 01:05 AM	#5
tjjma "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: San Francisco Posts: 237	The pictures. Enough said.

18 March 2016, 01:43 AM	#6
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	Also, the dial will normally be damaged by water. Can't do much with the damage the longer you leave the moisture there...

8 April 2016, 02:48 AM	#8
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,064	[QUOTE=Grnvette65;6544214 Is the watch as good as new, I would think so, but if I'm wrong please explain. Thanks in advance[/QUOTE] You are correct, once you do a cleaning/service the watch should be good to go and back to normal. Just make sure gaskets were replaced. A few weeks back my wife had a foggy crystal. I took it straight to my watchsmith who did a full cleaning/service. Better safe than sorry!

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