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21 July 2013, 02:04 PM | #1 |
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DateJust fogged Up!!! Need help!!
Hello all,
Well as the title reads my DJ fogged up. I have been on vacation and I decided to take a dip in the hot tub, but after realizing that my crown wasn't tightened all the way, my crystal started to fog up. So, I immediately went up to my room and put it in some water that was comparable to the hot tub and it unfogged. I then gradually reduced the temp lower and lower until cool. At that point it didn't fog up any more in the atmosphere of my room. However when I put it on my wrist or take it outside on the balcony to test it, it begins to fog up again until I run my hand over it or put some water over the face. Tonight I decided to open the crown completely and let it sit on my wrist to see if I could get it back to normal... But it's just fogging up.. So, what can I do about this. I don't want to send it to the RSC or anything. What would you all recommend?? I didn't have a problem wearing my DeepSea on the hot tub, but then again I made sure my crown was tight! Any help would be appreciated Thanks!
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I believe the consensus will be to stop the movement and get it to an RSC or a certified watchmaker ASAP.
Peter has discussed some scenarios in which this is not a problem, but I believe that insofar as it appears that some moisture entered the case, you should err on the side of caution.
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Definitely send off to the pros. Take no chance with rust development.
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Rsc asap.
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Any certified watchmaker will be able to help you. Unless the watch needs a full overhaul you dont have use a Rolex service center. This will save you some money.
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Send it ASAP!
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Send it asap
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It won't take long for the movement to rust beyond the point of repair so get it in ASAP.
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Same happened to me. End result $550 lighter bank account.
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Leaving the crown unscrewed in a properly sealed watch will not let water in.. the seals are inside the tube. Likewise, leaving the crown unscrewed and setting it out will not let any water out - the crown/tube is not an open hole to the atmosphere.. You should not have put your watch in more water after noticing condensation.. Once you have water in the works the damage has already started. The bare metal has already begun to rust and it must be taken apart and cleaned and re-oiled. My guess might be that the gasket around the crystal has failed letting water in.. You should bite the bullet and have the seals replaced.. To remove moisture from your watch: Remove the caseback and set the watch over a light bulb or warm (not hot) heat source so the moisture can evaporate. Once dry, replace the back and take it to a watchmaker as soon as possible.
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