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jylimhk · 26 April 2019, 07:34 PM

I just acquired a pre-owned 5030 from 1998. I have been test-driving the watch and noted condensation inside the crystal with the current hot and humid weather here in Hong Kong. it eventually disappears when I put it in a pouch. What can I do here? Take it in for servicing?

Andad · 26 April 2019, 08:08 PM

Either the watch has been opened and closed in a high humidity environment or some moisture has got passed the seals.

The fix is your call.

I would have it looked at.

Passionata · 26 April 2019, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jylimhk

I just acquired a pre-owned 5030 from 1998. I have been test-driving the watch and noted condensation inside the crystal with the current hot and humid weather here in Hong Kong. it eventually disappears when I put it in a pouch. What can I do here? Take it in for servicing?

3 seals must be replaced and a watch from 98 need some lubricants too ,the sooner the better .

enjoythemusic · 27 April 2019, 01:58 AM

Service immediately.

Bearxj86 · 27 April 2019, 02:52 AM

Put it in a bucket of dried rice overnight to make sure all the residual moisture is gone immediately. This will protect the watch until you figure out what to do.

26 April 2019, 07:34 PM	#1
jylimhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 8	Seeking Advise - Condensation I just acquired a pre-owned 5030 from 1998. I have been test-driving the watch and noted condensation inside the crystal with the current hot and humid weather here in Hong Kong. it eventually disappears when I put it in a pouch. What can I do here? Take it in for servicing?

26 April 2019, 08:08 PM	#2
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,798	Either the watch has been opened and closed in a high humidity environment or some moisture has got passed the seals. The fix is your call. I would have it looked at. __________________ E

27 April 2019, 01:58 AM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,440	Service immediately. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 April 2019, 02:52 AM	#5
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,801	Put it in a bucket of dried rice overnight to make sure all the residual moisture is gone immediately. This will protect the watch until you figure out what to do.

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