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rasrob · 15 July 2009, 12:10 AM

Hello everyone!

I have a 13 year old perpetual date just. I was on vacation in St. Vincent and realized that there was a tiny amount of moisture showing under the crystal. When I checked the crown it was slightly loose--maybe a quarter of a turn less than sealed position. I realized that I must not have completely tightened the crown when I advanced the date to July 1st.

I just got home last night and there are no signs of moisture anymore. I am pretty certain that the watch was only exposed to quick dips in the plunge pool and not to the ocean before I thoroughly sealed the crown. I have read other posts on moisture but does anyone know if it is OK to leave this as it is?

BTW, this watch was a gift to me from someone who worked at Rolex and it was a "once in a lifetime" accommodation. Funny things is though, my watch has always run about three minutes fast. No matter what I have tried it always finds its way back to three minutes fast. After the moisture incident, it now is keeping time exactly--weird!

Thank you for any suggestions you might have.

sexner · 15 July 2009, 12:18 AM

Welcome to TRF, rasrob. I would certainly suggest you have the timepiece serviced and regulated. The inaccuracy issue as well as moisture inside the case need attending to.

idk01 · 16 July 2009, 03:52 AM

Hi Rasrob, Welcome to TRF

Sheldon is spot on, is any moisture is in the movement it will need to have a service before there is any damage, a service will certainly sort that out, and the moisture will also be messing around with the regulation of the watch, I had a similar thing happen to my DJ, luckily just before its last service so it was sorted nice and quick.

My DJ is 15 years old and is spot on with its timekeeping, well good enough for me :-)

Look after that DJ and you'll see many more years of service

Enjoy,

Dave.

Latrodectus · 16 July 2009, 06:12 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Since your watch now is accurate, I would not send it in for service.

Also the moisture is gone...that is luck!

onkyo · 16 July 2009, 07:39 AM

Welcome to TFR....... neighbor.

15 July 2009, 12:10 AM	#1
rasrob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1	Hello from New York City! Hello everyone! I have a 13 year old perpetual date just. I was on vacation in St. Vincent and realized that there was a tiny amount of moisture showing under the crystal. When I checked the crown it was slightly loose--maybe a quarter of a turn less than sealed position. I realized that I must not have completely tightened the crown when I advanced the date to July 1st. I just got home last night and there are no signs of moisture anymore. I am pretty certain that the watch was only exposed to quick dips in the plunge pool and not to the ocean before I thoroughly sealed the crown. I have read other posts on moisture but does anyone know if it is OK to leave this as it is? BTW, this watch was a gift to me from someone who worked at Rolex and it was a "once in a lifetime" accommodation. Funny things is though, my watch has always run about three minutes fast. No matter what I have tried it always finds its way back to three minutes fast. After the moisture incident, it now is keeping time exactly--weird! Thank you for any suggestions you might have.

15 July 2009, 12:18 AM	#2
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Welcome to TRF, rasrob. I would certainly suggest you have the timepiece serviced and regulated. The inaccuracy issue as well as moisture inside the case need attending to. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

16 July 2009, 03:52 AM	#3
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Hi Rasrob, Welcome to TRF Sheldon is spot on, is any moisture is in the movement it will need to have a service before there is any damage, a service will certainly sort that out, and the moisture will also be messing around with the regulation of the watch, I had a similar thing happen to my DJ, luckily just before its last service so it was sorted nice and quick. My DJ is 15 years old and is spot on with its timekeeping, well good enough for me :-) Look after that DJ and you'll see many more years of service Enjoy, Dave. __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

16 July 2009, 06:12 AM	#4
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,003	Welcome to TRF! Since your watch now is accurate, I would not send it in for service. Also the moisture is gone...that is luck! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

16 July 2009, 07:39 AM	#5
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Welcome to TFR....... neighbor.

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