Thanks for all you do for all of us watch aficionados Jim. Discussion. Condensation under the crystal in my Invicta, Help! What is going on? Member Join Date Nov 2010 Location Sydney Posts 117. I took it for granted that it would remain waterproof over the course of its lifetime. I was told by Rolex that my 1972 red line submariner went vintage this year. © 2021 - Inbound Marketing Services by protocol 80, Inc. What to Do If I Get Water in My Rolex? But this is the underside of the crystal not the cyclops itself. Updated On: September 28, 2017. Great write up as usual Mark. Gen crystal has got AR on top of the cyclops an on the area under the cyclops. I always tell them that I will clean the watch as soon as it arrives, they go to the head of the line when it is wet. As most can be done at home, there are cases when sometimes it may be more beneficial to just bring them to professionals for a more in-depth look at the cause of the problem. How to Fix a Fogged Up Watch; How to Fix a Wristwatch If Water Gets In ; My Citizen Eco Drive Watch Has Stopped; How to Remove Water From the Inside of a Watch Face; How to Reset a Polar F6 that is Locked Up; Watch image by Aqeel Ahmed from Fotolia.com. Rolex exclusively uses 18 ct gold, a princely alloy composed of 750‰ (thousandths) of pure gold, plus exactly the right mixture of elements including silver and copper necessary to produce the different types of 18 ct gold: yellow, white and Everose, Rolex's exclusive pink gold alloy. Condensation under crystal after service. Thanks for such an interesting lesson. Remove the back of the watch (if it is easily removable) and lie the watch face and crystal directed downwards in a position where the sunlight can warm it. It stayed for a little while till I figured out that a little heat takes the fog away. BTW my Dad’s 1956 Rolex Datejust you serviced for me a few years ago is still running in fine shape…looses only a few seconds a day. The condensation is on the inside surface of the crystal. Dempsey1971. Thanks for any help.. I’ll be sending you my Rolex Submariner (purchased in 2009) in a couple of years to have it serviced. My normal work schedule is mostly like this: watches arrive by mail at  the shop in the morning, my wife will unpack them during the day, then in the evening I will try and take a look at that days watches to send out estimates in the evening. However, if you’re not so lucky, the dial will get wet and usually must be replaced. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. If vapour condensates on the crystal and the watch has not been exposed to water for weeks, then logic tells us that the water / vapour has been enclosed in the watch for a prolonged time. If you have a very keen eye or look at your Rolex face cover under 10x magnification, you will notice a small crown etched into it at the 6 o'clock position. Like any mechanical piece of equipment, take care of and it’ll take care of you. If there is a warranty for the servicing, Rolex should be responsible for this (unless you broke the crystal since then), if they denied warranty, it'll mean additional cost for you and I recommend to replace the tube on that occasion. Wednesday 18th … Show Printable Version; Subscribe to this Thread… Page 2 of 2 First 1 2. I always swim with it on and it never got wet. I understand it needs to be serviced regularly but if this is done is it not “water proof?” Thanks. I am one of those who assumed water resistant meant bath proof. How do I contact you? Ive recently been noticing my BR01-92 is getting fogged up with condensation after a few minutes of wearing it. Here's a pic to show the foggyness. As the name suggests, it is a small laser engraving in the crystal at the 6 o’clock position, just above the hour marker. I agree Mark has serviced my Rolex and Cartier with great results!! Rolex Armbanduhren stehen für Exzellenz, Leistung, Prestige und Innovation. Now condensation will quite normally occur when any warm/hot watch is suddenly exposed to a cold environment i.e. Hello Select your address Today's Deals Best Sellers Customer Service Find a Gift Registry New Releases Gift Cards AmazonBasics Sell #FoundItOnAmazon Coupons Whole Foods Free Shipping Shopper Toolkit Best Sellers Customer Service Find a Gift Registry New Releases Gift Cards AmazonBasics Sell #FoundItOnAmazon Coupons Whole Foods Free *Banners What do you use to remove the rust? Leave as long as needed. As soon as I got in I took it off, pulled out the crown, and put it in a ziploc bag with a few silica gel packets I just happened to have because I had just gotten new luggage. Most days I work until 9-10 to try and get things caught up. LinkBack URL; About LinkBacks; Thread Tools. level 2. Thanks Mark for everything you do. Yes, the seals are not working. Place everything under a lamp so the heat evaporates all moisture. My cleaning solution is not compatable with water, so each part needs to be “pre -cleaned and dried” before I can actually run it though my machine. It is good info to know the differences in watches. Keep in mind that watch case gaskets dry up over time and this will allow moisture into your watch, the only way to avoid the “wet watch problem” is proper maintenance and common sense. Mark, you saved my Omega also from water damage. Please reply. I always wondered how that works. I do not think I will be swimming with my Rolex any longer and was very excited that Mark was able to get it back fully operational. if you enter cold water then shortly after warm/hot water or visa versa. 3.8K likes. Condensation of Moisture on Watch Crystals. If you notice condensation forming on the inside of your timepiece, take it in for service right away before buying a new cover. It makes the watch pretty much unwearable. Rolex Laser Etched crystal: Ultimate Guide. Sep 9, 2015 - Time Care. Condensation is a sign that water is getting into your watch but the gasket and seals are still strong enough that the water cant evaporate or get back out. Oxidation/rust may form on the movement if untreated. Time Care is India's largest chain for watch repair stores with 100% genuine parts. 3) How to Remove Condensation from Watch using Direct sunlight. Should I wrap it a plastic bag so it doesn’t dry out, and if it was salt water should I rinse it off first? Attached Images. Further observation revealed small droplets forming on the side of the case near the joint between bezel and back. Condensation on the inside of the crystal is generally an indication that there may be a problem but it your case would doubt if you have any problem. Thanks for the insight, Mark. I had it cleaned by service tech where it was purchased. I’ve found a robust plastic screw top whose internal diameter is just right for the bezel and it doesn’t touch the crystal. The conclusion to this post is simply this: Have your watch serviced regularly and do your best to keep it out of water. Great lesson, thanks for this information. 1530 and the Rolex Datejust ref. Condensation in Watch. Of course rust means a loss of metal at best so there is no magic bullet. On the mohs scale, only diamonds are a harder element. Sapphire Rolex Crystals. GS Crystal to fit Rolex Cyclop $10.60 GS-PA463-6 Cases 6605 and 6611 Generic Crystal, Replacement for Cyclope 116 $10.60 ROL-CYCLOPE-116 Outside diameter at base of crystal is 30.00 mm see above image for detail measurements. 375 posts. It definitely means that the waterproofing is messed up but I have yet to service it and have been running in the rain (as a soldier) alot and the problem doesn’t seem to resurface. 1630. Glad to see an honest, trustful businessman still left in the country. Of The Month* Re: Condensation under the crystal. Page 5 The watch was observed with a microscope. What do I do? You will not beat the price, service, personal interest, or honesty in the work he does. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. LinkBack. Why is their condensation inside the watch? When you have to replace spring and other parts, Do you use Roles genuine parts? I very much hope fitting it all together will be a snap! This can be caused by a temperature or humidity difference between the inside and outside of the watch if the water-resistant seal is compromised or absent; even gaps around watch winders can cause condensation to form. Anyone know why this might be happening or how to fix it? I have a rolex oysterdate precision 6694 which started to show a little condensation under the acrylic crystal after running in the rain. The best way to serious dry the inside would extract the movement from the case and wipe the cristal inside then let dry all components in a dry room without aircon and using silica gel bags as said, It's just water (that is normally in air) because of the extreme temp differences you put the watch trough. . Have you tried the Bergeon rust remover? Fortunately, there are a number of ways in order to get rid of these droplets. What to Do If I Get Water in My Rolex? Great insight mark and a good learning tool for myself. Whether you went swimming in … Fits Cases: 1655, 1675, 1675-3, 1675-8, 6542, 16750, 16753. EUR 65,25. I am more of a collector and get watches that are damaged including rust. If your watch only shows leaking in the form of condensation under the crystal, you can identify that your watch is not completely sealed early on, and if you do, prevent any permanent damage to your watch. Reply . EUR 205,66. Thank you. The problem is with wet parts, they can’t go right into my cleaning machine. If you have a vintage watch of any type, never get it wet. September 12th, 2010. flathead59. Like others have said, take it in for service ASAP. Vintage Rolex Date Air King Oyster Perpetual Polishing Cloth #29h. Rolex Men's Datejust Oyster Perpetual Champagne Linen Dial Gold Markers 16018. I had a bit of condensation under the crystal of my 1963 Omega Seamaster after getting caught in some pretty heavy rain. I previously used a local Rolex mechanic and the cost was 2 1/2 times more than Mark and it took 5-6 weeks and they always had to get a “part” that added an extra $100-$150. Reply Reply Author. Rolex then used sapphire crystal again on the Rolex Date ref. Condensation in Watch EUR 128,02. Now I would like to have it serviced to see if it can be saved. Cheers When Rolex released the Oysterquartz collection powered by in-house quartz movements in 1977, sapphire crystal was used again. Great story. Mark is “The Man” when it comes to servicing Rolex watches. At first, we did not know how the moisture entered the case, whether it got in as vapor or as liquid. I tell them that if you notice a lot of condensation under the crystal or water on the dial, it needs to be serviced immediately. Earlier I was cleaning my Sea Dweller with hot water and quickly rinsed it with cold water. Proper maintenance is key. They have been showering, swimming etc. Whether that’s in your garden on a dry day, or on a windowsill indoors, it’s entirely up to you. Wow, can’t imagine why anyone would want to wear an expensive watch into shower or swimming pool knowing that it might leak. I put the bag in a mildly warm place for 36 hours and it came out perfect. This slows down the process and takes a lot of extra time for me. Have the watch opened and dried up immediately before more serious damage occurs. Great information on waterproof watches , never understood before . 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