frusace 0 Posted May 21, 2010 Yesterday i notice that my crystal started to moisture up. I never took a shower / bath / swimming or anything with it on. Im from new orleans and humidity is a killer. Anything ya think is the problem?..I use a blow dryer and it clear away. Then when i walk around with it for a few minutes. It fogs up again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 22, 2010 I've got this at the moment with one of my watches Previously I cleared it by placing it next to a window with the crown upwards and unscrewed and pulled out a notch (but so the watch was still running) but it's not worked this time You need to evaporate the moisture and try to seal the case properly so it doesn't happen again! But in the non-sterile environment we live in (rather than the gen factory) it's going to be tricky... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frusace 0 Posted May 22, 2010 I've got this at the moment with one of my watches Previously I cleared it by placing it next to a window with the crown upwards and unscrewed and pulled out a notch (but so the watch was still running) but it's not worked this time You need to evaporate the moisture and try to seal the case properly so it doesn't happen again! But in the non-sterile environment we live in (rather than the gen factory) it's going to be tricky... so what do you think is the problem? is it the casing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted May 22, 2010 I've got a couple of watches including a couple of gens that fog up when I wear them and it's real hot and muggy and I'm working. I was kind of bummed when an old Omega SeaMaster that I just got back out of the shop did that. I just opened the crown and left it in the sun for about 15 minutes and it cleared up. Just don't wear non waterproof watches while you're doing manual labor. Edit: I just noticed you said Rolex DJ. That shouldn't"t leak moisture. You need to check and lube the crown and case back gasket and you should solve the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted May 22, 2010 Same crap happened with my TAG Carrera Calibre 1 few days ago. When I put it on the shelf - for disappeared, when I wore watch again - it appeared again in 5 minutes. Any solution? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHMYGODITSAPANERAI 0 Posted May 22, 2010 Find some silica gel packets. Put the watch in a sealed container of zip lock bag with as many of the silica packets as you can get. Leave it over night. That should get rid of what moisture is in the watch. Nothing saying that damage has not already been done. Then try to figure out where moisture is getting in from. There is a breach in the case/crystal somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frusace 0 Posted May 22, 2010 I've got a couple of watches including a couple of gens that fog up when I wear them and it's real hot and muggy and I'm working. I was kind of bummed when an old Omega SeaMaster that I just got back out of the shop did that. I just opened the crown and left it in the sun for about 15 minutes and it cleared up. Just don't wear non waterproof watches while you're doing manual labor. Edit: I just noticed you said Rolex DJ. That shouldn't"t leak moisture. You need to check and lube the crown and case back gasket and you should solve the problem. what kind of lube should i use? ill try that first and see if that helps. Then the caseback..how you open that? thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted May 22, 2010 Find some silica gel packets. Put the watch in a sealed container of zip lock bag with as many of the silica packets as you can get. Leave it over night.That should get rid of what moisture is in the watch. Nothing saying that damage has not already been done. Then try to figure out where moisture is getting in from. There is a breach in the case/crystal somewhere. Thanks!!! Will try your way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted May 22, 2010 I've got a couple of watches including a couple of gens that fog up when I wear them and it's real hot and muggy and I'm working. I was kind of bummed when an old Omega SeaMaster that I just got back out of the shop did that. I just opened the crown and left it in the sun for about 15 minutes and it cleared up. Just don't wear non waterproof watches while you're doing manual labor. Edit: I just noticed you said Rolex DJ. That shouldn't"t leak moisture. You need to check and lube the crown and case back gasket and you should solve the problem. what kind of lube should i use? ill try that first and see if that helps. Then the caseback..how you open that? thanks in advance Use a silicone lubricant for the seals. You can buy a small tube at pool supply store or most hardware stores. Use a ball of duct tape, sticky side out to open the case back with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted May 22, 2010 I think the problem is coming from emprisonned air inside the case, between the dial and the cristal. This air is affected by the temperature variations. If you live in the South like in Louisiana, the simple fact of moving from an air con room to the garden with the watch exposed to the sun will produce condensation. You can observe this also on camera lenses. And even if you let you watch at rest on a cold table or so, then wear it, your body temperature at the wrist level will provocate condensation. 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, rice grains work also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted May 22, 2010 ...and cat litter... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightlight 0 Posted May 22, 2010 But keep that silicone away from guitars! Silicone contamination is a nightmare for refinishing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted May 22, 2010 Good ideas in this thread, I think I'm going to have to get the front off my BR01 homage and try the silica thing under a glass dish while it's off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KinCaidk 0 Posted May 22, 2010 Find some silica gel packets. Put the watch in a sealed container of zip lock bag with as many of the silica packets as you can get. Leave it over night.That should get rid of what moisture is in the watch. Nothing saying that damage has not already been done. Then try to figure out where moisture is getting in from. There is a breach in the case/crystal somewhere. Uncooked rice will work too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted May 22, 2010 (edited) ...and cat litter... ?????? and ??? Corks for women having their.... :P Edited May 22, 2010 by RolexAddict Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frusace 0 Posted May 22, 2010 I think the problem is coming from emprisonned air inside the case, between the dial and the cristal. This air is affected by the temperature variations.If you live in the South like in Louisiana, the simple fact of moving from an air con room to the garden with the watch exposed to the sun will produce condensation. You can observe this also on camera lenses. And even if you let you watch at rest on a cold table or so, then wear it, your body temperature at the wrist level will provocate condensation. 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, rice grains work also Thanks ! I left the watch in Rice Grain right now because i have no silica gel bags . Lets see how it comes out tommorrow. Is it hard to remove the back casing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fakemaster 0 Posted May 23, 2010 I'm with RA. If the watch hasn't been near water then it is more than likely air condensation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted May 23, 2010 If a watch was sealed in an humid atmosphere, you have a high chance of developing condensation on the crystal. (Even if it is well sealed) Especially when the watch is subjected to temp variations...warm are vs aircon or hot day and immersed in cold water. A number of watchmakers here, where we do have high humidity, have de-humidifiers running in their work area, so when the watches are resealed they have "dry" air in them. Think about where /when the watch was sealed last...(China = humid a lot of the time) Also if watches are supplied with loose case backs, or unlubed stem/case seals, the potential for humid air to enter is high. (China = zero QC = further potential) O/S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klink 0 Posted May 23, 2010 plane of air can making densation of con speshully if watch sealed.. but all is good, evens out with small of time.. but defer to eggspurts with fancy splanations.. cuz they no rongo overall.. putting pipe of shower into grandfateher of clock nexz ting, so eggspurts can con of troll valve to making gorilla mist! Great funs had bya all.. : ) Life is Good! (laff of funny can helping cons and dinsatory situatinality 2!) : ) Klink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RolexAddict 1 Posted May 23, 2010 we have desperate artists here, klink, how do you feel yourself -physic/mental- ? life is really good for you ? :P can you confirm ? :( how much reps in you collection ? pics ??? Did you also were violated by Roman Polanski ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OHMYGODITSAPANERAI 0 Posted May 23, 2010 Man, its good to see you around. In all my years on forums of many different types, I cannot recall ever enjoying someones posts as much as I enjoy yours. Thanks for sending me the Klink decoder ring, it helps alot and makes your posts even more funny! plane of air can making densation of con speshully if watch sealed.. but all is good, evens out with small of time.. but defer to eggspurts with fancy splanations.. cuz they no rongo overall.. putting pipe of shower into grandfateher of clock nexz ting, so eggspurts can con of troll valve to making gorilla mist! Great funs had bya all.. : ) Life is Good! (laff of funny can helping cons and dinsatory situatinality 2!) : ) Klink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites