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Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Doug
Location: Georgia USA
Watch: Rolex President
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Atlanta AD Visit
I was in an Atlanta mall today to get some help on a computer migration and dropped into the AD to ask a question about my DayDate. It's a really old watch, but it keeps excellent time. I can't remember when it was last serviced and hunting season starts soon with the strong possibility of prolonged rain. I was worried about the seals. The AD person said to monitor the watch for fogging. If it fogged, bring it in ASAP for service. That could mean a week or more. Does that sound correct?
While I was there, I asked about the new SeaDweller. As expected, none available and a long waiting list. I tried on an Explorer 2 and it felt too big and awkward on my 7" wrist. I tried on a Submariner and it felt really great. Almost bought it. The thing that saved me was they only had the display model. I need to either stay out of watch stores or switch to buying Timex watches. |
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#2 |
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: California
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You deserve a new Rolex, definitely go visit your local AD and wrap up that Sub!
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 34,861
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Yes...I've found visits to the AD extremely hazardous to my checking account.
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: K.
Location: 780
Posts: 10,435
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Putting a sub on the wrist usually only ends one way... something tells me you'll be contacting an AD soon...
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#5 |
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Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: BOS
Watch: 16710;14060;214270
Posts: 6,375
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Fogging on the inside of the crystal is not a good sign, as it is indicative of moisture somehow entering the case. The sooner the watch is serviced once fogging is noticed the better.
If you are not in a position to immediately send for service, have some rice on-hand to store the watch in; however, I would certainly not continue to wear it out in the rain, etc. |
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#6 |
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Canada
Watch: 1675
Posts: 1,162
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Why not just have the AD do a pressure test? I wouldn't wait until it fogged up. Just do the test and have it serviced if it didn't pass.
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#7 |
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Doug
Location: Georgia USA
Watch: Rolex President
Posts: 1,348
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Fog
The watch isn't fogged now. I was worried about that happening on one of my trips. Scotland is usually the wettest trip and we are gone for about 8 days.
If we are in heavy rain, I'll just leave the watch in the hotel. The idea of a bag of white rice is a great idea for watches or phones. I'll pack a bag. P.S. The Submariner felt better than my BLNR and they are about the same size. |
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#8 |
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Midlands, UK
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Pressure test is usually possible at most ADs
I had an old GMT checked at mine. Didn't take long. |
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#9 |
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Doug
Location: Georgia USA
Watch: Rolex President
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My usual sales person wasn't there when I visited. I'll check with her later about the pressure test.
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#10 |
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: US
Posts: 1,119
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Every now and then I give myself a priority watch check. Does it need service? Maybe. Do I need a new watch? No. Do I want one? Yes. Can I afford it? Not really. Overall outcomes, I buy the new watch and use the excuse for service as my reasoning for needing the new one. Submariner is the perfect choice!!!
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