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cronin · 8 June 2012, 11:32 PM

Hello,
My Great Grandfather's hooded Bubbleback was recently serviced by Mr. Ridley and came back keeping time. My Grandmother has taken to wearing it as it reminds her of her dad.
Recently the watch fogs up for seemingly no reason. As it was completely serviced I cant see how moisture could get in. Moreover, I will see the fog dissipate however within minutes of picking the watch up the fogginess appears again. The crown is fully screwed in tight and the watch is kept in dry areas.
Any help would be appreciated I don't want the beautiful original dial to deteriorate!
Thanks All

Keeperoftime · 8 June 2012, 11:50 PM

Moisture could be entering through the crystal or caseback.

These are great watches but Owner's should really avoid water (Even dishes etc) IMHO.
Now, with that being said--- If Mr. Ripley serviced it recently I would call him up and ask if he could have a second look.

cronin · 8 June 2012, 11:55 PM

Thanks Jeremy,
the crystal is new and the case back is tightened and has had its seals replaced. Could the moisture be stuck in the movement?
Also, how can I get all the moisture out?

Keeperoftime · 8 June 2012, 11:59 PM

I've heard of leaving it in a bag of rice.

I'm sure someone else will chime in.
As far as seals and crystal new---it's still a 1940s watch and as such may not be 100% waterproof etc.

adam78 · 9 June 2012, 12:21 AM

Please discuss this issue with Bob, who serviced the watch. He may or may not have pressure tested it. Sounds likely that moisture is getting in through the crystal or bezel. Is it being worn in a humid environment? Sometimes just exposing it to steam from hot water (without actually getting it wet) can make this happen if not sealed well.

azguy · 9 June 2012, 12:35 AM

Call Bob, ASAP, he'll fix you up...

cronin · 9 June 2012, 01:39 AM

Just a quick update - literally within minutes of sending Bob an email I received a call.
He has been A+

Nate G · 9 June 2012, 02:43 AM

Keep us informed. What did he say or recommend?

Kayaker52 · 9 June 2012, 03:50 AM

It is an old watch,I was told by a forum member who is a watch repairman,that sometimes there is corrosion on the case back it will never be waterproof if that is the case.It can be fixed though and quite costly.

Worjacky · 9 June 2012, 07:00 AM

I sent my father's 1952 6105 semi-bubble back to Rolex for a service thinking that they could make it "like new". They did a good job but were really clear that it would never be waterproof or even water resistant. It's an old watch.....

8 June 2012, 11:32 PM	#1
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	Bubbleback Moisture HELP Hello, My Great Grandfather's hooded Bubbleback was recently serviced by Mr. Ridley and came back keeping time. My Grandmother has taken to wearing it as it reminds her of her dad. Recently the watch fogs up for seemingly no reason. As it was completely serviced I cant see how moisture could get in. Moreover, I will see the fog dissipate however within minutes of picking the watch up the fogginess appears again. The crown is fully screwed in tight and the watch is kept in dry areas. Any help would be appreciated I don't want the beautiful original dial to deteriorate! Thanks All

8 June 2012, 11:50 PM	#2
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Moisture could be entering through the crystal or caseback. These are great watches but Owner's should really avoid water (Even dishes etc) IMHO. Now, with that being said--- If Mr. Ripley serviced it recently I would call him up and ask if he could have a second look. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

8 June 2012, 11:59 PM	#4
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	I've heard of leaving it in a bag of rice. I'm sure someone else will chime in. As far as seals and crystal new---it's still a 1940s watch and as such may not be 100% waterproof etc. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

9 June 2012, 12:21 AM	#5
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Please discuss this issue with Bob, who serviced the watch. He may or may not have pressure tested it. Sounds likely that moisture is getting in through the crystal or bezel. Is it being worn in a humid environment? Sometimes just exposing it to steam from hot water (without actually getting it wet) can make this happen if not sealed well. __________________ Cheers, Adam

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8 June 2012, 11:55 PM	#3
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	Thanks Jeremy, the crystal is new and the case back is tightened and has had its seals replaced. Could the moisture be stuck in the movement? Also, how can I get all the moisture out?

9 June 2012, 12:35 AM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Call Bob, ASAP, he'll fix you up...

9 June 2012, 01:39 AM	#7
cronin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Drew Location: . Posts: 299	Just a quick update - literally within minutes of sending Bob an email I received a call. He has been A+

9 June 2012, 02:43 AM	#8
Nate G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: az Posts: 49	Keep us informed. What did he say or recommend?

9 June 2012, 03:50 AM	#9
Kayaker52 Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New york Posts: 255	It is an old watch,I was told by a forum member who is a watch repairman,that sometimes there is corrosion on the case back it will never be waterproof if that is the case.It can be fixed though and quite costly.

9 June 2012, 07:00 AM	#10
Worjacky "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Master, 6605 Posts: 9	I sent my father's 1952 6105 semi-bubble back to Rolex for a service thinking that they could make it "like new". They did a good job but were really clear that it would never be waterproof or even water resistant. It's an old watch.....

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