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EDDVM · 24 December 2009, 05:57 PM

Ok I have been abusing my Yacht-master 16622 every day since new. in the mud, rain, shower, swimming no problems. I don’t pamper my SS watches they can take it. My 1505 is 50+ years old and won’t die. People often forget how tough these watches are but any way, The other day I am washing it off in the sink and like 10 minutes later BOOM!! The evil fog of death consumes my watches crystal. Now I have had many Rolex’s over the years that I have just let dry out or have had sealing/crown problems the yacht is fairly new M series. It is out of warranty.
Ok I have opened the crown and let dry for a few days.... I have tried the rice in the bag. The Silica jell trick. It got rid of 99% of it. But it still has a few drops of moisture in it. That lightly fog up the glass. Ok I have all my own case tools. so I am getting ready to open it up tomorrow to dry it out. does any one have suggestion's to dry out before I screw it, or a good way for me to remove the moisture after the case it open. I would take it to my local AD but they have screwed up two watches left a cleaning bristle in my 18238. and dented the face on my 1505. Yes I could send it to Switzerland for repair but don’t feel like a month to have my watch back and pay $700.
I also have to figure out why it leaked. Now I am looking at it and when I tighten the crown I notice it is about a 1/4 turn from upright. Could the crown tube be messed up.

Bullyterrier · 24 December 2009, 06:21 PM

Hi there Ed, welcome.
I would get it in for a service asap. You don't want the water to do too much damage inside the watch. Why not send it to a Rolex service centre if you don't trust your local AD. As for the crown not align that shouldn't be the problem as there are many Rolex where the crown doesn't align vertical, there was a thread on here about it.
If you do a search on the forum you will find replies giving information to others that have had the same problem as yourself. You will see the search button on the blue bar towards the top.
I hope it works out ok, and you get it sorted soon.
Merry Christmas and a good New Year.

Andad · 24 December 2009, 07:09 PM

I concur.

BASSETHOUNDS · 24 December 2009, 07:17 PM

Moist is a serious matter in IMHO an should be dealt with asap by a professional , there is obviously a problem with your watch ; Z reg YM should not "take" water just by washing it off in the sink even with the crown unscrewed .

Rscmaine · 24 December 2009, 07:18 PM

Set it on medium and aim it at the *open* case for an hour from a foot away. Rub a bit of silicon on the gaskets when you reseal. Should solve the problem.

*Note - this is not as good an idea as sending it in for service and it will absolutely NOT be sealed, but at least the fog will go away.

Jackxv · 24 December 2009, 07:53 PM

Bring your watch ASAP to a watch maker to have it serviced. Because the fact it's a rather new watch there should be no replacement parts except seals.
Water can do serious harm to the movement, rust and calcium and other residu of the water will kill the gears and springs.
Also the grease will be "infected" by the water.

Don't wait to long everyday you wait longer it'll cost you more.

Jack

dmc · 24 December 2009, 08:09 PM

If you wait very long to get it serviced the movement may be junk. Seriously get it serviced soon, very soon.

Andad · 24 December 2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

Set it on medium and aim it at the *open* case for an hour from a foot away. Rub a bit of silicon on the gaskets when you reseal. Should solve the problem.

*Note - this is not as good an idea as sending it in for service and it will absolutely NOT be sealed, but at least the fog will go away.

There is NO chance that this will solve the problem. It needs to be services ASAP if moisture has got in.

There is NO other substitute - not even a bowl of oil.

or:

At midnight 'swing a cat over your head and shout - go away moisture'.

AWATCH · 24 December 2009, 08:50 PM

The watch needs to be serviced, do it before it requires major rebuilding.

Bullyterrier · 24 December 2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

There is NO chance that this will solve the problem. It needs to be services ASAP if moisture has got in.

There is NO other substitute - not even a bowl of oil.

or:

At midnight 'swing a cat over your head and shout - go away moisture'.

That only works if you use a black cat.

unclesallie · 24 December 2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullyterrier

That only works if you use a black cat.

HL65 · 24 December 2009, 09:44 PM

Send it in asap for service!

BASSETHOUNDS · 24 December 2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rscmaine

Set it on medium and aim it at the *open* case for an hour from a foot away. Rub a bit of silicon on the gaskets when you reseal. Should solve the problem.

*Note - this is not as good an idea as sending it in for service and it will absolutely NOT be sealed, but at least the fog will go away.

All that in a 100% dust free environment may get the moist out if not you will clog up your movement with all kind of particles you don't want in there , but it will in no way resolve the problem . Proper service is the answer .

BASSETHOUNDS · 24 December 2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullyterrier

That only works if you use a black cat.

could you specify if it would have to be a cat or tomcat ?

Watch Professor · 24 December 2009, 11:16 PM

Definitely have it serviced. Even if you dried it our completely, you still have a seal problem. Try Rolex NY.

Idle Swede · 24 December 2009, 11:56 PM

Even if you open it up and dry it out completely, add new seals you'll still have a problem.

You HAD water in the movement and that WILL start the rust procedure.

Your watch needs to be serviced, it's as simple as that.

Warnsboy · 25 December 2009, 12:11 AM

A week or two with any moisture could be the difference between a $100 minor service, a $750 sevice (desliming) and a movement replacement. According to my AD, RSC will not deslime (ie. remove rust and other tarnishing caused by "neglect") they will hold it and send you an estimate for replacing the movement, then ship it back, after you've "hurled" at least twice. You'll request it back thinking there's a better option. You'll find yourself looking for a certified watchmaker willing to "deslime" it for you. Once found, he will be reluctant unless you're a good customer, because he can't charge you what it costs him to do the restoration. Through all of this process, which could be weeks, the rust and tarnish is getting worse and the cost is going up. TAKE IT IN FOR RE-LUBE..ASAP...SAVE THE GRIEF AND SHE'LL COME BACK HUMMING LIKE NEW!

I know someone with a $4,000 DJ who's been there, done that......after hearing of his $750 hit, I felt relieved that I had taken prompt action on a similar issue with a beautiful vintage SeaMaster a few years back.

Best of luck!!

Numismatist · 25 December 2009, 12:17 AM

WATCH + WATER = WALLET - MONEY

Fix it fast!

Nicko · 25 December 2009, 12:22 AM

My Ad simply will not touch the watch once water has entered. They must send it to the RSC. This is what I was told when I took in my Sub.

Alan111 · 25 December 2009, 01:23 AM

Water will rust the movement and other parts. You need to send it in right away.

ayres · 25 December 2009, 01:50 AM

hmmm, cloud of death... seems you need to seek out a shaman on your next walkabout

slcbbrown · 25 December 2009, 04:50 AM

Any decent watch guy should be able to take care of the problem. However, run, don't walk, to get the watch dried out. The fact that water entered the case is an indication that you have seal problems of some kind. Drying the watch won't fix the seals.

I would not send it to a watch expert who might sit on it for a month (your AD and RSC)before taking care of it. This will tend to be expensive (no matter what is involved) if you use Rolex.

nektar · 25 December 2009, 07:16 AM

you must pay the $700

EDDVM · 25 December 2009, 01:31 PM

UGG ok service it is... so much for my christmas stash. off to R$C..lol

Poohsan · 25 December 2009, 03:49 PM

If you can't make it to a watch maker anytime soon then you need dry out the inside of the watch right away.

1. Use a case back opener to remove the case back.
2. Place the watch in a zip lock bag with a silica gel packet. (Those little bags you find in new product that always say “Do not eat”.)
3. Leave the watch in the bag for a day.

This should remove the moisture.

I’ve done this to a watch that did not have seal on the crown. I pulled out the crown and placed the watch in a bag with the silica gel packet.

Boopie · 26 December 2009, 05:43 AM

I concur with others...send it to a RSC right away. My Yachtmaster was serviced by Dallas earlier this year, and they did a great job.

I agree the Yachtmaster is a very durable watch. I swim with it in the ocean and swimming pool, wash it off in the sink, wear it while bathing the kids, etc. Every time it's been serviced, however, the RSC has replaced the crown and tube, as part of the regular service...I didn't ask for that to be done. It's just done pro-actively by Rolex. The gaskets do wear, over time. Your post doesn't say how old your watch is, or if it's been serviced. If you get it serviced right you can enjoy many more years with it.

24 December 2009, 05:57 PM	#1
EDDVM Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: salem Watch: more than one :) Posts: 55	Stubborn moisture wont leave my watch. Suggestions? Ok I have been abusing my Yacht-master 16622 every day since new. in the mud, rain, shower, swimming no problems. I don’t pamper my SS watches they can take it. My 1505 is 50+ years old and won’t die. People often forget how tough these watches are but any way, The other day I am washing it off in the sink and like 10 minutes later BOOM!! The evil fog of death consumes my watches crystal. Now I have had many Rolex’s over the years that I have just let dry out or have had sealing/crown problems the yacht is fairly new M series. It is out of warranty. Ok I have opened the crown and let dry for a few days.... I have tried the rice in the bag. The Silica jell trick. It got rid of 99% of it. But it still has a few drops of moisture in it. That lightly fog up the glass. Ok I have all my own case tools. so I am getting ready to open it up tomorrow to dry it out. does any one have suggestion's to dry out before I screw it, or a good way for me to remove the moisture after the case it open. I would take it to my local AD but they have screwed up two watches left a cleaning bristle in my 18238. and dented the face on my 1505. Yes I could send it to Switzerland for repair but don’t feel like a month to have my watch back and pay $700. I also have to figure out why it leaked. Now I am looking at it and when I tighten the crown I notice it is about a 1/4 turn from upright. Could the crown tube be messed up.

24 December 2009, 06:21 PM	#2
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	Hi there Ed, welcome. I would get it in for a service asap. You don't want the water to do too much damage inside the watch. Why not send it to a Rolex service centre if you don't trust your local AD. As for the crown not align that shouldn't be the problem as there are many Rolex where the crown doesn't align vertical, there was a thread on here about it. If you do a search on the forum you will find replies giving information to others that have had the same problem as yourself. You will see the search button on the blue bar towards the top. I hope it works out ok, and you get it sorted soon. Merry Christmas and a good New Year. __________________ So Mote it be.

24 December 2009, 07:09 PM	#3
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,745	I concur. __________________ E

24 December 2009, 07:18 PM	#5
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	Blow drier Set it on medium and aim it at the open case for an hour from a foot away. Rub a bit of silicon on the gaskets when you reseal. Should solve the problem. Note - this is not as good an idea as sending it in for service and it will absolutely NOT be sealed, but at least the fog will go away. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!*

24 December 2009, 07:53 PM	#6
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Asap! Bring your watch ASAP to a watch maker to have it serviced. Because the fact it's a rather new watch there should be no replacement parts except seals. Water can do serious harm to the movement, rust and calcium and other residu of the water will kill the gears and springs. Also the grease will be "infected" by the water. Don't wait to long everyday you wait longer it'll cost you more. Jack

24 December 2009, 07:17 PM	#4
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Moist is a serious matter in IMHO an should be dealt with asap by a professional , there is obviously a problem with your watch ; Z reg YM should not "take" water just by washing it off in the sink even with the crown unscrewed .

24 December 2009, 08:09 PM	#7
dmc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Don Location: SE USA Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 392	If you wait very long to get it serviced the movement may be junk. Seriously get it serviced soon, very soon. __________________ R.I.P. JJ Rolex GMTIIC M Rolex GMTIIC V TRF Rolex 16610 M Rolex 116610 G Omega SMP Live Free Or Die

24 December 2009, 08:50 PM	#9
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	The watch needs to be serviced, do it before it requires major rebuilding. __________________ Al

24 December 2009, 09:44 PM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,280	Send it in asap for service!

24 December 2009, 11:16 PM	#15
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Definitely have it serviced. Even if you dried it our completely, you still have a seal problem. Try Rolex NY.

24 December 2009, 11:56 PM	#16
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Even if you open it up and dry it out completely, add new seals you'll still have a problem. You HAD water in the movement and that WILL start the rust procedure. Your watch needs to be serviced, it's as simple as that.

25 December 2009, 12:11 AM	#17
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	A week or two with any moisture could be the difference between a $100 minor service, a $750 sevice (desliming) and a movement replacement. According to my AD, RSC will not deslime (ie. remove rust and other tarnishing caused by "neglect") they will hold it and send you an estimate for replacing the movement, then ship it back, after you've "hurled" at least twice. You'll request it back thinking there's a better option. You'll find yourself looking for a certified watchmaker willing to "deslime" it for you. Once found, he will be reluctant unless you're a good customer, because he can't charge you what it costs him to do the restoration. Through all of this process, which could be weeks, the rust and tarnish is getting worse and the cost is going up. TAKE IT IN FOR RE-LUBE..ASAP...SAVE THE GRIEF AND SHE'LL COME BACK HUMMING LIKE NEW! I know someone with a $4,000 DJ who's been there, done that......after hearing of his $750 hit, I felt relieved that I had taken prompt action on a similar issue with a beautiful vintage SeaMaster a few years back. Best of luck!!

25 December 2009, 12:17 AM	#18
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	WATCH + WATER = WALLET - MONEY Fix it fast! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

25 December 2009, 12:22 AM	#19
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	My Ad simply will not touch the watch once water has entered. They must send it to the RSC. This is what I was told when I took in my Sub.

25 December 2009, 01:23 AM	#20
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	Water will rust the movement and other parts. You need to send it in right away.

25 December 2009, 01:50 AM	#21
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	hmmm, cloud of death... seems you need to seek out a shaman on your next walkabout

25 December 2009, 04:50 AM	#22
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Any decent watch guy should be able to take care of the problem. However, run, don't walk, to get the watch dried out. The fact that water entered the case is an indication that you have seal problems of some kind. Drying the watch won't fix the seals. I would not send it to a watch expert who might sit on it for a month (your AD and RSC)before taking care of it. This will tend to be expensive (no matter what is involved) if you use Rolex. Last edited by slcbbrown; 25 December 2009 at 04:50 AM.. Reason: spellig

25 December 2009, 07:16 AM	#23
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	you must pay the $700

25 December 2009, 01:31 PM	#24
EDDVM Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: salem Watch: more than one :) Posts: 55	UGG ok service it is... so much for my christmas stash. off to R$C..lol

25 December 2009, 03:49 PM	#25
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	If you can't make it to a watch maker anytime soon then you need dry out the inside of the watch right away. 1. Use a case back opener to remove the case back. 2. Place the watch in a zip lock bag with a silica gel packet. (Those little bags you find in new product that always say “Do not eat”.) 3. Leave the watch in the bag for a day. This should remove the moisture. I’ve done this to a watch that did not have seal on the crown. I pulled out the crown and placed the watch in a bag with the silica gel packet. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

26 December 2009, 05:43 AM	#26
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,985	I concur with others...send it to a RSC right away. My Yachtmaster was serviced by Dallas earlier this year, and they did a great job. I agree the Yachtmaster is a very durable watch. I swim with it in the ocean and swimming pool, wash it off in the sink, wear it while bathing the kids, etc. Every time it's been serviced, however, the RSC has replaced the crown and tube, as part of the regular service...I didn't ask for that to be done. It's just done pro-actively by Rolex. The gaskets do wear, over time. Your post doesn't say how old your watch is, or if it's been serviced. If you get it serviced right you can enjoy many more years with it.

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