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astndnbr · 17 June 2012, 10:24 AM

We just realized my close friends Presidential has moisture in it. He discovered that the crown was out in the first position this morning with no moisture. As we were sitting eating dinner, he realized the whole face was filled with moisture.

His heart sank a little and any local AD won't be open till Monday

sleddog · 17 June 2012, 10:31 AM

Straight to an RSC ASAP!!

Gerardus · 17 June 2012, 10:31 AM

Omg!

bayerische · 17 June 2012, 10:32 AM

Ouch. Sorry for your friend.

FeelingTheBlues · 17 June 2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

Straight to an RSC ASAP!!

Very quickly, might I add!

Hairdude1 · 17 June 2012, 10:34 AM

That sucks!

HL65 · 17 June 2012, 10:35 AM

That stinks!! RSC ASAP!

Trouble15 · 17 June 2012, 10:35 AM

Ouch!!!

Brenngun · 17 June 2012, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

That stinks!! RSC ASAP!

X2

Monte Cristo · 17 June 2012, 10:47 AM

Yikes! Brings moisture to my eyes

Darlinboy · 17 June 2012, 10:58 AM

Ugly event!

Hope it works out in the end.

Tan · 17 June 2012, 11:08 AM

Sorry to hear that! Hopefully he gets the watch back in order asap.

FremStar · 17 June 2012, 11:09 AM

Damn, that's crazy! As our senior members here have stated straight to RSC!

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 11:25 AM

Keep the crown open and watch face down. Send to RSC ASAP.

astndnbr · 17 June 2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Keep the crown open and watch face down. Send to RSC ASAP.

I was going to ask, is there anything he can do until the RSC?

kilyung · 17 June 2012, 11:37 AM

Crown open so moisture can escape and face down so condensation is less likely to rest on movement. If you have silicate desiccant bags you can stack it around the crown opening.

Ebruner · 17 June 2012, 11:54 AM

FYI - An open crown on a twin lock will not let any moisture out, unless the seal is gone in the tube.

See photo below with seals in red.

-Eddie

byeedo · 17 June 2012, 12:07 PM

Ouch!

oneillba · 17 June 2012, 12:21 PM

This can be taken care of -- no worries. Yes, it's unfortunate, but it's not the end of the world.

nauticajoe · 17 June 2012, 12:28 PM

Ouch! Sorry to hear.

Htab · 17 June 2012, 12:35 PM

That's horrible. Don't let it ruin your weekend, it can be fixed.

handsfull · 17 June 2012, 01:13 PM

I'm betting on a crystal gasket leak, or the crown tube gasket has been completely compromised. Although the damage has been done, it wouldnt hurt to keep the watch in a cold/dry environment (refrigerator) until it reaches a watchmaker.

GradyPhilpott · 17 June 2012, 01:18 PM

I just had the gaskets changed in my 4 year old Explorer.

I hope to God I never ever have to see that on one of my watches.

Hope all goes well.

Zerodesign · 17 June 2012, 01:50 PM

Open the crown, bury it in a tubbawear of dry rice (uncooked) and leave it overnight. Should suck up some moisture if it's a gasket leak.

Rolex Freak · 17 June 2012, 02:30 PM

Stick it in the oven at 350 degrees for one hour. That should do it...no just kidding. Bring that puppy in as soon as possible. Good luck and keep us posted.

franzy · 17 June 2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zerodesign

Open the crown, bury it in a tubbawear of dry rice (uncooked) and leave it overnight. Should suck up some moisture if it's a gasket leak.

X2 this works for cell phones. Sorry to hear about watch.

Kingair · 17 June 2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franzy

X2 this works for cell phones. Sorry to hear about watch.

x 3

It's almost Monday !

She will survive ;-)

HAGS

mjclark32 · 17 June 2012, 03:06 PM

No good!

Grey.Coupe · 17 June 2012, 06:51 PM

I knew a watchmaker who would encounter this in various brands of watches from time to time. He would hang the watch under a shade on a table lamp with the lamp on. Not too close to the bulb, and not over the bulb, just close enough that it would receive steady warmth, and with the crown out.

While not a repair, getting the moisture out of this watch is a good thing to do. Perhaps laying it in the sunshine of a closed window. Yes this likely has an impact on lubrication/ evaporation, but getting the moisture out is the first priority. A good clean/lube is in order in any event, as the evaporating moisture may leave behind residue, and some key parts are subject to rust.

Getting it to your RSC right away, in any event should be first thing Monday...

Chris B · 17 June 2012, 07:00 PM

Hope all works out ok, please let us know how it goes

17 June 2012, 10:31 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Straight to an RSC ASAP!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

17 June 2012, 10:31 AM	#3
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Omg! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

17 June 2012, 10:32 AM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Ouch. Sorry for your friend. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

17 June 2012, 10:35 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,988	That stinks!! RSC ASAP! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 June 2012, 10:47 AM	#10
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Yikes! Brings moisture to my eyes __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

17 June 2012, 10:34 AM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	That sucks!

17 June 2012, 10:35 AM	#8
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,881	Ouch!!!

17 June 2012, 10:58 AM	#11
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,701	Ugly event! Hope it works out in the end. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

17 June 2012, 11:08 AM	#12
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,259	Sorry to hear that! Hopefully he gets the watch back in order asap.

17 June 2012, 11:09 AM	#13
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Damn, that's crazy! As our senior members here have stated straight to RSC! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

17 June 2012, 11:25 AM	#14
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Keep the crown open and watch face down. Send to RSC ASAP.

17 June 2012, 11:37 AM	#16
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Crown open so moisture can escape and face down so condensation is less likely to rest on movement. If you have silicate desiccant bags you can stack it around the crown opening.

17 June 2012, 11:54 AM	#17
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	FYI - An open crown on a twin lock will not let any moisture out, unless the seal is gone in the tube. See photo below with seals in red. -Eddie __________________

17 June 2012, 12:07 PM	#18
byeedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: usa Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 688	Ouch!

17 June 2012, 12:21 PM	#19
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	This can be taken care of -- no worries. Yes, it's unfortunate, but it's not the end of the world. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

17 June 2012, 12:28 PM	#20
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Ouch! Sorry to hear.

17 June 2012, 12:35 PM	#21
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	That's horrible. Don't let it ruin your weekend, it can be fixed.

17 June 2012, 01:13 PM	#22
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	I'm betting on a crystal gasket leak, or the crown tube gasket has been completely compromised. Although the damage has been done, it wouldnt hurt to keep the watch in a cold/dry environment (refrigerator) until it reaches a watchmaker.

17 June 2012, 01:18 PM	#23
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	I just had the gaskets changed in my 4 year old Explorer. I hope to God I never ever have to see that on one of my watches. Hope all goes well. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 June 2012, 01:50 PM	#24
Zerodesign "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North east Posts: 24	Open the crown, bury it in a tubbawear of dry rice (uncooked) and leave it overnight. Should suck up some moisture if it's a gasket leak.

17 June 2012, 02:30 PM	#25
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Stick it in the oven at 350 degrees for one hour. That should do it...no just kidding. Bring that puppy in as soon as possible. Good luck and keep us posted.

17 June 2012, 03:06 PM	#28
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	No good! __________________

17 June 2012, 06:51 PM	#29
Grey.Coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NC, USA Posts: 555	I knew a watchmaker who would encounter this in various brands of watches from time to time. He would hang the watch under a shade on a table lamp with the lamp on. Not too close to the bulb, and not over the bulb, just close enough that it would receive steady warmth, and with the crown out. While not a repair, getting the moisture out of this watch is a good thing to do. Perhaps laying it in the sunshine of a closed window. Yes this likely has an impact on lubrication/ evaporation, but getting the moisture out is the first priority. A good clean/lube is in order in any event, as the evaporating moisture may leave behind residue, and some key parts are subject to rust. Getting it to your RSC right away, in any event should be first thing Monday...

17 June 2012, 07:00 PM	#30
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Hope all works out ok, please let us know how it goes

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