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cbrenthus · 28 March 2008, 12:15 AM

As many of you know, I recently boosted my collection. I decided to buy a safe to keep my unused ones in. I'm mostly wondering if there is anything I should be concerned about. I read something about moisture, and my safe cam with a silica packet or something that I'm supposed to keep in there, and I do. Also, I have been and plan to continue opening it at least 1-2 times a week to let the air circulate.

Thoughts and tips?

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 March 2008, 12:20 AM

A safe should be safe (pun intended). I have a small safe, bolted to the floor, and it does not seem to be moist in there. At any standards, humidity should not have any effect on your Rolex watches, but if it is VERY moist inside the safe (which I doubt), paperwork might get damaged.

Rolex_07 · 28 March 2008, 12:21 AM

My suggestion is to buy a gun safe. But what ever type you do wind up buying BOLT IT TO THE FLOOR. This is highly recommended, and I think that it will keep you valuables more safe and decrease the risk of theft.

Also, although it may be a bit expensive, I would also recommend buying a home security system. You can save quite a bit on your home owner's insurance.

Hope this helps...

Felly Jr. · 28 March 2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex_07

You can save quite a bit on your home owner's insurance.

By switching to Geico?

Trurolexer · 28 March 2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

By switching to Geico?

lol!!!

Beef · 28 March 2008, 01:06 AM

Brandon, you live in Fl. I live in Ms. The moisture IS an issue. When I first bought a safe, I had 3 Rolexes, one was my Rootbeer GMT, which I only wore when "dressing up." After about a month in the safe, I took it out and noticed condesation inside the crystal. Obviously it needed a new gasket, cleaning, etc., but the humidity in the safe was part of the problem. If you go the desicant route, change it frequently. I changed mine monthly. I now keep my collection in a safe deposit box at a branch bank 2 blocks from home. Total climate control and totally safe.I change out watches weekly, getting 2-3 at a time. The bank people are fine and we've become close friends.

Semper Fi, Rick

Thomas · 28 March 2008, 01:26 AM

You can get a de-humidifying rod for your safe, all you have to do is plug it in.

Tools · 28 March 2008, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

You can get a de-humidifying rod for your safe, all you have to do is plug it in.

Agree.. Many safes come with knockouts in the bottom to be able to run either a light or a de-humidifier..

If yours doesn't, it may be possible that there is a soft spot in the bottom that could be drilled..

John685 · 28 March 2008, 01:41 AM

Browning (gun maker) has a product called "Dry Zone" which I use.

You place the box in your safe and over a period of time the dots on the box turn a pink color. When this happens, you remove the cloth bag from the box and place in an oven at 240 degrees for 3 hours. This reactivates the bag which you again place in the safe.

It works great and the box lasts for years.

padi56 · 28 March 2008, 01:45 AM

We are talking about Rolex watches that are water resist/ proof to 100m plus are we.Lived around Thailand, Borneo,Indonesia for several years never had a problem with humidity with my Rolex watches or any other watch.

Pete On Tour · 28 March 2008, 01:49 AM

I use Goldenrod dehumidifiers. They work great. If you choose to use the desicant method, make sure you use enough for the size of the safe. I have found that they tend to over-estimate the amount of space they cover. So be aware of that. You can Google Goldenrod dehumidifiers to find out more.

28 March 2008, 12:15 AM	#1
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	Rollies and Safes? As many of you know, I recently boosted my collection. I decided to buy a safe to keep my unused ones in. I'm mostly wondering if there is anything I should be concerned about. I read something about moisture, and my safe cam with a silica packet or something that I'm supposed to keep in there, and I do. Also, I have been and plan to continue opening it at least 1-2 times a week to let the air circulate. Thoughts and tips? __________________ www.bknicholas.com www.myspace.com/bknicholas

28 March 2008, 12:20 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	A safe should be safe (pun intended). I have a small safe, bolted to the floor, and it does not seem to be moist in there. At any standards, humidity should not have any effect on your Rolex watches, but if it is VERY moist inside the safe (which I doubt), paperwork might get damaged. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 March 2008, 01:06 AM	#6
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Brandon, you live in Fl. I live in Ms. The moisture IS an issue. When I first bought a safe, I had 3 Rolexes, one was my Rootbeer GMT, which I only wore when "dressing up." After about a month in the safe, I took it out and noticed condesation inside the crystal. Obviously it needed a new gasket, cleaning, etc., but the humidity in the safe was part of the problem. If you go the desicant route, change it frequently. I changed mine monthly. I now keep my collection in a safe deposit box at a branch bank 2 blocks from home. Total climate control and totally safe.I change out watches weekly, getting 2-3 at a time. The bank people are fine and we've become close friends. Semper Fi, Rick __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

28 March 2008, 01:41 AM	#9
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	Browning (gun maker) has a product called "Dry Zone" which I use. You place the box in your safe and over a period of time the dots on the box turn a pink color. When this happens, you remove the cloth bag from the box and place in an oven at 240 degrees for 3 hours. This reactivates the bag which you again place in the safe. It works great and the box lasts for years. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

28 March 2008, 01:45 AM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,191	We are talking about Rolex watches that are water resist/ proof to 100m plus are we.Lived around Thailand, Borneo,Indonesia for several years never had a problem with humidity with my Rolex watches or any other watch. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

28 March 2008, 12:21 AM	#3
Rolex_07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 369	My suggestion is to buy a gun safe. But what ever type you do wind up buying BOLT IT TO THE FLOOR. This is highly recommended, and I think that it will keep you valuables more safe and decrease the risk of theft. Also, although it may be a bit expensive, I would also recommend buying a home security system. You can save quite a bit on your home owner's insurance. Hope this helps...

28 March 2008, 01:26 AM	#7
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	You can get a de-humidifying rod for your safe, all you have to do is plug it in.

28 March 2008, 01:49 AM	#11
Pete On Tour Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Pete Location: MidWest Posts: 81	I use Goldenrod dehumidifiers. They work great. If you choose to use the desicant method, make sure you use enough for the size of the safe. I have found that they tend to over-estimate the amount of space they cover. So be aware of that. You can Google Goldenrod dehumidifiers to find out more.

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