The Watch Appreciation Thread - Page 965

Originally Posted by dopey 

2. This has happened to me before. The condensation may eventually reverse itself, especially if the seals were compromised. In the meantime, keep the watch dry and away from the water. It is generally not a problem if the condensation is away from the movement.

Originally Posted by aleksandr 

I know this is a watch porn thread but what I'm posting isn't porn per se (unless you're into things like this) but am posting in here cause its most likely someone reading this will know what to do.
I did something extremely, extremely, stupid, resulting in condensation from seawater appearing on the inside of the case of my yachtmaster. Its quite a number of years old and I should have gotten the case pressure checked etc before taking it out but oh well, hindsight is 20/20..
So anyhow, unfortunately I am on day 4 of a two week holiday, and I am in the middle of nowhere, effectively a gazillion miles from the nearest rolex servicing center. I consider that there are three possible courses of action available:
(1) choose between saving the watch or the holiday, and cut short the holiday to get the watch serviced, or screw the watch and carry on the holiday
(2) don't worry about the watch, it'll survive, but get it looked at as soon as possible
(3) watch is screwed anyway, suck it up
Which is the correct one?

Originally Posted by Hayward 

Sinn only uses chronometer grade movements for their watches. And unlike other marques that use stock movements they apply the saved labor and development to their case and strap design. Though frankly I'm not liking their newer watches. 

If you're that much of a movement purist I hope you have some high end Seikos and Orient Stars in your collection...;-)

Originally Posted by Dino944 


Probably not the answer you want to hear, but sea water is very corrosive. If you think there may be sea water in the case get it to Rolex asap. The longer the sea water is left on the movement the greater the chances are that parts of the movement will start to rust. You can always replace the movement if necessary, but if you act sooner rather than later it might just requires an overhaul (disassemble/cleaning movement, re-lubricate movement & new gaskets). Good luck with whatever you decide.
My Dad made a mess out of the movement in a GMT Master years ago, not getting the watch cleaned and serviced after water got into it. It still ran, (not that well) but the movement had rust on varvious parts.

Originally Posted by in stitches 

this. open the crown and leave in sunlight ASAP. should be fine. sad story tho.

Originally Posted by Dino944 

Probably not the answer you want to hear, but sea water is very corrosive. If you think there may be sea water in the case get it to Rolex asap. The longer the sea water is left on the movement the greater the chances are that parts of the movement will start to rust. You can always replace the movement if necessary, but if you act sooner rather than later it might just requires an overhaul (disassemble/cleaning movement, re-lubricate movement & new gaskets). Good luck with whatever you decide.
My Dad made a mess out of the movement in a GMT Master years ago, not getting the watch cleaned and serviced after water got into it. It still ran, (not that well) but the movement had rust on varvious parts.

Originally Posted by dddrees 

Well said.


The sooner (faster!!!!!) you address this the better.

Originally Posted by Texasmade 

If you cut short your honeymoon for a watch, your new wife will cut short your marriage.

Originally Posted by brm87 

Picked up the PAM177 today...so I guess I officially have a "collection" now...of two watches.

Apologies in advance for the bad pic. Also assumed nobody wants to see my very pale, hairy wrists. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Originally Posted by dddrees 

Well said.


The sooner (faster!!!!!) you address this the better.

Originally Posted by aleksandr 

Thanks for this guys. Unfortunately like I said, the earliest I can address this is in about 10 days time, unless I cut short my holiday, which I don't really want to (seeing as its my honeymoon and all.. the new mrs might not be too happy) but have opened the crown and let it sit indoors in sunlight, and am pleased to report that the condensation cleared up shortly after. First thing on my to do list when I get home is to make a beeline for the service centre though,

Originally Posted by jhcam8 

Arrived today: Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)