Condensation under glass...

kyle L · Mar 30, 2012

Just bought this Seamaster and I set the time, and then a few minutes later I noticed condensation began to form on the crystal, dial and hands. Is there any way to get rid of this? The seals have to get checked...😕

ulackfocus · Mar 30, 2012

Throw it in the clothes dryer on high. Don't mind the banging around - the dings will polish out. 😁

I guess you could pull the crown and leave it in a dry area. Don't know for sure how to combat that.

kyle L · Mar 30, 2012

U ulackfocus
Throw it in the clothes dryer on high. Don't mind the banging around - the dings will polish out. 😁

I guess you could pull the crown and leave it in a dry area. Don't know for sure how to combat that.

Yeah...I stuck it in a bag of rice with the crown open. It's a nice watch, the dial hasn't aged too much and I want to keep it like that!

alam · Mar 30, 2012

U ulackfocus
Throw it in the clothes dryer on high. Don't mind the banging around - the dings will polish out. 😁

Very bad advice! Set your kitchen oven to 475F, bake for 20 minutes, turn, bake another 10 minutes. Cool on cookie rack before wearing. 😁😁

kyle L · Mar 30, 2012

Here are some pictures...it runs fine and when you rub the glass it goes away. Then it comes back...😕

alam · Mar 30, 2012

obviously this will require more than an open crown --- have you tried letting it sit in dry location with the back case removed?

kyle L · Mar 30, 2012

I'll open it soon, gotta find my tools!

Spy · Mar 30, 2012

kyle L
Just bought this Seamaster and I set the time, and then a few minutes later I noticed condensation began to form on the crystal, dial and hands. Is there any way to get rid of this? The seals have to get checked...😕

Try using a blowdryer. Blow around the watch crystal.

ulackfocus · Mar 30, 2012

Ooooo, that's no good. You'll have to deduct $200 off the price when you sell it to me. 😲😁

kyle L · Mar 30, 2012

U ulackfocus
Ooooo, that's no good. You'll have to deduct $200 off the price when you sell it to me. 😲😁

I think I might keep it...when the condensation goes away it actually is a very nice looking watch... 😜

ulackfocus · Mar 30, 2012

kyle L
I think I might keep it...when the condensation goes away it actually is a very nice looking watch... 😜

Yes, it is good looking. How does it fit with the extra lug length?

kyle L · Mar 30, 2012

It fits well! You can see little droplets have formed on the dial..hopefully I can get my watchmaker to get the watch dry tomorrow.

ulackfocus · Mar 30, 2012

Yes, get it taken care of right away. Don't ruin my watch's dial. 😜

Trev · Mar 30, 2012

You could try those silica dry-packs. Leave the watch sitting (open case-back) in a ziplock bag with the silica.

xxjorelxx · Mar 30, 2012

That use to happen to my SMf300. I used the rice method except I placed it in a medium sized Tupperware container and buried the watch inside with the crown pulled out. Then covered the container and left if overnight. The condensation never came back afterwards. Might be worth trying if you haven't already. Anyhow, I hope you get the issue resolved one way or another. Good luck with it

kyle L · Mar 31, 2012

What it looks like now that it's dry...

ulackfocus · Mar 31, 2012

I wanna see that in person under a loupe. Let's continue this as part of our e-mail chat that was about those eBay straps.

dsio · Mar 31, 2012

Love how it almost looks like suede in its texture

rbird7282 · Mar 31, 2012

U ulackfocus
I wanna see that in person under a loupe. Let's continue this as part of our e-mail chat that was about those eBay straps.

This sounds like insider trading to me........

ulackfocus · Mar 31, 2012

rbird7282
This sounds like insider trading to me........

That's because it is..... of the temporary kind. 😉 Stay tuned to the WRUW thread for April.