gruvemeister Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hey guys, Im recently having a problem on my Panerai 183g that condensation inside the watch occurs during the sudden change of temperature. I think it's the case back gasket's problem, Well do you think it will be a help if i put some teflon pipe tapes on the case back's thread? the one used in water pipes. So it will seal the threads aside from the gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 Hey guys, Im recently having a problem on my Panerai 183g that condensation inside the watch occurs during the sudden change of temperature. I think it's the case back gasket's problem, Well do you think it will be a help if i put some teflon pipe tapes on the case back's thread? the one used in water pipes. So it will seal the threads aside from the gasket. @gm, There are many theories on condensation... Henry Fried in "Principles of Waterproofing watches" says that he beleives condensation to be a sign of a very minute leak. So it may be a nicked or distorted O ring or seal, or something as silly as grit under a crystal seal. I don't think thread tape is finally going to fix this!! Suggest you get a pressure test, identify the leak, and replace the offending seal. Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usil Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 You need to get the existing water vapor out of the watch first. I would immediately take the back off and use a hair dryer on low setting and remove all traces of the water vapor that keeps condensing. Then grease the seals (both of them) let the watch cool to ambient temperatureand put the back on. Then, see what happens. That might be all that is needed. Usil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 9, 2006 Report Share Posted October 9, 2006 I find that watches that I can easily take swimming fall prey to radical changes as well. Just yesterday I accidentally wore one into a hot steam shower and pulled it out after only a couple of minutes. I did get condensation on the inside of the crystal. Although the dial and crystal are now clear the silver seconds hand has dulled so I will definitely have to take it apart. I am assuming it is related to the seal on the crystal/bezel. This has happened to me on a gen as well. My assumption has always been that the top of the watch gets banged frequently and so it can slightly dislodge what was a proper seal between the crystal ad bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 First thing's first- Stick the watch in a baggie with silica and leave the crown open/unthreaded. This will help absorb the moisture. Once completed, take the watch to a watchsmith to have them presure test it. This should help identify where the problem is. It could be the crystal, or a gasket, but a water tester will indicate the location of the leak by the bubbles of pressurized air escaping. Once the leak is identified, the problem can be addressed... Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Great advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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