Cathman Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 It's listed a an IWC blue hands. Will not let me post link yet . Says saint expurey on back. Looks like a pilot series. Has working power reserve , date, and sub seconds dial (think that's what it called). Anyway... So I bought my first rep (link above). Love the watch. Everything functions correctly. The other day I finally wore it for a while but noticed that there is what appears to be condensation inside the crystal. Starts dead center and expands if I keep wearing. So I'm wondering if there is something I can do to fix this. It is easily noticed and I would love to solve the issue. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. New to this so go easy please lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 That means water entered the case. There are 3 possible entry points: the case back, crown or crystal. One or more entry points aren't sealed correctly and therefore are allowing water to come into the case. It could be a numerous of things. Maybe a tiny amount creeped in via the crown after washing your hands, or it entered via the case back when sweating, raindrops on crystal...... You name it and it is possible. You need to get the watch to a watchmaker asap so he can remove the movement and get the moisture out. If you are lucky the watch will not die! But moisture in a mechanical watch is almost always a dead sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 If you can remove the case back an put it in a Tupperware box with silica gel packs it will get it dry inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathman Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 So my question is what can i do to fix this? It happens when i put it on, and goes away shortly after i take it off. So I would think its something not sealed well. Maybe i could take it apart and fix the seal issues. My question, being i am new and trying to learn, are how or what do you use to do this. I know how to get the case back off. Guessing these should be a seal. If it is entering around the crown (thats the winder/adjuster) do you just oil that area? Is there a seal there? Educate me please or point me in the right direction lol.....i like to read and learn. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEKS Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Another simple way to remove the moisture, but not the leak, is to place it in a zip-lock bag with a 1/2 cup of uncooked rice. Leave it for a day and the condensation should be gone. - J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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