2 random watch questions

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cvrle1

·Feb 6, 2017

Have 2 general and random questions

1) Does anyone have insurance on their watches? Was thinking mainly for theft, and towards daily wearers, not case/safety box queens.

2) With vintage watches, where odds are that they are not waterproof, how worried are you about water splashing on the watch? Ex: when you wash your hands or if caught in the rain and so on. How bad would it be if few drops did fall on the watch? Would it do anything, or would amount of water need to be more than few drops to cause any potential issues.

Thanks

 

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Fritz

·Feb 6, 2017

1) nope

2) I assume they are all not waterproof. My vintage Tudor Oyster and 50s Omegas all fog up if I so much as get a drop on them... So be aware: they don't like water!

 

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Foo2rama

·Feb 6, 2017·Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can.

1) rider on my home owners.

2) more worried about straps.

 

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ncstate1201

·Feb 6, 2017

My wife is the only person I know that has managed to get water in her watch washing her hands... it was a vintage fashion watch with no gasket around the crystal or crown...I have been collecting for years and never heard of anyone else having an issue washing their hands

 

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cvrle1

·Feb 6, 2017

I need to take a look at my home insurance policy. I do have something included for jewelry, but not sure how much. Never cared, as up until now I didnt have any jewelry to worry about being stolen.

As for the water, I didnt have that issue, but I can see how it can happen. At work for example, we have one of those automated faucets where water starts when you put your hands underneath them. Some of these are strong, and quite a bit of water comes out and an splash where watch would usually sit on the wrist.

 

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Bushido

·Feb 6, 2017

I also have a rider on my home owner's insurance which covers just about anything bad happening to one of the watches outside of servicing issues. Easy, cheap, and a definite recommendation once you have some decent value invested in a collection.

 

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oddboy

·Feb 6, 2017

I don't worry too much about a splash or some rain. If it's a torrential down pour, I might relocate the watch to somewhere safe and dry, but that's pretty rare. Just be conscious of the fact that you're wearing something that is damageable, and don't take unnecessary risks.

 

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adi4

·Feb 6, 2017

cvrle1

At work for example, we have one of those automated faucets where water starts when you put your hands underneath them. Some of these are strong, and quite a bit of water comes out and an splash where watch would usually sit on the wrist.

Those are the ones to watch out for, especially at some airports. After the first time (when luckily I was wearing a diver) I learned to always activate the water with my non-watch hand first.

 

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Nobel Prize

·Feb 6, 2017·Spell Master!

Same as others, covered by my homeowners

 

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Euxinus

·Feb 7, 2017

I personally have no insurance on my watches, although my collection is still small so I don't worry much about theft / damage.

As for water, I make sure not to get the watches wet ( all vintages watches), when I wash my hands I am careful and keep my eye on my watch / the water. If I really need to do something that involves my wrist being wet I take off the watch.

 

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STANDY

·Feb 7, 2017·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

1) moat of crocodiles


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sxl2004

·Feb 7, 2017

I never wash hands when wearing a vintage watch
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Archer

·Feb 7, 2017·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

1 - yes on some of my collection, but not all.

2 - not really - even those that lack water resistance, I have learned to not let water near the crown.

 

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ahsposo

·Feb 7, 2017·Most fun screen name at ΩF

1) no, but maybe I should.

2) I have found that even cooking can have deleterious effects on some vintage - the steam vapor can penetrate. Also in the steamy warm season climate vintage watches can fog up.

 

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WatchWarlock

·Feb 7, 2017

1. Nope. Using a bank safe deposit box to rotate my pieces.
2. I gently slide the watch up/under my cuffs before I wash my hands. If it is downpouring, I take the watch off and into a travel case.