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  1. frankramos0023 Jun 28, 2013

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    Hi all,

    This morning I looked down at my watch after coming in from outside - its already in the 90's down in Texas - and I noticed what seemed like moisture collecting inside the crystal. It was on there for about 20 - 30 minuets and cleared up. What does this mean? Do I need to send it to have it serviced or have the crystal replaced?

    The watch is a 1972 Omega Dynamic.
     
  2. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jun 28, 2013

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    Most likely the crown seal, these get gooey and fail.
     
  3. frankramos0023 Jun 28, 2013

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    Can that be repaired or replaced by a local watch repair shop?
     
  4. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jun 28, 2013

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    They would need access to the correct Omega crown to do it right.
     
  5. frankramos0023 Jun 28, 2013

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    Oh, so the crown has to be replaced on it? Or do they take off the crown to install a new seal? Thank you for your help and replies!
     
  6. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Jun 29, 2013

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    The crown would need to be replaced on these.

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  7. rick42650 Jun 29, 2013

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    replacing the crystal would be my first step...
     
  8. tomvox1 Jun 30, 2013

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    Whatever you do, fix it ASAP. Moisture incursion can really screw the dial and rust the movement. Crown, crystal & caseback gasket should all be replaced if possible for daily wear considering it's a 30+-year-old watch.
    Best,
    T.
     
  9. Sherbie Jul 1, 2013

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    Is there a way of storing watches in a safe that will protect against water ingress - ie would copious silica gel sachets work?

    i,ve 20 odd vintage watches and will soon be moving to Texas from the UK - so this is a real concern!

    cheers, Paul
     
  10. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 1, 2013

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    What part of Texas, it makes a difference
     
  11. tomvox1 Jul 1, 2013

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    A self-contained moisture absorber like a DampRids "hanger" will do the job for 2-3 months per piece (humidity can be high inside a safe depending on location).
    Good luck with your move & best,
    T.
     
  12. Sherbie Jul 1, 2013

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    It will be somewhere in greater Houston area.

    Is this good or bad wrt moisture?
     
  13. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 1, 2013

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    Bad, Houston is hot and humid. So yes use packets. Additionally don't skimp of air conditioning.
     
  14. tomvox1 Jul 1, 2013

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    Yes, about the same humidity as London but 30-40 degrees hotter. Better Tex-Mex food, though. :D
    Best,
    T.
     
  15. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Jul 1, 2013

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    Yes, but Curry not as good.:D
     
  16. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Jul 1, 2013

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    ..... and no fish & chips - bad move unless you want crisps with your fish ;)
     
  17. Sherbie Jul 2, 2013

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    If the air-con is on full time, is there still a need for these packets though?