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  1. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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    My newly purchased omega Speedmaster just randomly clouded up yesterday, no rainnor anything. How do I fix it??? upload_2023-3-20_6-48-31.jpeg
     
  2. Dan S Mar 20, 2023

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    If there is moisture inside the case, this can happen when the watch is exposed to cold. You can put it in a warm place.
     
  3. chronolux Mar 20, 2023

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    That looks like condensation. It can occur during foggy or humid weather. Cleaning out the moisture is as easy as removing the watch back and letting it sit or take the watch to a specialist watch jeweler.
     
  4. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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    It’s been under a lamp in my 73 degree house like this for about a day now
     
  5. Dan S Mar 20, 2023

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    If you can open the back and keep it in a warm, dry place, that would be a good idea.
     
  6. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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    I cannot for the life of me get the back off of the watch. :/
     
  7. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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    Alright thanks
     
  8. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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    I have one other question, I love somewhere that is extremely dry with no humidity, and I’m goin on vacation to somewhere that is verry humid for spring break, I was planning to take this watch but should I leave it at home? The fact that it was clouding up in a place that is super dry is concerning me
     
  9. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 20, 2023

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    Seals around the stem are inoperative. Perspiration gets sucked into the case. This watch needs a full service at a watchmaker with an Omega parts account.
     
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  10. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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  11. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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    How much will that run me, I’m 15 and not overflowing with money. I had to save up for a year and a half with having a job for this watch.
     
  12. chronolux Mar 20, 2023

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    I would take it to a full-service watchmaker before you leave. If you cannot get the back open, watchmakers have special tools for this. Worst case scenario, they'll need to replace the crystal.
     
  13. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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    Alright, suppose I did take the case back off and it clears up and I put the back in. Would it be wise not to swim with it on my vacation? Because that was the plan. :/
     
  14. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Mar 20, 2023

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    Hell no. If sweat gets in … just imagine what full immersion will do.
     
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  15. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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    yeah alright, thats kinda what I thought. how much will it cost to get serviced? this is pretty much my only watch because I had to sell my entire collection and more to get it, so I need it to be fully functional.
     
  16. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Mar 20, 2023

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    Your watch needs all the seals replaced, so that means a new crown, new pushers, and new case back seal at a minimum. There is also a seal under the bezel, and one for the crystal that should be considered at least.

    Most watchmakers will only do this as part of a full service, so this will be somewhere close to $1000 likely, depending on who does the work.

    Do not take this swimming or get it wet...that will only make the costs higher.
     
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  17. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Mar 20, 2023

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    Don't despair, yet, anyway. As others have suggested, get the watch opened, then get it into more heat than the 73 degrees you've tried so far. If you can get it under an old-fashioned incandescent light bulb for a few hours (after opening it), that should drive out the moisture, then put the back of the watch back on. Once dried, just treat your watch as if it were a delicate vintage watch with respect to water exposure: careful when washing hands, no showering or swimming with the watch on. Here's a helpful video on how to get your watch open. The rubber ball described in the video is easy to find online.

     
  18. Dan S Mar 20, 2023

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    Do not swim with it under any circumstances. If you can keep it totally dry, you may get away with minor fogging and minimal damage to the movement until you can save up enough to get a full service.
     
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  19. xluxions Mar 20, 2023

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    ight thanks, im at school rn but ima try that when i get home.
     
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  20. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Mar 20, 2023

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    The OP's watch appears to be a 35213000, and if so it has a press fitted case back with a hard plastic seal. A case opening ball will not be of any help to remove the back, and even if he removes it a press is required to install it again. This is a job for a professional...