Vintage Speedmaster Storage

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Hello all, I have a question about how to store my Speedmaster. It is being kept in a safe that gets down to 50’F in the winter, and gets up to
74’F in the summer. I do have a heating rod in the safe but not sure if I should be doing something better to safeguard my family heirloom. Thank you for any advice.
 
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50’F in the winter, and gets up to 74’F
So about 10ºC to 25ºC.
Wouldn't be any issue at all for a Speedmaster. The most important thing is to keep it free of moisture.
If you're in a humid climate you can use humidity indicator cards inside the safe to see if there is abnormal humidity.
A dessicator can be used to control humidity if it's above an acceptable limit.
 
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You should be fine. If this watch can survive a journey to the moon, it can survive almost anything!
 
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That’s the inside now. I do my best to make sure humidity is at a minimum. I just didn’t know the parameters. Thank you much!! I always appreciate any help!
 
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Also, don't let your watch get near any magnetic fields like speakers, smartphones, etc.
 
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Those temperatures are perfectly fine. If the safe is sealed and there is a chance that there might be moisture trapped inside, you can use some silica packets to dry it out.
 
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Thanks for all the help. I really just want to make sure I keep this watch good for the next 50 years.
 
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Thanks for all the help. I really just want to make sure I keep this watch good for the next 50 years.
Consider having it serviced on a regular schedule.
 
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Consider having it serviced on a regular schedule.
Yes, absolutely! It was just serviced so I assume it will be do in 5-7 years?
 
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Every five years is a good service interval. Main thing with servicing is to make sure any potential issues are addressed before they become big issues. Plus it keeps everything moving the way it should.
 
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Also, don't let your watch get near any magnetic fields like speakers, smartphones, etc.
So I should remove my watch from my wrist when I have my smartphone in my hand?
 
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So I should remove my watch from my wrist when I have my smartphone in my hand?
No, that's not required. In the rare event it would get magnetized by a strong field it can easily be demagnetized. No need to baby it. I've never had any problems using a smartphone or tablet while wearing a watch.
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