Vintage Speedmaster Storage

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Harbormaster

·Dec 22, 2024

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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JimInOz

·Dec 22, 2024·Melbourne Australia

Harbormaster

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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boogedyboo

·Dec 22, 2024

You should be fine. If this watch can survive a journey to the moon, it can survive almost anything!

 

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Harbormaster

·Dec 22, 2024

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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boogedyboo

·Dec 22, 2024

Also, don't let your watch get near any magnetic fields like speakers, smartphones, etc.

 

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Dan S

·Dec 22, 2024

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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Harbormaster

·Dec 22, 2024

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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Dan S

·Dec 22, 2024

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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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Harbormaster

·Dec 22, 2024

Dan S

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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Vinz Clortho

·Dec 22, 2024

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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Speed2Sea

·Dec 22, 2024

boogedyboo

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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Evitzee

·Dec 22, 2024

Speed2Sea

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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Harbormaster

·Oct 19, 2026

Sorry to revisit an old thread but I have another question please. What is the best position to store a watch that will be sitting in a safe for long periods of time? I assume with the dial up as to not allow any movement lubricants to make its way to the dial and damage it? Or should I be rotating the watch at intervals? Anyway, thanks for any help in the matter. 😎

 

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ibis888

·Oct 19, 2026

Don’t forget to wear it!

 

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Harbormaster

·Oct 19, 2026

ibis888

Don’t forget to wear it!

I love that! Thanks.

 

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zinterz

·Oct 19, 2026

Harbormaster

Sorry to revisit an old thread but I have another question please. What is the best position to store a watch that will be sitting in a safe for long periods of time? I assume with the dial up as to not allow any movement lubricants to make its way to the dial and damage it? Or should I be rotating the watch at intervals? Anyway, thanks for any help in the matter. 😎

If I were in your shoes, I'd store it dial up as it would have been delivered in its box. But make sure to take it out and wear it occasionally - keep the parts moving (the part that need to move, anyway!) as to not let anything seize up.