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Wisher · 11 July 2007, 12:12 AM

Cameras and lenses are best stored in a dehumidifier to prevent mold and moisture, and keep away dust. I have an electric dehumidifier for camera equipment. It looks like a wine cooler.
I've heard of people storing their watches in one for the same reasons. Does anyone here store (or has anyone heard of storing) watches in a dehumidifier??

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 July 2007, 12:14 AM

Eh........no

If the watch stored happens to be a Rolex, there is absolutely NO sense of doing it. Your Rolex is waterproof to at least 100 metres, and NO moisture or humidity or condensation whatsoever could penetrate the watch.

GerardoG · 11 July 2007, 12:15 AM

Have not heard of it; I would have 'mixed feelings' about it (effect con seals/gaskets, I think they would dry/crack). I understand for a device that is intended to be away from water, but with a 'water proof' Rolex...hmmm...interesting question....

Tools · 11 July 2007, 12:40 AM

Probably wouldn't hurt it...... this is one time I would agree with Spacey.

My floor safe has openings for a dehumidifier but I never installed one....Humidity here in the desert is about 3% on a good day, and gaskets and seals seem to hold up pretty well.

Hey, how about in the humidor with your Cuban stogeys

GerardoG · 11 July 2007, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Probably wouldn't hurt it...... this is one time I would agree with Spacey.

My floor safe has openings for a dehumidifier but I never installed one....Humidity here in the desert is about 3% on a good day, and gaskets and seals seem to hold up pretty well.

Hey, how about in the humidor with your Cuban stogeys

Box would smell SOOOOOOO good!

watchnut · 11 July 2007, 10:38 AM

There was an article in a national magazine that said a high dollar watch should be stored in an airtight container (tupperware if nothing else.) I can't fathom (no pun intended) why this would be necessary for any kind of divers watch, for example. I mentioned it on here once before and they tried to send the boys in white coats after me!

Rubenonfire · 11 July 2007, 10:40 AM

Living in the Arizona Sonoran Desert, there's no need for a dehumidifier. It's as dry as it gets. If anything, my baby needs a little moisture every now and again.

11 July 2007, 12:12 AM	#1
Wisher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Japan Watch: All of them Posts: 304	Storing watch in dehumidifier?? Cameras and lenses are best stored in a dehumidifier to prevent mold and moisture, and keep away dust. I have an electric dehumidifier for camera equipment. It looks like a wine cooler. I've heard of people storing their watches in one for the same reasons. Does anyone here store (or has anyone heard of storing) watches in a dehumidifier??

11 July 2007, 12:14 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Eh........no If the watch stored happens to be a Rolex, there is absolutely NO sense of doing it. Your Rolex is waterproof to at least 100 metres, and NO moisture or humidity or condensation whatsoever could penetrate the watch. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

11 July 2007, 12:15 AM	#3
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Have not heard of it; I would have 'mixed feelings' about it (effect con seals/gaskets, I think they would dry/crack). I understand for a device that is intended to be away from water, but with a 'water proof' Rolex...hmmm...interesting question....

11 July 2007, 12:40 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Probably wouldn't hurt it...... this is one time I would agree with Spacey. My floor safe has openings for a dehumidifier but I never installed one....Humidity here in the desert is about 3% on a good day, and gaskets and seals seem to hold up pretty well. Hey, how about in the humidor with your Cuban stogeys

11 July 2007, 10:38 AM	#6
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	There was an article in a national magazine that said a high dollar watch should be stored in an airtight container (tupperware if nothing else.) I can't fathom (no pun intended) why this would be necessary for any kind of divers watch, for example. I mentioned it on here once before and they tried to send the boys in white coats after me!

11 July 2007, 10:40 AM	#7
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Living in the Arizona Sonoran Desert, there's no need for a dehumidifier. It's as dry as it gets. If anything, my baby needs a little moisture every now and again.

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