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14 August 2017, 10:20 AM | #1 |
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Vintage Datejust - Pool Water Inside - HELP!
So in short I'm currently in Miami, and yesterday afternoon I was in a pool and somehow water got into the dial and fogged up. It's an older 1970's Datejust, I'm heading back to NJ/NYC tomorrow morning so I'm hoping to be able to drop it off at a Rolex Authorized Repair/Service Dealer in the area, What is the estimate of total cost I'm looking at ? I booked an earlier flight just to get the Rolex fixed ASAP. Any input would be great thanks. It's only been 24 hours so far so I feel like I'm making good time as long as I get get it into an authorized Rolex service repair shop tomorrow afternoon.
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14 August 2017, 10:25 AM | #2 |
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Drop it in a zip lock bag of rice stat!
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14 August 2017, 10:40 AM | #3 |
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14 August 2017, 10:28 AM | #4 |
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Needs a service probably around $600
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14 August 2017, 10:30 AM | #5 |
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14 August 2017, 10:32 AM | #6 |
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"It's only been 24 hours"...hate to be a downer but that's a long time for chlorine and chemically treated water to be sitting inside of a mechanical watch. Any reason why you couldn't bring it to a service dealer down in Miami? Hope it works out for you but it will likely cost you a good penny to get fixed.
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14 August 2017, 10:35 AM | #7 |
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By the time I noticed it most watch repair shops were closed and today is Sunday, so many places weren't open. I felt more comfortable bringing back with me home, instead of leaving it down here. Just looking to see what the repair cost will exactly be if i bring it to an AD to service it.
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14 August 2017, 10:37 AM | #8 | |
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I hear ya, I'm not sure what the figure would be so I don't want to mislead you but it is fixable...best of luck tomorrow! |
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14 August 2017, 11:39 AM | #9 |
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you should take off the caseback to allow moisture to escape imho and hack the movement if possible.
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14 August 2017, 11:50 AM | #10 |
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I live in Miami and can refer you to the best guy to work in your watch here..
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14 August 2017, 12:11 PM | #11 |
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14 August 2017, 12:30 PM | #12 |
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Not sure the rice is the best idea. If it was a significant amount of water, I don't think it'll all dry. The damage is when the rust/corrosion starts. As it will need a full service anyway, it might actually prevent/reduce the rust issue if you submerge it fully. I suppose it might depend on whether you want to try to save the movement (by submerging it), or the dial (by rice-bagging it).
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So just for my education, Rolex movements and movement parts are NOT made from 904L steel like the case and bracelets on SS models? Sent from a planet called Rolex |
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14 August 2017, 11:57 AM | #14 |
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Seal it in a bag of rice and send to RSC in NYC asap. Don't wait!!!
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14 August 2017, 02:06 PM | #15 |
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Probably shouldn't be dipping older Datejust's in the pool.
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14 August 2017, 02:41 PM | #16 |
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i would not dump in a bag of water. i am not sure i understand the thoughts behind that suggestion. movements parts are not 904l, older datejusts are likely not 904l either, not sure when they switched steel composition on the dj.
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14 August 2017, 04:08 PM | #17 |
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I've read others suggest it from time to time - the idea being to prevent/reduce/show oxidation by removing the air. I've also read of people submerging a compromised case in oil for the same reason (ie, to reduce movement damage if you can't get it to a service centre quickly). I'm not sure whether or not, out just how effective it is. And if course it'd ruin the dial. Point is, trouble either way.
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14 August 2017, 04:49 PM | #18 |
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sorry to hear this happened.
I would have never gone into a pool with a vintage piece or let it near water. But now that the damage is done, I would say take it ASAP and don't wait. The longer you wait the more damage and cost. Hope all works out for you. |
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