Bonehead move

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I'm not one to baby my watches. I wear my Sub when I'm being active--playing tennis, fishing, exercising, hiking, whatever. I wear my Explorer-II pretty much all day every day, whenever I'm not wearing the Sub. I normally don't pay attention, I just wear the watches and live my life.

Yesterday I wasn't paying attention.

I had been wearing my Sub since playing tennis the previous day, and I swapped out for the Explorer-II last night. I opened the crown and gave it a couple of twists to make sure it was fully wound. Then I hopped into a hot bath to loosen up my back.

After about 30 seconds, I looked down at my Expy, as I tend to do when I'm just sitting around in solitude. And I NOTICED THE CROWN WAS STILL OPEN!!

Of course, I freaked. I've read about other forum members doing the same, but I was worried and pissed at myself for being so careless.

I immediately took off the watch and put it on a dry cloth. It was dry within about ten minutes. I then closed the crown and put the watch back on. I must have gotten out of bed six times over the next two hours looking for fog under the crystal.

Of course, my Expy is fine. The inner gasket kept the water out during the brief encounter with the elements. Glad these things are built so well!!