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jssnow1 · 13 September 2013, 10:18 PM

Hi, I purchased a new Rolex Sub in 2002 and had it serviced once, two years ago (I believe the "stem mechanism" was also replaced at that time). Last night I noticed that I had accidentally left the stem open / unwound (in the first (winding) position) for the past 4 days. The only elements the watch would have been exposed to recently would be humidity in the bathroom while I showered. I leave the watch on a sink in the bathroom, not on my wrist. Everything seems fine at this time- no evidence of moisture or other issues
How concerned should I be that moisture may have entered the watch? Should I consider sending it as a precaution to Rolex service to avoid any future problems with possible moisture, or just wait and see?
Thank you very much

padi56 · 13 September 2013, 11:04 PM

Simple answer no even if the crown is unscrewed the seal inside the case with prevent any moisture.I once noticed my crown was unscrewed underwater on my SD at 30m but on return to surface watch was fine and still fine today with over 600 hours underwater.And things like crown tubes are normally replaced as part of service sometimes crowns too and if any moisture had entered your watch the crystal would mist..

Left to right, HEV, Chrono pushers like on Daytona Tudor range,Twin Lock,Triplock.

rolio · 14 September 2013, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Simple answer no even if the crown is unscrewed the seal inside the case with prevent any moisture.I once noticed my crown was unscrewed underwater on my SD at 30m but on return to surface watch was fine and still fine today with over 600 hours underwater.And things like crown tubes are normally replaced as part of service sometimes crowns too and if any moisture had entered your watch the crystal would mist..

Left to right, HEV, Chrono pushers like on Daytona Tudor range,Twin Lock,Triplock.

Padi, I believe your are spot on. If your SD can go a whole atmosphere below sea level, open, then slight moisture in the air on land will not hurt it.

MonBK · 13 September 2013, 11:06 PM

You're all good.

MitchSteel · 13 September 2013, 11:08 PM

Google Triploc..... Fascinating design

mjclark32 · 13 September 2013, 11:11 PM

Should be fine, welcome

Cc1966 · 13 September 2013, 11:11 PM

Triploc saves the day for you!

azguy · 13 September 2013, 11:59 PM

Ok, got to ask, how does the stem get left open

rmfnla · 14 September 2013, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Ok, got to ask, how does the stem get left open

Yeah, really...

jssnow1 · 14 September 2013, 12:13 AM

Thanks much for all your replies. Stem left open after changing watches, winding Sub, and as a father of 3 with lots of stuff going on, getting sidetracked with other issues. It happens...

77T · 14 September 2013, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jssnow1

Thanks much for all your replies. Stem left open after changing watches, winding Sub, and as a father of 3 with lots of stuff going on, getting sidetracked with other issues. It happens...

Note to Rolex...busy people need a reminder string for securing stem after winding

watchwatcher · 14 September 2013, 02:23 AM

Glad to hear it's all good. Now go enjoy that watch!

13 September 2013, 10:18 PM	#1
jssnow1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MD Posts: 5	Moisture? Hi, I purchased a new Rolex Sub in 2002 and had it serviced once, two years ago (I believe the "stem mechanism" was also replaced at that time). Last night I noticed that I had accidentally left the stem open / unwound (in the first (winding) position) for the past 4 days. The only elements the watch would have been exposed to recently would be humidity in the bathroom while I showered. I leave the watch on a sink in the bathroom, not on my wrist. Everything seems fine at this time- no evidence of moisture or other issues How concerned should I be that moisture may have entered the watch? Should I consider sending it as a precaution to Rolex service to avoid any future problems with possible moisture, or just wait and see? Thank you very much

13 September 2013, 11:04 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Simple answer no even if the crown is unscrewed the seal inside the case with prevent any moisture.I once noticed my crown was unscrewed underwater on my SD at 30m but on return to surface watch was fine and still fine today with over 600 hours underwater.And things like crown tubes are normally replaced as part of service sometimes crowns too and if any moisture had entered your watch the crystal would mist.. Left to right, HEV, Chrono pushers like on Daytona Tudor range,Twin Lock,Triplock. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 September 2013, 11:11 PM	#6
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Should be fine, welcome __________________

13 September 2013, 11:11 PM	#7
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Triploc saves the day for you! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

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13 September 2013, 11:06 PM	#4
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	You're all good.

13 September 2013, 11:08 PM	#5
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Google Triploc..... Fascinating design

13 September 2013, 11:59 PM	#8
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Ok, got to ask, how does the stem get left open

14 September 2013, 12:13 AM	#10
jssnow1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: MD Posts: 5	Thanks much for all your replies. Stem left open after changing watches, winding Sub, and as a father of 3 with lots of stuff going on, getting sidetracked with other issues. It happens...

14 September 2013, 02:23 AM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Glad to hear it's all good. Now go enjoy that watch!

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