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Armyguy03 · 4 December 2012, 06:16 AM

Hello TRF,

I completed a search, however was unable to find an answer to my question, it's a quick one.

I recently acquired a few Oakley Watch Vaults which leave the watch in a permanet crown up or down position, but never flat. Is it okay to leave a watch in this position for one week, two, or even more? I know it may seem silly, but is there any worry that the oils will pool to one side of the watch, or should I flip it occassionally?

Thanks

CPT

mjclark32 · 4 December 2012, 06:26 AM

Pretty sure you can leave however you'd like. If you're going to leave it for say a year, the general piece of advice I've seen is to give the watch a 40 turn wind once a month or so.

Armyguy03 · 4 December 2012, 06:28 AM

Thanks MJ, that leads to my next question. If I were to leave it for six months, nine, or a year due to deployments, then what?

mjclark32 · 4 December 2012, 10:02 AM

My bet is that it would be fine

Darlinboy · 4 December 2012, 10:06 AM

Don't worry... it'll be fine in any position, even for months and months.

77T · 4 December 2012, 10:11 AM

They sometimes sit in ADs cases and safes for a year or more with no harm.

Armyguy03 · 4 December 2012, 10:32 AM

Thanks TRF, a lot.

Alcan · 4 December 2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armyguy03

should I flip it occassionally?

It isn't an omelette, it'll be fine.

Seriously, watches (especially expensive gold models) sit in one position at ADs for many months until sold, with no adverse effect.

kilyung · 4 December 2012, 10:46 AM

The oils used are minute. Don't worry about it.

krawall · 4 December 2012, 11:02 AM

Next question is. Are you pulling the crown out to stop the watch? Have seen this many times on pictures but cannot find any reason for it...

Tom

dsio · 4 December 2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krawall

Next question is. Are you pulling the crown out to stop the watch? Have seen this many times on pictures but cannot find any reason for it...

Tom

In pics its probably to make for a photo at a specific time, there's no point in pulling the crown out to store it, it'll run down on its own.

kilyung · 4 December 2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krawall

Next question is. Are you pulling the crown out to stop the watch? Have seen this many times on pictures but cannot find any reason for it...

Tom

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsio

In pics its probably to make for a photo at a specific time, there's no point in pulling the crown out to store it, it'll run down on its own.

What he said. I keep all mine tightly closed.

77T · 4 December 2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krawall

Next question is. Are you pulling the crown out to stop the watch? Have seen this many times on pictures but cannot find any reason for it...

Tom

For Rolex mechanical movements in storage, it saves you 40 winds when putting it back on

For an Oysterquartz (or any other quartz), it saves your battery life

Thevenin · 4 December 2012, 11:21 AM

Crown tight, dial up

krawall · 4 December 2012, 12:37 PM

Thanks! Yeah I felt it strange pulling the crown out, only would allow outside moisture to enter (hell, I live in Hong Kong, I wouldn't do it anyway).

Thanks for clarification!

Tom

4 December 2012, 06:16 AM	#1
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Long Term Storage "Position" Hello TRF, I completed a search, however was unable to find an answer to my question, it's a quick one. I recently acquired a few Oakley Watch Vaults which leave the watch in a permanet crown up or down position, but never flat. Is it okay to leave a watch in this position for one week, two, or even more? I know it may seem silly, but is there any worry that the oils will pool to one side of the watch, or should I flip it occassionally? Thanks CPT

4 December 2012, 06:26 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Pretty sure you can leave however you'd like. If you're going to leave it for say a year, the general piece of advice I've seen is to give the watch a 40 turn wind once a month or so. __________________

4 December 2012, 10:02 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	My bet is that it would be fine __________________

4 December 2012, 10:06 AM	#5
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Don't worry... it'll be fine in any position, even for months and months. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

4 December 2012, 10:11 AM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,019	They sometimes sit in ADs cases and safes for a year or more with no harm. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

4 December 2012, 06:28 AM	#3
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Thanks MJ, that leads to my next question. If I were to leave it for six months, nine, or a year due to deployments, then what?

4 December 2012, 10:32 AM	#7
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Thanks TRF, a lot.

4 December 2012, 10:46 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The oils used are minute. Don't worry about it.

4 December 2012, 11:02 AM	#10
krawall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Thomas Location: HK Watch: IWC BPP Buenos Air Posts: 10	Next question is. Are you pulling the crown out to stop the watch? Have seen this many times on pictures but cannot find any reason for it... Tom

4 December 2012, 11:21 AM	#14
Thevenin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 575	Crown tight, dial up

4 December 2012, 12:37 PM	#15
krawall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Thomas Location: HK Watch: IWC BPP Buenos Air Posts: 10	Thanks! Yeah I felt it strange pulling the crown out, only would allow outside moisture to enter (hell, I live in Hong Kong, I wouldn't do it anyway). Thanks for clarification! Tom

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