I may have gotten water in my watch

[Pinchy]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I am not sure you do have moisture. The crown unscrewed is still water tight, especially at those depths. Fog can occur naturally under the crystal going from hot humid weather into a cold climate controlled room. It normally goes away in a few minuets. Fog for over a day is not normal. If you do have moisture inside the watch will need serviced.

Wow I had no idea it was still water tight (to an extent)! Is this also true for twinlock watches like the explorers? And what about DJs?

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Pinchy

Wow I had no idea it was still water tight (to an extent)! Is this also true for twinlock watches like the explorers? And what about DJs?

Yes. As long as the crown is pushed in. Point of interest, there are some many famous divers that use the Rolex DJ as their diving watch.

[F33A]

I took the watch to the AD this morning and just got a call that it's "ready". They told me that he opened it up, removed and dried the movement. Inspection showed no apparent damage. He regulated it and pressure tested it. All's well that ends well. Perhaps I need a reminder, every fifty years or so, to make sure that I'm screwed down tight.

Thanks you for all the advice. Before I go, however, I'd like to address the remark (by tools, a moderator and presumably a knowledgeable person): "Wearing a DD swimming is a different discussion". The entire reason I've worn these watches for 50 years is that I have believed that they will stand up to rough use. I've subjected Datejusts, GMTs, and an Explorer to conditions which, I'm sure, would bring many forum members to tears. Never a problem....they just keep ticking....like a Swiss watch. Ha ha.

I understand that my DD should stay tight at up to 100 meters of depth. I have never exceeded that in my pool or anywhere else. Am I to understand that my current watch is different? Must it be babied? - that's gonna take some of the fun out of wearing it. Thanks again. Bill

[904VT]

Originally Posted by F33A

I took the watch to the AD this morning and just got a call that it's "ready". They told me that he opened it up, removed and dried the movement. Inspection showed no apparent damage. He regulated it and pressure tested it. All's well that ends well. Perhaps I need a reminder, every fifty years or so, to make sure that I'm screwed down tight.

Thanks you for all the advice. Before I go, however, I'd like to address the remark (by tools, a moderator and presumably a knowledgeable person): "Wearing a DD swimming is a different discussion". The entire reason I've worn these watches for 50 years is that I have believed that they will stand up to rough use. I've subjected Datejusts, GMTs, and an Explorer to conditions which, I'm sure, would bring many forum members to tears. Never a problem....they just keep ticking....like a Swiss watch. Ha ha.

I understand that my DD should stay tight at up to 100 meters of depth. I have never exceeded that in my pool or anywhere else. Am I to understand that my current watch is different? Must it be babied? - that's gonna take some of the fun out of wearing it. Thanks again. Bill

You're fine unless you are planning to go swimming with the crown unscrewed again. With the crown screwed in no worries. Unscrewed should still be fine just being submerged. Swimming unscrewed and you just may be screwed (though probably still ok). Pay attention to the way the Rolex logo on your crown aligns when fully closed. This is then a point of reference that allows you to tell quickly if screwed in or now. Don't worry about babying, so long as used properly.

[GONZO2LR]

You know there is an issue and your racking your brain with worry, just take it in and have it checked out...

sorry to hear what happen...its everyones fear...glad to know you wear your rolex...i do the same thing...i like seeing my sub all dirty and sweaty...then i give it a good cleaning....and good as new!

i hope its not too serious...maybe its in warranty?