Must Watch if you own a modern or vintage watch - Moisture prevention inside a watch

[@johnireland1629]

The great thing about this man's videos is that he speaks to all level of watch enthusiasts. I'm knew to Omega, so look at his old and new videos...and will be buying him a cup of coffee now and then. Thank you, sir.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Many thanks my friend. I really hope that my videos will become great help.

[@billh2726]

I wish I was aware of these remedies years ago. I had a real nice vintage Tissot Mediostat Doctor's watch that would "fog up" when I wore it in humid situations. Out of frustration I eventually got rid of it even though I would have preferred to keep it. I 'm glad you are making collectors aware of these potential cures for moisture problems. Good on you. Thanks for another useful video.!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Many thanks! These are not the only methods that work. There are others. But these are the methods that I used couple decades ago when I was working at a watch store.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Sorry to hear that about your Tissot.

[@SpecterRides]

I just put my watch in a 3D printing filament dryer with some silica packets, and it cleared it up really nicely.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you for sharing

[@Fcyhcfyc]

Aaand for extra nerdiness add one of those do not eat silica shoe box packets in the watchbox hahah

[@hugoestrada1227]

Hello Sao !!! Thanks for your information, like always 🙂

[@wendyglasgow6394]

Useful practical tips. Thank you.

[@richard-rs8dw]

Another fine video, thanks! Also great to see (what looks like) that gorgeous 321 Seamaster again.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Glad you recognizes this Seamaster. It's a beauty.

[@andref.soares6451]

First one to see a video, excellent!! Could you do a video on how to clean a dial? Sometimes there are certain stains that would be good to take out.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

There is no special method to clean the dial to perfection. It is quite dangerous to temper with the dial in the first place. You can only do basic cleaning on the dial which I've made a video about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKu9hXp-fbtgbbM Only dirt or dust can be removed, but stain will not be possible. If you try to deep clean a dial you can damage it or alter the way it looks originally.

[@andref.soares6451]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel Thank you for your reply. At the moment I have a Seamaster Calendar that has some sort of dirt with a consistency of like gum (?). What do you think on using a toothpick with a little bit of water do get it out? I have tried the blower and the rodico but there is some dirt still.

[@andyf8704]

Very informative. If there is no moisture issues would you recommend putting your watch in rice as a safety precaution measure?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

No need to do that. Instead, apply the grease as described in the video.

[@andyf8704]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel Thanks, I will certainly do.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

I have got another angle - london is a damp place - bake the rice to dessicate it properly, and insert the watch into the desiccated rice which is still heated - around 60°C Is the temperature I used to heat the rice.

[@nikhilkumarmishra2178]

Thank you. the first method worked for me. hopefully it doesn't come back.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Awesome! Happy to hear.

[@rizwanqureshi3820]

Wery great collection 👌 my,brother And nise information about omega watch ⌚ love from India 🇮🇳 ❤ Mumbai

[@kirillbotsioura8462]

Hi, I just had moisture under the crystal of a De Ville 35mm. The watch maker who dried it saw no immediate damage, but recommended a full service to be sure. I just had a service with no issues in February. Would you recommend a service to be sure? Issue was caused by a loose crystal

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Honestly, if he already dried it out and your watch is functioning properly. There is no need for a service. You only need a service if he did not dry the movement or rust already started to build up. Rust begins to build up within a couple days inside a watch. Loose crystal or worn crown gasket is almost always the case on these older watches. Whoever that serviced your watch in February needs to recheck the whole watch and replace with a proper fitting crystal free of charge.

[@jakobwinder20]

Wonderful collection:) What strap is on the Seamaster? It looks great!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you! The strap is handmade at the shop. Haha.

Hello colleague, do you sell these leather bracelets? Or can you tell where I can buy it?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

They are made at the shop. Currently not selling them.

@@TimelessHistoryChannel Ohhhh, pity... I really like these bracelets

[@gentswatchco7765]

Great videos mate

[@talkingtimehorology]

i know you dont service watches unless you are going to sell them but i would like to ask, i have a vintage omega that was my 2nd grate grandfather he died in 2015 and i got this watch from him and i did a video on it on my channel but i would like to ask somehow could you repair it please? it is very special to me and i cant repair it i dont know how to repair it, it would be a good restoration video.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Hi, unfortunately, I do not take repair from anyone. You can always try asking on the Omega forums for referrals or google search for your domestic watch repair shop.

[@marco.castellani]

Hi! How can you choose which is the correct size gasket for your watch, I mean also thickness not just the diameter. Thanks!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

You can measure it where the gasket rest to find out the thickness. Otherwise, like myself, I kinda have a rough idea what thickness it should take by looking at it. And usually, the old gasket is there for you to measure it before throwing it away.

[@marco.castellani]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel It is an Omega Geneve 136.070 from the 70's. Thanks to your advice I was able to measure the old gasket and order a new one, but what about the crown/stem? Does not seems to come with one (the watch was never used before) even though the case back says waterproof and the omega website says it was water resistant up to 30 m (of course I am not going to use it in water condition) but isn't the crown or stem supposed to have a gasket? Thanks!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@marco.castellani THe crown will require a gasket on a Geneve 136.070. Unfortunately, you'll need someone who knows how to replace the crown gasket with doing it for you. The stem does not take a gasket, but only the crown does.

[@TiffanyLiu-ox1oo]

Hi! Could you substitute a hair dryer for a lamp as they both generate heat?

[@CollaborativeDataAccounts]

NO. It exacerbates the problem. Open the crown and place the watch in with silica gel packets in a container for a few days.

[@deedee8568]

Very helpful 👍👍

[@paulcali2809]

I use several packs of dessicant when storing my vintage omegas in watch box.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Usually, moisture condensation appears while the watch is on the wrist.

[@wongwaihuo9553]

Are these vintage Omega (without screw down crown) water resistant? (I heard its about 30m WR)

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

If you request a service to have them pressure tested, you can actually swim with these watches in a regular pool.

[@jadedarby8234]

Fantastic video, in a pinch this can save your watch. OE, always gives wonderful knowledge and advice!!! Anyone hungry after watching😉

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

😝

[@polowest016]

Thank you sir

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

So nice of you

[@hendripratikto4408]

What kind of leather strap omega with numeral dial ?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

100% handmade at the shop. 😅

[@Omoplataism]

good tips!

[@Chou005]

Even i only wash the straps my watch suddenly have moistures in its glass

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Apply some seiko silicon grease to the crown once a week or every other week. That should help. If moisture still gets inside, then it’s time to have the watch serviced. Probably need a new crystal or case gasket

[@Chou005]

Thanks​@@TimelessHistoryChannel

[@nielknox]

Thank you

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

You're welcome

[@zillsburyy1]

make sure those rubber gaskets are fresh every few years

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Unfortunately, not everyone will do that or know of a watch repair shop near by. :-(

[@219garry]

Second.