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Condensation on the crystal and thoughts from the experts?
Recently a dilema came up and there are a ton of opinions on this matter, I thought, why not post a topic and ask the opinion of the watch gurus on the forum. Since my watch just came back from service I explored all possible options online.
Here is my issue and in short, after taking a quick dip in the pool (without my vintage JLC Galaxy watch) I took a shower and dried off, I believe this wasn't enough of a drying off period as when I put my watch on and finished dinner I noticed slight condensation on the crystal, possibly due to humidity of my wrist ? (It appeared more like headlight crazing rather than traditional fog or dew drops)
being a snapback I took it off and cleaned the crystal, after arriving home I put it in an air tight ziploc box with rice, the movement having been removed from the case and placed on a soft towel centered in the rice.
My question is, will this be enough to prevent any corrosion to the movement, and should I keep it there for a week, two or longer?
What is the standard solution to this very common problem if this isn't the proper step to take?
Should it be held in room temperature?
Thank you all for any advice on this matter. If this isn't the proper forum section would someone be able to direct me to the proper section.
Similar to this photo (i dont own the photo just copying for reference)
Just for reference the crystal looked like this 
Condensation on the crystal and thoughts from the experts?
Recently a dilema came up and there are a ton of opinions on this matter, I thought, why not post a topic and ask the opinion of the watch gurus on the forum. Since my watch just came back from service I explored all possible options online. Here is my is...
Take it back to the service center
If you just got it back, you should just take it to them immediately and say it isn't waterproof. But... what watch was it? Sorry to hear this! S
Its a vintage LeCoultre Galaxy (mentioned above, snapback so no gaskets) was serviced by an independant watchmaker
Theres a whole story along with this piece, but just have had a spot of bad luck with her here and there. I think the piece is the minimum in water resistance and had I known that the humidity from my hand would cause this I wouldn't have worn her, or I w...
Yes it's humidity
A pattern inside the crystal indicates that it is not clean. Worst case is mold but more likely oil if the watch was just serviced. You should clean the inside of the case and crystal. Hopefully the movement is clean after service. Get some silica gel (Da...
Thank you for your advice here is the movement pic
It looked clean to me, after it arrived from service it saw a rough time in shipping and the two parts of the caseback weren't attached, I have a lab that is sterlie in my home for my work so I re-attached the case there. I'll clean the case and crystal a...
Perhaps there are some gaskets a watchmaker could fit?
However, from the look of that winding stem I would say your moisture is coming in through there too.
Thats the achilles heal of the 195 case it seems, and the shot was after service too, not sure if a gasket would fit to the caseback.
Sadly, all the 195 cases seem to have this little hick up in the design and it is the only type that goes with the 818 movement for the JLC Galaxy. I'll be extra careful with the piece and vigilant from now on. I'll try and see a watch maker here in town,...
The crystal is often a weak point. Steam or humid ambiance can be a ...
Real problem for our vintage watch. I have a watchmaker who told me once about a vintage watch of mine to not even wash my hands with it on the wrist. And it is a vintage diving watch! Keep the movement and the other parts of your watch in a dry environme...
Thank you my friend for the knowledge.
Some sound advice and after the Galaxy is back together will keep to a stricter avoidance of water or humidity I never had a mistress but this watch feels like one lol A Damn sad adventure indeed