dry box

[roythc]

hi,need some advise whether is it a good idea to store watches in the dry box with silicon gel when hardly wear. THANKS for reading

[triton]

did you read some where that it might be useful or someone advise you that it is advisable to put inside a dry box/cabinet.

hi,need some advise whether is it a good idea to store watches in the dry box with silicon gel when hardly wear. THANKS for reading

[Zymol]

I put my watch boxes into dry boxes. Not those for optics. But I buy those big toyogo boxes with Tupperware lids. I use thirsty hippo as the drying agent. Works well. Boxes > than 7 years old still smell new

Watches are mainly kept in a secure drawer but with no dehumidifier. Doubt it's good for the movement. Only periodically clean the watches with non scented baby wipes and chamois cloth.

Every 6 months, I will use tarrago leather cleaner and a leather conditioner to nourish the leather straps.

[taxico]

hi,need some advise whether is it a good idea to store watches in the dry box with silicon gel when hardly wear...

only if your watch is not water proof. otherwise it's a waste of money and space. a dry box doesn't need additional silica gel packs unless it is broken.

"silicon gel" will stink up the contents of the box. i don't recommend it.

[Dar Teo]

I just purchase those ntuc dehumidifier for drawers and change them when it is used.
Though if you wear them regularly i think it is not so much a problem.
I know of someone whom did not wear their rolex pieces for years, kepth them in the safe. when they sent for servicing, mould was discovered inside.

[taxico]

mould growing on the watch (eg, inside the links or inbetween the watch case and bracelet areas) is due to not cleaning the watch after regular use. a soak in cleaning bleach solution + a quick scrub with a toothbrush and all will be well.

mould doesn't grow inside the watch on the movement because there is nothing for them to feed on UNLESS the watch is not water proof and perspiration has entered the watch.

in that case, mould growth is secondary to oxidation.

if your watch is water proof and clean, you have nothing to worry about.

[Ian Limm]

mould growing on the watch (eg, inside the links or inbetween the watch case and bracelet areas) is due to not cleaning the watch after regular use. a soak in cleaning bleach solution + a quick scrub with a toothbrush and all will be well.

mould doesn't grow inside the watch on the movement because there is nothing for them to feed on UNLESS the watch is not water proof and perspiration has entered the watch.

in that case, mould growth is secondary to oxidation.

if your watch is water proof and clean, you have nothing to worry about.

Agree with Bro taxico.
Some basics to ensure moist or air does not get into the movement :-
(1)the crown is screwed down completely
(2)the back case is closed tight
(3)the rubber ring inside the backcase is present and not torn.
(4)no damage to the bezel (especial the vintage 50s to 70s DD or DJ)

[blueysmurfy]

really? I've a number of silica gel packs in my watch box

"silicon gel" will stink up the contents of the box. i don't recommend it.

[taxico]

really? I've a number of silica gel packs in my watch box

silica gel is not silicon gel.

[david.tan]

i always doubt silicon gel did a good job, after a long while some gel will become powder-ish, like it could spoil the air inside the container

i have my own electric dry cab keeping my camera, and so all my watch are sleep soundly inside

[JWNY]

learned something new. thanks all.

just use regular Marc & Mitch watch case

[shou.biao.kuang]

I know of someone whom did not wear their rolex pieces for years, kepth them in the safe. when they sent for servicing, mould was discovered inside.

I have heard of such incidents too. This is definitely true...

[shou.biao.kuang]

I know of someone whom did not wear their rolex pieces for years, kepth them in the safe. when they sent for servicing, mould was discovered inside.

To add on, watches kept in the safe should be taken out regularly to "air" them to prevent the mould thingy from happening... Oh, and don't forget to wind them too at the same time!

[TanWL]

Hearsay doesn't equal truth .

I have heard of such incidents too. This is definitely true...

[stonedialin]

i keep watch boxes in a huge dry box to prevent flaking
some famous brands like omega, bell and ross, breitling, sinn (just to name a few) make the worst boxes which are prone to flaking in our humid climate