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Found this Omega in a car that had been sitting in a forest for at least 20 years, what is it? (thelemmy.club)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/watches@lemmy.ml
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Clearly seen some moosture, but the case seems to be in very nice shape, all the corners are quite sharp. Original branded crown too.

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[โ€“] 1 point 4 months ago* (2 children)

Submerge in IPA instead. It's less likely to damage the watch further. Or just go outside and put on a respirator :)

(after you remove the pallet fork, that is, that's the only part that can be damaged by IPA)

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  • [โ€“] [S] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    I'm worried about IPA damaging the already fragile looking dial. I've learnt to not use anything but water on dial fearing damage.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 4 months ago

    I've never seen IPA put anything but fats and greases into solution. I like IPA because it's hardly a stronger solvent than water (do not estimate how strong a polar solvent especially distilled/demineralized water is!) and no risk of corrosion.

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