Re: [Paddlewise] Watches

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2003 19:49:52 -0400
Liam wrote:
> When replacing a battery in my watch(Casio) I put vasoline on the
> oring 
> before remounting the back.  I have never seen condensation form
> under the 
> crystral after doing so.

Vasoline, being a petroleum product, can cause an O-ring to degrade
rather quickly.   You'd have to make sure the O-ring is resistant
to petroleum products.  There are silicone and nitrile O-rings,
but I rather doubt you'd find them in a watch.  

It's easier and better to use a silicone grease designed for the job.

Mike

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