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Title: Ingersoll Mist/Vapor Issue
Post by: 21st Century on March 29, 2019, 03:46:40 PM
Ingersoll IN3600BK (Automatic)

Got this as a present, looks exactly typical Frank Muller watch, after 9 years it is still working though i am not sure about the accuracy of the movement after on and off wearing it.
Did send to the watch shop for a persistent vapor issue once (4 years back and cost me ~RM250) with a warranty for a week and immediately after a week it happens again and i never wear the watch ever since.

Appreciate any assistance from forum member if you guys know anyone/place/shop that can fix the issue permanently (huge plus if its cheaper than what i paid before)
Title: Re: Ingersoll Mist/Vapor Issue
Post by: meoramri on March 30, 2019, 08:38:33 AM
Quote from: 21st Century on March 29, 2019, 03:46:40 PM
Ingersoll IN3600BK (Automatic)

Got this as a present, looks exactly typical Frank Muller watch, after 9 years it is still working though i am not sure about the accuracy of the movement after on and off wearing it.
Did send to the watch shop for a persistent vapor issue once (4 years back and cost me ~RM250) with a warranty for a week and immediately after a week it happens again and i never wear the watch ever since.

Appreciate any assistance from forum member if you guys know anyone/place/shop that can fix the issue permanently (huge plus if its cheaper than what i paid before)
Possibly a gasket issue? Any photos?


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Title: Re: Ingersoll Mist/Vapor Issue
Post by: 21st Century on March 30, 2019, 01:57:55 PM
Not sure Sir, but I was told they've "cleaned" and added silica to absorb moisture. From the pictures you can see the mist inside the watch, it's even worst if it's under the sun or in cold place.
Title: Re: Ingersoll Mist/Vapor Issue
Post by: Cocas on March 31, 2019, 05:21:01 PM
Quote from: 21st Century on March 30, 2019, 01:57:55 PM
Not sure Sir, but I was told they've "cleaned" and added silica to absorb moisture. From the pictures you can see the mist inside the watch, it's even worst if it's under the sun or in cold place.
There should be a leak between the front crystal and case.
Title: Re: Ingersoll Mist/Vapor Issue
Post by: 21st Century on March 31, 2019, 07:17:53 PM
Thank you for your insight Cocas, do you also happen to know where I can fix the problem?
Title: Re: Ingersoll Mist/Vapor Issue
Post by: Cocas on March 31, 2019, 08:00:03 PM
My certina had the same problem and it was fixed by an experienced watchsmith in JB.
Title: Re: Ingersoll Mist/Vapor Issue
Post by: 21st Century on March 31, 2019, 09:15:21 PM
Yeah I think so too. I kinda regret paying the watch shop to repair my watch. Going to seek for watchsmith from now on and hope to get info from fellow member on watchsmith within KL/Selangor area.