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is the condensation? If there is only sligt fog under the crystal (no dripping), you can try the following method:

(1) Silica desiccant: those small pockets that generally found in new cloths/shoes. or you can buy from camera stores or hardware stores. Pull out the crown (timing setting position), put watch in a Zip-Loc bag together with the silica pockets. Let it sit overnight. You should be able to pull all the moisture out.

By the way, if the silica pockets are old (saturated with moisture already), you can use microwave to heat them to drive out the moisture first before putting into the zip-loc.

(2) If there is no easy way to acquire silica pockets, find some dry bread (really dry) instead.

I once used this method on a quartz watch. The fog was basically obscuring the dial. It's been 3 years, the watch has been perfect since. If the condensation is too bad (water beads inside the crystal), you may have to see a doctor, because even if you draw the moisture out, there might be residue inside the crystal. If not that bad, do something as soon as possible.

Good luck.