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I recently picked up a 50s Tudor with Oyster case in great condition and naturally my first inclination was to take the movement out and give the case a nice submergence to see how it holds up. Despite having what looks like a new crystal, I immediately noticed a droplet and then growing bead of water forming along the rehaut.. ok we have a problem here. I popped the bezel off (which fits nice and tight, no issue there) and pressed out the crystal from inside. I noticed the top of the case and crystal retaining lip were a little dirty, so I mixed up a baking soda solution and scrubbed for a while. Some of the grime was not coming off, and I looked under a loupe and realized it's not dirt, there's a fair amount of corrosion or pitting on the retaining lip. Pics attached are the best I could get. It doesn't seem like a lot to me, but I'm guessing it's enough to break the tension seal of the crystal. I have a couple new Tropic 11 crystals coming in the mail just to confirm my crystal isn't bad, but assuming the problem is the pitting, how do I proceed from here? I'm guessing I need to sand and polish but I'm afraid to since the watertight design depends on the retaining ring having exact dimensions. Anyone have an idea of a safe procedure to follow? I can always just avoid water.. but that's no fun, and the rest of the watch is in such great shape that it would be a shame to not use it as intended.

@JSebWCdefinitely get one. Most of the really interesting gilt and waffle dial 34mms seemed to have already gotten the dealer hype treatment but I see plainer ones in need of care selling for peanuts when they come up. Thanks for the info re. cases and crystals.. I did not know a rep 34mm case even exists, that may come in handy at some point. And nice looking big rose

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@jimcon11 That is a sharp looking tudor I have been getting into the early tudor and rolex 34mms lately I am on the hunt for a nice 7904 or 7909 Yuki sells a domed crystal that may fit this case. Model no: No.44006/C 294 Model fit: Tudor Oyster Prince 74000 wiithout date magnifier or Tudor Ranger 9050 Material: Acrylic Outer Diameter: 29.40mm Inner Diameter: 27.80mm Height: 3.50mm https://yukiwatch.ecwid.com/AF-Switzerland-vintage-crystal-294-p126152883 This is a Silix 15000 case set that I used for this build but it fits the mid case well . also fits the Raffles 34mm cases however the ID of the bezel does need to be increased on those.

Ouch the US 2 AUS exchange rate sucks big time, certainly slowed my purchasing

Hello old friend, and here now the news.................. Well pretty calm at the two NJ and one NY I work at at last report, few 1 to 3 COVID cases each biz as usual sort off, all wearing masks all the time. That being said here's the bad news as restrictions are loosened I see big trouble observed in my daily travels yesterday looming on the horizon. Bars are allowed out side tables saw a place I know on my way to Verizon for a new phone a few guys spread out plenty of tables ( Hmm do I stop in for one on the way home?) and another local spot I know also the same. Flash forward 1.5 hours on the way home, Both pretty packed guys all over real close usual out door bar stuff pre COVID in close groups no masks (hey can not drink w/ a mask) naturally I kept going. Now Texas has closed their Bars while Jersey reopens cases up big time there ( and I do not mean to pick on bars I love them!!! LOL) Look gents this is spread mainly by breathing in and out without a mask in close proximity to others out doors or not get it. So now we a 4-6 week time line till we are back in the shit again. Mark my works if I am still kicking I will report and I have no doubt I will be right, just the nature of the beast we fight. I ask God to give me ability to do a Vulcan mind meld w/ these fools I will take them through a 12 hour shift w/ ONE mask to keep reusing while your patients die on vents and you are helpless to save them, then they can go home and change their pants they just shit. Look guys you know me many years fuck what your government tells you they do not care, economic activity is their goals lives are the cost of doing biz, your lives. Be very careful go overboard keeping you and your family safe sterile technique is key, every thing in must get washed down w/ COVID killing disinfectant, order delivery OK, wait in the driveway w/ clean plates put food on them dump their stuff in the trash them disinfect you hands. Best to cook your own get clean in and put away. Do not order salads how are you going to insure they are safe bagged or not. I have more if you need info on how to disinfect just PM or ask here since Clorox and Lysol are almost unobtainable, there are many options. Over the top MOAB you say HAA! you know nothing till you spend weeks running COVID vents nothing at all. On the flip side I have seen some restaurants doing it right, out door setting reservations only spread out good job ( my wife and I went out yesterday) but they are few and far between search them out and order wisely.