Vic, so sorry to hear of yet another failed attempt at getting what you want. I would guess that the crystal cracked in transit, as per Ken's suggestion. Temperature changes apparently plays a part in these things as well. Had a friend with 2 cracked crystals on his 50. Look at this as an opportunity to do your first mods--looks like you need a cannon pin anyway, so I would send it off to one of the "Big Four" for this mod and installation of a nice new crystal. While it's at the spa, get it lumed. Your watch will come back better than when new and you'll finally feel good about your watch.
If you decide you want to sell your Fiddy, and start from the beginning, I'd probably go for the Davidsen.