tgeo

Thanks everyone for the advise.

I have contacted the seller and he is willing to take the case back.  No Hassle return policy.  I am grateful he has this policy.  The price of the case was between $130 and 150 off of eBay so it still wasn't a bad deal. 

I guess on the hunt for a replacement case now.  Patience.

The pictures on the auction really didn't show the damage... Now that I see in person I can make out the scars from Image 1

Thanks. for the input... I will follow up with the vendor.

Well I have a spare 1570 w/Date now.... any suggestions.

Hello.

I have been lurker on the forum for some time and I have finally taken the plunge and bought a Gen Datejust 1601 case off of eBay.  Upon arrival I noticed 2 defects in the case and would like to get some feed back before I consider sending it back.

My intended build is:

SuperFranken

Gen 1601 midcase and back.
Gen piepan dial
Gen crown
Gen 1570 Movement
Gen Crystal
Gen bezel (Still looking for a 14k Bezel - If you have one please let me know)
 

But before I start here are my concerns.

Picture 1 shows where the case appears to have been hit/dinged by something.  My concern is that the case back will not seal properly.  Would a watcher builder be able to "fix" the issue"

Picture 2. It appears that the tube has been torqued upwards and puckered the upper surface... its not a severe pucker but it's noticeable .  The tube feels secure... would a watchmaker level this out?

Thanks again

T.