RWG Technical Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I think someone used steel wool on the case and what you see is bits left over. I have yet to see any rust on any of these cases, and highly doubt that it's the actual case rusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 That looks like an isolated particle, on the surface, bleeding out. More than likely this will be a quick clean up during crystal change. Keep your chin up, it will be ok! Let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Here's what to do, Cats: Strip the case down, and simmer it in alum for a while. This will remove any steel impurities on the surface, and avoid any rusting in the future. When I did this while removing a broken tap from my MBW 1665 case, I notice that a couple of small "pits" developed in the case. I can only assume that these were bits of inferior carbon steel, which were dissolved by the alum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 ...........and don't make me use Google either. I have no idea what a 'luddite' is. Sometimes this whole 'internet' thing makes me want to smash my computer against a wall. Technology. Pfffffffffffffffft! Luddites burned the library of alexandria .. didn't they? They liked to smash technology .. just like you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demsey Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Luddites burned the library of alexandria .. didn't they? They liked to smash technology .. just like you! Thanks J, you get me, you really do..............don't feel bad jm, you came in second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted November 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 During the installation of the new crystal if will have it cleaned. I'll keep you all posted. Will post some new pics with the new gen 127 on it ( and some other changes ). Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 my guess is misc mineral deposits in the steel, not the actual steel its self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tudorking Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Interesting thread, never heard of Alum before! On those latest pics do I see that this "new" version of the MBW subs don't have the groove for the gasket under the retainer ring? Am I really slow and everybody else knows this already? regards TudorKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 ohh shut ! the watch is trash ! sorry for you ! careful that it doesn't spread on you other watches ! best to send it to me - i will take good care of it cheers, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted November 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 Frank, I already put it in isolation with maximum security. A good clean up during the next modding session on this one will do the job. One of the modds will be a gen 127 TOP HAT. Thanks for your offer and advise Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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