I need a rep crown tube for a SSD

[alt.watch.obsessive]

I snapped the tube in two reinserting it. Just got done with all the mods and then this. Does anyone have a rep SSD tube that they might part with/sell? I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

[alligoat]

Isn't the SSD case tube/crown assembly a copy of the gen? If it is, you could use the Clark's (nostalgia2000 on the bay) case tube- 24-7030-0- but you do have to tap the hole in the case cause the Clark's tube is also delicate- I've broke a few myself. Might also have to countersink the case slightly so that the tube will sit in there properly. This would also be a good oppurtunity to upgrade to a gen crown with the aftermarket tube.

Maybe someone else can confirm if the SSD crown and tube are copies of the gen, for sure.

[Sir-Lancelot]

Agree with alligoat.

Now would be a perfect opportunity to upgrade to gen crown and aftermarket tube.

[freddy333]

Ditto what the other 2 said. There is no reason not to go with the better tube at this point. The difference in longevity (and feel) is worth the additional price/effort.

[Seadweller4000]

The aftermarket tube does not fit in without modifications. You will need to drill out the case a bit. Check out my Test-Special to see what I mean.

[alt.watch.obsessive]

Thanks guys. I've never used a tap or countersink so I would like to try to find a rep tube to keep things simple on this one.

Hopefully someone will have a rep tube left after replacing theirs. Otherwise I'll go the gen route.

[Guest carlsbadrolex]

NEVER MIND... I misread.

[freddy333]

Thanks guys. I've never used a tap or countersink so I would like to try to find a rep tube to keep things simple on this one.

Hopefully someone will have a rep tube left after replacing theirs. Otherwise I'll go the gen route.

There are a number of aftermarket tubes used in reps & unless you can locate the same 1 that was originally installed in your rep, you may very well have to re-drill and/or retap the hole either way. This of course assumes that whoever assembled your particular watch did not cross-thread the original aftermarket tube's threads, which would cause you to have to retap the hole anyway.

On the positive side, a tap is essentially just a long screw made out of hardened steel (so it will cut new threads into the adjoining metal) that you screw into the existing hole. You screw it in a turn & then back it out a bit, then screw it in a turn & back it out a bit.....until you make it all the way through. Voila'. Nice, new threads. Then just screw in the new tube & you are done.

[Martyd3]

I snapped the tube in two reinserting it. Just got done with all the mods and then this. Does anyone have a rep SSD tube that they might part with/sell? I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.

If you want to try a rep tube, I have a couple that I can send you.

[alt.watch.obsessive]

Great. You have PM (or will in a second or two).

[alt.watch.obsessive]

Thanks to Martyd3 and RWG for a spare crown and tube. Problem solved. Also snapped in a gen insert from Justasgood and I'm ready to go.

[pugliesotto]

The aftermarket tube does not fit in without modifications. You will need to drill out the case a bit. Check out my Test-Special to see what I mean.

have you only drilled, or you have tapped too ? if is necessary to tap the hole what number of thread is to use ?

[Pink Panther]

Any idea where i can find the correct 'tap' or could you tell me which 'tap' to use to upgrade to a generic tube on an ssd?