alt.watch.obsessive Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Agree with alligoat. Now would be a perfect opportunity to upgrade to gen crown and aftermarket tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 NEVER MIND... I misread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Great. You have PM (or will in a second or two). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt.watch.obsessive Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugliesotto Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Panther Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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