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Old 28 April 2009, 07:14 AM   #16
GeoGio Greece
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Originally Posted by SLS View Post
NO, DO NOT DO THIS
You have no idea when this watch was last pressure checked and if it is the original crystal, there may be cracks created by the way this crystal is pressure fitted to the watch case which cause water to get inside the case and ruin the dial and damage the watch. The crown has been replaced during a service, but still the gaskets may have dried out causing another possible entry point for water. As I mentioned earlier, some simple toothpaste or polywatch will polish that crystal up nicely. Leave the case to a watchmaker.
~Scott

Scott, this is a domed crystal, no way that water can get in, even if a truck passed over the watch !!

I had this same watch for years, it does not "break" whatever the torture.

And we are talking about zero pressure, no water penetration even if all the seals are ruined by temperature and age.

But still, I have to respect your view, the best way would be to get the watch FULLY serviced, but this would get his bank account back by E 350-500. Is he prepared for that ?

Next best thing would be to "dry" clean with a dump cloth
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