Pitting on case - how much is an issue?

[tuonor]

I'm finalizing a purchase of an early 60's 1675 soon and got the attached picture of the movement from the seller. Should I be concerned about the pitting in the gasket area? It seems slight to me relative to people who have asked about laser welding want to make sure this shouldn't be a deal killer.

I don't intend to take the watch underwater but can the corrosion could be stopped from getting worse?

[T5AUS]

Thats nothing to worry about, it's a vintage watch, keep the seals up to date and you should be fine More importantly, how good is the dial

[tuonor]

Thanks T5AUS, that's comforting to hear.

Any other opinions?

[harry in montreal]

its a valid condition issue.

i cant figure out if its from a bad piece of metal that corroded,or from an old gasket that held water in there.

i would use it to negotiate which is fair. i may be in a similar position as you are with an old sub... if it fails a pressure test then i will not be able to swim with it.

this is not heartbreaking, so i dont really mind.

i would not invest in having someone ttry to repair the metal case. i just would not want to go to the trouble unless i actually cracked the case.

[Beelzy]

That's nothing to worry about, IMO. I have seen many a 5513 with pitting far worse that could still pass a pressure test.

[slcbbrown]

I would consider it less valuable than a non-pitted version, but if that watch will pass a pressure test, I wouldn't worry about owning it, at all.