mrsnak
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The corrosion where you unscrewed the case is pretty much residual gunk from the old rubber gasket. As soon as you remove a caseback that hasn't been touched in a while, there's a danger that loose bits can fall into the movement when you pull it off.
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By: skinnyguy : July 2nd, 2010-09:40
Should I have this restored??? The movement looks clean and keeps good time,not sure if the dial and hands're original. The worst is the case:corrosion around the edge of the crystal and bent lugs. Thanks for all suggestions... Skinnyguy...
Don't give up...
By: mrsnak : July 5th, 2010-11:21
If your movement is looking fine, no need to spend more money on it. I've had bent lugs straightened by one of my watch repair guys easily. Pair of jeweler's pliers does it. There is a small chance the lug will break, but yours doesn't look too bent. Two ...
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By: mrsnak : July 5th, 2010-15:53
The corrosion where you unscrewed the case is pretty much residual gunk from the old rubber gasket. As soon as you remove a caseback that hasn't been touched in a while, there's a danger that loose bits can fall into the movement when you pull it off.
I'll try my best
By: skinnyguy : July 5th, 2010-17:39
I'm not sure if the green stuff was from the green???? back gasket?It's like dry wax or something to prevent moisture entering the inside.The movement's been running fine and I dare not to mess with it. It's been carefully removed with no residue and keep...
Nice to see the pix
By: mrsnak : July 6th, 2010-09:27
Good job of a careful disassembly! Green is corrosion probably from the zinc underneath the gold plating? Thought I saw some crumbly bits that might have been pieces of the old gasket. Usually, you see black goo.