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Old 8 September 2007, 09:48 AM   #1
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Interesting....Case gasket buldge question

Hey everyone. I was just cleaning my wifes datejust 6817. When I bought this watch form The Dallas Gold and Silver Exchange they opened the case and changed the dial from silver to white. I just now noticed the case gasket buldging out. I know they pressure checked it and it has a 2 year warranty. Should I worry or leave it alone.
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Old 8 September 2007, 09:56 AM   #2
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I'd take it back...

Any exposed gasket material is going to deteriorate quickly. I have several and no gasket shows at all..

But what do I do about this bulge????

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I'd take it back...

Any exposed gasket material is going to deteriorate quickly. I have several and no gasket shows at all..

But what do I do about this bulge????

Wieght Watchers, Larry. That's the best I can suggest.
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Old 8 September 2007, 09:59 AM   #4
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I have never notice a buldging gasket either. Back it goes on Monday.
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Old 8 September 2007, 10:06 AM   #5
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I would definitely take it back.

And Larry maybe you need to lay of the sauce when you are focusing that thing.
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Old 8 September 2007, 12:10 PM   #6
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I would say that the gasket was very dry when the case back was screwed on and the case has spun the gasket out. Simple fix but needs to be fixed ASAP.
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Old 8 September 2007, 12:23 PM   #7
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Rob, I would take it back. Nothing good can come of that.
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Old 8 September 2007, 07:07 PM   #8
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Buldging's a common problem:





DUCK, guys! QUICK!

The watch is gonna EXPLODE any minute now!

Some guy thought it has a Helium Vent and took the watch down to 1,220 metres in a diving bell filled with various gasses including a high percentage of Helium and then decompressed

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Old 9 September 2007, 02:12 AM   #9
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I called the dealer and spoke to my sales associate and she agreed, ewwww no bring that thing in and we'll get it fixed right away while your wife waits Sir.

Man I love that kind of service.
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Old 9 September 2007, 08:12 AM   #10
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Lisa took the watch back to DGSE and they changed the gasket and re-pressure tested her timepiece in about 30 minutes. All better now....
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