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Nick Hacko · 9 August 2007, 10:00 AM

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USMCsilver · 9 August 2007, 10:33 AM

So, do you fill those holes and buff, or what?

Odd that a watch could do that if not exposed to harsh contaminants on a constant basis.

steve-o · 9 August 2007, 10:45 AM

I'm guessing the sweat from a wrist can be pretty harsh...and saline, too.

BiG JeEzY · 9 August 2007, 10:49 AM

Pretty surprising to see that inside the watch. I thought the rubber gaskets would be strong enough to prevent any moisture from going in.

Maybe there was some oxidation in the movement over that 20 year period? Even if the case is pretty much closed to oxygen exposure, maybe some oxygen might have been trapped inside the case as it was closed up?

I wash my watches under running water to clean them on a weekly basis. Do you think there will also be some corrosion inside the movement if I keep doing it?

Letsgodiving · 9 August 2007, 12:02 PM

Is that the 904L steel used today?

Rockrolex · 9 August 2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

Heavily corroded and pitted steel case, area under the case back seal. Ref 16233, E serial. Fairly common with watches 20+ years old. This particular watch was never exposed to salt water, it was worn only occasionally as a dress timepiece.

Why do you think that happens, Nick? Especially if the watch has been properly sealed.

SPACE-DWELLER · 9 August 2007, 07:17 PM

Wow, Nick!

Would periodic washing of the watch have prevented this? I guess that the moisture + salt of perspiration must have caused this (as "Steve-o" states).

frostie · 9 August 2007, 07:57 PM

how did that happen to a watch that was used as a dress watch?

Alcan · 9 August 2007, 08:07 PM

Here's a good example of an early GMT pitted caseback. They're not made from Indestructium, any steel alloy can corrode over time.

Henry T · 9 August 2007, 08:12 PM

Condensation is another culprit we should not forget.

wandyprawira · 10 August 2007, 12:02 AM

Wow, I'm somewhat happy to know this. It means it's gonna be useless to keep my watch in pristine condition for any longer since no matter what it will still get this corrosion.

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BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Pretty surprising to see that inside the watch. I thought the rubber gaskets would be strong enough to prevent any moisture from going in. Maybe there was some oxidation in the movement over that 20 year period? Even if the case is pretty much closed to oxygen exposure, maybe some oxygen might have been trapped inside the case as it was closed up? I wash my watches under running water to clean them on a weekly basis. Do you think there will also be some corrosion inside the movement if I keep doing it? __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

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