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Post by rob3rto on Aug 16, 2014 2:33:34 GMT -8
A while back I bought a 7019-5000 on the much loved auction site for €18 from a guy in Portugal.   Went to upgrade the strap to a padded leather one with butterfly clasp and found how it opens.  It needs a new crystal (got one already) and the crystal gasket but cannot find one anywhere. Any ideas?  |
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Post by seikoholic on Aug 16, 2014 20:28:02 GMT -8
Yup, it's a Seiko, and I can see the crystal gasket in your last shot. It's the black thing between the crystal and the case.
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Post by cobrajet25 on Aug 16, 2014 22:22:34 GMT -8
Watch is definitely legit... The crystal gasket is sandwiched between the crystal and case on this model.
New crystal gaskets on watches of this vintage are always tough to find. The good news is that the crystal gasket is so well-protected that it can usually be safely reused.
If the gasket is still stretchy and pliable when you remove it to replace the crystal, just put it back in. I like to clean the sealing surfaces with alcohol, and then clean the gasket itself with alcohol prior to putting it back together. This makes the gasket adhere slightly to the sealing surfaces, resulting in a very good seal.
Never lube this type of gasket.
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Post by rob3rto on Aug 17, 2014 1:58:16 GMT -8
Took the crystal off only to find the gasket is actually split in half. Probably why when wearing it, you get condensation build up on the inside of the crystal. Will definitely need replacing before I fit the new crystal. Found a listing for one on a German site so fingers crossed.
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Post by HiBeat on Aug 18, 2014 13:25:48 GMT -8
You definitely need a new gasket here to avoid issues with water in and out and condensation.
That's gasket EK3055B34 If you can't find one let me know and I'll check with a guy I know who just might have one (hit or miss).
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Post by rob3rto on Aug 19, 2014 2:41:16 GMT -8
You definitely need a new gasket here to avoid issues with water in and out and condensation. That's gasket EK3055B34 If you can't find one let me know and I'll check with a guy I know who just might have one (hit or miss). Hi, thanks for the kind offer to help locate one. I've emailed the German site (Boley.de) yesterday. No reply as yet. Only other site listing it is Jules Borel but that would be a last resort as I'm sure they would charge silly money for postage to UK. Fingers crossed. Thanks again. |
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Post by rob3rto on Aug 22, 2014 9:15:05 GMT -8
Still no reply from Boley even after second email grrrrr!
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Post by rob3rto on Aug 29, 2014 11:46:03 GMT -8
Boley are not answering emails as it seems they only deal with repairers not public.
Can anyone help me obtain the crystal gasket please?
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