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  1. Kobus Apr 19, 2016

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    The culprit.

    Silverfish.jpg


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    The result.

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    My brand new Omega Speedmaster manual.
    Bugger.

    Will I be able to get a replacement?
    Wonder at what cost?
     
  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 19, 2016

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    It's just "patina"

    ;)
     
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  3. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Apr 19, 2016

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    What watch is it for...
     
  4. Kobus Apr 19, 2016

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    Speedmaster Pro
     
  5. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Apr 19, 2016

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    Might be moving a red box with all on soon from my Speedy as i wont be selling. Getting too many boxes so will keep you in mind if i do.
     
  6. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Apr 19, 2016

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    never seen one of those (the fishmoth, not the manual). What part of the world do they live in? They eat manuals?

    EDIT: never mind, it's a silverfish. garage is full of them - they just look a little different.
     
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  7. Kobus Apr 19, 2016

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    From wiki, they eat:

    These include book bindings, carpet, clothing, coffee, dandruff, glue, hair, some paints, paper, photos, plaster, and sugar. Silverfish can also cause damage to tapestries. Other substances they may eat include cotton, dead insects, linen, silk, or even its own exuvia (moulted exoskeleton).
     
  8. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Apr 19, 2016

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    Lepisma saccharina

    Are one of the oldest insects. Can be traced back to nearly 400 million years old.
    Can live 3 to 6 years.

     
  9. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Apr 19, 2016

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    Hey Stacey, get off the forum and let Andy back on!

    :D
     
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  10. tyrantlizardrex Apr 19, 2016

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    If you go and ask a boutique nicely they might give you a replacement... they get those by the box load... and my OB's been very generous ;)
     
  11. SpicyWatch Apr 19, 2016

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    3-6 years chomping away at something they see as carbs... I've always questioned the condition of some manuals and boxes people sell, I guess water damage and these buggers are to blame.
     
  12. cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Apr 19, 2016

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    That silverfish is very erudite, it has the same taste as you, Omega.
    Historically there have been many insects known for their intelligence.

    Top-Cartoon-Insects.jpg
     
  13. Nitzbar Will sell any watch tougher than him. Apr 20, 2016

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    My OB offered me a replacement red box when I asked them what kind of crappy materials they use to make them. Maybe silverfish have been nibbling on my red boxes....:cautious:
     
  14. Kobus May 15, 2016

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    Book replaced by AD, as expected. :)

    Put some "mothballs" in the box.
     
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