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2. My father in law gave me this watch last night. He said his brother bought it for him when he was a teenager while the brother was stationed in the Azore Islands, he's checking on the exact date, mid to late 1960s. My father in law was a recreational diver and used this watch extensively for shallow water diving in mostly freshwater rivers in the central Florida area. He doesn't recall ever having it serviced. It was sitting in a drawer after many years of not being used until one year ago, when he wore it again and wore it into the same fresh water river that he used it in so many years ago scuba diving. A day or two later, it stopped working. (note condition of the gasket). As you can see from the pictures, water got into the case. As far as I know, all original parts, including bracelet.
3. I'd love to get it running again and replace the crystal. As of now, I have no interest in re-luming or doing anything to the bezel, nor polishing the case. I'm located in Louisiana, USA, but am willing to ship the watch anywhere that can do this service for me. I don't currently know any watchmakers or repairmen, as my only watch is a 1 year old Rolex Explorer that was purchased new from an AD in town. I was hoping you guys could recommend someone who could replace the rusted screws, clean and re lube the parts, clean up the face, and install a new crystal or something else that's needed to restore function that I'm unaware of.
I appreciate any advice or help. Thank you
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