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__ryan__
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There's a Seamaster posted in the Private Sales section, which, to me, looks quite nice overall. I noticed some minor oxidation on the movement, as shown in this photo (see the screws in particular):

https://omegaforums.net/attachments/20210313_101403-jpg.1182710/

I'm curious if people see this as cause for concern (rust elsewhere, but unseen), or a relatively minor issue. Thanks for your input.
 
Franco
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Such a minuscule oxidation after 50 years , it can be ignored. If you are being obsessive, the screws can easily be washed in an ultrasonic bath, and polished or replaced.
 
dsio
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I can’t find the listing but is it being sold as serviced or unserviced?
 
__ryan__
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Franco Franco
Such a minuscule oxidation after 50 years , it can be ignored. If you are being obsessive, the screws can easily be washed in an ultrasonic bath, and polished or replaced.
Thanks -- I genuinely don't really have a good sense of what's acceptable and what's not. As I mentioned in the post, it's not so much the screws themselves, but other potentially hidden areas of rust that would be more critical to the movement.
 
padders
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That movement is in fantastic condition cosmetically but it almost certainly will need a service. Both the minor screw corrosion and compressed state of the gasket suggest this but if I liked the watch and thought the price (after adding in a service cost) was right I’d have no hesitation.
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__ryan__
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padders padders
That movement is in fantastic condition cosmetically but it almost certainly will need a service. Both the minor screw corrosion and compressed state of the gasket suggest this but if I liked the watch and thought the price (after adding in a service cost) was right I’d have no hesitation.
Thanks, this is helpful
 
DON
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Swap the screws with clean ones. Bridge plates are very clean. Nice looking movement

DON
 
Dan S
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The movement is in very nice cosmetic condition for its age.
 
amcclell
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The only way you will get something cleaner is to buy a brand new watch.
 
Larry S
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When you get it serviced, that screw will go.
 
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