243 Replacement crystal

[dbane883]

I'm guilty of being neglectful of PAMs over the past couple of years.

I've had my 024 for almost 10 years now and it's still running smoothly.

However, the crystal has developed a strange haze around the inside edges.

I'm not sure if its just some residue as internal components are out gassing or if its some sort of coating that is starting to "peel".

Any idea what might be going on? I suspect the crystal will need to be replaced. If so, what's the best source for PAM crystals?

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[BurgerFlaggen]

If you are able, why not remove it and verify it is intact?
Then you can send it out for fresh AR.
When it returns, you know you will not have to worry about it fitting.
Plus I'd suspect an AR job would be less than an entire crystal.

Just my opinion, worth exactly what you paid...

 

[dbane883]

Ok. I guess I'll be doing some watch surgery this weekend!

 

[smokiedabong]

Is that a 243 replica from 10 years ago? Looks like it's a 024.

 

[dbane883]

Is that a 243 replica from 10 years ago? Looks like it's a 024.

Yes. Sorry. It's an 024.