Watch Case Tubes

[mcoulton]

Hello

I was thinking of buying an assortment of Watch Case Tubes and I came across this item on Ebay is this a good purchase or are there other assortment kits I should be looking out for?

 

[mikepilk]

Depending on the price, and how many watches you do, it might be worth it. Cousins sell tubes by size, but only in packs of 12, so not especially cheap.

It might be worth waiting until you actually need a new tubes. I only service my own watches, and (in the 60-70) I've never needed new pendant tubes. 

 

Edited March 3, 2022 by mikepilk
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[Tony13]

Same set sells for 13 dollars with free shipping on aliexpress.

I only buy a tube when I need them so far I only ever needed one so I must agree with Mike here.

 

[mcoulton]

Okay. Thanks for the advice. Wouldn't you know it I have a watch that it looks like the tube has been replace as the crown (without the stem) doesn't snuggle up to the watch case, so I figure it must have been replaced. I might revisit this restoration if I ever have a need to replace a tube on another project.