Anyone have any suggestion where I can locate a replacement case back gasket for my Dad's 218 Accutron that the shipping charged isn't 3 times the cost of the gasket?

I've found them at parts houses through suggestions from folks here where the gasket only cost $5, but the least it costs for shipping is over $15!!! They won't mail it in a regular envelope through the mail either.

Any suggestions?

Regards! Mark

Hi Mark,
If you can measure the ID, OD + thickness in MM flat or round? I may have one in my loose sets if not once I have the dimensions I could add to my next order and forward.

Thanks Chris!

Regards! Mark

Mark-Email me your address-I must have at least 3 dozen of these gaskets (from a watchmaker's hoard) lasell2@msn.com

William, I just this very minute saw your reply.

I am SO sorry I missed this. I rarely come into the wristwatch section.

I have not picked up a gasket yet for my Dad's 218.

I had a couple folks contact me and offer to help me find one, but after responding to their emails, I never heard another word, so I pretty much gave up and moved on to other things.

Does this offer still stand, or did that train leave the station long ago?

Please let me know. I will watch this thread for a reply. I also sent an email to your supplied address above.

Thank you, and once again, I am SO sorry for dropping the ball.

Regards!! Mark

Mark,
There are several different gaskets for the 218's. If you would let me know the case number stamped on the inside of the back case cover I would look to see if I have one...

The standard Accutron 218 gasket is G780. Used 99% of the time. Many things I know from 36 years in watch material business.

Thank you Gary! I heard back from William, and he said he would indeed still send me a gasket, and I thank him publically....but for reference, the stamp in the back of the case is kind of smeared.

The first number/letter looks like either a 'B' or '3', then the other 4 numbers are 3392.

At the top of the back are stamped the numbers 2-7'.

Other than that, there are no other numbers stamped, and only the standard engraved 'Use Only Genuine Accutron Cell....blahblahblah'.

I've REALLY needed this gasket, as last time I changed the cell, when putting the back back on, the old gasket is so mashed from years of use (probably the original), the back actually touches the movement, causing the watch to stop. Without a new gasket to keep it off the movement, I can't close the watch.

It's been just sitting in its box for months now with the back loosely attached. I'm looking forward to getting it closed up, and be able to wear it again.

My Dad received it for his 25th anniversery at the uranium enrichment plant we both worked at, and the dedication on the back cover is 1979.

Thanks again, William!

Regards! Mark

Mark,
Glad you found the gasket you needed. With the case number you mentioned the G780 gasket is the one you need..As William mentioned it is the gasket used on 99% of the 218's but I always like to check before I offer to help..Take care..

Thanks again, Gary. I'll know for sure once I receive it in the mail.

Regards! Mark

I received the gasket from William, and it's a perfect fit. My Dad's 218 is safely closed and secured!

Thank you so VERY much, William!

HIGH regards! Mark

Well, it appears Dad's 218 is sicker than I thought. It ran fine for about 8 hours, then quit. I put in a new battery and it fired right up. It didn't have the good clear 'ring' it had before, but it was running. It ran for a day. It quit again.

I just pulled out the stem and closed the box.

At least the case is dust proof again with the new gasket installed. Thanks again!

Regards! Mark