Well I thought I might have another Seabee here, but now I am leaning towards Watertite, mainly because of the dial.
This has the larger than some watertites, but I believe that this may only apply to theolder ones, and a much more complicated case. The outer bezel accepts the case back, which is quite deep, from below, and then the reflector and crystal and outer ring compress the crystal against the flange for a seal. Unfortunately the case is chromium plated and will have to be stripped and re-plated.
The last picture is with crystal removed, because it is a mess.
In reply to Can you explain the thinking… by mybulova_admin
I didn’t say top loaders weren’t chrome. Top loaders don’t typically have removable case backs. But I’ve looked through all the Watertite models in the member watches and I don’t recall seeing any of the top loaders with a one piece chrome case. But it’s only the “F” variant that’s at issue here. The ‘51 ad specifically says the “F” has a chrome case and a stainless case back. The subject watch clearly does not have a removable back. So unless there was a change to the “F”, that description should apply to the ‘53 as well. I have looked through the ads multiple times to make sure I didn’t miss anything.
In reply to I didn’t say top loaders… by Stinky_Sullivan