Vostok amphibia crowns and galvanic corrosion

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I saw a video about how a Vostok amphibia watch got galvanic corrosion on its crown tube. I heard that this is due to the brass crowns Vostok use for their watches.

I was surprised to hear this as I thought watches that are meant to be dived with (indeed any modern watch really) would have stainless steel crowns.

This has put me off buying an amphibia. I was going to until I saw the video. Here it is:

What do you make of it? Should I let it put me off…

Vostok amphibia crowns and galvanic corrosion

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