Note: This one is a continuation of my previous post.
Now, time to assemble back the mess.
Hands already relumed and repainted, ready to be installed back.
I don't have any special tools to install the hand. So I trust my own bare finger DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. ONE SHOULD NEVER TOUCH THE DIAL. USE A CHEAP BIC PEN OR A HAND SETTER.
This method will leave lots of grease on the dial.
Hands already installed
Use Rodico to clean up the mess on the dial. Dust blower comes into action too.
Prepare the case... Transfer the movement from holder to paper again. Remove any dust by using soft lint free cloth or dust blower is the best.
Align the movement into the case properly.. now you see it's in the case! But not properly "held".
Flip the case again... To align the movement into the case properly. Make sure it fits nicely. No force here.
Let's install the crown. Same method. Push, hold and let it in. Again, no forcing here. This is a screw down case, you may need to push and
screw the crown in at the same time.
Do not forget to mount the movement to the case by using movement holders and screws (2 pairs that I said essential).
Install the rotor. Use your tweezer again to put it back in... It should snap in nicely. No force needed.
Don't forget the rotor screw too!
Now... the most important part of this pictorials. Applying silicon grease to the rubber seal. You need to apply it to:
a) Crown rubber seal (not shown).
Caseback rubber seal.
Check whether there's damage in the rubber seal (crack, etc.).
Apply the grease in moderation. Apply it uniformly to create a thin layer. Excessive grease may cause water to enter the case!
Put the caseback seal at the appropriate place. Close the caseback. Same as opening but this one turn it clockwise.
Do not over screw it (too tight).
Set the time to current time
Install the bracelet
Voila!
MORAL OF THE STORY:
This watch infact has never been serviced even after going thru all the steps above. I have applied the silicon grease PROPERLY on the respective seals but I CAN NOT GUARANTEE that this watch has been waterproofed. You need an equiptment to check whether a particular watch is waterproof. It looks something like this:
I hope you like my article... I skipped quite a lot of steps. We will learn together along the way. Have fun!!!!