cib0rgman Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I drop my UPO last night it hit the floor face down the crystal is fine not a scratch. but one of the dial markers feel off. Can someone tell what kind of glue to use. Can I use super glue. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 You can check with Offshore. He may stock something that can help you with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Superglue...you stand a big risk of 'clouding' inside the crystal with the vapours (do pay more attention when watching C.S.I. ) Personally, for convenience , safety, & ease of use (with its inbuilt hypo needle applicator) the smallest amount of GS Hypo Cement . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 A gain of rice works for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I've used superglue several times in dial repairs/modifications, and as long as you let the glue cure with the dial de-cased, you won't have an issue with the fumes fogging the crystal (which will happen if the glue isn't cured and the dial is re-cased) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 So. super glue will be o.k. then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 GS Hypo Cement would be a better choice, and the applicator on the nozzle is perfect for that job. O/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 And a tad more forgiving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 much more forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 If you do use superglue, don't try and do it direct from the tube, or the drop will flood the dial area. Put a bit of tape on your work-surface, put a drop of glue on the tape, then use a toothpick to apply a tiny amount to the back of the dial marker (maybe hold the marker with tweezers or a rodico-tipped pencil for the application of the glue and the positioning). Best of luck It's a pretty easy fix to do, I'm still kicking myself that a few years back, I paid a watchsmith to do a similar thing when the lume came loose from the setting on my 16610 Sub We live and learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Guys, Thanks for the advice. I oppened the watch remove and juts pressed down the marker. hopefully I will not drop the watch again. Still is a delicate task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Glad to hear you've fixed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chronoluvvv Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 those UPOs are damn nice but super-delicate on mine, i had the Omega logo come off once & the hands have worked themselves loose twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Glad to hear you got it fixed.. now you're just THAT more confident in working with your watch.. don't you love this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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