cib0rgman Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I am trying to install a new Crystal that I got for my 088 DSN, can someone tell me how to get the crystal of the case. Does this model suppose to have AR? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 If you've never worked on a watch before, send it out to one of the modders to do it .. too many things can go wrong. If you have, then the best way is to remove the movement/dial and push out the old crystal either with a crystal press or your fingers. Then use the crystal press to put the new one on. Where did you get the new one (Ultimate, that eBay source..)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 There is a "How to" on removing and replacing crystals with household items. As I recall it involved a bottle lid. But as Doc says if you aint never then dont just put it in an envelope !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted December 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 I have worked on watches before and I already disassembled the watch and the case stripped, I try to push the crystal out with my fingers. this is a 2007 DSN; I purchased the crystal from DSN is the updated version with better cyclops. so there is no crystal gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 There will always be a gasket, just reuse the one that is holding the current crystal in It is a good idea to put something (neoprene, cloth, whatever) over the crystal when pushing out and when pushing back in. Crystal press should be used to install the new one, but some have used a vice in a pinch. Trouble is pushing it in even on all sides. Be sure not to damage the gasket though, as they are hard to replace (no dealer seems to have them). And if the DSN crystal is a sandwich one, you also run the risk of damaging it while pushing it in (just look at it from the side, if it looks like two layers, it's a sandwich crystal ... ugh). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 well I changed the crystal but not happy with the results, take a look a t the pictures I ended up removing the AR; it was applied so lightly that I scratched when cleaning the inside of the crystal; now i need a new AR. By the way I pushed the pin key-less release too hard and now the crown will not engaged, need to remove dial and try put it back i place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tessa Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Anybody tried this?? http://www.dealextreme.com/p/metal-watch-case-press-tool-with-12-dies-46450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbiz Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 they're cheaper on ebay but those dies won't fit Panerai... need to buy an extra oversized set from the same maker to make sure they fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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