Removing Bezel and Crystal on a 1680?

[tghodin]

Seems like the construction on the 1680 differs from the 16610 in more ways than the height of the crystal and the shape of the bezel.

How do i remove bezel/crystal to further on remove the cyclops for an upcoming mod?

Many thanks

[alligoat]

To remove the bezel, stick a razor between the bezel and the case and basically pop (or pry) the bezel off. You may have to work your way around the case prying til it pops up and off. Same with the crystal retaining ring- place the razor in there between the ring and the case, you may have to tap the razor in w/ your small jewelers hammer. Once again, may have to work your way around the case. If the crystal doesn't come right off, same procedure. Be careful with the razor, it can be deadly. You'll need a crystal press to reinstall.

Some CN 1680 reps may not have a gen like construction, but you still have to pop the bezel, etc.