totalwise Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hi I'm thinking of procuring a sapphire crystal for my seiko monster, and popping out the hardlex in the process as well. In the past I've successfully regulated watched from 1m+/- to 5s +/-, I've also dropped movements in order to reattach hands after they've come loose, and I was wondering whether I could pop out the crystal myself and attach a sapphire, or whether it's better to leave this job to the pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Popping a crystal out is fairly easy, putting one back in without a press can be a little tricky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Sure you can do it. I've done Seikos before and it's tough to get the new crystal in flat and square but it can be done. Enjoy the process! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Go for it. Most are easy to get out. Without a press.. getting them in perfectly level and straight can be tricky but with a steady eye and even pressure.. it can be done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I have found with a couple of difference sizes of PVC pipe and a small vice with rubber coated jaws, you can do almost anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I have found with a couple of difference sizes of PVC pipe and a small vice with rubber coated jaws, you can do almost anything YEAH BABY!! ......or just use your heel and stand on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman_Fred Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 On a more serious note.... If you remove a crystal from a water resistant watch (eg Seiko "100m"), will it still be water resistant when the crystal is replaced? (assuming it's put in correctly with a press). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Mine were waterproof again after using the "heel press" to reinstall the crystals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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