zafod Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) A while ago I bought an IWC Portuguese (one of my all time favourite watches). I had the crystal sent away for AR treatment and bought a nice Alligator strap. It had the adapted "second @ 6" movement and is not very reliable; it works fine when off the wrist and turned face down but will sometimes stop after a couple of hours (or less) on the wrist. Because I liked the look of this watch so much, I bought another one, this time with the new improved 29j movement. I planned to swap over the strap and AR crystal to the new watch and then sell on the other one. The strap swap was no problem but I can't work out how to do the crystal swap. The inside of the cases are different and while I can get the crystal (including surround) off the 1st watch, I can't see a way of getting it off the 2nd; the 1st watch (when you take the case off) has 4 screws that hold the crystal (and steel surround) to the case. In the 2nd watch there are no screws. Can anyone offer me some advice as to how it can be done, or maybe even someone can do it for me (for the required fee, of course). I'm in EU. Thanks. Edited February 19, 2012 by zafod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtchgk Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 You need to remove the bezel in order to swap the crystal. I don't think this is a good watch to practice on. Unless you have the skill, practice and the right tools there is a good chance that you will damage the bezel and/or the midcase. You may want to check with the EU watchsmiths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zafod Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 The newer one has a press fitted bezel you should be able to lift it with a case knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zafod Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I have one of those, I'll try, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Let us know how it works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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