netniet Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I am currently busy upgrading my watch tools, to some good quality tools, and I am wondering if this crystal press is any good. It can take dies from a Bergeon 5500. It looks good to me, but maybe the experts can help me. I found this on fleebay, and the asking price is around $140. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 It sure looks stout enough! One advantage with a screw down press is that you can apply slow, steady pressure to a crystal. I use an old BB crystal press and it is hard to get smooth downward force with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle42 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I would worry with a screw down press that it is far too easy to put too much pressure on. Would you just use very light fingertip pressure when turning the wheel? As I imaging that would translate to sufficient downwards pressure on the crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I would worry with a screw down press that it is far too easy to put too much pressure on. Would you just use very light fingertip pressure when turning the wheel? As I imaging that would translate to sufficient downwards pressure on the crystal. The downward pressure would be more determined by the threads rather than finger tip pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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