horologist Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 Greetings I have a submariner replica which I purchased many moons ago which has had little use after having forgotten about it when moving places. I cannot recall if it was from silix or from Paul . But all I can say is that I have has difficulties keeping the sapphire coated crystal in the case as no matter how many times I have replaced the crystal gasket nothing seems to help. The crystal is a simple straight edge without any steps measuring 30.47mm and somehow none of the gaskets seem to hold it in. I even tried the UV glass to metal product with no luck! Anyone ever experienced a stubborn fickle crystal staying put in the case and solved the issue apart from putting it under your car tyre for good, I would appreciate your input with thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I recently fixed a watch with the same kind of issue. It was an aftermarket crystal and gasket did not seem to want to hold it for long. However, I used UV glue to set the crystal and after the necessary curing it fits perfectly well now without any dislodge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horologist Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 On 3 July 2019 at 4:15 PM, Legend said: I recently fixed a watch with the same kind of issue. It was an aftermarket crystal and gasket did not seem to want to hold it for long. However, I used UV glue to set the crystal and after the necessary curing it fits perfectly well now without any dislodge. Thanks and sorry for my late acknowledgement ! Been away for surgery! did you still use the crystal gasket as my understanding is that most of the UV glues bond glass to metal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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