Crystal pressing on Rolex

[abakan]

Hi guys,

just wander what you use to press the retaining ring around the crystal (particularly on MBW vintages). I tried to use a socket wrench which pressed it well with a tiny scratch on a side, but it didn't sit flush with the case, there is still some gap left.

Thanks

[Tribal]

Hello,how do you put off the retaining ring?

I want to change the glass on my 1680....

Can you post some pics to do it?

Rg Tribal

[abakan]

I guess noone has a knowledge

To take a retaining ring off, Tribal, I used a sturdy blade, just go around and pry little by little. It takes time but by going evenly around eventually it'll come off. I'll try to take pictures when I do it next time. Now it is on, but didn't completely go back flush with the case. There is still some space left, if anyone has an idea how to press it to the end, please let me know.

Best

Hello,how do you put off the retaining ring?

I want to change the glass on my 1680....

Can you post some pics to do it?

Rg Tribal

[ubiquitous]

To press the retaining ring on, I use this:

The case is from an Omega Seamaster 176.007...

Fits around the Tropics and the retaining ring perfectly.

[docblackrock]

Only you, Randy, could use a 70's gold SM chrono case as a pressing tool

[yt74]

Only you, Randy, could use a 70's gold SM chrono case as a pressing tool

[ubiquitous]

What can I say? I'm a bit eccentric...

Edited May 9, 2006 by ubiquitous

[the collector]

How would you go about it withouth these parts?

[leitztozeiss]

I got one of these on eBay . . . about $30 on eBay shipped.