Glass replacement on MBW 1680

[Tribal]

Hello Guys,

I replaced the Glass on My 1680 with a gen Tropic 127

And i must say that was a hard job to do it,because i have no Crystalpress.....

I sarted to lift up the retaining Ring like Ubi do (Ubi thank you for that)....

I took a razorblade to pull up the retaining ring,i pulled around the hole retaining ring...

That was an easy job,after i put off the Ring there was no gasket between the case and the ring

I put of the old glass, that was easy,also installing the gen one....

I put a gasket between the case and the retaining ring and pushed the ring down.......

.... nothing, i pressed with a plastic ring that matched the case with the Retaing ring ....nothing,not 1mm.

After that i took a screw clamp to push it down and it works...

Man, if you don't have the right tools its so difficult to do this.....

I think thats my next purchase....

Ok hard work but its done....

and here the result....

Damm i love this Vintage Rollies......

Next step is to install a Gen Tub and Crown

Hope you like ,opinions are welcome...........

RG Tribal

Edited April 29, 2006 by Tribal

[alligoat]

Harbor Freight has a crystal press for like $14.99, plus S&H

www.harborfreight.com/

Wristwatch told me about this awhile back.

Edited April 29, 2006 by alligoat

[ubiquitous]

Excellent work! Sorry I did not get you the pics to show the process of removing the retaining ring- None the less, it looks like you got it done regardless

BTW- Here is what I use to press my rings back on...

The case is an old Omega Sea-Master (176.007). Fits the retaining rings and crystal perfect!

[leitztozeiss]

That is what I need . . . a press.

Tribal are you going to install a gasket? I don't know if you saw my THREAD, but I also found that my 1680 lacked a gasket. I bought one on eBay from Helflands last night, so hopefully mine arrives next week.

Ubi, I'm going to try to find a PVC pipe of the correct diameter and cut to length to serve as a press ring along with a C-clamp.

[Tribal]

That is what I need . . . a press.

Tribal are you going to install a gasket? I don't know if you saw my THREAD, but I also found that my 1680 lacked a gasket. I bought one on eBay from Helflands last night, so hopefully mine arrives next week.

Ubi, I'm going to try to find a PVC pipe of the correct diameter and cut to length to serve as a press ring along with a C-clamp.

Yes,i installed a gasket on the case under the retaining ring.....

You need much power to pull in the F*@*# Retaing Ring...

No i dont saw your thread...

Best Regrads Tribal

[Tribal]

Excellent work! Sorry I did not get you the pics to show the process of removing the retaining ring- None the less, it looks like you got it done regardless

BTW- Here is what I use to press my rings back on...

The case is an old Omega Sea-Master (176.007). Fits the retaining rings and crystal perfect!

i've done it with plasic ring fits too....

Thanks for the tip with the razorblade...

Rg Tribal

[700club]

that is one damn nice looking Sub!

congrats Tribal.