HELP! Removing Crystal on IWC GST Ti Chrono...

[DuDro]

Can someone provide some advice on removing the crystal from the IWC GST Ti Chrono?

I have removed the movement and tried pressing with my thumbs from the inside, but NO luck. I just hope that when the watch was built, the crystal was not glued on in addition to the pressure fitting.

Need help...Thanks in advance!

[maxmilian]

I know for sure I saw some GST in chieftangs AR run (Pugwashs I think ?)so someone surely know.

[DuDro]

I know for sure I saw some GST in chieftangs AR run (Pugwashs I think ?)so someone surely know.

I hope...My thumbs are sore and my hands are tired...Kind of sounds like I was doing something else!

If I don't hear from the forums, then I'm going to a local shop for some help...

[Pugwash]

I know for sure I saw some GST in chieftangs AR run (Pugwashs I think ?)so someone surely know.

Not mine, unfortunately.

[maxmilian]

Ok I found it , the post was from flav, he did take out and installed some crystals in Chifs AR run

here is the thread http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...&hl=coating

[DuDro]

Figured it out...

I "suspended" the case in a table vise and tapped on the crystal with a wooden dowel and mallet. The crystal popped right out!

I'm guessing that the titanium case "holds" onto the crystal more tightly than the softer, stainless steel.