How to pop the crystal off a UPO?

[bklm1234]

If I have the movement out already, do I also have to remove the bezel to pop the crystal out. Your help is much appreciated.

-bk

[bertieng]

Yes, you do. If it doesn't come out with a thumb push, then a press is needed. Good luck.

[bosk]

For my PO, I did not remove the bezel before removing the crystal. It just popped right out using a press. Before buying my press, I'd just lay it over a hole that was larger than the diameter of the crystal but smaller than the watch and pushed with the rubber handle of a screw driver.

GL

bosk

[Pugwash]

One thing that concerns me about all these "just pop it out with your thumb" suggestions leaves one hugely important question unanswered. How do you intend to put it back when you're done?

[docblackrock]

One thing that concerns me about all these "just pop it out with your thumb" suggestions leaves one hugely important question unanswered. How do you intend to put it back when you're done?

[bklm1234]

I just want to clarify. Is the bezel insert blocking the crystal if I press it out from the inside? On rollies, the bezel inserts don't block the crystal so I don't have to pop the bezels first. On the BCE, I just unscrewed the 4 markers that stick out from the bezel into the crystal, I popped the crystal from the inside and the bezel wasn't in the way. I just don't want to do unnecessary work. Popping a bezel is kind of a pain sometimes. Thanks for your help.

-bk

[bklm1234]

I went ahead and tried popping the crystal without taking off the bezel. The bezel doesn't block the crystal like many other watches. So no need to pop the bezel.

-bk