spookycord Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Here is what happens when you get your crystals double coated. People keep poking at the crystal to see if it is there and eventually get frustrated and then "craaaacckk"!!! haha oops! btw, this was taken about 6 inches away from a direct florescent bulb. Cheif's AR is still impressive on the parts that aren't cracked. Still looking for a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 LOL.... It adds character like that? Hmm, no. Hope you find a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Eeeeek!!! I'm sorry about that. Now I'm really nervous, as I just received my Chief coated crystal for the exact same watch. Damn, that thing looks really thin...Any tips on what not to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookycord Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) Advice on what not to do? Well one is if you think you might be applying too much pressure on the press you def are. Second. Use the correct die and Make sure your die is centered. Third take your time. And if at all uncomfortable take it to a professional. S Edited June 13, 2008 by spookycord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daytona4me Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Dude, Your crystal might be scratched....... maybe....... Yeah.. most likely.... it's got a small crack or scratch in it. Sorry to hear about your loss, not good at all. Takes the excitement out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Advice on what not to do? Well one is if you think you might be applying too much pressure on the press you def are. Second. Use the correct die and Make sure your die is centered. Third take your time. And if at all uncomfortable take it to a professional. S Good advice. I always use the largest die possible so the pressure is exerted evenly at the perimeter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookycord Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Good advice. I always use the largest die possible so the pressure is exerted evenly at the perimeter... Agreed. I had a die that was big enough but the crystal still didn't go in even so I tried to "correct" it by applying pressure to one side instead of doing the right thing, which would be to pop it back out and start again. Live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Maybe you could polish it out and recoat? Sorry, couldn't resist! Hope you will find a replacement. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Is that you, FlipLockBuckle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Is that you, FlipLockBuckle? naw, spooky's picture taking abilities are way better than FLB's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 What is recommended - plastic or aluminum dies? Heres a list of presses on WM sites. Any recommendations? Presses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 What is recommended - plastic or aluminum dies? Heres a list of presses on WM sites. Any recommendations? Presses Plastic. Delrin would be nice, but the cheap one I have came with nylon dies and it's fine. Mine is just like EBay item number 350069110559. I can recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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