triplehd Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 Ok - I have mastered removing the caseback from my SFSO (rubber gloves did the trick ) Now, how do I remove the crystal? Do I need to remove the bezel ? Unlike my Omegas, I can simply push the crystal through. Seems that the tabs at 3, 6 ,9 and 12 are somewhat preventing me from popping the crystal out. Am I doing something wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 No one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 unlike the Blackbird and BCE's aren't the tabs faux on the SOSF ? as they are on the skyland?? I tried to remove the bezel on the skyland without success.. does it pop off ?? Does the crystal and bezel come off together ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillorin Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I think the tabs are definitely in the way looking at mine next to me. Just curious why you need the crystal out? This was supposed to be a '300m after resistant rep' and many claim it passed the test, so it's probably a chore to get the thing apart. If you do end up getting the crystal out, make sure not to just press it back in, but use a little crystal cement to give it some WR back. Also, take photos of the crystal please! It's supposed to be 5mm thick, and I haven't seen any photos of it, so I am curious to see if it lives up to that claim Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Someone had a crystal from a SFSO for sale and it sure looked 5mm to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 The bezel does have to removed, and it's not easy to do. The bezels are tight on both Asian and Swiss versions. I've actually nearly trashed a bezel trying to remove it with conventional tools (blade & knife)...and I ultimately failed. I won't try again without the $350 Bergeon bezel removing tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 hammer + anvil = quick success you just want to remove it right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted October 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I have the asian model SFSO and would like to replace it with a sapphire crystal and get it double A/R by Cheif. I could try to have Chief double A/R my mineral crystal....but might not get the same results as I would if I had the sapphire crystal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 I have the asian model SFSO and would like to replace it with a sapphire crystal and get it double A/R by Cheif. I could try to have Chief double A/R my mineral crystal....but might not get the same results as I would if I had the sapphire crystal. I have had double AR applied to mineral crystal and the results are very good, but not as good as saphire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplehd Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have had double AR applied to mineral crystal and the results are very good, but not as good as saphire. Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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