17:10 cheap press??? It’s was a water resistant watch. Closing the caseback before the crystal was installed, unabled the air to escape from watch. At least, leave the crown open. That is why you had a problem to press-in the crystal. Used too much pressure, lifted up the press from the table (!!!) and broke it. That was a huge mistake. The watch is not WR anymore. BTW, bezel is flat. It doesnt require press tool to reassemble it. You can just press it using your hand on some soft and even surface like this beer thing.
@@matyasd007 As it was initial designed on paper maybe. WR is based off of static pressure, not dynamic. Massive difference. In addition, unless your specific model caries an ISO cert no watch is guaranteed to withstand the pressures it states on the brochure.
I came to learn before assembling mine, thanks for this huge tip! It actually is something we study in physics regarding water pressure and so on... but in realy life we tend to forget these! You rock!
It's 4 am in new york and I'm laughing for some reason . The whole situation of you like taking the press behind the camera *bang* right guys it broke ... Mission failed , we'll get em next time
When you closed the case back, i think the airtight seal is what caused the need for so much of pressure to press the crystal back which in turn caused your press to break...cheers
To be honest when he put the crystal back in I was worried about pressurization of the internals since there is nowhere for the air to go but I guess it worked out alright.
I have the same press and has worked quite well since 2 years.. Maybe when you pressed it in the air and not on the table, the bottom gave away.. You can attach the bezel but placing it between two books and applying pressure by keeping it on the floor..
I believe the press dies are reversible so you can have a totally flat area when replacing the crystal and revert to press out the crystal. regards Mike and thankyou for the informative video. I know which press not to buy.
My edge tool like his from my cheap chinese tool pack to remove the bezel, was too blunt. I bought a cheap benchtop screw-in bezel remover which did not work, but with the watch gripped and upside down, I used the 1st tool to lever up off the 2nd tool, on one well taped lug. I could sharpen the first tool but with the forces you use it is more dangerous to nearby fingers.
Hey! How were you able to determine the size of the crystal for the case? I recently bought a 40mm Submariner style case and would also like to change out the crystal.
I have tried 30+ times to get my crystal seated. I have used light pressure, heavy pressure and it just won't go in. Plus, the gasket slips out every damn time.
I have a ceramic bezel insert on my watch but I want to install a double dome crystal on my watch. The problem is the bezel insert is much smaller than a crystal, can it be done without removing the bezel insert (because I use a super glue on putting it) without damaging the bezel insert when putting the rotating bezel back in place by using a press?
If your current Crystal is stock, it’s likely your insert is flat.. which won’t fit with a double dome unless it has a bezel edge like the one I used. You should be able to remove the bezel, fit the crystal and snap it back on without much problem!
The SKX007 gaskets are a bit thinner than the SRPD, so make sure when using a SRPD case you also need the SRPD gasket, Namoki have them, I’ve never had a an issue reusing a gasket that was already in a watch before though
To identify the lever to release the stem/crown, pull the crown out to see the lever disappear and push back in to re-appear - so the crown must be all the way in, to access the lever. I managed to press my new bezel on by only using both hands, pressing downwards on a table.
Now I’m scared!!!! I bought the same press in eBay for less than $15.00 and I have yet to start my first Seiko Mod!!! After watching your video, I’m strongly thinking about to buy a spare stronger press!!!
Don’t worry, it will last you a decent amount of time, although I’ve broken 2 of these now, still worth it as they’re cheap. I’d suggest the red screw down press although that’s not great either!
If a Saphire glass, even a more "special" one likd you used here, is that cheap, under 5$ if I got that right?, then why doesnt seiko or any other "cheaper" watch compony jist build them in standardly? 😅 For a watch between 50 and 500 they still make enough Problems if the glas has a cost of 5 or less wich is between 1 and 10 percent of the total value, there would still be enough air to make profit no? Or even rise the price by double the price of the saphire cost. If its really that cheap and easy i just dont get it why they dont do it😅 Great video though, thanks for the info and advice👍
The sapphire I usually use cost around $35-40usd from the mod shops, I’m sure it can be made for much less of course, I agree they could put it there, but seiko seem to have no problem selling their watches without this feature - it’s mainly enthusiasts that would want it. The hardlex is not a bad crystal, they are really quite clear and non-reflective too, it’ll just scratch more over time
@@svkwatches yea i checked afterwards that i misunderstood you that i was around 5$, its actually around 50$ but my comment was already posted. But still i d have to say i d prefer to buy a the watches for an extra 50$ if this provides me a more durable crystal. In the end, i think i' ll just try out moding some of my watches myself, you inspired me to give it a least a try;)
Hey rookie, just so you know your NOT the first to break one of the inexpensive presses. It WASN'T you. When I was looking at the kits on Amazon I saw reviews of others that had the same thing happen. Obviously they are cheap version. Hard to justify spending big bucks on something you might only use a couple of times. All that being said you did a great job.
I don't see the necessity to criticise in such a disparaging manner. The best way to learn is by making mistakes. There isn't a watch maker out there who hasn't made the most elementary of errors in their journey to becoming a professional.
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big tip - DONT stick a screwdriver under the balance assembly to leaver out the movement
Watching that made me cringe
How do you remove the movement?
Oh whew. when i read this i figured he was prying on the actual balance, not the balance bridge. lol. still cringe though.
@@sebastiantollner4135 cover, flip, and it will drop
17:10 cheap press???
It’s was a water resistant watch. Closing the caseback before the crystal was installed, unabled the air to escape from watch. At least, leave the crown open.
That is why you had a problem to press-in the crystal. Used too much pressure, lifted up the press from the table (!!!) and broke it. That was a huge mistake. The watch is not WR anymore.
BTW, bezel is flat. It doesnt require press tool to reassemble it. You can just press it using your hand on some soft and even surface like this beer thing.
So is the watch after change and correct install of the dome water resistant? I like to wear the watch while camping and swimming in the rivers
That's a seiko 5 sport, not an SKX. It hasn't any WR resistance really.
@@Robert_McShoutyit is water resistant to 10 bar (100m)
@@matyasd007 As it was initial designed on paper maybe. WR is based off of static pressure, not dynamic. Massive difference. In addition, unless your specific model caries an ISO cert no watch is guaranteed to withstand the pressures it states on the brochure.
I came to learn before assembling mine, thanks for this huge tip! It actually is something we study in physics regarding water pressure and so on... but in realy life we tend to forget these! You rock!
It's 4 am in new york and I'm laughing for some reason . The whole situation of you like taking the press behind the camera *bang* right guys it broke ...
Mission failed , we'll get em next time
When you closed the case back, i think the airtight seal is what caused the need for so much of pressure to press the crystal back which in turn caused your press to break...cheers
That is probably it! Thanks for the comment, not had this problem since.
Holding it in the air with no support under it is probably why it broke
To be honest when he put the crystal back in I was worried about pressurization of the internals since there is nowhere for the air to go but I guess it worked out alright.
This is why you need to install your crystal first and after that put the movement in and close the caseback. This guy made it wrong.
I have the same press and has worked quite well since 2 years.. Maybe when you pressed it in the air and not on the table, the bottom gave away.. You can attach the bezel but placing it between two books and applying pressure by keeping it on the floor..
Yes, since I’ve got a replacement now I found it pops crystals straight in without any issue really, good tip on the books for getting bezels on!
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Great video sharing experiences on swapping of crystal, here I learned how it works. Keep it up, Thanks!
My crystal press broke in the same manner whilst swapping the crystal on my skx007. Ended up using a bench vise to fit the crystal.
Just about to make a video on my latest and best press.. stay tuned!
approximately how much would this cost? looks beautiful thanks for sharing!
I believe the press dies are reversible so you can have a totally flat area when replacing the crystal and revert to press out the crystal. regards Mike and thankyou for the informative video. I know which press not to buy.
What watch is this! Looks fire modded!
Did you have the caseback screwed? It seems you did. The problem is, there is no place for the air to escape when you put the crystal.
My edge tool like his from my cheap chinese tool pack to remove the bezel, was too blunt.
I bought a cheap benchtop screw-in bezel remover which did not work, but with the watch gripped and upside down, I used the 1st tool to lever up off the 2nd tool, on one well taped lug.
I could sharpen the first tool but with the forces you use it is more dangerous to nearby fingers.
Hey! How were you able to determine the size of the crystal for the case? I recently bought a 40mm Submariner style case and would also like to change out the crystal.
I’d remove that crystal and measure it, it would be very hard to judge the size without removing first
@@svkwatches Alright, thank you
I have tried 30+ times to get my crystal seated. I have used light pressure, heavy pressure and it just won't go in. Plus, the gasket slips out every damn time.
Is it just me or did I hear the hands brush over each other when you rotated them with the crown?
If you had kept the press flat on the bench top when you attempted to reattach the back it wouldn't have broken where it did.
Did u use the same gasket?
i have always found that a Seiko bezel can be squeezed on by hand.
Is it necessary to remove the bezel?
No but it might move round a touch anyway as it has a small lug sitting in a bigger case notch.
I have a ceramic bezel insert on my watch but I want to install a double dome crystal on my watch. The problem is the bezel insert is much smaller than a crystal, can it be done without removing the bezel insert (because I use a super glue on putting it) without damaging the bezel insert when putting the rotating bezel back in place by using a press?
If your current Crystal is stock, it’s likely your insert is flat.. which won’t fit with a double dome unless it has a bezel edge like the one I used. You should be able to remove the bezel, fit the crystal and snap it back on without much problem!
I have the exact same H&S watch toolkit from the UK..!!
This was an Aliex-press press hahaha!!!!
I was going to order that press, but, well, never mind.
Also should have had the press flat on the table, even better it needs to be screwed to a table or flat board to support it.
Where is part 2? :D
Here: Coin Edge Bezel Install | Seiko Mod [Part 2]
ruclips.net/video/AsN926WyZ2c/видео.html
I tried using the same gasket. And the crystal just falls right out
The SKX007 gaskets are a bit thinner than the SRPD, so make sure when using a SRPD case you also need the SRPD gasket, Namoki have them, I’ve never had a an issue reusing a gasket that was already in a watch before though
@@svkwatches okay thank! Yeah my original gasket failed to keep water out :(
Ah ok, as mentioned Namoki had the 5kx gaskets new if needed, worth keeping a few spares!
To identify the lever to release the stem/crown, pull the crown out to see the lever disappear and push back in to re-appear - so the crown must be all the way in, to access the lever.
I managed to press my new bezel on by only using both hands, pressing downwards on a table.
Now I’m scared!!!! I bought the same press in eBay for less than $15.00 and I have yet to start my first Seiko Mod!!! After watching your video, I’m strongly thinking about to buy a spare stronger press!!!
Don’t worry, it will last you a decent amount of time, although I’ve broken 2 of these now, still worth it as they’re cheap. I’d suggest the red screw down press although that’s not great either!
Just don’t take it off the table when using.
If a Saphire glass, even a more "special" one likd you used here, is that cheap, under 5$ if I got that right?, then why doesnt seiko or any other "cheaper" watch compony jist build them in standardly? 😅
For a watch between 50 and 500 they still make enough Problems if the glas has a cost of 5 or less wich is between 1 and 10 percent of the total value, there would still be enough air to make profit no? Or even rise the price by double the price of the saphire cost.
If its really that cheap and easy i just dont get it why they dont do it😅
Great video though, thanks for the info and advice👍
The sapphire I usually use cost around $35-40usd from the mod shops, I’m sure it can be made for much less of course, I agree they could put it there, but seiko seem to have no problem selling their watches without this feature - it’s mainly enthusiasts that would want it. The hardlex is not a bad crystal, they are really quite clear and non-reflective too, it’ll just scratch more over time
@@svkwatches yea i checked afterwards that i misunderstood you that i was around 5$, its actually around 50$ but my comment was already posted.
But still i d have to say i d prefer to buy a the watches for an extra 50$ if this provides me a more durable crystal.
In the end, i think i' ll just try out moding some of my watches myself, you inspired me to give it a least a try;)
I broke the first one but the second one worked today.
Excellent video thank you.
What are you talking about he broke his watch press 😂
He throws he's movement out of the case on two the matt.. wtf? Lol.. caveman job. 😆
Hey rookie, just so you know your NOT the first to break one of the inexpensive presses. It WASN'T you. When I was looking at the kits on Amazon I saw reviews of others that had the same thing happen. Obviously they are cheap version. Hard to justify spending big bucks on something you might only use a couple of times. All that being said you did a great job.
Fortunately a couple years and a few hundred watches later I now use a much better press 😊
10:02 🤦🏻♂️
The Press most likely broke because you didn't have it supported on the table
sapphire beats metal!
broke a press like that myself.
This has so many mistakes in so many ways. 🤦♂
Oh my god, this is painful! Please watch some professional videos, even if you just watch the rudiments.
I don't see the necessity to criticise in such a disparaging manner. The best way to learn is by making mistakes. There isn't a watch maker out there who hasn't made the most elementary of errors in their journey to becoming a professional.
Ditch the crappy strap