Great video, helpful and clear explanation. I have been searching all over for a watch square screen that broke on my Calvin Klein Tachymeter watch. Do you know if a they exist?
Why didn't you show the entire install? I know it probably took more time or you had to use both hands to press it, but I want to know what did you have to do off video to get it in place? I would've liked to see, so that if I ever attempt this, I have some idea as to what extra needed to be done.
If you're custom ordering the crystal anyway, you might as well have ordered it 0.1 mm thinner, so it doesn't protrude anymore and won't chip as easily.
What is the best crystal for an automatic movement Ladies Seiko Diver? I would think sapphire, but there have been a lot of articles discussing the Saphrex synthetic material. It's supposed to be less scratch resistant than real Sapphire crystal, but more impact resistant that is good for divers and sporting applications. I'd appreciate your thoughts on this. I also want to thank you for this video. It is chock full of excellent content, and I appreciate that you are sharing your knowledge with the watch repair/enthusiast community.
I was holding my breath whilst you was pressing the new crystal in!! I had one of those presses, I bought it as a caseback press from China, The dies were very thin, Whilst I was pressing a particularly tight fitting back on, One of the nylon dies split, The shaft went right through the crystal and dial, Obviously the watch was ruined but gladly It was one of my own watches and not someone elses!! :)
If you bothered to read my post I said I was pressing the back on and NOT the crystal, I had replaced the cell and the back was too tight to press on between my fingers, I had the watch dial down in to a concaved die and the flat die on top to push down on the caseback, The concaved die was on the metal bezel of the watch front so there was no contact with the mineral glass crystal when the shaft that the die sits on pushed through the thin nylon and into the watch... :/
How much does this cost to get done at a jeweler? I just ordered the kit but if I decide to punk out what am I looking for in expenses to get a jeweler to replace a crystal? I already have the replacement crystal by the way.
How do you know which crystal to buy? I have a very good looking but cheap watch whose crystal is now missing. i mentioned its cheapness because it doesn't have a name on it. I could easily buy another watch, but I really like the looks of this one. If crystals come in a limited number of sizes, I suppose I could determine its size by measuring it, but I wouldn't even try if the variety of lenses is intimidating.
The AR coating will look like a blue/purple coating from certain angles. Just hold it up to the light and look at it from the side as you tilt it back and forth. You will see a faint color on the coated side.
Thank you, I would like to view the watch disassembly, and what about the seal on the stem? Is that a problem. I have to do this on a new citizen watch.
I had the same problem. What I did was that I placed the top and bottom circular dies in place on the press and then put another one (slightly smaller than the top one) directly on top of the crystal so that there were two of them above it, worked a treat.
is the process different for odd shaped glass, such as square? Are odd shaped nylon dies available for the press or do you make do with the round dies?
i have a old seiko H801-7070. i got it from my dad, he has had the watch for 20 years. (no scratches) i get the watch and on the first day i make a small chip about 3mm big and i was wondering if it is possible to get it replaced. p.s chipped it when cleaning gap between the screen and bezel.
Hi everyone. I'm going to make Limited Edition of my Casio Protrek PRW-6600 watch and change its mineral glass to sapphire. Do you know what size is its glass and where can I order it?
Really informative & well done video. I am going to try crystal replace on a Luminox 3050/3590 carbon - very bad scratches on mineral. Any tips? Froggy
Thank you very much, the video was so useful to me. I have a question please : I have guess watch model no. 113515G1, this watch I tried to change the battery, but when I did I damage the closer where it should be over the battery, then I use a small aluminum sheet and put it instead of that, the watch working very well and after 3 days the second hand is working continually and the other not. the minute hand and hour not working. Please, can you help me? Thank you again.
i havea Vostok North Pole and i change my crystal and now in the light when the sun is up and when i see my watch to the sun there is small dust inside.. is bad that? or not? ty..
I have 2 watches with broken crystals, I would like to fix them both. I have purchased a crystal press, and watch tool kit. But... how do you measure the crystal to order a replacement? I assume I'll need a digital caliper, but I didn't know if there were special ways to measure to ensure my measurements match those of the new crystal. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks! And... Great video!
+Dave We are in the same boat. I have two nice watches with crystals that I cracked but didn't damage the movement. On was my Seiko automatic diving, by banging it up when I was moving around some things in the deep freeze, the other was when (and this is stupid) trying to set the time for the time zone I was in ... and happened to be 3 stories up. It's rather impressive that my Tag didn't shatter, but it also sucks a big bunch because I liked that watch for a quartz.
If I have what I am 99.9% sure is a fake Gucci wristwatch, is it worth it to replace the crystal? What kind of crystal would have been used? Thank you & very informative video! 👍🤓 the new crystal fits in its socket by being pressed
Hello! i own a convex curved glass watch, and the bezel is really thin, the glass itself is thin to, there is another way maybe pull it from the front using suction...? Thanks!
@@mikemadrid4009 yes . real pros. I've bought maybe 20 different items from them I fixed over 10 watches so far they usually ship the next day and you'll get your item within 3 to 4 business days.
Where's the link for the crystal press? I have a vintage Bulova Ambassador H and I have new crystals (unfortunately, they're plastic, but look to have always been that way as these are vintage replacements) and have cracked TWO of them trying to get them to seat. It almost looks like it was GLUED in, which seems unbelievable to me. I know this watch as only "resistant" (at best) and it was never (1957) a "waterproof" construction competitor. If anybody has experience with replacing the crystal in this watch, I'd appreciate any helpful advice. The valuation of the watch will not support a "have it professionally replaced" alternative. It was my Dad's (or Grandad's, I can't be certain which) and I'd just like to "preserve" it for whoever will wind up with it after I pass it along. TIA.
A great how to video, got the new Crystal and magnifier on its way now I can use that Crystal press I bought 20 years ago I know exactly how to use it properly! Thank you very much great video!
@@jimcricket1 After the crystal has been installed using the crystal press the little bump that you refer to or the magnifier! Is glued on with a watch type clear super glue with a steady hand! Not hard if you know what you're doing! Hope that answers your question!
alternatively you could take it to a watch maker and they can replace it, granted it costs more but you have the peace of mind it was done by a professional and it usually comes with a warranty of about 6-12 months.
If I cant get the watch out after removing the stem, do I need to remove the crystal? The hands have fallen off and I want to put them back on a fossil watch.
Larry Muse: No, typically there is a movement holder that is securing the movement into the case. It is either a white plastic or metallic ring that snaps down around the movement. If you lift this out it should free the movement. The other possibility would be that there are small metal tabs holding the movement baseplate to a groove in the inside edge of the case. The tabs are held to the movement with small screws. For a Fossil I think the former is more likely than the latter.
+schooder There are 3 types of luminous materials. 1. Radium based paint. This is the dangerous one, but it has been used only between the '20 and the '50 of last century so it is quite rare to find nowadays. 2. Tritium based paint. This has been used (in the form of a paint) from the mid '60 to the mid '90 of last century. It has an half-life of 12 years, now it's safe to handle it because it is not radioactive anymore. Watches that used tritium would either have two small "T"s on the bottom of the dials by the 6 or have "T
+Alessandro Guarda I don't know about Radium, but although Tritium is radioactive it is so weak it can't even penetrate the skin. He should be fine unless he decides to eat the dial.
Possibly worthwhile getting a professional doing the job than buying all the tools and not having the right training to complete the job properly. Not mentioning the possibility of damaging the movement during the disassembling of the watch itself.
he should have mesured it, but hes not a mechnic he dont knows what hes doing ,if it donst fall ist ok if it falls he will try again, poblem is if water gets inside or cristal stays too tight.
I look on here and i see a tool that had posted a dumbass comment. How does this video help almost anyone except almost everyone other than the illiterate moron thats complaining about this video?
For omitting the final seating of the crystal: thumb down. Did it finally "pop" in? Did you have to work very hard to get it to seat fully? Not a clue because you did it off-camera ... which defeats the purpose of a tutorial. No cleaning of the underside of the crystal either ... did you use a puffer? No clue because you did it off-camera.
Good video , need to know if there is no galas. Specially Casio watch where do you measure from inside is larger than outside ring and no clue of thickness, if the Diameter is larger inside how can you press it outwards. how do I start, Does Sapphire come with single dome, Does it come with Magnifier to see the Date? Please reply to Allyco_insurance@hotmail.com
Could you please not touch the new crystal so much? It may not look like it, but you're putting tiny dust and smudges on the inside...it would drive me insane if I found my watch like this.
Great video, helpful and clear explanation. I have been searching all over for a watch square screen that broke on my Calvin Klein Tachymeter watch. Do you know if a they exist?
Good video on installing watch crystal . How do you remove the cap from the stem to proforma the replacement ?
Why didn't you show the entire install? I know it probably took more time or you had to use both hands to press it, but I want to know what did you have to do off video to get it in place? I would've liked to see, so that if I ever attempt this, I have some idea as to what extra needed to be done.
Anyone else feeling anxious watching him install the new crystal? 😂
If you're custom ordering the crystal anyway, you might as well have ordered it 0.1 mm thinner, so it doesn't protrude anymore and won't chip as easily.
What if I want to install a crystal with the date magnification window? Do I need special disks to accommodate the little bump?
Great video What's the best place to get a sapphire crystal?
eBay or AliExpress.
Do you have a video on how to do the first part, remove stem and other piece?
Where did u find the glass for ur invicta watch?
Where am I ordering the crystal? I have an Invicta. Thanks
What is the best crystal for an automatic movement Ladies Seiko Diver? I would think sapphire, but there have been a lot of articles discussing the Saphrex synthetic material. It's supposed to be less scratch resistant than real Sapphire crystal, but more impact resistant that is good for divers and sporting applications.
I'd appreciate your thoughts on this.
I also want to thank you for this video.
It is chock full of excellent content, and I appreciate that you are sharing your knowledge with the watch repair/enthusiast community.
I was holding my breath whilst you was pressing the new crystal in!!
I had one of those presses, I bought it as a caseback press from China, The dies were very thin, Whilst I was pressing a particularly tight fitting back on, One of the nylon dies split, The shaft went right through the crystal and dial, Obviously the watch was ruined but gladly It was one of my own watches and not someone elses!! :)
The better question is why the hell you were pressing a crystal with the dial (and presumably movement) still in the watch.
If you bothered to read my post I said I was pressing the back on and NOT the crystal, I had replaced the cell and the back was too tight to press on between my fingers, I had the watch dial down in to a concaved die and the flat die on top to push down on the caseback, The concaved die was on the metal bezel of the watch front so there was no contact with the mineral glass crystal when the shaft that the die sits on pushed through the thin nylon and into the watch... :/
How much does this cost to get done at a jeweler? I just ordered the kit but if I decide to punk out what am I looking for in expenses to get a jeweler to replace a crystal? I already have the replacement crystal by the way.
How do you know which crystal to buy? I have a very good looking but cheap watch whose crystal is now missing. i mentioned its cheapness because it doesn't have a name on it. I could easily buy another watch, but I really like the looks of this one. If crystals come in a limited number of sizes, I suppose I could determine its size by measuring it, but I wouldn't even try if the variety of lenses is intimidating.
Is the watch an Orient Mako XL?
Hi, i have ordered a flat crystal with underside AR coating for my snk
809. But how do i know witch one is the underside on
a flat crystal?
The AR coating will look like a blue/purple coating from certain angles. Just hold it up to the light and look at it from the side as you tilt it back and forth. You will see a faint color on the coated side.
Thank you, I would like to view the watch disassembly, and what about the seal on the stem? Is that a problem. I have to do this on a new citizen watch.
You have the link for the tool?
How exactly is this done if the press doesn't go down far enough to actually press against the crystal?
I had the same problem. What I did was that I placed the top and bottom circular dies in place on the press and then put another one (slightly smaller than the top one) directly on top of the crystal so that there were two of them above it, worked a treat.
How do you do this, but when the crystal has a magnifier ?
different thickness can install?
is the process different for odd shaped glass, such as square? Are odd shaped nylon dies available for the press or do you make do with the round dies?
Hi! I see some people putting glue. Is that ok?
Thanks for the video great and easy explanation.quick question How do you measure the glass ??
Digital caliper.
How much is the cost of the press ?
i have a old seiko H801-7070. i got it from my dad, he has had the watch for 20 years. (no scratches) i get the watch and on the first day i make a small chip about 3mm big and i was wondering if it is possible to get it replaced. p.s chipped it when cleaning gap between the screen and bezel.
Hi everyone. I'm going to make Limited Edition of my Casio Protrek PRW-6600 watch and change its mineral glass to sapphire. Do you know what size is its glass and where can I order it?
How to order the right coil for a quartz watch....??
How do you know when you're done pressing?
he dont knows, thast the poble,m should have given it to a mechanic, a watchmaker,,,
When you hear the "crack"..
I would recommend to stop one push before the 'crack'
What material is the press handle made from. ? I got an ebay offering with alloy handle which lasted one press ???
Really informative & well done video. I am going to try crystal replace on a Luminox 3050/3590 carbon - very bad scratches on mineral. Any tips? Froggy
when replacing the crystal on the watch does the thickness have to be the exact same as the original crystal as well?
does water resistent still exist after the replacement?
I think this was a very informative video. Thank you for sharing.........
nice video i wonder if some jewelers or watch makers have a special lubricant to install a crystal and can be cleaned off after the installation
Thank you very much, the video was so useful to me.
I have a question please :
I have guess watch model no. 113515G1, this watch I tried to change the battery, but when I did I damage the closer where it should be over the battery, then I use a small aluminum sheet and put it instead of that, the watch working very well and after 3 days the second hand is working continually and the other not. the minute hand and hour not working.
Please, can you help me?
Thank you again.
Thanks for showing how to use it bro
I was a little afraid of doing this by myself, not anymore. Thanks!
Afraid its just an emotion, doent mean you make it right.
Did you replace yours?
i havea Vostok North Pole and i change my crystal and now in the light when the sun is up and when i see my watch to the sun there is small dust inside.. is bad that? or not? ty..
very bad, get it to a watchmaker...
How do i find The right glass for My watch?
Yes I would like to know how do know to get the glass facing for your watch
Nice watch. What type is it? Great tutorial.
I have 2 watches with broken crystals, I would like to fix them both. I have purchased a crystal press, and watch tool kit. But... how do you measure the crystal to order a replacement? I assume I'll need a digital caliper, but I didn't know if there were special ways to measure to ensure my measurements match those of the new crystal. Any help would be appreciated!! Thanks! And... Great video!
+Dave We are in the same boat. I have two nice watches with crystals that I cracked but didn't damage the movement. On was my Seiko automatic diving, by banging it up when I was moving around some things in the deep freeze, the other was when (and this is stupid) trying to set the time for the time zone I was in ... and happened to be 3 stories up. It's rather impressive that my Tag didn't shatter, but it also sucks a big bunch because I liked that watch for a quartz.
if your not a mechnic, from the fine mechnics, dont start inventing yourself, you will get problems... waste of money and time.
Nice job but when I can find that press tool?
Friend,you can buy it on e-bay at a very decent price.GOD bless!!!!!!!
No glue of any kind?
That is a pretty cool watch you repaired. What is the make and model?
If I have what I am 99.9% sure is a fake Gucci wristwatch, is it worth it to replace the crystal? What kind of crystal would have been used? Thank you & very informative video! 👍🤓 the new crystal fits in its socket by being pressed
what is the model of watch used in this video?
Hello! i own a convex curved glass watch, and the bezel is really thin, the glass itself is thin to, there is another way maybe pull it from the front using suction...? Thanks!
is it ok for me to remove the crystal with a ceramic bezel? im afraid to i might crack the crystal.
What happens if you crystal is shattered and you can’t measure the crystal?
Do i need to remove the rotating bezel ? Im changing the crystal on an Invicta Pro diver.
Frank Ochoa where did you find a replacement crystal for your invicta? I need to replace mine.
@@mikemadrid4009 www.esslinger.com
Frank Ochoa is it a legit website? How long did it take to ship?
@@mikemadrid4009 yes . real pros. I've bought maybe 20 different items from them I fixed over 10 watches so far they usually ship the next day and you'll get your item within 3 to 4 business days.
Where's the link for the crystal press? I have a vintage Bulova Ambassador H and I have new crystals (unfortunately, they're plastic, but look to have always been that way as these are vintage replacements) and have cracked TWO of them trying to get them to seat. It almost looks like it was GLUED in, which seems unbelievable to me. I know this watch as only "resistant" (at best) and it was never (1957) a "waterproof" construction competitor. If anybody has experience with replacing the crystal in this watch, I'd appreciate any helpful advice. The valuation of the watch will not support a "have it professionally replaced" alternative. It was my Dad's (or Grandad's, I can't be certain which) and I'd just like to "preserve" it for whoever will wind up with it after I pass it along. TIA.
some problem with water resisten??
What are the differences between mineral and sapphire crystals? is there any difference in the process to fit them.
+Sendilkumar Murugaiah Sapphire is man made corundum, which is harder at 9 on moh's scale of hardness. I guess the fit process wouldn't differ.
+Sendilkumar Murugaiah Harder and therefore more scratch resistant.
What watch is that, it's very nice. Great video by the way.
Lol! I knew it was Esslinger the second I saw the clear plastic cassette tape case.
A great how to video, got the new Crystal and magnifier on its way now I can use that Crystal press I bought 20 years ago I know exactly how to use it properly! Thank you very much great video!
I was just asking about the date magnifying window. How do you install crystals with the little bump.
@@jimcricket1 After the crystal has been installed using the crystal press the little bump that you refer to or the magnifier! Is glued on with a watch type clear super glue with a steady hand! Not hard if you know what you're doing!
Hope that answers your question!
What if crystal is already shattered/broken
alternatively you could take it to a watch maker and they can replace it, granted it costs more but you have the peace of mind it was done by a professional and it usually comes with a warranty of about 6-12 months.
Is this an Aragon watch?
what kind of gloves are those???
If I cant get the watch out after removing the stem, do I need to remove the crystal?
The hands have fallen off and I want to put them back on a fossil watch.
Larry Muse: No, typically there is a movement holder that is securing the movement into the case. It is either a white plastic or metallic ring that snaps down around the movement. If you lift this out it should free the movement. The other possibility would be that there are small metal tabs holding the movement baseplate to a groove in the inside edge of the case. The tabs are held to the movement with small screws. For a Fossil I think the former is more likely than the latter.
Fantastic video man
How much did the replacement crystal cost?
I'm just learning how to do this so I need as much help that I can possibly get.
Thanks in advance.
primero lo mide y después lo busca por interne
Those Mineral Crystals are cheap about $4.00 at the site he mentioned on the video
Is there a problem with the luminous material from watches when you take the watch apart, i.e radioactivity ?
+schooder Yes! You should definiteley wear a haz-mat suit. If not, you will certainly die from radiation exposure!
+TheSoundOfTwang \:-)
Nothing to worry about as far as that's concerned. As long as you aren't changing crystals on vintage radium dial watches and licking the dials. LOL!
+schooder There are 3 types of luminous materials.
1. Radium based paint. This is the dangerous one, but it has been used only between the '20 and the '50 of last century so it is quite rare to find nowadays.
2. Tritium based paint. This has been used (in the form of a paint) from the mid '60 to the mid '90 of last century. It has an half-life of 12 years, now it's safe to handle it because it is not radioactive anymore. Watches that used tritium would either have two small "T"s on the bottom of the dials by the 6 or have "T
+Alessandro Guarda I don't know about Radium, but although Tritium is radioactive it is so weak it can't even penetrate the skin. He should be fine unless he decides to eat the dial.
crystal saphire 3mm.. ??
Ok why does it sit up above the rim of the bezel ? Would you take and sand it down to fit flush ?
Cracked? It's got a big flake missing.
Many thanks❤
Great video thank you!
Tx for teaching ...
good .but we dont have by original parts
You should have had remove the bezel before.
We call that a "clam" in the glass trade
Possibly worthwhile getting a professional doing the job than buying all the tools and not having the right training to complete the job properly. Not mentioning the possibility of damaging the movement during the disassembling of the watch itself.
FYI, sapphire is also a mineral. Why do you keep on rubbing the crystal with your tumbs?
Thanks man really thorough and easy to follow.
Take the bezel off and then try again.
Gasket???
What watch is that???
I am also curious as to which watch it was... ?
It appears to me to be an Android which has now changed it's name to Aragon. Aragon watches are sold on Evine and they have a website as well.
you can put the crystal in easily without doing all that work he did
he should have mesured it, but hes not a mechnic he dont knows what hes doing
,if it donst fall ist ok if it falls he will try again, poblem is if water gets inside or cristal stays too tight.
il vetro si vede chiaramente che non è entrato . è rimasto mezzo di fuori .
excellent -- thank you
nice clean job!
very informative thank you
1Melchior Tamez
I wish you could fix my seiko.
Blurry, but informative. Thanks.
Didn't replace the gasket?? Really? Not smart
i look on here and i see a tool i dont have so how does this video help almost anyone except a jeweler.
reaver31@gmail.com justin who said it does? don't be stupid. you have no business replacing your crystal without the proper tools.
In the video description I have links where you can order both the watch case press (under $20) and the crystals
reaver31@gmail.com justin You go and buy the tool or take to a jeweler stupid!
Do it by magic, Dustin.
I look on here and i see a tool that had posted a dumbass comment.
How does this video help almost anyone except almost everyone other than the illiterate moron thats complaining about this video?
For omitting the final seating of the crystal: thumb down.
Did it finally "pop" in? Did you have to work very hard to get it to seat fully? Not a clue because you did it off-camera ... which defeats the purpose of a tutorial.
No cleaning of the underside of the crystal either ... did you use a puffer? No clue because you did it off-camera.
Good video , need to know if there is no galas. Specially Casio watch where do you measure from inside is larger than outside ring and no clue of thickness, if the Diameter is larger inside how can you press it outwards. how do I start, Does Sapphire come with single dome, Does it come with Magnifier to see the Date? Please reply to Allyco_insurance@hotmail.com
shit had me on edge during the pressing process
Could you please not touch the new crystal so much? It may not look like it, but you're putting tiny dust and smudges on the inside...it would drive me insane if I found my watch like this.
Betcha it leaks😔😂
Jajajaja
tnQ
1:21 hocus pocus, you need more focus!