Thanks for the show and tell. Working on the tools I need for hobby watch repair. That cheap crystal press, I seen in other reviews where they got the same bad results.
FYI: The link for the Amazon ( preferred ) crystal press is priced at $165.99. However, the link to Ali takes you to a more reasonably priced unit at $46.92.
Thanks. I have been wanting a screw down style press over the lever style but, as you say, the cheapo ones are usually wobbly junk, and the Bergeon/Robur presses are priced in the delusional range (the Bergeon with die set is
The only way to even come close to an even press job with those dirt cheap ones is the slowly press halfway then turn the watch half way etc to even out the force, but even then you risk damaging a crystal etc.
I ordered the watch press that you recommended from aliexpress. It looks and feels great but I think it’s missing a part in the top screw down piece. It won’t screw down effectively and it looks like there is a pin missing under the handle you press to make it clamp down. Can you please show me what yours looks like when you take the top piece off?
I just checked out your link for the recommended tool and it says, "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." That's disappointing, but thanks for the review anyways. It certainly does look like the preferred tool to use.
Very informative. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for your review.
Thanks for the show and tell. Working on the tools I need for hobby watch repair. That cheap crystal press, I seen in other reviews where they got the same bad results.
FYI: The link for the Amazon ( preferred ) crystal press is priced at $165.99. However, the link to Ali takes you to a more reasonably priced unit at $46.92.
Good tip , never seen that one . Will book mark the link . I can now dismiss user error for crooked Crystals . I feel better now . Lol 🙋♂️
i am gonna order it wright now... love the hole thing and it looks like a tank !!!
Great video
Thanks. I have been wanting a screw down style press over the lever style but, as you say, the cheapo ones are usually wobbly junk, and the Bergeon/Robur presses are priced in the delusional range (the Bergeon with die set is
Found plenty of these on Ali express, do you have a link to the nylon dies?
Does it come with dies?
If it will be hydolic I think it will work more better what do you think.
Major problem with the second one is that the die rotates when as you go, chance of scratching and moving the crystal….
The only way to even come close to an even press job with those dirt cheap ones is the slowly press halfway then turn the watch half way etc to even out the force, but even then you risk damaging a crystal etc.
Can u show this press in action or even how to use it? The only ones i see only have flat disks.
Hi, where do you go to get your spare parts....gaskets/glass and other bits. Thanks.
Q: Do the nylon dies fit the new tools thread bolt ?
I ordered the watch press that you recommended from aliexpress. It looks and feels great but I think it’s missing a part in the top screw down piece. It won’t screw down effectively and it looks like there is a pin missing under the handle you press to make it clamp down. Can you please show me what yours looks like when you take the top piece off?
I hope that the moving parts (excluding the wheel) are made out of steel? how about the stand it self? is it cast/machined aluminum or cast iron?
Which does come with the good one you just bought?
I just checked out your link for the recommended tool and it says, "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." That's disappointing, but thanks for the review anyways. It certainly does look like the preferred tool to use.