Watch Crystal Replacement 

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.

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 think this was a very informative video. Thank you for sharing.........

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.

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.

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?

I was a little afraid of doing this by myself, not anymore. Thanks!

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!! :)

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.

Do you have a video on how to do the first part, remove stem and other piece?

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?

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

Fantastic video man

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.

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!

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.

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

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?

Thanks man really thorough and easy to follow.

nice clean job!

What watch is that, it's very nice. Great video 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.

Great video thank you!

That is a pretty cool watch you repaired. What is the make and model?

What material is the press handle made from. ? I got an ebay offering with alloy handle which lasted one 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.

What if I want to install a crystal with the date magnification window? Do I need special disks to accommodate the little bump?

when replacing the crystal on the watch does the thickness have to be the exact same as the original crystal as well?

Thanks for the video great and easy explanation.quick question How do you measure the glass ??

Nice watch. What type is it? Great tutorial.

Great video What's the best place to get a sapphire crystal?

is it ok for me to remove the crystal with a ceramic bezel? im afraid to i might crack the crystal.

Lol! I knew it was Esslinger the second I saw the clear plastic cassette tape case.

very informative thank you

what is the model of watch used in this video?

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!

Tx for teaching ...

Thanks for showing how to use it bro

excellent -- thank you

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 exactly is this done if the press doesn't go down far enough to actually press against the crystal?

what kind of gloves are those???

Where did u find the glass for ur invicta watch?

some problem with water resisten??

different thickness can install?

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

You have the link for the tool?

Is this an Aragon watch?

Where am I ordering the crystal? I have an Invicta. Thanks

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..

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.

How do you know when you're done pressing?

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.

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.

Is the watch an Orient Mako XL?

How much is the cost of the press ?

How do i find The right glass for My watch?

Nice job but when I can find that press tool?

What are the differences between mineral and sapphire crystals? is there any difference in the process to fit them.

Hi! I see some people putting glue. Is that ok?

Do i need to remove the rotating bezel ? Im changing the crystal on an Invicta Pro diver.

How do you do this, but when the crystal has a magnifier ?

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.

How to order the right coil for a quartz watch....??

tnQ

does water resistent still exist after the replacement?

good .but we dont have by original parts

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.

crystal saphire 3mm.. ??

I wish you could fix my seiko.

What happens if you crystal is shattered and you can’t measure the crystal?

What if crystal is already shattered/broken

We call that a "clam" in the glass trade

FYI, sapphire is also a mineral. Why do you keep on rubbing the crystal with your tumbs?

No glue of any kind?

You should have had remove the bezel before.

Is there a problem with the luminous material from watches when you take the watch apart, i.e radioactivity ?

you can put the crystal in easily without doing all that work he did

Cracked? It's got a big flake missing.

Ok why does it sit up above the rim of the bezel ? Would you take and sand it down to fit flush ?

Blurry, but informative. Thanks.

shit had me on edge during the pressing process

Gasket???

What watch is that???

Take the bezel off and then try again.

il vetro si vede chiaramente che non è entrato . è rimasto mezzo di fuori .

Betcha it leaks😔😂

Didn't replace the gasket?? Really? Not smart

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.

i look on here and i see a tool i dont have so how does this video help almost anyone except a jeweler.

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.

1:21 hocus pocus, you need more focus!