Rolex deep sea dweller DSSD glass crystal uneven / not sitting straight

[nodelman]

Hi guys,

Just received my Ultimate DSSD. I'm quite happy with it, apart from the crystal / glass that is not sitting straight. Am pretty sure the main reason is because one side of the crystal was not pressed down enough. The glass sits unevenly and is too high at the 6' o clock position.

The bezel turns fine, and when I move the bezel to the other side, i.e. pearl to 6 o-clock postion the glass still stays too high on that same side. So I don't think it is a bezel insert problem.

After reading a few threads it just sounds like the crystal needs to be pressed down a bit more.

The watch was sold as waterproof to 5 atm, and I confirmed with the seller that it is tested. Obviously I will not put it in water until I get it pressure tested first. Hopefully the fact that the glass is uneven doesn't affect the fact that it is supposed to be waterproof.

I asked the seller if he knows if the HEV valve was sealed, but no response from him so presume the answer is NO.

I also asked the seller for his advice on what to do about the glass and sent him pics of the uneven crystal. He asked me to try to push the glass down. I tried but it is too difficult to do with my hands/fingers. Also I'm worried that I could break it so I don't push down quite as hard as I could.

I was going to get it pressure/vacuum tested, but thought I better wait until I get this crystal issue sorted out first.

Can anyone offer any advice on the best way to get the glass pressed down properly?
Also does anyone know if the crystal is glued down as well?

Here are some pics (hope they work). Am happy to post more.

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Unfortunately I purchased the watch after finding this forum. In hindsight I would have bought the v5 version from Daytona4me, but thats life. Not sure of whether mine is a V5 or not.

Thanks for your help

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[KBH]

If you have a Harbor Freight store near you they have a crystal press kit for about $15 that should do it for you.

 

[fine dd]

It is a known problem.

You can fix it easy if you have a plastic movementholder (or another sturdy plastic part) and a hammer.

Put the plastic to the point where the crystal is to high and
give it a few punches, but dont touch the bezel inlay.

The DSSD crystal is thick enough, it can not break.

It´s not a joke, i have made it serveral times.

 

[nodelman]

Thanks for your advice.

Unfortunately I don't have a plastic movement holder.
So you're saying instead, just put a piece of plastic on top of the side that is too high, and hit it with a hammer. Surely this is a bit risky, and not good for the eta movement when you bang it with a hammer?

Am thinking, perhaps the best thing to do is take it to a watch specialist, with a proper crystal press, and get them to fix it safely. The seller should really pay for it to get fixed but if the cost is under $20, then I am happy to take the hit. The watch cost me $369, and surely if brands like casio and seiko can get their crystals straight for less than that price, then so should replica experts.

 

[guru]

well, you should take the movement out when you do it

 

[nodelman]

Personally, that sounds like a bit too much hassle because I am not a watch specialist and I don't have the tools nor the experience to play around with the inside of a watch. If I have to go to all the trouble/expense of buying a case back opener, taking out the movement, buy a crystal press, and then spend my time trying to fix the crystal, put it all back together properly, then surely I should get a partial refund from the seller for my troubles. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't pay $369 to have that hassle. Not to mention that the watch was also sold to me with a 2 year warranty.

 

[terenceseeto]

just try pushing it down if youre worried about damaging the movement. you can open the watch with yor hand if your watch case is loose!

 

[nodelman]

Thanks,
My watch case is not loose, but why would you need to take off the back case if you push it down with your hand?

 

[Fiddo]

Personally, that sounds like a bit too much hassle because I am not a watch specialist and I don't have the tools nor the experience to play around with the inside of a watch. If I have to go to all the trouble/expense of buying a case back opener, taking out the movement, buy a crystal press, and then spend my time trying to fix the crystal, put it all back together properly, then surely I should get a partial refund from the seller for my troubles. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't pay $369 to have that hassle. Not to mention that the watch was also sold to me with a 2 year warranty.

Did you buy it from one of the Trusted Dealers listed here at RWI? If so, give him a few days to respond. If he doesn't send a PM to one of the Mods or Admins and they can help you out.

 

[nodelman]

I wish I did. Unfortunately I found out about this forum after I made the purchase. I'm pretty happy so far. I just want to have piece of mind that the crystal can sit straight, and the watch is water resistant enough, so I don't damage it when I wash my hands, leave it in a steamy bathroom, or when i save somebody from drowning

 

[terenceseeto]

yeah i opened mine by twisting it like opening a bottle

 

[CBR]

1. I assure you that the HEV was not sealed at the factory. I do not know of any dealers that are doing this as an after factory mod either.
2. I do not see how this watch could be water tight WITHOUT the HEV mod being done. The simple fact is that they are installed backwards and 5atm of pressure IS going to push the HEV in enough to leak. SO, IMHO... your dealer either DID seal it, OR he lied to you.
3. Try this... I know it is a half assed, red neck remedy... But it will work. Take the bracelet off the watch. Put the watch on the floor on a semi hard surface. Linoleum works perfectly! Use your bare foot (or with sock on) and center the watch in the middle of the ball of your foot and press. You may need to rock back and forth a little... Then after doing this for a few seconds, do the same thing only using the heel of your foot. DO NOT use as much force when using the heel of your foot.

Ive used this method to press two crystals when a buddy borrowed my crystal press and broke it. I had started with the crystal completely out of the watch. BOTH of these watches tested to 5atm.

Again, YES I know it sounds silly... but it will work.

 

[ThinkBachs]

Note to self: Always wash and sterilize a CBR watch.

 

[CBR]

Note to self: Always wash and sterilize a CBR watch.

OH, that is the least of the worries... The other day I stabbed myself with a precision screwdriver and bled all over one of my watches. Im quite sure my DNA is all over the world on watches and watch straps.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

 

[ThinkBachs]

LMAO... ^^^^^

 

[Time4Direct]

CBR as a matter of interest the new DSSD we have has a sealed HV you cannot push it in. I speak of the one with 3135 movement all the rest are as you say not sealed from factory

Incidentally to the original poster best to go to watch repair shop if you are unsure hitting it with a hammer is not the best idea even pressure is the secret.

Also 5 will get you 10 the movement is clone rather than Gen ETA

 

[ThinkBachs]

Could take the back off and post a photo, we could tell you for sure if the images are nice and clear closeups...

 

[Time4Direct]

Could take the back off and post a photo, we could tell you for sure if the images are nice and clear closeups...

No you couldn't with the latest clones not guaranteed if you have it in the hand until you dismantle it

 

[ThinkBachs]

I didn't realize that. Having read so many posts on identifying movements, it didn't occur to me that this one would be so similar that it would have to be taken apart to identify. My bad, and I learned something today.

 

[Time4Direct]

Yes ThinkBachs there was one of the watch repair guys took one apart recently can't remember who now it was on one of the forums think it was Rex but not 100% sure .Anyway he was down to the bare bones before he could decide