“Deep” crystals for Rolex - a pictorial

[SuperLory]

@cyprusdaedalus @KJ2020 I think @alvinado can shed a light on it as he tried all diff combo.

Cousins gasket are good in case you hold a Noob, but on CF and BTF they are not necessary for, iirc, the gasket is translucent and 2.2mm tall

 

[Seadwellermike]

Did more Daytona's today. For some reason the V2 116519 xtal swapped w/Deep sits higher than on either of my V3's. The deep xtal is .4mm different in height compared to CF V2 xtal. Not sure if that is what is causing the final discrepency in height between both of the installs? Gasket height might've changed from V2 to V3? (Maybe @KJ2020 can chime in on this? If it makes sense the V2 is taller, could I sand it down with fine sandpaper to adjust the height downward?)

Didn't remove the movement on either of these installs. It's simple and straightforward but I had to redo each bezel aligned 2-3x's as there was slight shifts in it when pressing down. Also - when in doubt tape up the case and put protective cloths in between each side of the press so you don't marr any surfaces!

Before:


Taped up for protection:


116500LN Clean Factor V3 + Deep xtal:


V2 Xtal vs Deep xtal thickness


116519LN CF V2 w/Deep Xtal:


Differences in height of xtal installed on CF V2 (116519) vs. CF V3 (116500)

Use one of these and things won’t shift when pressing….

 

[Seadwellermike]

PS: if I could I’d raise the crystal a LOT, I adore that old school acrylic look more than any watch feature ever.

 

[alvinado]

The lowest you can go for gaskets is 2.2mm in my experience. If you go lower , you run the risk of the chrono hands hitting the crystal

 

[xing_david]

Hi everyone. We are working on coming out with our own gaskets to sell alongside the crystals. We could use some input as to which gaskets you mostly use. All input is appreciated. TIA

David

 

[cyprusdaedalus]

Use one of these and things won’t shift when pressing….

I only have the cheap aliexpress version of it lol. Tool envy going on here!

 

[Seadwellermike]

The good one is wonderful. You def get what you pay for in 99% of the tools out there.

 

[Parto]

I just installed one on my clean v3, next up replacing crystal on an old JF 16610lv

 

[alvinado]

The effect is best shown on reflective dials

 

[Neon]

Pro tip: put a piece of clear tape on the outside of the crystal to mark the LEC. I use yellow transparent thermal tape. Works a treat.

And sticks well while polishing, and comes in all sorts of sizes and you can see through it if needed and it’s literally heat resistant.

Many stellar properties, I use it all the time.

Painters tape won’t do. Thermal or the teal 3M that’s almost like a thin vinyl, hard to explain but I can show you. It’s great.

But thermal is better.

Is this the thermal tape I should get? (I've been using painters tape for watch work)

Amazon: 12mm X 33m 108ft Heat Tape Heat Resistant Tape Heat Transfer Tape Thermal Tape High Temp Tape High Temperature Tape Heat Tape for Sublimation for Heat Press No Residue 1Roll - Brand: MS WGO

 

[aHero]

Just installed a Deep on my CF DJ41. Very happy with it!

 

[aHero]

Is this the thermal tape I should get? (I've been using painters tape for watch work)

Amazon: 12mm X 33m 108ft Heat Tape Heat Resistant Tape Heat Transfer Tape Thermal Tape High Temp Tape High Temperature Tape Heat Tape for Sublimation for Heat Press No Residue 1Roll - Brand: MS WGO

Yes that will do I use 10mm thermal tape.

 

[aHero]

Use one of these and things won’t shift when pressing….

Is that the micropress with these dies?

Watch Case Press Horotec Micropress V2

Discover the incredible convenience of the Horotec Micropress V2! This invaluable tool presses watch case backs closed after batteries are changed. No scratching!

www.esslinger.com

Watch Bezel Dies for Rolex® and Tudor® Watches 9 piece Die Kit

Bezel press kit for Rolex® and Tudor® watch tool kit, the 9 pc kit includes 7 dies and 2 adapters to fit most common size case presses. Perfect for pressing on bezels and even case backs on watches.

www.esslinger.com

 

[SuperLory]

in my experience even with the vertical press sometimes you get a misalignment of a fraction of a mm because between the moment you align the bezel and the moment you then place it on the press there might be a micro movement. I pray and swear at the same time when I press down

 

[aHero]

I use the cheap lever press and it seems to work fine so far.

 

[Seadwellermike]

Is that the micropress with these dies?

Watch Case Press Horotec Micropress V2

Discover the incredible convenience of the Horotec Micropress V2! This invaluable tool presses watch case backs closed after batteries are changed. No scratching!

www.esslinger.com

Watch Bezel Dies for Rolex® and Tudor® Watches 9 piece Die Kit

Bezel press kit for Rolex® and Tudor® watch tool kit, the 9 pc kit includes 7 dies and 2 adapters to fit most common size case presses. Perfect for pressing on bezels and even case backs on watches.

www.esslinger.com

Precisely, yes.

 

[Seadwellermike]

Yes that will do I use 10mm thermal tape.

4mm and 2mm for me, and love the stuff.

 

[Seadwellermike]

I just installed one on my clean v3, next up replacing crystal on an old JF 16610lv

No 5 digit support I’m aware of

 

[aHero]

4mm and 2mm for me, and love the stuff.

My old fingers won’t do with tape that thin, but it would be preferred!

 

[Parto]

No 5 digit support I’m aware of

A 116610 crystal fits just fine