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psychoyam

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Hey guys,

Just acquired this Radiomir 380 and noticed that the crystal is slanted.

I was reading Wiz's guide to crystal sealing and waterproofing (https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/54251-How-to-Crystal-sealing-and-waterproofing) and it seems that I need a crystal pusher to do the job. Any other tool recommended or required?

Also, on alvinado's guide to lume (https://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/39310-HOW-TO-LUME-A-SANDWICH-DIAL-FULL-EDITION) is shown how to remove the movement which I think is the same 6497.

Now, these tutorials sure make the job look easy, but can a complete noob like me not screw it up?? or is it something that is recommended for someone with more experience?

I would definitely try it on a cheapie first, but just wanted you feedback on how to proceed.

The slanting doesn't take anything away from the watch and most likely won't be noticed, but... I know it's there!!

Feedback appreciated!
 
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psychoyam

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Crystal slanted
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On a Rep I picked up a couple of years ago, the crystal was also slanted. Very much like this one.

The Maker had crimped and ruined the crystal gasket. Which caused one section of the gasket to fold over on itself, effectively running it. (Causing the bad side to raise the crystal, and preventing it from fully seating. Sadly They are very hard to get for our watches. Grrrrr!!!:phbbbbt:

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PAM1983

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Try a watch press. it should seat properly after a little pinch.
 
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tripdog said:
No, they are not all the same - that one looks like the arm would snap if you use it to crush a grape.... spend a little more - $25 - $30.

Buy yourself a new gasket before you start - saves so much heartache and frustration...
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Man, Tripdog you are one of most helpful and knowledgeable guys in this forum. Just wanted to throw that out there..you deserve some probs!
Knifemaker said:
On a Rep I picked up a couple of years ago, the crystal was also slanted. Very much like this one.

The Maker had crimped and ruined the crystal gasket. Which caused one section of the gasket to fold over on itself, effectively running it. (Causing the bad side to raise the crystal, and preventing it from fully seating. Sadly They are very hard to get for our watches. Grrrrr!!!:phbbbbt:

Knife
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Man, Tripdog you are one of most helpful and knowledgeable guys in this forum. Just wanted to throw that out there..you deserve some probs!



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Thanks !! Your post is now being printed & framed as we speak, ready to go up on my wall ! :laugh:
 
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I was lucky enough to pic up a gasket for a member over on our sister site. Rep Geek. And again, lucky enough that it fit.

TripD. forgot to mention, that they are not all the same. Noob,and H factory for instance are different, and both are different than most gens.

There is a full thread here on how too for replacing crystals. Simply use the search function.
If all else fails, you can get crystals and gaskets on the Bay.

For very minimal use, yes, the press shown will do fine. So will the like unit from Harbor Freight. But not for regular use.

I use similar dies, with an arbor press. Cheating I know!!! LOL

Knife
 
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