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HBB TX Crystals
- Thread starter txcollector
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Has anyone taken their watch somewhere to have the crystal fitted. Would any watchmaker be able to do this? I don't think I would be able to do this myself without risking screwing it all up !
there is a tutorial over at repgeek:
http://repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=15676
I copied this but did not remove the bezel as if you are carefull there is no need.
http://repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=15676
I copied this but did not remove the bezel as if you are carefull there is no need.
I tried that tutorial before and ended up breaking the bezel screws. I would not follow that.
Here's the series of steps I use. The crystal is not tight and with care it's very easy. I would not remove the bezel. The risk of damage is a lot higher.
Step 1: Remove case back (6 screws)
Step 2: Remove the movement holder tabs/screws
There are 2 holders. (V2's don't seem to have them though)
Step 3: Remove stem
Remember this is a 7750. To remove the stem push the crown all the way in (winding position), push the stem release button (gentle), pull the crown.
Step 4: Remove the movement from the case
Gently turn the case around and take the movement/dial/hands out.
Step 5: Push the crystal from the inside
This part you can do with your hands
Step 6: Install the new crystal
You can do it without a crystal press but I'd suggest you get one. This is a flat crystal so it's not that hard. You just need 2 flat surfaces (one to put the case the other to push the crystal).
Step 7: Reverse the early steps
Here's the series of steps I use. The crystal is not tight and with care it's very easy. I would not remove the bezel. The risk of damage is a lot higher.
Step 1: Remove case back (6 screws)
Step 2: Remove the movement holder tabs/screws
There are 2 holders. (V2's don't seem to have them though)
Step 3: Remove stem
Remember this is a 7750. To remove the stem push the crown all the way in (winding position), push the stem release button (gentle), pull the crown.
Step 4: Remove the movement from the case
Gently turn the case around and take the movement/dial/hands out.
Step 5: Push the crystal from the inside
This part you can do with your hands
Step 6: Install the new crystal
You can do it without a crystal press but I'd suggest you get one. This is a flat crystal so it's not that hard. You just need 2 flat surfaces (one to put the case the other to push the crystal).
Step 7: Reverse the early steps
If everyone that says they want one comes thru, I'm short. But the last time that wasn't the case so I'm adding your name to the list.
waiting on shipment from manufacturer. It should happen this week. I'll post weekly updates from now on.
dam after thinking and remembering you did another run, i maild you a pm today over on another forum...dam i bet your crystals are all sold right??? look if anyone jumps out please put me in line if this is possible tx, cause i want one or better two if this is possible
deniz
deniz
The crystals arrived last week and I have been sending PM to folks. I'll contact all on the list by next week.