Ok, I don't know if anybody did a tut on this already but, I'm gonna do one for the new guys who may have this issue. Forgive me if the photos are not the greatest, I was using my phone at the time.
Scenario:
Ordered watch from TD that had diamonds on the bezel and one on the crown. When the watch arrived a stone/stones were missing. Grief stricken over this oversight you contact the TD who asks you to send it back for repairs. You could do this....if you want to pay for the shipping and risk customs all over again.
OR...
you can spend a few bucks and fix it.
So let's get to it:
The watch: Chopard Imperiale
"OH NOES! Missing the &%$@ stone on the crown!"
Tools you need: A set of tweezers or precision tools. I picked up this set at a Hobby Lobby for around $6.
Next you need glue...DO NOT USE SUPER GLUE AS IT CAN DISCOLOR, DECAY OVER TIME, AND LEAVE NASTY HARD TO GET OFF BOOGERS IF YOU USE TOO MUCH!
Instead use jeweler's glue (some use JB Weld and thats fine). I use GS Hypo Cement which is made to work with jewelry, watch crystals, optics etc. It runs for around $5 at Hobby Lobby.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL AS GS HYPO USES A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE AS AN APPLICATOR!! CAP ALSO HAS LONG NEEDLE THAT IS INSERTED INTO HYPODERMIC NEEDLE....VERY PAINFUL IF YOU MISS TRYING TO GET THE LID ON!
You may have the loose stone in your hand but, incase you don't you can pick up an assorted bag of stones (colored or diamond) made by Bead Treasures at your local hobby shop (Hobby Lobby or Michael's)
$6 gets you a small page of 330 pieces (more than enough I think)! These are assorted sizes from about 1 mm to about 5 mm studs. They also have packets in other colors as well. I picked up a pack of teal, blue, aquamarine, and green (all in one packet) as well.
Next is pretty straight forward:
Apply adhesive using the precision applicator to the surface and insert stone! If you do not have a precision applicator you can use a toothpick to apply the amount of glue you need with minimal excess.
If you use the glue I recommended here: Allow 24 hrs for complete drying. Wipe off excess with rubbing alcohol. Otherwise, follow directions and clean up instructions provided with you adhesive of choice.
So, how does it look now?
So, there you have it:
Glue: $5
Stones: $6
Tools: $6
Total: $17
Hope this helps you guys out!
Cheers,
Mobius
Scenario:
Ordered watch from TD that had diamonds on the bezel and one on the crown. When the watch arrived a stone/stones were missing. Grief stricken over this oversight you contact the TD who asks you to send it back for repairs. You could do this....if you want to pay for the shipping and risk customs all over again.
OR...
you can spend a few bucks and fix it.
So let's get to it:
The watch: Chopard Imperiale
"OH NOES! Missing the &%$@ stone on the crown!"
Tools you need: A set of tweezers or precision tools. I picked up this set at a Hobby Lobby for around $6.
Next you need glue...DO NOT USE SUPER GLUE AS IT CAN DISCOLOR, DECAY OVER TIME, AND LEAVE NASTY HARD TO GET OFF BOOGERS IF YOU USE TOO MUCH!
Instead use jeweler's glue (some use JB Weld and thats fine). I use GS Hypo Cement which is made to work with jewelry, watch crystals, optics etc. It runs for around $5 at Hobby Lobby.
WARNING: BE CAREFUL AS GS HYPO USES A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE AS AN APPLICATOR!! CAP ALSO HAS LONG NEEDLE THAT IS INSERTED INTO HYPODERMIC NEEDLE....VERY PAINFUL IF YOU MISS TRYING TO GET THE LID ON!
You may have the loose stone in your hand but, incase you don't you can pick up an assorted bag of stones (colored or diamond) made by Bead Treasures at your local hobby shop (Hobby Lobby or Michael's)
$6 gets you a small page of 330 pieces (more than enough I think)! These are assorted sizes from about 1 mm to about 5 mm studs. They also have packets in other colors as well. I picked up a pack of teal, blue, aquamarine, and green (all in one packet) as well.
Next is pretty straight forward:
Apply adhesive using the precision applicator to the surface and insert stone! If you do not have a precision applicator you can use a toothpick to apply the amount of glue you need with minimal excess.
If you use the glue I recommended here: Allow 24 hrs for complete drying. Wipe off excess with rubbing alcohol. Otherwise, follow directions and clean up instructions provided with you adhesive of choice.
So, how does it look now?
So, there you have it:
Glue: $5
Stones: $6
Tools: $6
Total: $17
Hope this helps you guys out!
Cheers,
Mobius
