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You have to remove the movement from the case, then remove the hands and the dial.
You can google removing the stem, movement and hands easily enough.
This is what the datewheel looked like from the factory - date sitting too high.
To get the dial off, you need to pry out these scythe like hooks and lift the dial off.
I marked the overlay and the original datewheel to give me a starting point for shifting the overlay.
Gently use a razor blade to separate the DWO.
Clean off the old glue from the underside of the DWO and on top of the original DW.
Rotate the DWO slightly and set the dial back on to test placement. This is all trial and error. Once you have the optimal spot, take note (or remark) the new position.
Glue the DWO back on in the new position. I use BSI 30 min slow cure epoxy. I have used GS Crystal Hypo Cement but it hardens quickly leaving little chance for adjustment. DO NOT use super glue, due to off gassing. It can leave a residue under the crystal.
Check that your dates look good, and reassemble.
You can google removing the stem, movement and hands easily enough.
This is what the datewheel looked like from the factory - date sitting too high.
To get the dial off, you need to pry out these scythe like hooks and lift the dial off.
I marked the overlay and the original datewheel to give me a starting point for shifting the overlay.
Gently use a razor blade to separate the DWO.
Clean off the old glue from the underside of the DWO and on top of the original DW.
Rotate the DWO slightly and set the dial back on to test placement. This is all trial and error. Once you have the optimal spot, take note (or remark) the new position.
Glue the DWO back on in the new position. I use BSI 30 min slow cure epoxy. I have used GS Crystal Hypo Cement but it hardens quickly leaving little chance for adjustment. DO NOT use super glue, due to off gassing. It can leave a residue under the crystal.
Check that your dates look good, and reassemble.
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