Swap crystal on GMT Master 2 BLRO vvvlllooo

[TerryRobot]

Also if doing this "cleaning" the click appears to be from the toothed section kinda obvious i guess but I tried just cleaning out those sections first and then replacing the bezel leaving the rest of the grease intact and this may the click sound much louder without having to remove all of the grease and possible stiff movement further down the line, I have noticed that since taking some of the grease out there is a little more back play on the bezel whihc i guess is donw the the slightly slack click spring, replacing with a gen spec swiss one might be a good idea as it will be a little less loose. Great tutorial, Id recommend getting a bezel removal tool as it make light work of popping them off wthout any scratching, I got one of these to try and it works very well and has different size inserts for different models and brands https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pwshymi-Re...3387df48bfbe36b0866eabd94d849682&gad_source=1

 

[cajun600]

Ah man looks like the pics disappeared. Anyone know where a copy or another tutorial might be specifically for replacing the crystal on this model? Tried searching the site but came up empty…TIA

 

[KJ2020]

Ah man looks like the pics disappeared. Anyone know where a copy or another tutorial might be specifically for replacing the crystal on this model? Tried searching the site but came up empty…TIA

Steps are the same for Sub and GMT, just a few different bezel parts. The 2nd link has that info.

6-digit Sub crystal and bezel swap

6-digit GMT bezel install sequence

 

[cajun600]

Steps are the same for Sub and GMT, just a few different bezel parts. The 2nd link has that info.

6-digit Sub crystal and bezel swap

6-digit GMT bezel install sequence

awesome, and the pics are back! thank you again...thanks to this tutorial and the links KJ2020 responded with, I was able to do a deep crystal swap more so using the "6-digit sub crystal and bezel swap link" on my CF 116710 GMT, was loads of fun figuring this out, lots of trial and error (LOL), and I bought a ton of tools to figure out which would work as the best crystal retaining ring presser (no access to a lathe to turn my own, etc.).

In case this helps anyone else, I found two options 'off the shelf' that work beautifully for pressing the retaining ring back properly and securely:
1. Money is no object option: Bergeon 5499-15 Set...specifically the 32mm/32.5mm double-sided die. Set was not cheap ($275) but dam are they nice and unbelievably high quality. I think there is a site that will sell individual dies, so I listed the one above that worked for me so you don't have to buy the whole set if you need this for the same watch I did.

2. Budget option - (and the winner IMHO) - is the aluminum die set from Esslinger for $30...I was able to use the 36mm die (inner dimension matches the base of the ring diameter perfectly and the die is straight walled, see attached pic). Very glad I found this option, and the set comes with many others...they are a bit rough and I had to swap one set out as the lip was too roughed up for my liking, and luckily Esslinger's customer service is always top notch. here's a direct link to the set as fyi: replacement-aluminum-die-set-for-watch-crystal-press-and-case-closer-set-of-30

I swapped in Deep and used a 2.7mm gasket from Esslinger as well as the CF gasket looked warped, and the end result is perfect to me. Happy swapping y'all!

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