VSF Panerai Submersible Wrong Xstal Issue ( Say Goodbye To Amplify Effect Xstal)

[samsoniteman]

yep, the lasted panerai submersible dosent use fish eye effect crystal.

Thanks @etashazam . I just sent Prof a note to see what options he has. Did you send your watch to him to get the crystal installed? Or do it yourself?

 

[etashazam]

Thanks @etashazam . I just sent Prof a note to see what options he has. Did you send your watch to him to get the crystal installed? Or do it yourself?

its very easy to replace the crystal, any local watchmaker is able to do that.

 

[RobSe1]

Now you guys got me hahaha ... after some time of "i dont see it, i don't care" i now also want the Upgrade with AR

 

[bertieng]

Any idea how to remove the turning bezel of the Submersible? Just pry it off with a watch knife opener? Tks.

 

[Tomze]

Any idea how to remove the turning bezel of the Submersible? Just pry it off with a watch knife opener? Tks.

No Watch case opener!

See here on German web site:

Uhrmacher Lünettenabheber zum einfachen Abheben von Lünetten #WE022-49 – Ben's Uhren

bens-uhren.be

Take this

Tomze

 

[etashazam]

Any idea how to remove the turning bezel of the Submersible? Just pry it off with a watch knife opener? Tks.

There is no need to deal with the watch bezel; it seems to come with the case together. Therefore, it is not necessary to separate the bezel from the case in order to exchange the bezel.

 

[bertieng]

There is no need to deal with the watch bezel; it seems to come with the case together. Therefore, it is not necessary to separate the bezel from the case in order to exchange the bezel.

In such case how to change the crystal? Shouldn't there be a crystal gasket and retention ring to hold it up in place? How could this be done without removing the bezel?
BTW, is it necessary to change the crystal for the VSF PAM1055? Is the ex-factory crystal having the fisheye effect?
Cheers

 

[etashazam]

In such case how to change the crystal? Shouldn't there be a crystal gasket and retention ring to hold it up in place? How could this be done without removing the bezel?
BTW, is it necessary to change the crystal for the VSF PAM1055? Is the ex-factory crystal having the fisheye effect?
Cheers

I'm sure, bro. I attempted it once on my own, the xtal came out but the bezel remained. I simply reinserted the crystal and it was fine.

It appears that the bezel is separate and working independently .

However, I suggest you consult a watch smith to handle it!

1055 will require an upgrade.

 

[bertieng]

I'm sure, bro. I attempted it once on my own, the xtal came out but the bezel remained. I simply reinserted the crystal and it was fine.

It appears that the bezel is separate and working independently .

However, I suggest you consult a watch smith to handle it!

1055 will require an upgrade

Thanks for the info.
So you mean pushing the crystal out from the underside using a crystal press?

 

[etashazam]

Thanks for the info.
So you mean pushing the crystal out from the underside using a crystal press?

yeah

 

[etashazam]

Thanks for the info.
So you mean pushing the crystal out from the underside using a crystal press?

correct

 

[patnaboy]

@etashazam Your crystal with prof 2xAR

 

[etashazam]

just received the new pam1231 42mm carbotech!

My AD offered me $17k plus tax here in CA, but I found a brand new one in Asia for about $12k including tax, still expensivo I think.

Thank you VSF!

 

[etashazam]

still need the Mod.

 

[Woundup]

 

[patnaboy]

@Woundup Perfect! The 968 factory crystals have a significant fish eye effect at extreme angles. This crystal is so much better

 

[Woundup]

@Woundup Perfect! The 968 factory crystals have a significant fish eye effect at extreme angles. This crystal is so much better

It certainly is, S... Next up is the 382 and then perhaps the 692. Now that I've done a few xtal swaps myself and getting the hang of it the confidence is growing... Now if I could only find a good method to get those bloody movement retaining tabs reinstalled ....

 

[bertieng]

It certainly is, S... Next up is the 382 and then perhaps the 692. Now that I've done a few xtal swaps myself and getting the hang of it the confidence is growing... Now if I could only find a good method to get those bloody movement retaining tabs reinstalled ....

Is it a etashazam crystal? Non AR or double AR?
Do you mind to share the steps of how to swap the crystal out?
Cheers

 

[Woundup]

Is it a etashazam crystal? Non AR or double AR?
Do you mind to share the steps of how to swap the crystal out?
Cheers

Yes - 2xAR

It's a relatively simple process, though only if you have to proper tools (my experience anyway) for each step. On the next one I'll take pictures of each step and post a tutorial.

 

[bertieng]

Yes - 2xAR

It's a relatively simple process, though only if you have to proper tools (my experience anyway) for each step. On the next one I'll take pictures of each step and post a tutorial.

Thanks.
Understands the crystal press is the key tool for the process.
Looking forward to seeing your tutorial.