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By steve1811uk · Posted
Hi, Just looking for some advice on how to fit the setting with jewel. It needs to be pushed into a hole in a small steel plate. I have a Horia type tool but need to know the best place to push so I don't damage the setting. I can push on the jewel itself that sits inside the setting, that should drag the setting in or I can push on the rim of the setting. The setting shape is that of a top hat with a rim that can be pushed. Any recommendations here? -
I'm late to the party. ?Merlin? 🙂 The watch shown is from the "Sprite" series of mock skin divers. Smaller sized at 31MM across case. These were marketed to boys, thus the smaller size. The issue is very common and is due to the crown being press fit to the stem. You can try to use a super glue to get it to hold. But if there is metal loss to either the crown or stem it is best to just find an NOS replacement. Given that reply I'm sure you are thinking where do I find a NOS stem crown? Well I know a guy who just may has the part. -
By nevenbekriev · Posted
What I mean is to use standard tube and crown, like 2.5mm tube for example. You will need to remove the existing tube or in some way to turn or file the part with the thread, then to put in 2.5mm tube and fix it in place. I don't know if the hole will have to be enlarged or if it is possible to just reshape the existing tube by removing the part with the thread from it. The new tube can be press fit wit some locktite for water tightness, or led soldered for example. I doubt it was a split stem, it has to be just screw-in crown, and the construction is similar to split stem. With standard tube, You will not need split stem, but regular stem that will be shortened to size. What I meant for the case and back is that watch cases polishing is separate, different craft that is not easy one. In my country only few people are good in this and I am not one of them. The main idea is not to change the shape of the cases, or keep them as close to the original look as possible. This includes never to round the edges and corners for example. Don't take me wrong, if You like it and it brings You joy, this is OK. But, the world is full with examples of not correctly done (ruined) cases. By the way, plated cases are the hardest thing to restore. -
By LittleWatchShop · Posted
no This has been going on for about three years...perhaps a little longer. So, I will probably revisit this in a year. I am concerned that it will lose water resistance. I test it to one atm only. Enough to make it through a shower. -
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