116610 Ceramic Submariner CRYSTAL REPLACEMENT???

[GCBC]

So gents, ive got the watch here and the bezel which popped off cleanly. Have the little bezel gasket off thats surrounding the base. The crystal and a ring around the bottom of it I can't get off .

 

please advise!!!!!

[oldhippy]

Could you supply some photos please. They can be an enormous help.  

[GCBC]

I suppose I just need a video example of how to replace, it seems like I have to pull the movement out and push from the backside.... I cant find any vids on youtube for a modern sub.

[Narcissus]

The 116610 uses a crystal retainer ring to hold the crystal and gasket on. These can typically only be removed successfully with a special Rolex tool. BUT if you’re determined you could slide a blade underneath it and work around until you create a gap large enough to pull it off.

Pushing it back on requires a precise due that is just bigger than the crystal but small enough to still fit atop the slim ring.

Part 319 is the retainer ring.

[GCBC]

thanks for that exploded pic. I still cant get it to come off. gah.

[BrianB]

On 11/21/2018 at 12:06 PM, Narcissus said:

The 116610 uses a crystal retainer ring to hold the crystal and gasket on. These can typically only be removed successfully with a special Rolex tool. BUT if you’re determined you could slide a blade underneath it and work around until you create a gap large enough to pull it off.

Pushing it back on requires a precise due that is just bigger than the crystal but small enough to still fit atop the slim ring.

Part 319 is the retainer ring.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181121/04a64b957b1c4bf05d54cee17990326a.jpg

My apologies for the necropost, but what book is that?