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Hello there,

 

ive recently brought a bulver divers watch from the circa 60s i believe, in order to restore it.

 

However, for the love of me I cannot seem to open up the case. It’s either a pop off or a screw back. There is no lip or notch to pry up. I have no idea. Can someone please advise on how to get this open.

 

Also, does anyone know where I can get a replacement bezel from? 

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6 hours ago, RyanGreerMcGilloway said:

Okay,, I have clarified that it is a two piece stem. I got frustrated and bit the bullet the ripped that crown out. 

 

I am still stumped as to getting the glass / case back off though. 

Thsnks, 

use a seringe to blow air into it through the case tube.

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The crystal in the pic you posted shows some cracks, the syringe technique requires  airtightness. Even if you manage to pop the crystal out, you may still need the bezel removed to release the movement, I would check if the outer circumference of the dial is beneath the bezel.  

Regards joe

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I dont think there will be an issue with removing the movement with the glass off, the dial seems to be within the glass dome, therefore should just drop out. The whole case seems flush and solid, no gaps, except for the glass.

However, looking at other pics of these, i seem to be missing the rotating divers bezel. Does anyone know where i can get one and a replacement glass? See attached a below pic from the internet of what i mean. 

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Hello there, I have acquired a rotating bezel from another donor watch. 

 

I have just brought a replacement acrylic screen because the other was perished, I had no luck in doing this as it broke and snapped on the press.

 

does anyone know if I can swap an acrylic screen with a glass one and how to install them? 

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14 hours ago, RyanGreerMcGilloway said:

does anyone know if I can swap an acrylic screen with a glass one and how to install them? 

To begin with measure the crystal and look for a suitable replacement in the material you like.

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