Kapten & Son Campus whit broken crystal

[Gaus]

Hello people, a friend asked me too repair the broken crystal of his wifes watch (Kapten&Son Campus with quartz movement, 5 atm). So I openend the case to remove the movement. The movement cannot be removed from the back.  I thougt to remove the crystal with pressure (syringe). But the crystal doesn't pop out. Has anyone suggestions? Gr. Hans

[jdm]

A copule of good pictures (top and side) please? As customary with virtually any repair question.

[Gaus]

You are right. Sorry!!

[Chopin]

Is there a bezel in the front that also holds the glass or at least prevents it from coming out?

Edited January 19, 2020 by Chopin

[watchweasol]

Hi As Chopin said the bezel will pop off but even then you may need a class lifter. I should have a close inspection of the bezel rim to look for an indent or previous pry marks, Looks like a ronda movt.

[Gaus]

Indead, it is a ronda movement. It is a mineral crystal. But the watch has no bezel. That is why I thougt that it  must be pressed out with airpressure. 

[Gaus]

I think I have found the solution on the internet. They use a lighter wich they glue on the crystal. Than with a turning move the remove the crystal!!!! In this case it was a Daniel Wellington watch. What a rubish. 

[Chopin]

I have seen a few watches where the glass is the last one to be installed. They just press it in but it's hard to remove because you have to do it from the front.

You either destroy it (not a good idea) or you try all sorts of improvisations.

You know, maybe try using a suction cup ? I don't know if it has glue, I guess you could do the heating trick if it has some glue.

[Gaus]

Hello, in the meantime I think I have tried all tricks, but the crystal won't come off. 

[jdm]

I am surprised a 10cc syringe didn't work. Have you tried a good suction cup?