Mystery Caseback Crystal Press

[JayPoorJay]

Does anyone happen to know who makes this and what it might be worth? I saw it on eBay (cheap) and I impulsively purchased it. So cheap, even if it's bad, it might be good... Any ideas?

Edited February 9, 2023 by JayPoorJay

[watchweasol]

Hi Jay  looking at the press in the picture, it is quite good if ihas all the component parts it will be handy for glass fitting and case backs.  Depending on  the price paid  its ok. seen worse on ebay with less  dies.  I would say you did not waste your money.    cheers

[JayPoorJay]

That is GREAT to know! Thank you!

Paid 24bucks!

Was hoping to hear it was an antique worth 1000s, haha

I know so little about so much. I will be facing a situation, hopefully in a few days or weeks where I will be trying to press a new crystal into my own (and it's very dear to me) Citizen Calibre Eco Drive 2100... I'm nervous about it. Hoping this will help with that process. At this point, basically all of the parts (crystal, crystal gasket and caseback gasket) are in the mail. Patiently waiting, lol. 

Edited February 9, 2023 by JayPoorJay

[watchweasol]

good luck  just take your time and dont force anything

[JayPoorJay]

Good stuff! It also came (wasn't in the listing) with a Vigor crystal lift. Never had one these before. Between that and some other stuff from Amazon and eBay,,, feels like Christmas morn, lol. 

Now, I just have to figure out how to use the stuff

I would like to figure out who makes this press so I can get a sense of what I've got here. Anyone?

[watchweasol]

Hi Jay. Not bad with the crystal lift as well.   Bergeron made the original one and the Chinese copied it but yours doesn’t look a cheap version with the dies being aluminium and what looks like Bakelite ones, un less it’s a mix and match but good for the price..