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Hello All,
I’m replacing the crystal in an Omega Dynamic, # 165.039, which houses a cal 552, installed through the front of the case.
The replacement Sterncreuz crystal is, like the original, with tension ring.
I removed the crystal using a compressed air technique to pop it out. (I have a crystal lift, but I’m always fearful of marking the crystal edges and so avoid using it as much as possible).
Now to the replacement - any tips on putting the crystal back in? Am I obliged to using my dreaded crystal lift to complete the task, or how about a crystal press? I’ve put lots of crystals in using a press, but never with the movement in the watch. The thought of using one with a front-loader makes me very nervous, with the fully assembled watch sitting under the press.
How would more experienced folks proceed here?
Any advice, gratefully received…
John
Down Under…
I'll be honest that benchtop all the way around was something I really wanted to do. At the moment, it is not a possibility due to some upcoming expenditure that Liz and I have to go through.
I already had these benches, so that will have to do for now. I'll work the rest out somehow.
Hey, it took me 4 years to get to this. What's another couple of months?
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