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Citizen Ecodrive repair - crystal removal or go from back?

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I have a Citizen Eco-Drive G9000 model, where one of the sub-dial bezels (glued on the watchface, apparently) has dislodged.  See bottom left ring in attached image.

I'm just wondering if a repair to fix something on the face would be accomplished by removing the the crystal, or by opening the back and taking out all the innards.  Not sure if you'd have to remove the back to even get the crystal off, making it a moot point.  If getting the back off is the right way, I might try myself, else I'd have to take it somewhere to get the face off.

Any thoughts/experiences?

Also, if it ends up having to be a professional job, any idea of the appropriate price range so I know I'm not getting ripped off?

 

 

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This watch could very easily give someone without experience or tools a lot of difficulty, I advise against it unless you're okay with damaging the watch further. So try to find a professional for a reasonable quote first before attempting. Price of repair should be anywhere between £25-50 GBP in my opinion. Though some places will only send it away for a new dial and service, in which case it will be extremely expensive. (mostly large chain jewelers, independent jewelers and watchmakers will be more helpful)

If the chapter ring has 'posts' that insert into the dial this should be do-able, if not you may find no one will want to try it. Or at least, only remove it from the dial so it doesn't rattle around and jam the hands.

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