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Mark II crystal is held in place by a o-ring . There is a groove in the crystal. The crystal needs to be inserted with a special tool. Hi failure risk without the right tool. Big risk of cracking the crystal. 

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Thanks for the help.

Tool for this is obsolete, is what I found.

I made a tool similar to above from the thick plastic movement holders on ebay for next to nothing. Nice and smooth inside, not damaging gasket. Fine layer of silicone, not liberally as in above diagram. Card cut out to push the glass to form a lip.

Worked a treat and glass is in first time, with no problems.

Thanks all.

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