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Hi all. Does anybody know where I might find a replacement plastic snap-in glass with this profile? The outside diameter is 316. I've been through the Sternkreuz catalogue and the closest I can find is X316.007. I ordered it but it doesn't look quite right. It has a step above the flared out bottom and is also too proud.

It's from a special addition Longines (I posted about it a while ago). Any advice appreciated. I've never replaced glass before so a bit confused.

Cheers

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Should you like to make use of the crystal you got, you can gradually and EVENLY shave off of the flared bottom, using a sharp edge of a broken piece of glass, razor or even a sharp knife, at 45 degree angle or so, this would let the flared bottom insert in.

You would want to shave gradually to avoid shaving off too much and check the fittness as you go.apply little pressure, go around the circumference evenly.

Practice on a useless cryatal to get the hang of it.

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