NCRich 13,739 Posted August 12, 2018 Lots of people have suffered from the random unwarranted explosion of the crystal on the BR 123. Remove the movement, clean up the rim and replace with a Sternkreuz HW 370. Glue it in with some GS hypo cement. Press down, let dry, put movement back in. Use this: About $5 from Cousins UK. Looks better than the sapphire that came with it and exploded. Nice profile Back to your regularly scheduled programming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 12, 2018 Still waiting on new plexi to arrive for mine. It’s in the shop. Only getting charged $30AUD for crystal and resetting. My B&R was advertised as mineral. Rich would you say it’s a high or low dome? Watchsmith ordered both just in case. I only took in the case so he couldn’t see it is a rep, but he’s asking me to bring in the movement to check which crystal to install. I’m thinking it’s a low dome right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRANSPORTER 1 Posted August 12, 2018 Pretty sure that's a high dome mate, you sure your smith will be funny about a rep? I tell mine that im working on it as job, he's more than happy for me to bring any in to him when I get stuck, he doesn't have any hang ups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,739 Posted August 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: Still waiting on new plexi to arrive for mine. It’s in the shop. Only getting charged $30AUD for crystal and resetting. My B&R was advertised as mineral. Rich would you say it’s a high or low dome? Watchsmith ordered both just in case. I only took in the case so he couldn’t see it is a rep, but he’s asking me to bring in the movement to check which crystal to install. I’m thinking it’s a low dome right? That is a high dome plexi. The hardest part of the job was cleaning out the broken glass from the rehaut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Awesome job Rich. Can't wait to see her again. Edited August 13, 2018 by cvp3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 13, 2018 3 hours ago, TRANSPORTER said: Pretty sure that's a high dome mate, you sure your smith will be funny about a rep? I tell mine that im working on it as job, he's more than happy for me to bring any in to him when I get stuck, he doesn't have any hang ups. Not sure, first one I took it to wouldn’t work on it cos it was rep. That’s why I just took the case in to second guy. 3 hours ago, NCRich said: That is a high dome plexi. The hardest part of the job was cleaning out the broken glass from the rehaut. High dome, got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) Rich, do you know if this watch is offered on bracelet? Edited August 13, 2018 by ElvisFreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 13, 2018 53 minutes ago, ElvisFreak said: Rich, do you if this watch is offered on bracelet? The one from toro on special is only available on Rubber. I asked him if he could source SS bracelet and he said no. May have better luck elsewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted August 13, 2018 18 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: The one from toro on special is only available on Rubber. I asked him if he could source SS bracelet and he said no. May have better luck elsewhere so, it is available on, just need to find a source? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,739 Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, ElvisFreak said: so, it is available on, just need to find a source? Doubtful. I've never seen a rep on bracelet. Much discussion about how people would buy one if it came on bracelet, but no bracelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElvisFreak 73 Posted August 13, 2018 5 minutes ago, NCRich said: Doubtful. I've never seen a rep on bracelet. Much discussion about how people would buy one if it came on bracelet, but no bracelet. thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, ElvisFreak said: so, it is available on, just need to find a source? 36 minutes ago, NCRich said: Doubtful. I've never seen a rep on bracelet. Much discussion about how people would buy one if it came on bracelet, but no bracelet. What Rich said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 13, 2018 Only pic I could find that was even close. Not a bad look really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted August 15, 2018 Happy watch Wednesday! My B&R comes home thanks to Rich. And my Certina DS Sport Chrono. Great watches I must say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLO 0 Posted September 9, 2018 Thanks for the tipp, I have the same problem and I give it a try : ) kind regards Oliver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted September 9, 2018 It’s a good day when your crystal ain’t broke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLO 0 Posted September 18, 2018 Thank you very much, it really looks great with that 5 € glass : ) I get a new Toro glass in the next week and I will tell you how it compares to this one. kind regards O where did you get the bracelet ? On 10/09/2018 at 14:21, NCRich said: I know this sounds nuts, but if you have some needle nose pliers squeeze the tube gently so that you move the threads in a bit. I've done this with 2 POs and both are still working after a year. You have nothing to lose so you may as well try. On 09/09/2018 at 22:13, Thommo82 said: It’s a good day when your crystal ain’t broke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted September 18, 2018 @OLLO the bracelet is off a Seiko! End links don’t match up overly well, but it’s good enough for the time being Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 3,985 Posted September 18, 2018 i must have the only un-exploding B&R in captivity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fromo1946 0 Posted September 29, 2018 Need to find an address for purchasing the dome crystal for the B&R 123, I’m striking out everywhere I turn... thank, fromo1946 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites