processengr 13,532 Posted October 22, 2019 Hi all, So I want to replace the plexis on both my Cartel vintage daytona and a Omega FOIS vintage with say a Clark T21 and a ? more domed look crystal. i see these inexpensive "crystal lift" tools that look like Freddy Kruger fingers on Ebay/Amazon $12-$15... Any good? Supposedly you compress and lift off old crystal, compress and install new crystal... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted October 22, 2019 Most plexi on reps just pop off if you wedge off the tension ring, which you can do with a razor blade without damaging anything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted October 23, 2019 You don't need a crystal lift tool. Tutorials have that in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,532 Posted October 23, 2019 Hi @NCRichThe tool https://www.esslinger.com/watch-crystal-remover-and-inserter-crystal-lift-tool/ claims to be able to remove & replace a plexi crystal without removing movement or even opening the watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted October 23, 2019 Hi [mention=10171]NCRich[/mention]The tool https://www.esslinger.com/watch-crystal-remover-and-inserter-crystal-lift-tool/ claims to be able to remove & replace a plexi crystal without removing movement or even opening the watch. That’s a watch crystal removal tool. Crystals are much harder to take off than plexis. Crystals usually have to be pushed out from the inside. What that tool does is lift the retaining ring off of the crystal so you can pop the crystal off from the front. Plexis do not need that. You can easily remove the retaining ring from the front of the watch with a razor. All you need to do is get the bezel off, which you can do with the same method. You can pop it off with your hands if you’re careful and not pull too hard on one spot. Just be sure work your hands around the bezel until it pops off. Hell, the retaining ring pops off with it sometimes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted October 23, 2019 2 hours ago, processengr said: Hi @NCRichThe tool https://www.esslinger.com/watch-crystal-remover-and-inserter-crystal-lift-tool/ claims to be able to remove & replace a plexi crystal without removing movement or even opening the watch. I own that tool. Its great for taking plexis off timex or similar. Not Subs. Look at the tutorial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
processengr 13,532 Posted October 23, 2019 Thanks! Saved some $$$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
