OLDBLOKE74 7,088 Posted January 22, 2023 As a complete non-tinkerer with no tools and no acumen … is this fixable by a duffer ? I have already ordered a a replacement GMT but I still have an attachment to this one - is it fixable by a bloke with nine thumbs ? it runs fine but the crystal is stuffed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 472 Posted January 22, 2023 In short… no I’m afraid. You would need a press and other bits and bobs. Also, not going to be easy to source an accurate replacement crystal. You may find something that fits from cousins or another materials house, but it’s not going to look like the original. Although a TD may be able to sort you out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 472 Posted January 22, 2023 Actually, quick look on AliExpress and I found one that might suit. Can’t post a link but search this “double dome sapphire for Tudor black bay series watches” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,889 Posted January 22, 2023 Ask @Popperini 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,712 Posted January 22, 2023 oh dear. Think it got run over by a Bentley.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,511 Posted January 22, 2023 Changing the crystal isn't so bad. Even I've managed it. The bit that is a gamble is the need to remove the stem, decamp the internals, replace the stem while you fix the crystal, and then do the reverse - all without fucking up the keyless, or not being able to reinsert them stem. and leaving yourself without an operational watch! I've managed it twice and fucked it up twice. Yup, I'd fit in the numpty category. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,306 Posted January 22, 2023 Don't even think about it. Get an all time lege like Rolie to sort it in 5 minutes flat - assuming he's available. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,798 Posted January 22, 2023 I'd suggest Rolie as well. Its a 15 minute job, but you could really make things worse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDBLOKE74 7,088 Posted January 22, 2023 Thanks guys - appreciated Rolie is the busiest man in the world just now - he is working more hours than Volodymyr Zelenskyy atm but I will prevail upon his good nature and mateship once again 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TanGo 2,454 Posted January 22, 2023 (edited) I'd like to appeal to all members... I would like to accept as a donate or buy your broken watches cheaply Edited January 22, 2023 by TanGo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popperini 18,026 Posted January 22, 2023 4 hours ago, deju said: Ask @Popperini IT WASN’T MY FAULT. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rokerite 2,485 Posted January 22, 2023 6 hours ago, Intresting said: oh dear. Think it got run over by a Bentley.... Are you trying to say Ginge did it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intresting 21,712 Posted January 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Rokerite said: Are you trying to say Ginge did it? He wouldn't need A Bentley. Looking at it will crack the crystal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted January 23, 2023 If the replacement crystal (https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005002298849993.html) is the same dimension, the job isn't particularly hard, but you'd need tools and being handy with watches... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Villi_Morghulis 26 Posted January 29, 2023 Why not using a watch repair service from the RWG Trusted List? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
