cobn 0 Posted March 14, 2012 Hi folks, i just recieved my Red Submariner from Narikaa, iam very pleased, but unfortunatly the Loupe or the Chrystal is ?agley?. either the loupe is agley or the chrystal must be turned some degrees.. whats the easiest way to fix that problem? kenny? wiz? any idea? kind regards Borat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted March 14, 2012 you could try yourself, if you like. just need a chefs mini blowtorch and uv glue. or of course you could send to wiz or kenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted March 14, 2012 Maybe you could remove the cyclops? One solution, there are few ways to remove it. Watch really looks nice, can I ask how much was it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted March 14, 2012 Easier to reset a whole glass. If you'd turn it clockwise a few degrees - it will match the line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobn 0 Posted March 14, 2012 i think the blowtorch isnt an option, cause its plexiglas. (should be..) @crusader: 68Pounds + 8Pounds shipping. great watch. absolutly fantastic. going to right in narikaas feedback section asap! right Luthier, thats what i thought of first. but how do i do that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted March 14, 2012 Thanks for info mate, it sould like a great deal. And here is a bump for you, so Kenny or Wiz will see it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robznet 0 Posted March 14, 2012 i think the blowtorch isnt an option, cause its plexiglas. (should be..) @crusader: 68Pounds + 8Pounds shipping. great watch. absolutly fantastic. going to right in narikaas feedback section asap! right Luthier, thats what i thought of first. but how do i do that BUMP on that mate, I'd like to know how to turn the crystal too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted March 15, 2012 You will have to remove the guts, push the crystal out, then re-press it in the right position, by my reckoning... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted March 15, 2012 You will have to remove the guts, push the crystal out, then re-press it in the right position, by my reckoning... You reckon correctly mate. Depending on how the watch is built you may have to remove the bezel as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobn 0 Posted March 15, 2012 Thank you guys! i'll try my best today, hopefully i dont screw up the keyless work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted March 15, 2012 I always try to work over something material but not fluffy, such as a teatowel, a bit ruffled up rather than laid out smooth. That means that small parts are 'caught' before they bounce anywhere, and no fluff means no issues! Just my working methods on the table at home, though. Wiz would probably have a fit if he saw it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobn 0 Posted March 15, 2012 I did it! Worked out really well! picx asap! tomorrow :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powderfreak 0 Posted March 15, 2012 I did it! Worked out really well! picx asap! tomorrow :P How ? Very good, no matter what exactly you did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 15, 2012 Push it out, center it, and push back mate ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 15, 2012 I did it! Worked out really well! picx asap! tomorrow :P Oh and congratulations ! I am slow lol ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobn 0 Posted March 16, 2012 Well well well..as i said, i made it to the finals but i forgot to take some serious pictures in the process :( anyway, thats what i did: uncrewed the caseback with my bare hands (hulk you know..) took out the movement and removed the crystal with a gently tab. only glued on one spot. so, the watch torn apart, i popped out the bezel insert and started my work of vintage-heaven... kind of took some sandpaper and made some "damage" to the insert. i tried to fade the color like this but it looks like my acid-toilet-cleaner-fluid didnt worked that well at all i think i need real bleach. anyway, the holder-ring for the pearl now looks like a piece of bronze..kind of cool. re-aligned the cyclops and the submariner was ready to go! thats the result: Next things on my to do list: - drop the bezel-insert in some serious bleach - drop some A1 sauce coffee blood mixture on the dial - smack some rocks on the bracelet PS: may i should always do what Luthier says.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted March 16, 2012 So... you're welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leigh 0 Posted March 16, 2012 Looks nice! Was the crown easy to remove? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobn 0 Posted March 16, 2012 Thank you guys! :vdb:all the way! @Leigh: it was really easy to remove the crown - just pushed the little release-button on the movement and pulled out the crown and stem?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
