bklm1234 17 Posted June 9, 2012 Mickey Padge asked me to fix up his 42mm Exp2. I'm not covering the 1st part of the fix which was to rotate the dial so it's in the correct x-y axis (Mickey himself did that) and re-attaching the DWO to it (I got my watchsmith partner to do it). This post is about popping and re-installing the crystal so the cyclop is lined up to the date window. First, double-tape up the lugs Stick a utility blad between the case and the bezel Use a mallet to pound the utiltiy blade in like I did on this 39mm exp2 You'll get a gap when the blade got all the way in You can then use a caseback knife to pry off the bezel Bezel is now off the case You wouldn't scratch the lugs. Scratches are all under the bezel so no problem there You need to use a press to press DOWN (not UP) on the crystal to get it out of the bezel. It's very tight. Now put back the gut. Line up 12 o'clock to the engraved coronet on the rehaut Wipe clean the crystal, fit it on the gasket, put them on the watch Crystal and gasket are on the watch squarely Position the bezel on the watch Press the bezel down with a press Finished. But crap!! The bezel shifted. It's not lined up properly to the dial. M***ER F**K*R! Start over. Finally done and lined up. This time I was holding the bezel as I advanced the press so it wouldn't shift. Should have done that in the first place. Happy modding. -bk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffw69 0 Posted June 9, 2012 Very cool BK, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted June 9, 2012 I kinda new it was going to move when you were pressing it down towards the end Well done and thanks for the explanation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bklynboy 0 Posted June 9, 2012 Could a 1670 Pepsi bezel kit fit on this to create a PamAm look? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted June 10, 2012 Thanks for the great pictorial, BK Are you offering these as an 'official BK stock line'? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBuys 0 Posted June 10, 2012 I need to install a GEN Sub crystal in my new TC v4, but I'm scared! Should practice this procedure with something other than Rolex GEN parts and my new TC Sub. Now to find a press that is affordable for occaisional use and practice on some lesser hardware. Thanks BKLM for the easy steps. Very helpful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted June 10, 2012 I need to install a GEN Sub crystal in my new TC v4, but I'm scared! Should practice this procedure with something other than Rolex GEN parts and my new TC Sub. Now to find a press that is affordable for occaisional use and practice on some lesser hardware. Thanks BKLM for the easy steps. Very helpful. Installing the crystal on a gen sub doesn't require a press. The gasket fits over the rehaut, and the crystal fits in snugly. The bezel retaining ring then gets pressed, but a typical press won't have the die so you will have to improvise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingle 57 Posted June 10, 2012 Any pointers on how to improvise mate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted June 10, 2012 Any pointers on how to improvise mate? A block of wood and a light hammer to tap it the final couple of MMs working your way around. You could use a PAM case back opener tapped from the top. ABS pipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites