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By: J.Peter

J.Peter — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:40:06 +0000

Frank, For a professional I recommend you search the AWCI Referral Directory.

By: J.Peter

J.Peter — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:42:39 +0000

Frank,

You should remove the bezel from the case before attaching the crystal. These crystals are usually going to be friction fit into the bezel and to do that properly requires a crystal press. It is also easy to crack the crystal if you don’t have practice. It’s hard to say what will be involved exactly without seeing the watches. The most difficult part is usually determining the correct size of crystal and locating it.

By: Frank F. Kling

Frank F. Kling — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:04:52 +0000

Dear Watch Pros- I have two nice gold pocket watches that require the crystal to be affixed to the bezel. Would it be prudent for a novice to undertake this project? If not, can anyone kindly recommend a professional for this work (to include a cleaning). Thank you for your time and assistance. I completed a donation to the web site.

By: Prem

Prem — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:32:18 +0000

Hi Jp!
Upto the time Swiss watch Industry came up with different alternatives to glass fixing, epoxies were the only answer. Since the last 2/3 years nicer UV glue products have been present at nearly all SAV locations of Swiss origin or affiliation.
The epoxy mix is great, but sometimes can get very messy. UV glues are cleaner, and if you have a great UV lamp, chances are that your work is going to be near flawless, almost as neat as a newly fabricated watch in Switzerland.
The trick is to get a good UV lamp- I use a lamp for ‘Nail re-finishing’, the result is super fast finishing and a very neat and clean look to the crystal edges.
Cheers,
Prem

By: Barry

Barry — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:26:00 +0000

This seiko adhesive has now been discontinued unfortunately, so you might want to stock up if you like using it.

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By: Bryan

Bryan — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:24:10 +0000

I avoid using “harware store” two minute epoxy as the adhesive turnes to a yellow colour much sooner than the Seiko product. Jewelers epoxy also yellows quicker. A U.V. light is available for $30.00 U.S. at your local beauty supply store that will cure the U.V. curing cements that are on the market.