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Old 3 December 2018, 02:48 AM   #29
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Originally Posted by Richard Carver View Post
OK I've never taken the bezel off a sapphire before and the damn crystal came off with the bezel. Is that normal? From which side would I push the crystal out? Is the gasket reusable?

lol Hope this isn't one of those projects I end up taking a bag of parts to a watchmaker. :)
Yeah that happens sometimes, I'd push it from the inside out. Gasket could be damaged and I personally never re-use a gasket but if it doesn't have any visible damage you should be good.

Make sure to clean the crystal thoroughly with a microfiber cloth before, then click it back into the gasket, make sure there is no dust on the inside.

Put it on the rehaut and press the bezel over the gasket, I recommend using a bit of fomblin on the inside of the bezel before pressing it secure over the gasket, they can be a little tight.

How are you going to line up your loupe though, eye-balling it?
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Rolex uses rare elves to polish the platinum. They have a union deal and make like $90 per hour and get time and half on weekends.
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