Do you guys use a tool to fit the new crystal?
I guess the crystal is inserted from the back side (not front side), right?
thank you
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| Author: | vintageenthusiast [ Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 1959 806 Crystal Replacement Before/After |
Hello all, I posted last month about a recently acquired 806 (“806 from 1959 Identification/Period-Correct Band/Buckle Q.”). When I acquired the watch, it had some good patina on the dial/numerals/hand though, less auspiciously, has a visible amount of dust on the face and affixed to the hands. I took a picture of the watch as I received it and it looks the last owner installed a crystal that was noticeably undersized and allowed for a gap on the bottom portion of the watch. I followed a link from this forum to Otto Frei and picked up the STERNKREUZ "M" BEVEL EDGE PW CRYSTAL. The post I referenced recommended the 38.5mm crystal for an 809, I ended up picking up the 38.5mm, 38.4mm and 38.2mm to cover the bases and meet the minimum order requirement (which is a very amount, impressive customer service). The 38.4mm crystal fit perfectly, the 38.5mm was just slightly oversized. The result looks pretty flawless (and the profile is great too)-the watch crystal is just so shiny that I can’t get a decent picture for the “after” shot that captures the greens/blacks/golds on the dial! As always, this forum is a great resource, thank you. |
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| Author: | cruvon [ Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1959 806 Crystal Replacement Before/After |
Congrats, the watch is a beauty. Amazing how much difference a change of crystal and a bit of cleaning can make. |
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| Author: | Dracha [ Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1959 806 Crystal Replacement Before/After |
38.5 ? I use the 38.8 mm for a perfect tight fit but its a great improvement , and a great looking watch ! |
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| Author: | Dannh [ Mon Mar 06, 2017 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1959 806 Crystal Replacement Before/After |
Hi there, I have the same model! What crystal size is the perfect fit? 38.8mm or 38.4mm? Thanks Daniel |
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| Author: | buddman [ Mon Mar 06, 2017 1:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1959 806 Crystal Replacement Before/After |
I actually use 38.6! Watch looks lovely! A keeper for you I hope. You should probably get the movement serviced too if it was really dirty in there. |
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| Author: | Dannh [ Tue Mar 07, 2017 1:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1959 806 Crystal Replacement Before/After |
Do you guys use a tool to fit the new crystal? I guess the crystal is inserted from the back side (not front side), right? thank you
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1959 806 Crystal Replacement Before/After |
inserted from the front, I use the Bergeon 4266 |
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