Awesome job! I always wondered if it was possible to replace the glass. I’ve got so many watches needing batteries and a bit of love. I have a few older Seikos that I’d love to have the glass done on someday. They remind me of my grandfather. Got my love of watches and fragrances from him. He always had and still to this day has a Seiko.
Wish I had sent my sieko 5 to you when it had face damaged. After wearing for short while, after repair, I noticed the fool repair man had introduced a bend in second hand. Suppose that's the difference between watchmaker and shopkeeper selling watches. Great video.
Hello mark Love your channel!!! Please keep it going with these "HOW TO" videos for us dummies :-D from 3 or 4 your how to videos i learned more than from 3 books...thanks for you time to have this channel greetings from Slovakia
Hoping to secure a vintage oris that might need some light (I hope) repair. If the Crystal isn’t able to be polished would it be the same method for replacing?
Where can I get the glass for my Seiko 7N43-9070 please and thank you this is my granddad's watch I would love to see my mom's face if I can fix the glass
I am doing my first crystal replacement on a vintage Lucien Piccard and somewhere along the line of removing the old (acrylic) crystal I found a thin steel ring. I am confused as to what this is. I wouldn't have thought a gasket would be steel??? but don't know what else it would be. There was no rubber gasket in the watch???
how much force do you apply? i'm trying to replace the crystal on my snkl45. and the crystal i got from CT looks pretty slim. i'm scared i might crack it lol.
Thanks again for the info. I've seen the gasket kits but Im hoping to order a couple single ones closest to the size to be safe. I can find generic gaskets online but Im a little uncertain if I should be ordering I or L gaskets (original was flat not like "I" not sideways "H")? the naming is a little confusing. Also I imagine the gasket will compress to fit the 0.30mm thickness ((Case ID - Crystal OD)/2). Most gaskets seem to be 0.40mm-0.50mm so should I try to match the Case ID or crystal OD, seems these are the closest size. Any additional info appreciated. Thanks.
What is the proper tolerance between glass diameter and a case ? Is it exactly the same size or the glass is slightly bigger ? I need exactly a tolerance maybe you know that because I'm making custom case and I need to know what size it need to be :) Thanks !
How many amateurs can afford a Bergeon 5500 glass press!!?? And the 20 dollar ones are total crap as you well know! There seems to be no midrange good quality in watch tools that are affordable and good quality.
I've found one that I've used many many times for 20$ that works great. It was made by Ohuhu and purchased on amazon. Try that - no need for an expensive press.
Hi mark another fantastic video but i always struggle to find the wright size glass, gasket seal im using a well known retailer on line for parts. I use a digital vernier to get a class and seal but i am worried if the class drops out or not water proof. It be easy if their web site was more easyer to use best wishers ady
The gaskets have two measurements - the smaller one is the size of glass you need to order the larger one is the inside diameter of the watch bezel. Measure the watch bezel first and then choose a gasket based on this measurement - then with that gasket see the smaller of the two measurements for the correct glass size.
Hi Tommy, would you share that info about the retailer on line for parts? I have a Seiko 4R35 and I need the crystal for it. I don't even know if the crystal from 4R36 is compatible to mine ( 4R35 ). Thanks man! Best, Ovidiu
Im changing the crystal gasket on my tag S/EL series watch that also has a plastic gasket with sapphire crystal. Im wondering if the plastic gasket will seal sufficiently or if I should be using some UV sealant or silicone grease to help seal things. Anybody have any more details?
The gasket (as long as it is the correct size) should be sufficient. You do not need UV sealant for this kind of fitting and silicon grease is not relevant for fitting glasses. :)
Before putting the new crystal in place the body and bracelet should have been cleaned and buffed out to remove scratches. I say this for the viewers because you did say this was a short video.
Hi mark thanks for that information. Is their any chance of you making a video on a balance wheel IE on some older watches the balance wheel only as one regulating arm on the balance cock for the timing but for the beat setting i think that you have to turn the hair spring collect is it possible best regards ady
Hi Mark, I find your videos extremely educational. I work for a jeweler and am responsible for watch repair. I came across a Hattori VD85 and I'm having trouble setting the day of the week. I've replaced the movement but I'm not sure how to index the day-of-the-week hand. Is there a procedure to reinstall the hands? Thanks in advance, Dave.
I need a new glass fitted on my citizen watch,weres the best place to go,, if I go to a jewlers who sell citizens, its guna be expensive, obviously,,anyone no how much it mite cost,,or if some small business,, mite do it for less, than a jewelers??
Seiko hardlex is a worse scratch magnet than nokia or casio clear plastic. I've owned Chinese 20$ watches that's 100 times more scratch resistant than my 160$ seiko with hardlex.
Mark, thanks for the great videos, Today I replaced the crystal on my 43 year old seiko, I couldn't have done it without your videos.
I’d love to learn someday. Need to get me some basic stuff so I can start going watch batteries and cleaning.
Awesome job! I always wondered if it was possible to replace the glass. I’ve got so many watches needing batteries and a bit of love. I have a few older Seikos that I’d love to have the glass done on someday. They remind me of my grandfather. Got my love of watches and fragrances from him. He always had and still to this day has a Seiko.
Perfect. No hystrionics just sensible stage by stage instructions
Top teaching!!
It's always a pleasure to learn from you. Keep up the good work!
That watch has the biggest battery I've ever seen in any watch before!!!!!!!
Jajaj yes
Casio watches does have those big button batteries
Professional video packed with useful information. Thankyou for posting.
2:37 how did you manage to line up the magnifier so well - just by eye?
that is years of experience.
Great video mate, regards from australia, your vídeos has helped me heaps to have an idea how to service my watches
hi! mark,
pls explain why is it necessary to retain the nylon washer while replacing watch glass.
Wish I had sent my sieko 5 to you when it had face damaged. After wearing for short while, after repair, I noticed the fool repair man had introduced a bend in second hand. Suppose that's the difference between watchmaker and shopkeeper selling watches. Great video.
Hello mark Love your channel!!! Please keep it going with these "HOW TO" videos for us dummies :-D from 3 or 4 your how to videos i learned more than from 3 books...thanks for you time to have this channel greetings from Slovakia
Thank you - I am glad you find the vids helpful :)
Just what I needed to see .
Where do you order crystals from?
Cheers Mark, a very handy tutorial.
Nice video :) Well, that all looks pretty straightforward....
Super handy, cheers! Do these 8 digits appear on all Seikos? Can't find it on my SSC081 :/
is it a good thing of having a calendar magnifier ??
great vid, how much does this sort of repair cost these days? thanks
Thanks for your video. Now, I know how to use the caseback remover correctly :)))))
We can polish the mgnifier and remove all the scrath with out opening the watch
Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Sir!!
Hoping to secure a vintage oris that might need some light (I hope) repair. If the Crystal isn’t able to be polished would it be the same method for replacing?
Where can I get the glass for my Seiko 7N43-9070 please and thank you this is my granddad's watch I would love to see my mom's face if I can fix the glass
I am doing my first crystal replacement on a vintage Lucien Piccard and somewhere along the line of removing the old (acrylic) crystal I found a thin steel ring. I am confused as to what this is. I wouldn't have thought a gasket would be steel??? but don't know what else it would be. There was no rubber gasket in the watch???
Добрый день.Спасиба большое.Не зная англ. все понятно.Спасиба также за ролик замена питания и настройка 8F 32 Календаря.Отличный мастер.
Could you use a crystal lift tool to remove these crystals?
Hello Mark,
Where is a good place to order the replacement glass from?
It depends on your region. I have started compiling a list of suppliers on my forum: www.watchrepairtalk.com/forum/7-watch-parts-and-tools-suppliers/
@@WatchRepairChannel sieko 5 automatic hexagon glass
how much force do you apply? i'm trying to replace the crystal on my snkl45. and the crystal i got from CT looks pretty slim. i'm scared i might crack it lol.
I have an boss watch with 10 ATM with an cracked glass. If i replace the glass by myself, would it still be waterproof to 10 ATM??
Hello Mark
How would you change a new watch glass in rectangular shape or square?
Jason H
Similar procedure for a domed glass?
Excellent! Thanks. What anti-static precautions do you need for quartz watch working - if any?
none
Thanks again for the info. I've seen the gasket kits but Im hoping to order a couple single ones closest to the size to be safe.
I can find generic gaskets online but Im a little uncertain if I should be ordering I or L gaskets (original was flat not like "I" not sideways "H")? the naming is a little confusing.
Also I imagine the gasket will compress to fit the 0.30mm thickness ((Case ID - Crystal OD)/2). Most gaskets seem to be 0.40mm-0.50mm so should I try to match the Case ID or crystal OD, seems these are the closest size.
Any additional info appreciated. Thanks.
For this watch - I shaped.
See my video on the divers watch which uses an L shaped gasket
Can you do a video on how to change out a Rolex crystal? Like on a DateJust? Would the serrated bezel ring need come off first?
Just replace the whole thing with a quartz watch. Rolexes aren't worth repairing!
We’re do you get oem crystals for seiko?
Thanks a lot for sharing
I'm glad I found your vids, very useful...thank you very much!
Thanks for the video
What is the proper tolerance between glass diameter and a case ? Is it exactly the same size or the glass is slightly bigger ? I need exactly a tolerance maybe you know that because I'm making custom case and I need to know what size it need to be :) Thanks !
I'm trying to figure that out too and it's impossible to find answers did you find out?
If you are making a custom case, make it the same as a known watch, then use the glass for that size.
How many amateurs can afford a Bergeon 5500 glass press!!?? And the 20 dollar ones are total crap as you well know! There seems to be no midrange good quality in watch tools that are affordable and good quality.
I've found one that I've used many many times for 20$ that works great. It was made by Ohuhu and purchased on amazon. Try that - no need for an expensive press.
i'm looking to replace the glass on one of my divers, will this compromise its ability to be submerged?
+Christopher Grothe No, it won´t.
+Christopher Grothe You must replace the seal otherwise it WILL be compromised.
Hi mark another fantastic video but i always struggle to find the wright size glass, gasket seal im using a well known retailer on line for parts. I use a digital vernier to get a class and seal but i am worried if the class drops out or not water proof. It be easy if their web site was more easyer to use best wishers ady
The gaskets have two measurements - the smaller one is the size of glass you need to order the larger one is the inside diameter of the watch bezel.
Measure the watch bezel first and then choose a gasket based on this measurement - then with that gasket see the smaller of the two measurements for the correct glass size.
Hi Tommy, would you share that info about the retailer on line for parts? I have a Seiko 4R35 and I need the crystal for it. I don't even know if the crystal from 4R36 is compatible to mine ( 4R35 ). Thanks man! Best, Ovidiu
Nice video. Thank you.
Im changing the crystal gasket on my tag S/EL series watch that also has a plastic gasket with sapphire crystal. Im wondering if the plastic gasket will seal sufficiently or if I should be using some UV sealant or silicone grease to help seal things.
Anybody have any more details?
The gasket (as long as it is the correct size) should be sufficient. You do not need UV sealant for this kind of fitting and silicon grease is not relevant for fitting glasses. :)
thank you. I broke my father-in-laws glass when refitting its back. I'm going to have a go at replacing it.
How much do you charge to service a seiko with 7626 movement?
I have same problem but today availability issue
Before putting the new crystal in place the body and bracelet should have been cleaned and buffed out to remove scratches. I say this for the viewers because you did say this was a short video.
A *hammer* huh? Well, I guess that saves time setting up the case press :D
Hi mark thanks for that information. Is their any chance of you making a video on a balance wheel IE on some older watches the balance wheel only as one regulating arm on the balance cock for the timing but for the beat setting i think that you have to turn the hair spring collect is it possible best regards ady
I will keep this in mind - thank you.
Seiko 7N82-0399 watch. How/where can I find the correct glass to replace? Wide internet search has failed. Thanks.
Seiko 7N82-0399
Glas Seiko 180P01LN03
D S Thank you!
I need the glass on my watch replaced can you repair it.
What if my watch has no crystals specifically made for it?
would this process have an effect on a watch's water resistance level?
thank you
Hi Mark,
I find your videos extremely educational. I work for a jeweler and am responsible for watch repair. I came across a Hattori VD85 and I'm having trouble setting the day of the week. I've replaced the movement but I'm not sure how to index the day-of-the-week hand. Is there a procedure to reinstall the hands?
Thanks in advance,
Dave.
You still working with this? Or have you gotten some proper experience..?
I need a new glass fitted on my citizen watch,weres the best place to go,, if I go to a jewlers who sell citizens, its guna be expensive, obviously,,anyone no how much it mite cost,,or if some small business,, mite do it for less, than a jewelers??
How much would all this equipment set one back? - assuming of course that the person has a watch collection justifying the expense.
The Battery is big as the one in my Tesla car 😺😂🙌
my watch glass broke totally it will repair or not
Don't be stupid.
Can i send my watch to u????
I will pay. Thanks if u let me know?
I have a pulsar kinetic watch yt58-x008 need glass size for replacement can anybody help...
He repairs watches. His website link is in the video description, might be an idea to contact him through there. Good luck.
thanks
My seiko only has 6 numbers on back not 8
thanks !
Great!
Seiko hardlex is a worse scratch magnet than nokia or casio clear plastic. I've owned Chinese 20$ watches that's 100 times more scratch resistant than my 160$ seiko with hardlex.
Could someone finish this sentence (at 3'28") : "...and sitting correctly in the ???" I dont get this last word.
Thanks a lot to anyone who can help
Bezel. Basically, make sure it's seated fully and isn't in crooked.
Fuck this, I'll take it into a shop. I will fuck this up way too hard.
I broke my favorite watch😭😭😭😭😭
IN BRASIL SEIKO HORRIBLE AGUA INFILTRATION.
you should have gloves on