Home repair Luminox watch crystal broken replace detailed by froggy

[@stevejohnson7132]

I appreciate this. What you've shown me is I had no clue what this involved and can now be comfortable with my scratched crystal. Cheers

[@1947froggy]

It's a bit of a trick, and MUST have the right tools. Thanks for commenting!

[@Liverjohnpoolfc]

Do not put anything on a crystal gasket, its friction fit only just get the right sized crystal and push it in.

[@1947froggy]

Why do Esslinger give you lube to use?

[@hyun-tm6re]

do yo know teflon(glassgasket) size?

[@1947froggy]

32.4x3 I THINK?

[@oldvetwhotravels.5326]

What is the going rate to replace the crystal? And can I upgrade the crystal with one that doesn't scratch as easy? Great Video! Thank you for your time.

[@1947froggy]

The rate probably varies from NYC to Humbolt, Iowa so no help there but yes, different crystal material IS available.

[@mobne]

I have a lumininox 6502 with a damaged crystal. I can't really find where to buy a new crystal for it. Do you know?

[@1947froggy]

Esslingers

[@gimmeliberty1096]

Hey Froggy, could you use the threads on the dies to provide incremental adjustments?

[@1947froggy]

I don't think so, it's mostly a feel & measure and look at the crystal to judge when it's "in" enough. There is no "stop" on this watch that I can tell. :)

[@1947froggy]

This is by far the longest & most boring video so far however, if you want to repace your crystal on a Luminox (or really any watch) this shows how. Real watchmakers please comment (be kind) to help improve the instructions. The removal of the crystal, if it's not smashed out, is pretty evident, but just reverse the install & it's easy/peasy. Below some links to parts & tools. Thanks! #ad amzn.to/2Z4it78 #ad amzn.to/2Z8Atxk #ad esslinger.com #ad amzn.to/3Hzv43P

[@dayton4042]

hi sir i have Luminox watch 8800 and i accidentally broke the screw inside it is there any way to fix it

[@1947froggy]

I'll have a look at mine, describe what/where "screw inside it" Do you mean the stem?

[@ivanluhi]

Thanks for the video. Sorry if I missed it, but watched your video on mute while on an unproductive conference call (🤭), but do you mind sharing the Luminox model # and the crystal dimensions? Is it 32.5x3mm?

[@1947froggy]

3051 BO (Navy Seal commemorative) don't have the crystal data. :)

[@ivanluhi]

@@1947froggy ok, thanks!

[@jgnp15333]

32.4x3 was the crystal that finally seated.

[@1947froggy]

@@jgnp15333 I got a couple of sizes when I did mine as it did not cost much (Esslinger IIRC) and I was not exactly sure, mine has been excellent, however have not had it underwater. I think it would hold though. :)

[@ivanluhi]

@@jgnp15333 Thank you for the info!