How to Press Gasket Fit Watch Crystals with a Crystal Press

[@williambelford9661]

Isn't it good practice to fit a new gasket when fitting a new crystal?

[@studisme]

Cant believe no ones commented! Just wanted to say thanks. Found this, and your other vids, very helpful. Good stuff!

[@pavy415]

you never showed the gasket liken the title says

[@MFP2241]

Forgot about the gasket. That's what I need to look at...

[@joanpallasalvarez1454]

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[@walther9161]

I assume the Seiko John Player special crystal is pressed in like that one was…

[@1rightrev]

I am confounded--I have a Lucien Piccard vintage watch. Bought a crystal and rubber gasket which doe snot work at all??? There was a steel ring which appeared after I removed the crystal. Is this a retainer for the crystal or the movement? I can' get anything to work. Like a previous post, why do so many videos skip steps--like the proper insertion of the gasket and explanation of what kind of gasket you need. (Plastic, rubber, the steel ring I mentioned???) Vey frustrating.

[@emilm8603]

The steel ring you're talking about is most likely a tension ring on your watch crystal. Many vintage watches have these "armored crystals". They also go by other names, such as "A type" and "reflector ring". The tension from the ring against the case is supposed to create a water tight seal.

[@1rightrev]

@@emilm8603 Are the tension rings replaceable?

[@emilm8603]

@@1rightrev In many instances the tension ring and crystal will have certain grooves to make them fit properly together, and the bezel might also have grooves to give the crystal a snug and stable fit. Thus mixing and matching might be a tall order. Watch crystals can be had fairly cheap, so I would probably recommend just buying a new crystal with a ring on it. Did your ring break into multiple pieces? I've gotten away with using a ring that broke in one spot on an old watch I couldn't be bothered ordering a new crystal for. I realize I also made an assumption about it being a crystal tension ring since you said it showed up as you removed the crystal. Generally you would find what you called a "retainer for the movement" on the watchmakers side of the watch (the opposite side of the dial). Was the metal ring uniform and circular? Or did it have flat angles all the way around?

[@Barnaby_bo]

Nice glasses

[@supergrendel]

If the dyes are plastic do you still need a selvyt cloth?

[@Esslinger]

There is not a need for a cloth with plastic, nylon, delrin, rubber, or other soft materials. It can be used to be extra careful when trying not to break the glass but you lose some visibility while using the cloth.

[@supergrendel]

Ok thank you that's what I thought. I just received my 30mm x 2mm mineral glass for my Seiko I purchased from your website and it looks fantastic. Thanks so much!

[@eyebidder]

you missed the pressure applied part!!

[@Esslinger]

Thanks for watching.. good catch!

[@eyebidder]

how about a short video covering the applied pressure? Your actor looks like he really doesn't care much for the work.....