Рет қаралды 11,273
Pocket Watch Repair: How do you replace that old scratch or chipped pocket watch crystal? It is really easy to do with the right tools. I show the tools you need, how to measure the crystal so that you order the right size the first time, and then show you how to use everything so that your new crystal on your pocket watch "face" looks sparkling new!
This pocket watch in this video is an Elgin Railroad grade BW Raymond, 19 Jewels, size 16 - made in 1914.
This video describes pocket watch glass replacement, pocket watch crystal cement use, watch crystal replacement, and pocket watch crystal replacement. If you are looking to find information on vintage watch crystal replacement, pocket watch crystals and use of glue and cement in pocket watch restoration, this is likely to helpful to you.
Support me by buying merchandise that I have created especially for you! (I get a portion of the $ for the items you order):
my-hobbies-are...
Get to know me and support me on Patreon: I would really appreciate it!
/ myhobbiesarenotcheap
Here is a link to where I get my crystals:
White"s Crystals whitescrystals....
He also sells on Ebay under wcmfg_crystals
I hope this video has been helpful to you! If it has, please like it and subscribe! I will be posting more videos soon!
00:00: Intro
00:47: Unscrew the Pocket Watch bezel
01:01 How to clean the Lip Where the old crystal was glued
01:15 Sticks that work well that don't damage parts
01:58 How to measure crystal size needed with Digital Caliper
02:40 Buying the new crystal for your Pocket Watch
03:28 Dry fitting your Pocket Watch crystal
03:53 How to Cement/glue your crystal in to the bezel
05:37 Setting Pocket Watch time for cement/glue
06:00 How to cleaning excess glue/cement from around the edges of Pocket Watch bezel