Review: Budget Crystal Presses - Lever Press vs Screw Press

In a "Take 2" from the first video, SW Watchmods compares the two most common types of budget crystal (and bezel) press. The lever press versus the screw mechanism-type of press. Note, this review is concerned with ** budget ** (value) versions of these presses which typically range from 16 GBP to approximately 60 GBP mark. Hopefully the second take of this review comes across as a sharper, to-the-point review of the two presses.
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[@AnthonySmith-sc4zs]

I had a cheap lever style. I bought a sapphire Crystal for my seiko turtle and unfortunately due to the curve of the case I couldn’t get the case to sit flat and still while I pressed down. As soon as I thought I had it, the handle broke and my Crystal is ever so slightly crooked in the case. My hand pressed into the broken metal and caused a scratch in my hand that drew blood. Lol. It’s only by a millimeter but it bothers me because I’m trying to be as precise as possible with my modding. I threw it away and will probably end up getting a screw down version for a slow and steady pressing action.

[@stationplaza4631]

This really helped, Thank you.

[@jedimasterham2]

Very useful! Thanks.

[@eduardohernando2849]

Could you make a video about the size of cases, chapter rings, movements and dials? Can be little tricky to figure out as a newbie

[@tomcruz3774]

Super helpful

[@PickAnyNameButMine]

What is the make of the red screw in one?

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

Having bought and used the budget lever type, I can say that they are terrible. Mine had the brass screw in inserts and basically pushed the brass threaded collet through the front of the crystal. Bang, broken a new crystal. Best place for these is in the recycle bin.

[@08danv]

Goodvideo

[@andrewquinn7822]

Hi ja just watched your video very informative could you possibly send link to where you purchased both of your presses as im just starting out in modding many thanks Andy Q

[@swmods5058]

Hi Andrew, the lever came from Cousins UK... And the screw came from amazon. You can get them both from Cousins though. Their budget range is very reliable.

[@andrewquinn7822]

@@swmods5058 Thanks for the info 👍

[@StagnantMizu]

I paid 3 bucks on one from china with shipping and pieces worked fine for my new saphire glass

[@markboland2545]

U can use a drill press if u have one...just saying...

[@julianreimer350]

im like 100, i am very cool

[@marlenebrown2569]

I wonder what you mean by "crystal."

[@catherineostrom7575]

The crystal is the glass on the face of the watch.

[@georgeton4991]

Buy a good Seiko made crystal press.

[@markboland2545]

Where u get one

[@AnthonySmith-sc4zs]

I can’t find any for sale.

[@harpomarx7777]

You failed to demonstrate the action in each. You basically just stood in front of the camera and ran your mouth. Didn't learn anything from this. Thumb down.

[@Jordan-fg9cc]

damn dude its pretty clear from looking at each thing how it works