Need a new crystal

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CaptainWinsor

·Feb 18, 2020

I got a watch that needs a new crystal as it is cracked. Too big for bezel I think. Is there a specific designation for these. I’ve included pics of the bezel. I’m assuming it needs to be pressed in from the back.

 

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Wetworks

·Feb 18, 2020

Uhhhh, what kind of watch would help us to help you! Pics of the case maybe, too.

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Feb 18, 2020

Wetworks

Uhhhh, what kind of watch would help us to help you! Pics of the case maybe, too.

it’s a Zenith. The bezel shown snaps into the case

 

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Wetworks

·Feb 18, 2020

Guessing it's something from the 60s? My Seamaster crystal ring snaps into place in a similar fashion. I had a moncoque Cosmic that was a bit more involved.

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Feb 18, 2020

Wetworks

Guessing it's something from the 60s? My Seamaster crystal ring snaps into place in a similar fashion. I had a moncoque Cosmic that was a bit more involved.

but what type of crystal do I need?

 

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X350 XJR

·Feb 18, 2020·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Can you post a photo of the top side of the bezel?

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Feb 18, 2020

X350 XJR

Can you post a photo of the top side of the bezel?

the top is indicated by the arrow. The original was pushed in from the other side and was on a bit of an angle and cracked. Too much pressure. I’m now wondering if a compression crystal just sits in that top part. I’ve never seen a Zenith case like this before

 

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X350 XJR

·Feb 18, 2020·Vintage Omega Aficionado

I have a number of Omegas with removable bezels and they use a plain compression crystal which is I suspect is what you need as well.

 

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CaptainWinsor

·Feb 18, 2020

X350 XJR

I have a number of Omegas with removable bezels and they use a plain compression crystal which is I suspect is what you need as well.

thank you very much. Now all I need is a rose gold colored second hand to complete it. Cheers