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takt123
·Anyone know, a crystal lift or no? Thanks in advance, Jon
Omega 168.017 Crystal Removal: Tools and Techniques
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masteroftime
·Anyone know, a crystal lift or no? Thanks in advance, Jon
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Jonezy13
·I have had success using a syringe to pressurise the inside which can force the crystal off (sometimes explosively)… but you need to be able to remove the crown (split crown)
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaI have had success using a syringe to pressurise the inside which can force the crystal off (sometimes explosively)… but you need to be able to remove the crown (split crown)
Thesre's no way to use a syringe to pop the crystal on this model
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masteroftime
·Thanks. You are completely right. I just saw the question about the crystal lift (which is normally needed on the uni cases).
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ErichKeane
·Careful with the syringe method. I used to collect Omega Dynamics and Cosmics. I had that method damage a few dials. I eventually just bought the right tool and it's night and day better.
I've got 2 sizes now (102, and 105 IIRC), and they are among my best purchases.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaCareful with the syringe method. I used to collect Omega Dynamics and Cosmics. I had that method damage a few dials. I eventually just bought the right tool and it's night and day better.
https://omegaforums.net/posts/120169/
well, I do now 😉
My first attempt to open a unishell case (a COSMIC 2000) ended in disaster.
I studied this guide and thought, "OK, not too hard".
I didn't have a compressed air source but suddenly thought "hang on, there's one in my bike tools.
I tried a couple of test runs and was confident I could gently pressurise the case, so off I went.
Unfortunately, using one hand to open the valve as well as hold the adapter to the crown tube, while the other hand hold the watch, robs one of a...
JimInOz ·
Wow Jim! do you really know what you're doin'? 😲
well, I do now 😉
My first attempt to open a unishell case (a COSMIC 2000) ended in disaster.
I studied this guide and thought, "OK, not too hard".
I didn't have a compressed air source but suddenly thought "hang on, there's one in my bike tools.
I tried a couple of test runs and was confident I could gently pressurise the case, so off I went.
Unfortunately, using one hand to open the valve as well as hold the adapter to the crown tube, while the other hand hold the watch, robs one of a...
