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  1. plimperis Jan 22, 2023

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    I’d like to replace the gasket and the crystal. The gasket looks like about 31.5mm OD or so. I think the crystal is PX5140 (the watch is gold color) but can I just replace the crystal without replacing the tension ring? I’m a newbie (obviously) and saw some videos with a grabber tool that compressed the crystal to remove it and vice versa. I am asking for some assistance on where to buy the gasket and crystal. Thanks. 52F016C2-427C-4757-92EF-D7A91C08E51B.jpeg
     
  2. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 22, 2023

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    As a noob, you should probably be asking for a good watchmaker near you.
     
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  3. plimperis Jan 22, 2023

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    Probably right. In any event, hoping to get some info. Thanks.
     
  4. kaplan Jan 23, 2023

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    You usually need a press and some experience with it, be comfortable removing the movement in/out safely, have storage solutions etc. (sometimes just transparent kitchenware)

    I don't know about this model specifically, but I press onto the armor ring with a nylon die from under the case, this way the crystal isn't stressed

    Armor ring is also an important cosmetic detail, contributes a lot to the good looks, often it goes bad before the crystal does - I didn't really appreciate this until very recently, but I do like matching an armor ring patina to a dial patina/age, so you might be onto something
     
  5. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jan 23, 2023

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    063PX5140 if the correct crystal, and the seal is 088NS0607 | SEAL O-RING D29.75 D31.75 Ø1.

    You do not remove the crystal using a crystal lift - you either press it out or knock it out from the inside of the case. You will need a press to install the new crystal.