Hi All,

I normally only tinker/break cheap mechanical watches but it's a long weekend here in Sydney, AU and I've got plenty of time on my hands so I thought I'd tackle something I've been gathering the courage to do for a while.

This morning I pulled the movement out and replaced the Hesalite crystal on one of my Speedmaster Professionals; it wasn't that scratched up, but I'm pretty pedantic.

There aren't many DIY tutorials around (that I could find) so I did this based on what I know of the cases/movement etc. I wanted to put it out there and see what the consensus was around me putting together a tutorial for this? I didn't document the whole process that well but if there's a few "Yes" responses I'll go back through it and take more pics etc.

It was fun and I'm happy with the nice shiny new crystal

 

Yes, please... always eager to learn

 

Ditto that, thanks for the offer

 

Never enough guides on the web for me.

Would be appreciated Ash

 

Yes, would be helpful

 

Yes, please

 

If you need any advice with this, let me know...I'm sure I have some pictures in my files because this is a pretty common things thing...

Cheers, Al

 

Yes, please

 

Alright, will do! (in a separate thread).

Archer you can proof read/correct my DIY

 

Nice, I like your brown strap !

 

Very nice..although i would be scared gutless to even remove the bracelet...lolol..

 

Thanks guys, I've usually got this one on a brown strap (plain/crocodile) - aftermarket (BOB of Germany) but with the authentic Omega clasp. The Speedmaster is a very versatile watch so don't be scared to mix it up with straps!

P.S I've done the DIY so you can check it out here.

 

Yes please!

 

I suggest starting a new thread rather than digging up a 4 year old one.