[wsarmie]

I am about to invert the crystal on my 8928. I am going to put the cyclops on the inside rather on the outside. Why? As you know that bulging cyclops is prone to scratches bec. it sticks out. I had seen someone do it for that reason. What do you guys think?

 

[Ikkyu]

I am about to invert the crystal on my 8928. I am going to put the cyclops on the inside rather on the outside. Why? As you know that bulging cyclops is prone to scratches bec. it sticks out. I had seen someone do it for that reason. What do you guys think?

Sounds tricky.

If it works and the seal is secure, it would look cool.

Good luck. :001_smile:

 

[wsarmie]

The trick is to have all the tools to do it, the most important being the guts or courage to do it. I'll take b4 and after pics to show.

 

[Datsun240Z71]

I'd wonder if it won't make the date look smaller rather than larger, and will the hands clear it without contact.

 

[FreeDive]

Is this the aforementioned 8926, the "bad purchase"? If so, experiment away, my friend! :biggrin: Let's see the end result please. :thumbup:

 

[wsarmie]

Datsun240z71 you are absolutely right!! Good thing you mentioned that. Thank you.

I went ahead and reversed it but before I did a final press on the crystal I wanted to make sure that the seconds hand would clear the bulge, and sure enough, it did NOT clear and stopped. So instead, I just did some cleaning and called it a learning experience. It was a kinda neat experience, almost like a surgeon and being very careful on what I was doing, but keep in mind, you gotta have the tools, and if you break it, call it a costly research.

 

[Agent Orange]

So where are the pics?:wink:

 

[wsarmie]

Sorry, no pix, due to unsuccessful project.

 

[AutoMovt]

Way to try something different dude. I am glad you were able to remove the cyclops and keep the watch in working order.:thumbup1:

 

[Sebastian Torres]

How do you remove the cyclops? I think I've read somewhere that one guy applied heat on the crystal to unglue the cyclops. Is that the correct way to do it?

 

[wsarmie]

Yes, you get a torch type lighter, like the ones used in lighting cigars, apply heat on the underside of the cyclops(I used tweezers to hold the crystal) and while it is still hot, use a blade to "scrape" it out of the way. Angle the crystal to dissipate the heat and be careful not to touch the glass with your bare fingers. Let cool at room temperature. Also, be careful not to heat the glass for long, it will blister the crystal. It is not for the faint-hearted and do it only if you wont regret losing a watch crystal.