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Hi Col,
I replaced the crystal in my 7T92-OCFO myself as paying $250 to replace a crystal for a sub $150 watch was too much for me to bear.
I measured the old crystal and bought a generic crystal from Esslinger (part # 201100 31.00mm by 1.00mm). Since I don't swim with my watch I felt comfortable using the old plastic crystal gasket.
I had to cobble together a press from my wood shop mortiser and some wooden disks :-\ . Upon reflection I will wait to replace my next crystal until I buy the correct press as I caused myself some unnecessary stress by being impatient. A crystal press can be bought for about $20.
Shipping and handling cost more than the crystal, glue (for the bezel insert I was trying to replace) and the 10 watch batteries I bought from them. All in all I spent $27.74, which was much more palatable for my wife.
If you're comfortable trying it out I would suggest going for it!
I replaced the crystal in my 7T92-OCFO myself as paying $250 to replace a crystal for a sub $150 watch was too much for me to bear.
I measured the old crystal and bought a generic crystal from Esslinger (part # 201100 31.00mm by 1.00mm). Since I don't swim with my watch I felt comfortable using the old plastic crystal gasket.
I had to cobble together a press from my wood shop mortiser and some wooden disks :-\ . Upon reflection I will wait to replace my next crystal until I buy the correct press as I caused myself some unnecessary stress by being impatient. A crystal press can be bought for about $20.
Shipping and handling cost more than the crystal, glue (for the bezel insert I was trying to replace) and the 10 watch batteries I bought from them. All in all I spent $27.74, which was much more palatable for my wife.
If you're comfortable trying it out I would suggest going for it!
