SWMBO Watch repair

[Dave S]

The other day the crystal "fell out" of SWMBO red Radley watch.
No idea why, but it didn't end well for the crystal.



After a rummage through my box of crystals it turns out I dont have one the corect size, but I do have some crystal material.
Given some spare time and no places to go it seemed like I should make a new one...



So out with the saw and practice circle cutting again.



I got it pretty close, and a little touch up with some files and it fits the case



It is obviously not going to pass muster with that shape, so I need to bevel it.
I have a tape chuck device for my Unimat, which is an old stainless steel brake piston.
So I took a truing cutting



Stuck on some double sided tape



And then centred the Crystal.



I took light cuts with a very polished graver and added the bevel.
Looks about right:



Then reassembled the watch.



Whilst it was in pieces replaced the battery - seems last time it needed one I only had pound shop AG4 available.
Since then I have again got some Renatas.
The case back on these is a bit of a sod, so that should save me from opening it up again in the short term


Dave

[magirus]

Great work Dave!

[Robbo12]

Great work and lucky you had a bit of Acrylic for a replacement !

[Kaffe]

That is brilliant work. I congratulate you sir. I am also very jealous of your tools. :)

[walkerwek1958]

I’m impressed, if I had the space I’d get myself a lathe and learn how to use it.

Having said that, I would’ve measured the remains of the old crystal then ordered a replacement from Cousins, seems easier than making a new one.

[Dave S]

I did contemplate that, but I need to practice :)

Dave