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Old 8 April 2016, 06:14 AM   #1
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Anyone Ever Try This?

http://handycrowd.com/replace-broken...n-rolex-watch/
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Old 13 April 2016, 05:56 AM   #2
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No. Only with proper tools and parts. But you can do what you want with your watch! Hahaha
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Old 15 April 2016, 12:23 AM   #3
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No need for that "Rube Goldberg" contraption because there's a popular discount tool store that sells a proper crystal press for only $14! The problem is that if you want to use a genuine Rolex replacement crystal, the price through grey market channels is just as expensive (or more) as getting one installed at an authorized dealer with labor included.
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Old 15 April 2016, 10:58 AM   #4
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I've done it, I do have the tools for it though.

I wouldn't come close to doing this on a Rolex if I didn't have the tools, honestly.
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Old 15 April 2016, 08:37 PM   #5
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I have access to a an incredible amount of watchmaking tools, so no I have not tried this method nor do I recommend doing it that way.
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