04 Aug 2007, 17:23
Having read a couple of threads on this subject, I felt that it might be worth taking a look at my Sport.
After removing the module, I could see that Super Glue had indeed been used to cement the crystal in place. The crystal popped out relatively easily so I decided to push the Touch Command buttons out too. This required a reasonable amount of pressure but they came out along with their white plastic insulators.
All traces of the original adhesive was removed and everything was de-greased using petroleum distillate, not the type you buy from a petrol station forecourt
This is a more highly refined substance which I use for cleaning optical equipment at work.
I mixed a small volume of Devcon epoxy resin, Devcon make THE best epoxy IMHO. It sets hard after only a few minutes and is as tough as old boots. The touch sensors were re-fitted and the epoxy was allowed to harden.
The crystal was cleaned and all residue of the old cement removed.
Next I applied an equal amount, of freshly mixed epoxy, to the rim of the bezel and carefully applied the crystal.
Once the epoxy had set, I fitted a freshly greased, with silicone watch gasket lubricant, case gasket and re-assembled the watch.
Although I have not pressure tested the watch, I am confident that it is now impervious to water and it is now safe to wash my car etc. whilst wearing this watch!
This is a magnificent watch and I am considering buying another just to keep in my collection.
Cheers all,
Ian
After removing the module, I could see that Super Glue had indeed been used to cement the crystal in place. The crystal popped out relatively easily so I decided to push the Touch Command buttons out too. This required a reasonable amount of pressure but they came out along with their white plastic insulators.
All traces of the original adhesive was removed and everything was de-greased using petroleum distillate, not the type you buy from a petrol station forecourt
This is a more highly refined substance which I use for cleaning optical equipment at work.
I mixed a small volume of Devcon epoxy resin, Devcon make THE best epoxy IMHO. It sets hard after only a few minutes and is as tough as old boots. The touch sensors were re-fitted and the epoxy was allowed to harden.
The crystal was cleaned and all residue of the old cement removed.
Next I applied an equal amount, of freshly mixed epoxy, to the rim of the bezel and carefully applied the crystal.
Once the epoxy had set, I fitted a freshly greased, with silicone watch gasket lubricant, case gasket and re-assembled the watch.
Although I have not pressure tested the watch, I am confident that it is now impervious to water and it is now safe to wash my car etc. whilst wearing this watch!
This is a magnificent watch and I am considering buying another just to keep in my collection.
Cheers all,
Ian
