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G-Web · 22 October 2015, 06:09 AM

Hello Watchmakers,

I'm hoping some of you may be able to help.
I just sold this 16550:

The buyer has pointed out that the cyclops is slightly misaligned over the date window. I never noticed, but I want to make it right, and I'm happy to reimburse him for the cost of removing the crystal, putting it back on properly aligned, and pressure testing the watch.

He said he checked with his watchmaker, who said it would cost between $125 and $150.

Does this sound about right to you?
Thanks for your input.

-GW

TimeToGo · 22 October 2015, 06:23 AM

Sounds about right for someone walking off the street and not having a relation with the watchmaker.

Where is the buyer located, maybe a local TRFer can help. But at the end of the day, it may be better off for them to do it and take on the responsibility.

G-Web · 22 October 2015, 06:31 AM

Thank you sir. The buyer is in Nashville.
Any and all input is much appreciated.

-GW

TimeToGo · 22 October 2015, 06:37 AM

I am DC, otherwise I would help you out..
Let's see if other members can help or recommend a place.
Good luck!

cdmorenot · 22 October 2015, 06:46 AM

I think the price is fair. In NYC you'd be paying right about that just for a pressure test in some places. Please make it clear that once you submit reimbursement it is out of your hands and you're off the hook.

G-Web · 22 October 2015, 10:30 AM

Sounds good. Thanks again all.
-GW

occb2 · 23 October 2015, 01:15 AM

Hi, I just want to chime in. I putz around and have all the tools to do it. I went out and spent tons on a press and the proper dies. I just did my 16610LV because I wanted to change to the new AR LEC. It is very easy and I think your on point the only thing is a gasket change and my crystal came with two gaskets from Vyper here. I put it in my pressure depth tester and went to 6 ATM and it was perfect. So the whole job was open case, remove movement, push crystal out, put new gasket on crystal, put movement back in, align date, remove movement, press crystal with crystal ring/bezel in your case put crown in and back back on, put it in tester, pump to 3-6 ATM, dunk watch in WITH OUT MOVEMENT, let sit for a few mins and slowly release pressure. No bubbles your good. Put movement back in and crown and stem and put back back on, band on and your done. It sounds like a lot but it was all done in the span of 20 to 30 mins and I am far from a pro. So $150 for 30 mins of work it is great.

dom_ · 23 October 2015, 04:34 AM

Add in a shop, add in £50k of tools, add in staff etc etc. Thats why it costs what it does.

G-Web · 23 October 2015, 12:09 PM

Perfect. Glad to hear everything jibes.
Thanks again everyone.
-GW

22 October 2015, 06:09 AM	#1
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,699	Rough cost to align crystal and pressure test? Hello Watchmakers, I'm hoping some of you may be able to help. I just sold this 16550: The buyer has pointed out that the cyclops is slightly misaligned over the date window. I never noticed, but I want to make it right, and I'm happy to reimburse him for the cost of removing the crystal, putting it back on properly aligned, and pressure testing the watch. He said he checked with his watchmaker, who said it would cost between $125 and $150. Does this sound about right to you? Thanks for your input. -GW

22 October 2015, 06:23 AM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,606	Sounds about right for someone walking off the street and not having a relation with the watchmaker. Where is the buyer located, maybe a local TRFer can help. But at the end of the day, it may be better off for them to do it and take on the responsibility.

22 October 2015, 06:31 AM	#3
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,699	Thank you sir. The buyer is in Nashville. Any and all input is much appreciated. -GW

22 October 2015, 06:37 AM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,606	I am DC, otherwise I would help you out.. Let's see if other members can help or recommend a place. Good luck!

22 October 2015, 06:46 AM	#5
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,381	I think the price is fair. In NYC you'd be paying right about that just for a pressure test in some places. Please make it clear that once you submit reimbursement it is out of your hands and you're off the hook.

22 October 2015, 10:30 AM	#6
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,699	Sounds good. Thanks again all. -GW

23 October 2015, 01:15 AM	#7
occb2 Banned Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Robert Location: New York Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 321	Hi, I just want to chime in. I putz around and have all the tools to do it. I went out and spent tons on a press and the proper dies. I just did my 16610LV because I wanted to change to the new AR LEC. It is very easy and I think your on point the only thing is a gasket change and my crystal came with two gaskets from Vyper here. I put it in my pressure depth tester and went to 6 ATM and it was perfect. So the whole job was open case, remove movement, push crystal out, put new gasket on crystal, put movement back in, align date, remove movement, press crystal with crystal ring/bezel in your case put crown in and back back on, put it in tester, pump to 3-6 ATM, dunk watch in WITH OUT MOVEMENT, let sit for a few mins and slowly release pressure. No bubbles your good. Put movement back in and crown and stem and put back back on, band on and your done. It sounds like a lot but it was all done in the span of 20 to 30 mins and I am far from a pro. So $150 for 30 mins of work it is great.

23 October 2015, 04:34 AM	#8
dom_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: England Posts: 134	Add in a shop, add in £50k of tools, add in staff etc etc. Thats why it costs what it does.

23 October 2015, 12:09 PM	#9
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,699	Perfect. Glad to hear everything jibes. Thanks again everyone. -GW

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