Hello. I recently purchased an Enicar Ultrasonic ladies watch from good will. I tore it down, cleaned it, and have it working fairly well. Unfortunately I can't seem to find a replacement crystal (truth in lending, I ruined the original trying to polish it). any help would be appreciated. The back says Enicar 344 AMS.
Need Help with finding a crystal
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I doubt that there is any reliable way to look up the requirements for a crystal based upon model of the watch.
If you are going to take the watch to a watchmaker to have the work done, the watchmaker will know how to order a replacement crystal so long as he or she is a "real" watchmaker and not a jewelry store employee who knows how to open a watch back and change a battery.
If you have the old crystal, no matter how damaged it may be, this would be a real help.
Without the old crystal, the watchmaker will make an educated guess as to the size required. These crystals are compression fit crystals and the diameter is always going to be slightly larger than the opening through which they will be inserted.
What I have done successfully a few times is to measure the diameter of the old crystal with a digital caliper and check the overall height of the crystal. Once those two bits or information are ascertained, you may order a replacement crystal from here:
www.esslinger.com
You'll need a GS watch crystal.
If you were going to replace the crystal yourself, you'll need one of these or something similar:
www.esslinger.com
All you need to know here:
If you are going to take the watch to a watchmaker to have the work done, the watchmaker will know how to order a replacement crystal so long as he or she is a "real" watchmaker and not a jewelry store employee who knows how to open a watch back and change a battery.
If you have the old crystal, no matter how damaged it may be, this would be a real help.
Without the old crystal, the watchmaker will make an educated guess as to the size required. These crystals are compression fit crystals and the diameter is always going to be slightly larger than the opening through which they will be inserted.
What I have done successfully a few times is to measure the diameter of the old crystal with a digital caliper and check the overall height of the crystal. Once those two bits or information are ascertained, you may order a replacement crystal from here:
Watch Crystals | Glass Crystals | Watch Glass Replacement
Shop beautifully crafted watch crystals. We stock a wide variety of replacement watch crystals in glass, plastic sapphire watch crystals, for all sizes and styles of watches.
www.esslinger.com
You'll need a GS watch crystal.
If you were going to replace the crystal yourself, you'll need one of these or something similar:
Watch Crystal Remover and Inserter Crystal Lift Tool
This high quality crystal lift was made to make removing and replacing watch crystals safe and easy. This watchmakers tool is just the thing to take the hassle out of removing watch crystals, now you can replace your watch crystal with ease.
www.esslinger.com
All you need to know here:
How to Replace a Watch Crystal Using a Crystal Lift - Esslinger Watchmaker Supplies Blog
Is it time to replace the crystal of your favorite watch because the old one is scratched or broken? Learn how easy it is to reinsert a watch crystal with a crystal lift using this guide. Tools Needed: A
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