Crystal fell out of 54' squadron, how to reinstall?

Submitted by alwayscode390 on

I was cleaning my 1954 Squadron and the crystal fell out.  I'm not really feeling glue on the edges, and it doesn't seem like it has a beveled edge to just press it back in.

Figured I'd ask before I end of cracking this thing.  What's it going to take to get it reinstalled... glue... a press ... or just press it back in carefully?  

 Squadron

Thanks

alwayscode390
Posted November 26, 2023 - 4:41pm

It just slid back in from the front.  It seems like glass.  I'm guessing I'll need glue to keep this from randomly popping out again?  Any recommendations?  

I'm glad I didn't try to press it in from the back haha ... I figured that's how it would have installed to keep it more secure ---

1955mercury
Posted November 26, 2023 - 5:12pm

In reply to by alwayscode390

Look on ebay for ultra-violet watch crystal glue. You won't need much. It cures real fast under an ultra-violet light but if you don't have one you can lay the watch in sunlight for an hour or a little longer to cure it 

1955mercury
Posted November 26, 2023 - 5:12pm

In reply to by alwayscode390

Look on ebay for ultra-violet watch crystal glue. You won't need much. It cures real fast under an ultra-violet light but if you don't have one you can lay the watch in sunlight for an hour or a little longer to cure it 

Andersok
Posted November 26, 2023 - 5:29pm

It would install from the top, as I think you've discovered. Glass will typically require a glue to keep it in place. I have had success using this one.

Sometimes, the plastic types will go in without an adhesive.

alwayscode390
Posted December 1, 2023 - 12:43pm

Thanks for the recommendations and advice.  Its appreciated!  ---