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Post by leffemonster on Jan 24, 2021 13:25:06 GMT -8
So, I’ve just decased a 6602-1990 (front loader) to remove some dirt off the dial. Bezel came off easily, snap case back ditto. Dirt removed. Bezel no longer snaps on to the case, neither does the caseback - they just won’t stay put  |
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pip
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Post by pip on Jan 24, 2021 16:08:36 GMT -8
Well that’s bloody annoying!
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tritto
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Post by tritto on Jan 24, 2021 16:13:08 GMT -8
Wow, how did that happen?
Solution - put the dirt back?
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jringo8769
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Post by jringo8769 on Jan 24, 2021 16:29:24 GMT -8
Sometimes my friend the bezel has to be aligned where it fits best
I have also had casebacks be the devil to reinstall too
I would try and turn it slightly till it goes back together
Make sure there is not some odd butt holding u up too
I have had this myself and it does not make any logical sense
Truly sorry for all the hassle
Stay safe out there
God Bless,John
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Post by kneeslider on Jan 24, 2021 18:34:58 GMT -8
have a look at the back of the bezel, perhaps the notch has rounded off or broken off?
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Post by trilo on Jan 24, 2021 22:41:38 GMT -8
You could glue them on! Some had used that on one of the watches I once fixed. It had clearly worked, because the caseback had been hanging around since 1977  On a serious note. That sucks. You think it's gonna be a routine walk in the park and then suddenly everything goes wrong. |
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Post by HiBeat on Jan 25, 2021 10:27:47 GMT -8
Like John says above if out of perfect round do a rotation until they fit up.
Like others say sorry to hear. Nothing more frustrating than the "easy" jobs being inexplicably difficult.
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Post by leffemonster on Jan 25, 2021 11:51:58 GMT -8
Thanks for the discussion fellas. I’ve tried in every conceivable position but to no avail - and now it’s well and truly shagged as the caseback is now distorted. Probably down to me getting thoroughly pissed off with it and being too ham-fisted.
Hey-ho. I’ve got a nicely working 6602 movement looking for a -1990 case. Shame I sold a couple last year...
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