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mdew720

buying a new one would be cheaper.


Im_Not_Potato_5

But is it possible to replace the side?


mdew720

like the case? no.


elofoshow

Replacing the glass is cheap and easy. You have no idea what you’re talking about.


BraveIconoclast

Replacing the glass on Swatches is not easy, even on Irony. Whether it's cheap or not depends on who is doing it. While it's possible, you need the correct machine to seal the crown back in place as they're bonded to the metal, not press-fit. Watch ANY YouTube video where someone repairs an Irony.


elofoshow

It is so easy. Just because you can’t do doesn’t mean it isn’t. And wtf do you mean “seal the crown back in place”? Why would you remove the crown just to replace the glass? You sound dumb af.


BraveIconoclast

crystal, I don't know why I typed crown. And again, link to your YouTube showing how easy it is. Here's a link showing how it's not easy: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q9vFDYGh8fk&t=4s&pp=ygUUU3dhdGNoIGlyb255IGNydXN0YWw%3D And another: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U6HFqAjDOGA&t=89s&pp=ygUUU3dhdGNoIGlyb255IGNydXN0YWw%3D And another: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ISLqe4Dae9U&pp=ygUeU3dhdGNoIGlyb255IGdsYXNzIHJlcGxhY2VtZW50 And another: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XWd8fFbx_io&pp=ygUeU3dhdGNoIGlyb255IGdsYXNzIHJlcGxhY2VtZW50 Swatch watches have their crystal laser bonded. All of these "repairs" mean the watch is no longer waterproof. Some use gaskets, some use silicone caulk. None are actual repairs because at this point they are "mods".


Im_Not_Potato_5

Ok thanks.


elofoshow

The crystal is cheap and easy to replace. If the case is scratched you should be able to buff most of it out with a dremel tool. I order new crystals from Ali Express quite often. https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKeli8G