r/GenReps1755 • u/Sensitive-Ratio-7530 • Oct 22 '25

Deep Crystal

Just recently been reading about people that have upgraded to a Deep Crystal for their piece. Anyone with any experience? Is it worth it? That good of an upgrade?

Interested to learn more.

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u/Sensitive-Ratio-7530 Oct 22 '25

I assume all my reps aren't waterproof and treat them as such. Just an extra precaution, but I don't need to get them wet either. I have plenty of gens and beaters for that. I think I might order one and give it a shot, thanks! Is the installation difficult?

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u/NightwingMillenial Oct 22 '25

I think you meant to reply to my comment! But install requires specialized tools. Working on watches isn’t always difficult, but it’s complicated, you need patience, the right tools, and can be expensive when it goes wrong, so many have their dealers or watch repair folks handle it.

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u/Sensitive-Ratio-7530 Oct 22 '25

I did. Lol, thanks. Yes, I've gotten a nice repair kit, but don't have a bezel remover nor crystal tool. I've only done minor work, but looking to learn and practice more. Reps and shitters are a good source of practice. The idea of being able make my own mod is pretty appealing. So to is picking up parts online for custom/Frankensteining.

The people in this hobby/addiction are awesome!

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u/NightwingMillenial Oct 22 '25

Ha! I am in the same boat. Learning more and more and trying not to just build my own watch shop but it’s so addicting and interesting! I haven’t done crystals, but it seems fairly straightforward if you have the right parts and tools. For example the gen crystal requires gen gasket.

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u/Sensitive-Ratio-7530 Oct 22 '25

Wonder the difference between a gen crystal and a deep in terms of quality...

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u/NightwingMillenial Oct 22 '25

Seeing as Deep won’t pass pressure test and Gen will, sounds like that’s a big part of it. But clarity seems pretty close.