CRYSTAL FITTING TOOLS

G-S HAND INSERTER & ACCESSORIES

The G-S Hand Inserter is a sturdy hand press used in watch and gauge repair for inserting watch crystals and gauge windows. This tool can open and close conventional and digital watch cases.

The G-S Hand Inserter may be purchased in sets with accessories or as a stand-alone tool.

There are three types of sets that include a G-S Hand Inserter, and all sets are packed in a sturdy box:

HP-5 Hand Inserter Set - Complete Set
HP-6 Hand Inserter Set - Partial set for closing the backs of snap-type watch case backs
H-1 Hand Inserter Set - Fits crystals and windows for dial indicators, gauges and instruments. (For more information, see Gauge Crystals.)

Click here for detailed directions on how to use the G-S hand press and instructions on selecting and fitting plastic watch crystals.

HP-5 HAND INSERTER SET

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  • The HP-5 Set is our most complete Hand Inserter Set. It includes all standard accessories for fitting regular crystals, PA Waterproof crystals, and ring crystals.

  • This set also opens and closes conventional and digital watch cases.

  • The HP-5 Set includes 20 adapter cups, 6 rubber plugs and 4 rectangular adapters for fitting watches that range in size from 8.4mm to 57.1mm (G-S size 70).

  • The TR-13 Set includes 13 plastic replacement rings to fit HP-5 adapter cups sizes 8 through 19. These rings enable the user to insert Reflector Ring Crystal types more easily, as the plastic rings prevent marring of crystals and watch cases.

HP-6 HAND INSERTER SET

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  • The HP-6 Set is our most popular Hand Inserter Set. It is used for closing the backs of snap-type watch case backs only.

  • This set includes 6 round (sizes 5, 7, 13, 15, 17, 19) and 4 rectangular adapter cups.

  • The X061 Conversion Set includes 14 metal adapter cups and 6 plugs to convert an HP-6 Set to a complete HP-5 Set.

  • Each sturdy storage box includes locations for all adapter cups and plugs, so the HP-6 Set can be conveniently upgraded to the complete HP-5 Set.

G-S CRYSTAL POLISHING SET

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The G-S Polishing Set (item number X002) is made up of three components:

  • X005 Emery Stick
    This stick has two sides, a coarse side and a fine side. The coarse side can be used to slightly reduce the size of a plastic crystal or window to achieve a perfect fit.

  • X003 Polishing Stick
    This stick is used with polishing rouge to polish crystal edges. It can be used after filing with the emery stick to bring plastic edges to a fine reflective luster.

  • X004 Polishing Rouge
    This is a special formula polishing rouge, to be used with the polishing stick on the edges of plastic crystals or windows. Supplied in cups or bags.

G-S HYPO CEMENT

G-S Hypo Cement is a combination precision tool and clear drying adhesive.  Its built-in precision applicator allows exact placement of the cement, which seals watch crystals and gauge crystals into bezels.

  • A waterproofing adhesive

  • Will not damage or craze surfaces

G-S CRYSTAL GAUGE

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This special G-S Crystal Gauge allows the user to more accurately measure round bezels and fancy cases while the movement is still in the watch case.

  • The straight side of the gauge is the millimeter scale for all G-S styles measured in millimeters.

  • The cutout side is for G-S round styles measured in G-S sizes.