Replacing the batons

[Forest Cobbler]

Hi

 

Do any of you watch repair gurus have any tips on the best way to refix the batons on a watch face after they've dropped off? 

 

I generally use a pair of thin tweezers to hold the baton while I try to line the little pegs up with the holes, but it's really tricky and I feel there must be a better way. 

 

Thanks, Valerie

[hakeemz]

rodico on a tip of a tooth pick..pick it up using sticky rodico, a dab of glue ( i use b7000 mobile phone lcd  glue) align it press it down , then put pressure with another dry toothpick and lift the stick ended toothpick .let it dry..

[hakeemz]

if you dont have rodico you can use blutac but beware it some times leaves a slight mark which u have to clean once dry

[Mike at Vauxhall]

If you accidentally use a tad too much glue does the b7000 glue remove easily without marking the dial?

[hakeemz]

yes unlike superglue it doesnt leave any marks,

[Forest Cobbler]

What would you clean any excess b7000 off with?

[Mike at Vauxhall]

Been using glue cement, but will be ordering some b7000 to try.

[Forest Cobbler]

I use b7000 occasionally when I'm beading and find it a bit 'stringy', much like UHU or pizza cheese.

 

But maybe my tube is a bit old, so I'm going to buy a new one and try it out next time I have batons to replace. I've got the Rodico and there's toothpicks at home, so I'll be good to go.

 

Thanks

[hakeemz]

yes b7000 is stringy..grab one end and pull and it will come clean off, without leaving a mark..secret is to use as little as possible to begin with