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It's difficult to tell, but my guess is it just looks like it has a bezel. Once you have removed the movement, you should be able to tell. Either way, I think you should be able to press out the old crystal from the inside as long as you have a die that properly supports the area around the crystal. So, take it a part first and then assess if any additional tools or actions are needed. Let us know how you do! Â -
That was observant! I completely missed that, and it explains everything. Thank you! That's great! Admittedly, there's a big difference between 4 years and, in my case, 7.5 years to be more precise — but still. Also, I was early in using my stereo microscope during oiling and extremely careful not to over-oil. I actually think — even if it sounds unlikely — that I tend to under-oil.
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I use brake cleaner for cleaning. And once dried rinse in IPA works ok for me.  Five litres of break3 cleaner, readily available is around £15  got to keep it air tight though. -
Bad news: Longines doesn't provide this service free of charge any longer. I have to ask for an extract from the archives or a certificate of authenticity, but I'm afraid it's not worth the cost for this watch. Too bad 🥴 -
Tool for removing or pressing the bezel? Most likely you have to remove the bezel (with a knife) before removing old crystal or inserting a new one. You can press the bezel with the crystal press if you have a suitable die with straight walls or otherwise a die that has enough clearance that it doesn't touch the crystal when pressing the bezel.
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