How to replace a watch water-resistance gasket
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This guide is not suitable for high-value watches or watches rated for water resistance beyond 50 m. Only a qualified professional can certify perfect water resistance after a repair.
Do not fit a gasket thicker than the original. Over-compression can damage the watch.
- Time: 3 min
- Difficulty: Medium
A watch gasket is what makes a watch water-resistant. When it wears out, it must be replaced. In this guide you'll learn how to replace the gasket and grease it to keep the watch sealed. A reminder: fitting a gasket on a watch that isn't water-resistant by design is pointless.
This guide only covers gasket replacement.
What you will need
Here are the tools you need to follow this guide and change a watch gasket easily. Several gasket types are available in our online shop - choose the one that matches your original.
Tools
Case gasket (depends on the watch)
Next step: Step 1 - Remove a watch gasket