PRS-25 Everest with Acrylic Crystal
Evening! I’ve spoken to a couple of members here who’ve been keen on the idea of modifying the PRS-25 from a Sapphire to an Acrylic Crystal. I thought I’d give it a go.
Using dimensions provided from one of the case drawings and post #135 here (https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...Smiths-Everest) I set about ordering some tension ring acrylic crystals in several diameters above and below the suggested 31.5mm.
A bit of trial and error letter, and a bit of adjustment to a tension ring with a dremel tool and.... success. My chief concern was getting water resistance with a acrylic crystal. But the tension ring helps there. I checked the case in the testing tank (up to 6bar) before reassembly - no issues.
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PRS-25 Everest with Acrylic Crystal
Woah, great work! The minute track really opens up without the milky ring
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PRS-25 Everest with Acrylic Crystal
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Crowsfoot
Looks really nice and gives the watch a really authentic feel. [emoji106] fancy modifying mine too?
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Thank you - it certainly makes it feel closer to a vintage watch. The same way a speedmaster does I think.
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Excellent work G, good luck with the inbox [emoji6][emoji106]
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Haha - cheers Nick!
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Kirk280
Great job OP! That looks superb, I’d love to compare it with the sapphire in the flesh.
Actually, I don’t think I’ve ever handled an Everest!
Thank you. It makes the watch feel a little larger than the sapphire, ie the dial looks wider and the whole watch is a little bit taller as well. I think it takes it closer to the original explorer size and feel. I’m assuming that, as I’ve never handled a 1016!
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