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    Domed Crystal for Solar PADI Tuna - SNE499P1

    Just home to find this waiting for me...



    I really like it - but would like the domed sapphire crystal - like the SBBN035 I used to own (stock pic)



    Does anyone know which crystal to order - would one of these listed here fit ?

    Thanks in advance for any pointers...

    z

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    No idea but I’ll likely do the same. I just wonder the impact on the solar charging... for no other reason than because I like knowing things.


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    Might be worth contacting Paul at Tempus Watch Mods, I have in the past and he has always been keen to reply and offer advice.

    https://m.facebook.com/TempusWatchMods/

    https://www.instagram.com/tempuswatchmods/

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    You might also want to check with the guys at CrystalTimes:

    https://crystaltimes.net/shop/all/modern-divers/ct075/

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    Thanks for the tips.
    I’ve contacted Paul & Crystaltimes.
    I’ll report back if I manage to get this sorted.

    z
    Last edited by zelig; 26th May 2019 at 17:31. Reason: typo

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    Domed Crystal for Solar PADI Tuna - SNE499P1

    It’s done.
    Paul has worked his magic. Pics below.







    I’ll take a few more when I get chance to get the SLR out at the weekend.

    z
    Last edited by zelig; 4th June 2019 at 18:24. Reason: Pics added

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    ^^^that looks really nice - I'm starting to see why people go for these domed sapphires. Just had a look through Paul's IG feed, he does some pretty good work.

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    Domed Crystal for Solar PADI Tuna - SNE499P1

    Managed to collect it from the sorting office & take a few pics...







    The domed crystal makes it feel more like a "real" Tuna - It's the watch Seiko should have made (IMHO).

    Makes an ideal beater - grab & go quartz convenience ...
    - & solar powered too - so fewer battery/capacitor changes (hopefully).

    z

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    Last edited by zelig; 12th June 2019 at 18:13.

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    That looks very nice indeed!

    Did you end up sourcing it from CrystalTimes? If so how long was delivery?

    I ask as yesterday I ordered a domed crystal from them for my BFK - a project I’ve been meaning to get around to for months!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by willie_gunn View Post
    That looks very nice indeed!

    Did you end up sourcing it from CrystalTimes? If so how long was delivery?

    I ask as yesterday I ordered a domed crystal from them for my BFK - a project I’ve been meaning to get around to for months!!
    Thanks,

    Paul got one quickly from the CrystalTimes UK distributor - so it only took a few days.

    z

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    Quote Originally Posted by zelig View Post
    Thanks,

    Paul got one quickly from the CrystalTimes UK distributor - so it only took a few days.

    z
    Thanks

    I’ve bought from them on eBay before so had a look before ordering direct from Singapore, as sadly they don’t seem to stock the one I needed (CT034)!

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    Very nice mod I’ve just contacted Paul through Facebook so watch this space.

    I’m presuming there is no effect on the solar charging?

    Baden

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    Quote Originally Posted by zelig View Post
    It’s done.
    Paul has worked his magic. Pics below.







    I’ll take a few more when I get chance to get the SLR out at the weekend.

    z
    Has it been relumed or is that 1st pic an illusion (blue plots and hour hand) or is the AR

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    Quote Originally Posted by lewie View Post
    Has it been relumed or is that 1st pic an illusion (blue plots and hour hand) or is the AR
    I believe it’s like that as standard.

    z

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