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It's dead easy, Ryan - I've done dozens myself. It's a bit daunting, first time, but once you've got the knack, it's literally a 5 minute job. It is possible to polish out lighter scratches in a Seiko Hardlex crystal, but it really isn't worth the time, effort (and potential cost in polishing materials) - not for a common-or-garden flat round crystal like this one, particularly when you can get an almost identical appearing replacement off the shelf. I'd only consider polishing a couple of the obsolete NLA double-domed crystals found on other more obscure Seiko 7Axx models and then only as a last resort.
A high street jeweller will try to charge you upwards of 25 Quid to replace that crystal - and I doubt he'd go to the effort of finding that Sternkreuz - more likely just bang in any old 32.0mm Ø x 1.5mm generic mineral glass without the polished bevelled edge of the original. For that money you could buy the crystal AND a press to install it with - then you're set up. Alternatively, you could buy the crystal from Cousins and ask if there's a friendly TZ-UKer who lives locally and would fit it for you.
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Can you tell it has weird faceted glass? The watch cost me about 4 pounds, the crystal 3 times that... after about 3 months searching :)
Some superb models on show, makes me want to wear a Seiko :)
I changed the crystal on my 7A28 last week and it took me around 15 minutes. I took my time as it was my first attempt but it all went to plan. Must say a big thank you to Paul as it was reading one of his posts that gave me the necessary info to do it.
http://m.seiko7a38.com/site/mobile?d...etwork=fw#3323
http://m.seiko7a38.com/site/mobile?d...etwork=fw#1233
A hybrid "6309/7548",
And a 7548-700F,
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I have a fondness for Seiko's. Good quality, in-house movement, and great value for money. Here are a few of mine: -
What's not to like?
Best Regards - Peter
I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.
Anyone up for the seiko challenge?
Who can buy the best sub £30 second hand seiko from the bay? Show it here.
The is currently the only Seiko I own.
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That's nice, like the strap a lot too. Do you know the model number?
Only one I have. SKX007j on a WJean Super Oyster II
Wish I could pull off the Sumo but I'm afraid it'll dwarf my skinny wrist
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7C43 with new 1:1 crystal from Jonathan Koch and assistance from Cannop with the screw down retaining ring...uploadfromtaptalk1401439305349.jpg
...It is an amazingly well put together watch this.
Wow! I feel a bit out of place, i've only ever had 3 watches in my life, all seiko & i still have 2 of them lol. Well below is whats been worn on my wrist since 2001, bit battered, but never let me down.
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This one today actually. Lovely glossy black dial and white inlays on the hands and markers makes it a bit different...
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Last edited by klockodile; 31st May 2014 at 00:04.
First post. Hi all
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Wow!! Here we go!!