Taking a trip on nostalgia road, hard to believe this was 6 years ago :) Hat tip to you as this video of yours got me into modding my own watches too, cheers to your continued success and growth!
Daaaamn youu! You woke my sleeping watch daemon! I thought I put this addiction in a galaxy far far away. But noooo! Last night I had to go and buy a turtle, double dome sapphire ar, tools and some new straps. :S It'saa soo niicee! Thank you I guess. Oh yea. I found a rad frog watch too. Almost as cool as you green Seiko Turtle ;)
Duuude, I just did the same as you today. I've been holding of from buying a watch for 5+ years just because I know how much of a slippery slope it is. I even had a rado diastar gifted to me just a year ago. But that wasnt enough to satisfy the demon, and I just had to get the seiko padi turtle. I'm doing all I can to resist doing risky mods...for now.
Hi Minitwatch. Nice video. I have a cheap and dirty method for checking waterproofness after changing crystals on a dive watch. I simply reassemble the watch without placing the dial or movement in the case. Instead, I wad up some tissue paper and place it inside in place of the movement. Then i leave the watch at the bottom of the deep end of my pool overnight. If the tissue stays dry, the case is tight. It's not a proper pressure test of course and will not indicate whether the watch will perform at dive depths but it's a good test for general skin diving or swimming use. I've tried this method with both push/pull crowns and screw down crowns. I have used this method with great success. No failures! I like these instructional vids. Very inspiring. Thanks and wax up your board in case you have to paddle out of your house after the storm.
Just ordered the double dome AR blue coating crystal to swap it on my SRP777. That will give it a stunning look. Double dome crystals avoid distortion and AR coating on a monochrome dial simply look splendid... I'll avoid on dials like PADI or other sunburst ones as the coating might modify a bit the colors...! Great review as always mate...!
nice to see you in J Anthony's live chat today mate! Appreciated the shout out as I left too. If I misaligned the laser etches turtle it would drive me mad! Miss the dinoPuppets!
Yes! I haved all my Seiko's on sapphire. The Sxk007, Skx009, Sbdc029 Shogun, Zimbe, and Sdbc003 Sumo. Adds a whole of joy to the watch. Awesome. And hey, keep us posted about the hurricane. Please
Different people like different things.Having carried out this mod on my Turtle and my SKX009,I have to say,the skx looks superb with the DD blue AR crystal but on the Turtle,it looked awful.I have now changed the DD on the Turtle,to a low dome with a Red AR.What a difference,the dial now pops and the whole watch just looks so much better.This is just my opinion of course,if you're happy with what you have,that's good.
definitely yes mate you have a beaytiful turtle in your hands love the strap too its kinda tigerish and a perfect combination with the gold numbered bezel insert
unfortunatly the crystals i had purchased from crystaltimes last yr for a few other models wouldnt pressure test 100%. the bevels werent 100% identical to the factory seiko crystals. they would be able to be pushed in but wouldn't pass pressure and static...
I want to thank you for the great video and also say that you're the real MVP! You helped me alot with my crystal swap on my Orient Blue Ray II! Liked and subscribed! Greetings from Sweden.
great macro shots! quick questions: 1- Is that a clear coat AR crystal? 2- Are you compromising water resistance when you change the crystal? would go to the swimming pool with that watch without testing it? Thanks,
Thanks for sharing this video. I’m curious if it was necessary for you to remove the bezel in order to have the crystal to sit flush in the case. I noticed the crystal got stuck half way before the camera cut off in your video. My model has the IP coating on the bezel so if I could avoid scratching the watch from removing the bezel the better. When I installed my crystal for the skx013 I had to remove the bezel due to clearance issues with the crystal. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi there. Thanks for the intuitive video. It was a pleasure watching it. Did you have a tint on the crystal. I can't really see it. If yes what color was the tint. Looking to do exact the same thing to my watch. Thank
A quick question. With a few Seiko coming out with misaligned bezel triangle-pip/chapter ring lines and dials markers, how difficult was it to get everything to line up perfectly. I on,y ask because I am having to send back a Samurai, but my turtle is perfect. I don’t want to mess up my turtle. When you remove the automatic movement, does the chapter ring stay in place within the case? If so that would make this so much easier. I love sapphire crystals. I also like the slight domed look as well. I just want to get all my ducks in a row before attempting a Seiko, which I have never done before. I do have all the gear, I just want to enhance the watch, not detract from the aesthetics. Thanks for your response.
Just bought a seiko king turtle bit hate the magnifier. Any way of removing the magnifier without using a torch lighter? I may just have to swap the sapphire for a domed one.
Nice. I have one for my SKZ from Crystaltimes. Lucky you didn't have to remove the bezel for the turtle. I did on my 009, then on a 173 and the 173's bezel was so hard to remove, I scratched the case. Personally I would't worry about the pressure test unless you are going scuba diving. BTW, I know you were local./
Great job on this mod, I might try one myself when I'm a bit more confident in my tinkering skills! Have you tried aligning the chapter ring on the turtles yet? If so do you know if I have to pop out the crystal before attempting that?
Good work man! I recently bought and SRP turtle with the manta ray dial with the cyclops magnifier and it came crooked! Rather than deal with seiko customer service and wait I just decided to change it to a sapphire crystal with AR coating. It looks great.
Looks great! I have a few questions : - Did you install the blue or clear AR crystal? - Did the watch pass the pressure test for diving after the crystal installation? - where did you get that strap from? It's totally awesome.
You're getting pretty good at this, man! I also caught your Hamilton crystal replacement video, and I'm considering doing a crystal swap on my Khaki King, but since the replacement crystal is also domed, I'm not sure if swapping it out will reduce the glare enough to justify the expense in tools, new crystal, and potential for damage to my watch. Videos only tell half the story. Is there really enough of a difference in person?
For my watch, yes. I freaking love it now. That glare was the one thing I hated about it. The thing that i worry about it is water resistance with this crystal which wasn't made for it. I am going to get a pressure tester so you might want to hang tight on that until I do that test otherwise, just don't get it wet in anyway. :p
+minitwatch I was about to ask about that. knowing that the crystal isn't seiko certified and that you've opened that turtle up, how confident would you feel taking that turtle down them depths. great video as always though. keep it up. :)
About as confident as with any of my watches: 0% :) I don't like to get any of my watches wet for any reason. Well, there is one exception: my GShock. I have taken that thing apart time and time again and it has not once failed while swimming. I've never changed the gasket too! Despite that, these crystals meet or exceed OEM specifications. As long as it's done properly, it should be good to go. I think a lot of people need to have visual confirmation before taking the plunge and I don't blame them. The tester is coming and it will be glorious!
I really want to this on my own. But video unfortunately does not show putting the movement back in and lining it all up. I think that's pretty important. Yes I know the obvious answer it to do all in reverse but video showing steps is important
Taking a trip on nostalgia road, hard to believe this was 6 years ago :) Hat tip to you as this video of yours got me into modding my own watches too, cheers to your continued success and growth!
Daaaamn youu! You woke my sleeping watch daemon! I thought I put this addiction in a galaxy far far away. But noooo! Last night I had to go and buy a turtle, double dome sapphire ar, tools and some new straps. :S
It'saa soo niicee!
Thank you I guess.
Oh yea. I found a rad frog watch too. Almost as cool as you green Seiko Turtle ;)
Duuude, I just did the same as you today.
I've been holding of from buying a watch for 5+ years just because I know how much of a slippery slope it is. I even had a rado diastar gifted to me just a year ago. But that wasnt enough to satisfy the demon, and I just had to get the seiko padi turtle.
I'm doing all I can to resist doing risky mods...for now.
Hi Minitwatch. Nice video. I have a cheap and dirty method for checking waterproofness after changing crystals on a dive watch. I simply reassemble the watch without placing the dial or movement in the case. Instead, I wad up some tissue paper and place it inside in place of the movement. Then i leave the watch at the bottom of the deep end of my pool overnight. If the tissue stays dry, the case is tight. It's not a proper pressure test of course and will not indicate whether the watch will perform at dive depths but it's a good test for general skin diving or swimming use. I've tried this method with both push/pull crowns and screw down crowns. I have used this method with great success. No failures!
I like these instructional vids. Very inspiring. Thanks and wax up your board in case you have to paddle out of your house after the storm.
That's a good idea! I don't have a pool, though. Toilet? hah! Thanks!
Just ordered the double dome AR blue coating crystal to swap it on my SRP777. That will give it a stunning look. Double dome crystals avoid distortion and AR coating on a monochrome dial simply look splendid... I'll avoid on dials like PADI or other sunburst ones as the coating might modify a bit the colors...! Great review as always mate...!
nice to see you in J Anthony's live chat today mate! Appreciated the shout out as I left too. If I misaligned the laser etches turtle it would drive me mad! Miss the dinoPuppets!
Yes! I haved all my Seiko's on sapphire. The Sxk007, Skx009, Sbdc029 Shogun, Zimbe, and Sdbc003 Sumo. Adds a whole of joy to the watch. Awesome. And hey, keep us posted about the hurricane. Please
It has passed us by and we got nothing! Thanks goodness! Excellent collection, congratulations!
Different people like different things.Having carried out this mod on my Turtle and my SKX009,I have to say,the skx looks superb with the DD blue AR crystal but on the Turtle,it looked awful.I have now changed the DD on the Turtle,to a low dome with a Red AR.What a difference,the dial now pops and the whole watch just looks so much better.This is just my opinion of course,if you're happy with what you have,that's good.
definitely yes mate you have a beaytiful turtle in your hands love the strap too its kinda tigerish and a perfect combination with the gold numbered bezel insert
Looks stunning
unfortunatly the crystals i had purchased from crystaltimes last yr for a few other models wouldnt pressure test 100%. the bevels werent 100% identical to the factory seiko crystals. they would be able to be pushed in but wouldn't pass pressure and static...
Hey, from which supplier did you get a right crystal then
Can't wait for you to go on that big adventure.
Me too! Very soon!
man, I love the strap! very unique. love the mod too. have a Padi coming in and may modify it after watching this. great vid.
The strap looks like a turtle shell and goes really well with the SRP775 imo.
I want to thank you for the great video and also say that you're the real MVP! You helped me alot with my crystal swap on my Orient Blue Ray II! Liked and subscribed! Greetings from Sweden.
great macro shots!
quick questions:
1- Is that a clear coat AR crystal?
2- Are you compromising water resistance when you change the crystal? would go to the swimming pool with that watch without testing it?
Thanks,
Looks great, well done.
Pretty rad, gotta get a turtle soon, the mods are great!
Turtle power!
Super nice! Love the dome with the turtle! Must have. . .
Hi, where did you get your double dome crystal with the turtle on it, can you please send me a link. Thank you
here you go www.crystaltimes.net
Looks pretty great! And you were a lot more careful this time ;-)
Not as careful as I want to be but I'm getting there. Thanks!
its a beauty nice watch. definitely face vision approved
lol. Nice.
My god I LOVE this watch!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing this video. I’m curious if it was necessary for you to remove the bezel in order to have the crystal to sit flush in the case. I noticed the crystal got stuck half way before the camera cut off in your video. My model has the IP coating on the bezel so if I could avoid scratching the watch from removing the bezel the better. When I installed my crystal for the skx013 I had to remove the bezel due to clearance issues with the crystal. Any help would be appreciated.
Nice upgrade. Would recommend silicon grease for the caseback gasket though.
congratulation for your work!
Hi there. Thanks for the intuitive video. It was a pleasure watching it. Did you have a tint on the crystal. I can't really see it. If yes what color was the tint. Looking to do exact the same thing to my watch. Thank
A quick question. With a few Seiko coming out with misaligned bezel triangle-pip/chapter ring lines and dials markers, how difficult was it to get everything to line up perfectly. I on,y ask because I am having to send back a Samurai, but my turtle is perfect. I don’t want to mess up my turtle.
When you remove the automatic movement, does the chapter ring stay in place within the case? If so that would make this so much easier. I love sapphire crystals. I also like the slight domed look as well.
I just want to get all my ducks in a row before attempting a Seiko, which I have never done before.
I do have all the gear, I just want to enhance the watch, not detract from the aesthetics.
Thanks for your response.
I found the misalignment is because the chapter ring is fitted upside down. I took mine out and rotated it 180 degrees and the problem was cured
Great mod! I'll do it on my 775, thanks and stay safe!
Nice! Thanks!
Hi. Have you considered also a bubble boy crystal (big bubble) ? Or a top hat ? What are your opinion on them?
If I could only swap the crystal from my SRP775 with the sapphire crystal from a Seiko Zimbe. I love the magnified day/date section.
Under The Bus n
Sapphire is a must. Changed all my mineral crystals top. Mineral crystals always end up wit at least one gnarly scratch for me.
I am slowly doing all mine to sapphire. I'm addicted lol.
Thanks for the vid! Would you mind sharing your wrist size?
Looks great!
Absolutely YES !!!
Just bought a seiko king turtle bit hate the magnifier. Any way of removing the magnifier without using a torch lighter? I may just have to swap the sapphire for a domed one.
That strap looks perfect on the watch.
Good job! Love your strap BTW.
Great video ! Can you please tell me how you removed the crown ? did you just unscrew it or push down ? Thanks
Can you turn the bezel next time. Looks great!
Where did you get the strap from? Is very cool!
I really like it. strap is cool too.
Looks good but I'd always think the etched turtle was a smudge or a scratch......and now you will as well :)
This is amazing, I like your work and your nice and humble personality 👌subscribed
Great video. Tkz fir sharing. Can you pls share where the domed crystal can be bought?
Too awesome!!
just got my srp775 and was curious as to what this would look like......parts ordered
wow!!!! how much is the double dome for the 775? And where did you get it bro?
Nice. I have one for my SKZ from Crystaltimes. Lucky you didn't have to remove the bezel for the turtle. I did on my 009, then on a 173 and the 173's bezel was so hard to remove, I scratched the case.
Personally I would't worry about the pressure test unless you are going scuba diving.
BTW, I know you were local./
K. I live in Missouri. How long does shipping from "CrystalTimes" take; average? Again, your info and vids are so helpful.
So dope!
Great job on this mod, I might try one myself when I'm a bit more confident in my tinkering skills! Have you tried aligning the chapter ring on the turtles yet? If so do you know if I have to pop out the crystal before attempting that?
James I would love to know this as well
did you get a tinted AR coating on the crystal?
Good work man! I recently bought and SRP turtle with the manta ray dial with the cyclops magnifier and it came crooked! Rather than deal with seiko customer service and wait I just decided to change it to a sapphire crystal with AR coating. It looks great.
Where'd you get that leather strap?
hallo, what color AR coated that sapphire crystal?thank you
I have that exact watch. What would you charge (parts included) to do that mod to mine?
Awesome outro!
Thanks, Ryan! Sweet profile picture!
Thanks! It was a franken custom on eBay. Wish Seiko did more outlandish stuff like that
App on phone says 1 ms off but 6 seconds 2 days? To wind or not to wind? Anyone' know. Contradiction and if cannot why option to wind?
Looks great! I have a few questions :
- Did you install the blue or clear AR crystal?
- Did the watch pass the pressure test for diving after the crystal installation?
- where did you get that strap from? It's totally awesome.
Blue AR coating .He has no water pressure tester
very nice
Can i change the glass in seiko service center in my country? Thank you
really cool !!
Thanks, Topang!
Yes yes yes...well done looks amazing... Same done will it fit THE PADI srpa21k?
Sweet!
So nice
that was fucking awesome dude...so so sweet i just subscribed
"It's a beauty"
1.5 or 2 mm your crystal watch..??
Where did you get that strap from?
Jeez man, you have one headed your way and we have one headed our way :(
Blah! Freakin hurricanes! Be safe, man!
I might do this to a Seiko PADI. Cheers.
Cowabunga Dude! 🐢
Need pizza!!
Yes!!!
Anyone know where can I get an sapphire crystal glass for Seiko snzf17? It's sea urchin
Isn't the turtle upside down?
You're getting pretty good at this, man! I also caught your Hamilton crystal replacement video, and I'm considering doing a crystal swap on my Khaki King, but since the replacement crystal is also domed, I'm not sure if swapping it out will reduce the glare enough to justify the expense in tools, new crystal, and potential for damage to my watch. Videos only tell half the story. Is there really enough of a difference in person?
For my watch, yes. I freaking love it now. That glare was the one thing I hated about it. The thing that i worry about it is water resistance with this crystal which wasn't made for it. I am going to get a pressure tester so you might want to hang tight on that until I do that test otherwise, just don't get it wet in anyway. :p
Awesome! Thanks for the opinion. I'll definitely wait to see what your results are.
dope!!!
yeah !!!!!!
Awesome...
=p Thanks!
If you take the back off won't it not be 200m water resistant?
That is always a concern but if done right, it shouldn't. That is why I'm getting a pressure tester to be sure.
+minitwatch I was about to ask about that. knowing that the crystal isn't seiko certified and that you've opened that turtle up, how confident would you feel taking that turtle down them depths. great video as always though. keep it up. :)
About as confident as with any of my watches: 0% :) I don't like to get any of my watches wet for any reason. Well, there is one exception: my GShock. I have taken that thing apart time and time again and it has not once failed while swimming. I've never changed the gasket too! Despite that, these crystals meet or exceed OEM specifications. As long as it's done properly, it should be good to go. I think a lot of people need to have visual confirmation before taking the plunge and I don't blame them. The tester is coming and it will be glorious!
awesome
Thanks, Kevin!
I really want to this on my own. But video unfortunately does not show putting the movement back in and lining it all up. I think that's pretty important. Yes I know the obvious answer it to do all in reverse but video showing steps is important
Nice
Can you tell me where you got the crystal from??
Nevermind..
nice!
nice
Put a yellow Hirsch alligator strap on there and you will have one hell of a watch.
Yo Kurt, where'd ya get that sweet sweet crystal? Love the engraved turtle!
I got it at crystaltimes.net. Send them an email about it if interested!
Like turtle back:) I want to but balls aren't big emough? Still might give it go? Turtle should have these from shop.
I am always worried when you remove the movement while its running.. I would let it uncharge before.
Great job however!
This is why you folks are the best. I didn't even think of letting it completely unwind first. I will absolutely do this from now on. Thanks!
Great vid. Stay safe (:
I will try. Thanks, man!
We will see if you're careful this time!
Lol. I love the play-by-play commenting!
minitwatch 😂😂
Nice except for the strap. Bracelet, rubber, nato, zulu, all of those would be better IMHO. Thumbs up!
hope you get through the hurricane okay bro.
We did. It veered north and only gave us a small amount of rain. hah! Thank goodness!
that looks great! ! I need tools and crystals
yes yes! Thank you!
I want a SRP777 bezel for my SRP775!
Jim Snyder good idea, check out dlw watches
Got like 3 turtle here, one japanese one Malaysia one the zimbie.
The focus is deficient.
This sounds like a Miami accent. Doral over here.
Did you say thinga-ma-smackle? Cool glass.
Lol. I think I did.
DUDE!! You are really good...and the turtle..HUH!!
This is the watch of my dreams!!
Pls tell me you will give away sometime soon...😍😍..to me!!😍