It's funny but I bet if Seiko watches came with dome crystals from the factory people would be switching them out with flat ones and would be saying "How cool this flat crystal is!"
The people that would be swapping to the flat crystal are those that would not be swapping if it had come with the flat crystal to begin with. The people that would make this swap wouldn’t be swapping crystals if it came with this one to begin with.
Watching this from my home in the Scottish highlands on a wet and windy night. Brilliant video and am going to order a replacement crystal right now and a kit so I can make my old but much loved watch look nice and shiny! Thank you so much x
I never thought you could remove a crystal without removing first the bezel. Gotta resit a domed saphire that was delivered with the case but sitting on an angle, great video ...
I followed your video instructions and I just finished changing the crystal in my Turtle to a double dome from Crystal Times! There was no pop putting the new crystal in, but I rotated it like the video to ensure it was friction fitted properly. I put the cover and crown back in and cold\hot water tested it for leaks. All good. It looks great and really changes the watch. It was running 12 seconds slow a day so I also too care of that by making a very small adjustment to the timer pointer. Thanks for the help!
Been watching your newer videos for a while and now I am diving into the older ones. You've really come a long way with videography over the years. Now they match your awesome modding skills.
I like to put a tiny bit of rodico that I take off with tweezers into the little chapter ring notch to help it stop spinning sideways. I like to case up the movement after putting in the chapter ring, just to check alignment. Then pop it out again before jamming in the crystal
For beginners watching this old tutorial, you should maybe make a new one using a screwing press instead of the lever press... You are now using a very high quality press and I think good to guide the beginners directly to a screwing press... of course a more affordable one than the press you are now using, but better to buy it directly instead of the very bad lever press ;-)
Fantastic instructions. What I enjoyed the most is you managed to include minor details where most tend to leave out such as the direction of taking out the crystal and putting in the crystal. You also mentioned how not to damage the chapter ring by selecting the correct die size. Wish me luck. I will be attempting on my Seiko SNK789 and on Orient Mako 2.
Great vid. Just wondering, I received a case recently where the crystal was not evenly installed. Do I have to remove it and reinstall it? Or can I just manipulate it into a level position? And would I need a press to do so? Or could I manage this without a special tool? Any advice would be appreciated.
Great video. I like the blue color - where did you get the blue double-domed sapphire lens? I have an Invicta 8926OB Pro Diver that has stood the wear well over the last five years, but it's time to replace the mineral crystal with something tougher. (Do you have a good source for the lens measurement for me?) I'm also going to install a ceramic insert in the bezel - mine is pretty beat up. Other than that, it still keeps great time.
How would I get a double dome crystal out? The crystal press form all have a flat floor so I can’t press through. Can I press from out inwards through?
I'm going to be upgrading about 6 watches with sapphire crystals (if I can find ones that fit) and also building a 007 dive watch from the ground up. Will you tell me a good place to find 007 style watch cases and other parts to build a watch? Thank you 👍
So it is not necessary to change the crystal gasket. Other thing, what is the difference between white and black crystal gasket? I noticed that modding sites sell them in white or black. Can you tell the color of it after the crystal is inserted? THANKS!!!
Tip to remove crystal. Use a new roll of electric tape as the bottom die or on top of bottom die to allow space for crystal to push out. IMPORTANT!! I highly suggest removing bezel to prevent possibility of crystal edge catching the lip of the bezel insert. Ceramic inserts will just crack if they get friction with crystal.
Love the blue AR and domed look. Ordering my crystal, and have the press. Little nervous. When the crystal seats properly, should I expect to hear a click or pop? Is there a visual reference I should look for to know its in? Great channel, btw.
I have an old SEIKO sport 100 ? I think , could it be appropriately modded ?or is is best to leave it original . It was made in 1982 I think and has 3 or 4 push buttons on the out side ? Thank you 😊
Much thanks for these excellent tutorial videos! You've inspired me to attempt these mods. I followed all of your instructions but have one question. I purchased the CT037CIS (double domed with extra height). During the crystal press-in, I did not hear the snapping/seating noise. As i'm not very experienced, I'm not 100% sure the crystal is seated properly. Is there a way to confirm whether or not the crystal is seated properly? Please help, thanks again
If the gasket that was round the original crystal comes out of the case do you put it back in the case before the sapphire or do you put it round the sapphire and place them in the case together?
Hey I have a question, I have a yatch master bezel on my skx007, it is attached by a contact cement. Can I still put on a domed sapphire glass especially if the bezel that I have has a smaller inner diameter than the crystal itself?
how much force do you apply? i'm trying to replace the crystal on my snkl45. and the crystal i got from CT looks pretty slim. i'm scared i might crack it lol.
Great videos. Keep up the good work. I have a question for you, if I may. I have an Invicta model #0873 that I am trying to change the band on. On each lug there two spring bars. I am having the hardest time trying to remove them. When I attempt to remove the second one of the two, the first one snaps back in place. The band is very thick and rigid at the lug area and is hard to move. Any suggestions where I might be able to remove both spring bars at the same time from the same side? Thanks for your help.
Search up Bergeon spring bar removal tweezers on google. This is probably the best option for removing both ends of the spring bars at once. I use this tool to chance out the straps on my Rolex's as it minimizes the risk of the spring bar slipping out and scratching the lugs. It's a little expensive but worth the investment.
I would like to replace my crystals in my Seiko 5(s) SNK381SNXS73 and an older 6309-7150. Could you please provide a source to purchase the crystals. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also I have a NH36 coming from an e-Bay seller($29US) - might be clone? If so any thoughts? Thanks.
I did with no issues of the coating being affected! However just to be safe I would not recommend it unless really necessary. Water and a microfiber cloth do wonders.
I'm trying to pop out the crystal on the same watch in the video using the same machine, but when I tighten both top and bottom dies it does not reach the crystal when I press all the way down. I don't know what I'm doing wrong
It's funny but I bet if Seiko watches came with dome crystals from the factory people would be switching them out with flat ones and would be saying "How cool this flat crystal is!"
Id like the presage cocktail time if it came with a flat crystal.
The people that would be swapping to the flat crystal are those that would not be swapping if it had come with the flat crystal to begin with. The people that would make this swap wouldn’t be swapping crystals if it came with this one to begin with.
Pretty much like girls with straight hair trying to make it curly and girls with curly hair trying to make it straight
I've changed the softlex on all of the Seikos I could get double domed sapphire for. Every one transformed for the better.
Watching this from my home in the Scottish highlands on a wet and windy night. Brilliant video and am going to order a replacement crystal right now and a kit so I can make my old but much loved watch look nice and shiny! Thank you so much x
I never thought you could remove a crystal without removing first the bezel. Gotta resit a domed saphire that was delivered with the case but sitting on an angle, great video ...
I followed your video instructions and I just finished changing the crystal in my Turtle to a double dome from Crystal Times! There was no pop putting the new crystal in, but I rotated it like the video to ensure it was friction fitted properly. I put the cover and crown back in and cold\hot water tested it for leaks. All good. It looks great and really changes the watch. It was running 12 seconds slow a day so I also too care of that by making a very small adjustment to the timer pointer. Thanks for the help!
Your tutorials are nothing short of amazing! I am learning a lot watching you. Thanks!!
Thanks for the kind words! ! I hope these are helpful!! I'll continue to bring them out for you guys.
Been watching your newer videos for a while and now I am diving into the older ones. You've really come a long way with videography over the years. Now they match your awesome modding skills.
The blue hue on the edge of the crystal on the SKX is beautiful
Great job! Really enjoyed.
A lot of questions, but no answers.
I like to put a tiny bit of rodico that I take off with tweezers into the little chapter ring notch to help it stop spinning sideways. I like to case up the movement after putting in the chapter ring, just to check alignment. Then pop it out again before jamming in the crystal
Thanks to you for making such videos. I just got into modding and reddit says you make good videos and they are correct
Thanks for the video. Very informative. Have to say I prefer a clear AR and flat sapphire like the original.
Giving this a try today. We’ll see if I love it or cry myself to sleep.
Any updates?
Very informative, one of the best I've seen 👍.
For beginners watching this old tutorial, you should maybe make a new one using a screwing press instead of the lever press... You are now using a very high quality press and I think good to guide the beginners directly to a screwing press... of course a more affordable one than the press you are now using, but better to buy it directly instead of the very bad lever press ;-)
You make it seem so easy. It took me a while just to get the caseback off!
This is the first watch tutorial I have ever watched. Thanks man nice job.
Fantastic instructions. What I enjoyed the most is you managed to include minor details where most tend to leave out such as the direction of taking out the crystal and putting in the crystal. You also mentioned how not to damage the chapter ring by selecting the correct die size. Wish me luck. I will be attempting on my Seiko SNK789 and on Orient Mako 2.
Thank you. That saphire crystal is gorgeous.
Hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Great vid. Just wondering, I received a case recently where the crystal was not evenly installed. Do I have to remove it and reinstall it? Or can I just manipulate it into a level position? And would I need a press to do so? Or could I manage this without a special tool? Any advice would be appreciated.
Excellent video, thanks for all the time you take to explain what you are doing!
I have a 007 with that exact crystal and it looks amazing! In certain light the dial looks blue.
Hi, great video, thanks for posting it. I am inspired now to install a domed crystal on my Seiko SKX 01.
Thanks for the kind words! Best of luck!
Thanks for the tutorial! I just installed a sapphire crystal on my SRP777 Turtle
Inspiring.... you make it look so easy!!!
Good job. Very clear tutorial! Thumbs up!
Going diving with a watch after the bezel swap should be no issue, right?
Thx for your video !
Would you tell me what is the difference btw a single and a double dome glass ?
Thank you very much.
Another great video, keep up the good work!
Thanks for the continued support guys!
Do you know what's size of crystal I should buy for AW1524-84E Citizen? Thanks! Especially the thickness?
Can you take your bezel off, pop out the old crystal, then put a new bezel on and pop the new crystal in ?
Great video. I like the blue color - where did you get the blue double-domed sapphire lens? I have an Invicta 8926OB Pro Diver that has stood the wear well over the last five years, but it's time to replace the mineral crystal with something tougher. (Do you have a good source for the lens measurement for me?) I'm also going to install a ceramic insert in the bezel - mine is pretty beat up. Other than that, it still keeps great time.
How would I get a double dome crystal out? The crystal press form all have a flat floor so I can’t press through. Can I press from out inwards through?
I'm going to be upgrading about 6 watches with sapphire crystals (if I can find ones that fit) and also building a 007 dive watch from the ground up. Will you tell me a good place to find 007 style watch cases and other parts to build a watch?
Thank you 👍
excellent job and very helpful. thanks!
hi bro, just shattered my glass on my SNK807. can you advice what die size should i use for top and bottom? thanks man!
I have seen metal dies and nylon dies used to remove and install sapphire crystals. What is the correct application for each?
So it is not necessary to change the crystal gasket. Other thing, what is the difference between white and black crystal gasket? I noticed that modding sites sell them in white or black. Can you tell the color of it after the crystal is inserted? THANKS!!!
Tip to remove crystal. Use a new roll of electric tape as the bottom die or on top of bottom die to allow space for crystal to push out. IMPORTANT!! I highly suggest removing bezel to prevent possibility of crystal edge catching the lip of the bezel insert. Ceramic inserts will just crack if they get friction with crystal.
Exactly what just happened to me lol, just cracked my bezel in in 10 places lol
Good stuff dude. I'm doing this mod to my '007 soon!
Awesome! Best of luck!
Did you end up doing the mod on the 007? I'm about to buy a press to do the same - want to know if you were successful!
Love the blue AR and domed look. Ordering my crystal, and have the press. Little nervous. When the crystal seats properly, should I expect to hear a click or pop? Is there a visual reference I should look for to know its in? Great channel, btw.
Thanks! That's what I needed.
Have you ever done the sapphire crystal on a Casio Oceanus? Mine just broke...
Maybe a dumb question, is there a top and bottom to a flat sapphire crystal?
Where can I get a Bezel and crystal for a Seiko 5 Sportsmatic 6619-9000 ???
Do you take personal orders? I have a few watches I'd love to modify.
Nice video. What was that little thing you used to get rid of smudges on the crystal before putting the movement back in? Thanks.
Rodico! It's like a putty material that can be used for practically anything you can think of like cleaning and picking up small parts.
I have an old SEIKO sport 100 ? I think , could it be appropriately modded ?or is is best to leave it original . It was made in 1982 I think and has 3 or 4 push buttons on the out side ? Thank you 😊
what is it’s a non bevel flat sapphire with blue AR, how can you tell which side goes on top
Really informative. Thanks.
Should you change the crystal before the bezel insert or vise versa?
Much thanks for these excellent tutorial videos! You've inspired me to attempt these mods. I followed all of your instructions but have one question. I purchased the CT037CIS (double domed with extra height). During the crystal press-in, I did not hear the snapping/seating noise. As i'm not very experienced, I'm not 100% sure the crystal is seated properly. Is there a way to confirm whether or not the crystal is seated properly? Please help, thanks again
you may want to take the watch to a watchmaker and have them run a pressure test if you're still unsure whether or not the crystal is seated correctly
If the gasket that was round the original crystal comes out of the case do you put it back in the case before the sapphire or do you put it round the sapphire and place them in the case together?
Why use this method vs. popping out the bezel and swapping the crystal??
Hey I have a question, I have a yatch master bezel on my skx007, it is attached by a contact cement. Can I still put on a domed sapphire glass especially if the bezel that I have has a smaller inner diameter than the crystal itself?
Any Sapphire Crystals for a Megalith?
does the watch crystal replacement affect the water resistance of the watch?
Well done video
Is any sealant or silicone used on the gasket or crystal edge?
Some people say when change to double dome the original bezel insert can’t fits ver well..it’s true?
Hey can you restore my vintage citizen watche?
Are you sure your not gonna change the plastic tension gasket?
What if the crystal is already broken? can I push it out with some other tool?
Thank you
how about testing for water resistance ?
I'm stunned. Seriously great info!!
how much force do you apply? i'm trying to replace the crystal on my snkl45. and the crystal i got from CT looks pretty slim. i'm scared i might crack it lol.
Great videos. Keep up the good work. I have a question for you, if I may. I have an Invicta model #0873 that I am trying to change the band on. On each lug there two spring bars. I am having the hardest time trying to remove them. When I attempt to remove the second one of the two, the first one snaps back in place. The band is very thick and rigid at the lug area and is hard to move. Any suggestions where I might be able to remove both spring bars at the same time from the same side? Thanks for your help.
Search up Bergeon spring bar removal tweezers on google. This is probably the best option for removing both ends of the spring bars at once. I use this tool to chance out the straps on my Rolex's as it minimizes the risk of the spring bar slipping out and scratching the lugs. It's a little expensive but worth the investment.
dont mind me asking .For the replacement of crystal , do i need to re-lube back the crystal gasket o-ring ? thanks
Nope! No lubrication of the crystal gasket. Only the bezel, caseback and crown gasket.
What crystal press do you suggest?
Are DLW crystals good?
Which model is this crystal, CT037, CT037F or CT037CIS?
Really great videos.
What a great tutorial! Kudos to you and thank you! +1 sub
Thank you so much for this video :)
Nicely done
I have tried it twice. The first time the crystal that was coming out shattered, the second time the new one wouldn't go in.
thanx!!!
Oh great another crystal installment video that completely leaves out the crystal gasket.
You obviously didn't watch the video.
Interesting
I've been waiting for a good tutorial to add a sapphire crystal to my turtle. Can you link your press?
www.amazon.com/shop/lumeshot a link to recommend tools that I use!
Cool vid chap thanks
Thanks! Appreciate it man!
I like the original
what model of this seiko?
regards
I would like to replace my crystals in my Seiko 5(s) SNK381SNXS73 and an older 6309-7150. Could you please provide a source to purchase the crystals. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also I have a NH36 coming from an e-Bay seller($29US) - might be clone? If so any thoughts? Thanks.
Cool video 😎 where did you found that sapphire crystal ?
Crystal times
can you use isopropyl alcohol on the sapphire glass with AR coating to clean the glass?
I did with no issues of the coating being affected! However just to be safe I would not recommend it unless really necessary. Water and a microfiber cloth do wonders.
Thanks!
Hope the video helps!
How much this watch sir?
i don't rate hardlex crystal as i find they scratch easy, my all-time favourite is the sapphire crystal.
nice
I'm trying to pop out the crystal on the same watch in the video using the same machine, but when I tighten both top and bottom dies it does not reach the crystal when I press all the way down. I don't know what I'm doing wrong
The height of the watch is probably not tall enough. Try putting another dye on top of the bottom one to raise the watch up a little.
How much will you charge to install my double dome crystal on my SKX009? And what is the turn around time? Thanks
Please email me! It's in the description.
My skx hardlex is scratched to hell and back .. I must be rough 🙁
Does anyone know the thickness of this double dome crystal, thanks
Is it worth it to replace the mineral crystal on a fake Gucci watch? Thank you 🤓
J. Lietka no absolutely not, take that fake and hit it with a hammer 🔨 fakes are not worth anything else but to be smashed into a million pieces.
Who can help me with the millimeters of a woman's Micheal Kors watch I need a replacement crystal
So they come out and go in in opposite directions.
That chapter-ring is not properly installed, it looks turned, isn't it?
2800 views and 149 likes?! Doesn’t add up. Do this guy a favour and like the video if you found it helpful
Hello, can someone tell me what does AR stands for?
Anti Reflective