I have a watch (Seiko SSK003) with a scratched crystal. Anyone know of a good place to have the crystal replaced (possibly upgraded)?
@Mtt I don’t yet know of a place but I will need to eventually get my own (7S36) switched out someday for the same reason. According to this article, good crystals for the 5 series watches are east to find and often fit multiple models.
The crystal diameter remains the same at 31.5mm for both SKX007 and SSK series. Now you can freely swap to sapphire crystals if you see the need for it.
@gregmoore Yeah, the best I can find is DIY solutions. And they aren’t too expensive. I just don’t know if I want to risk doing it myself.
@Mtt Same. On one hand, I really like the idea of amassing the equipment and knowledge to DIY this kind of thing. On the other hand, I can definitely imagine me doing something wrong and finding a bunch of water inside my watch.
@gregmoore I actually have a lot (all?) req’d tools from an inexpensive all-in-one kit I bought ages ago when I needed to size a band & change a battery. I THINK I could do it, but I’m scared. I know there’d be a tiny dust spec I’d miss & it’d drive me crazy or I’d off center the cyclops.