Sapphire Crystal Upgrade for Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- Finally, after months of development, we have a box sapphire crystal available for the Seiko USA Cocktail time series of watches; SRPB41, 43, 46, 77, SSA343, . . . etc
Have a look here: www.longisland...
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I hope you sell these watches with the Sapphire installed already.
Love what you’re doing for the community. Awesome products!!!
Thank you!
@@islandwatch will this fit on SRPC03/SARY089 ? any plans on re-stocking?
Omg, i bought the cocktail from ur site as my first automatic watch, beat the hell out of it. Thank you!!!
Looks like you just got the Cocktail time put on my Christmas list with that upgrade! Thanks, Mark!
Don't know why Seiko didn't just do this in the first place. Nobody wants hardlex on a watch like that!
exactly
But you will pay it 700$ not 600$
@@SamiCapoeiraProduct No there is Tissot with sapphir for less than 500$
@@hicksakila1497 automatic? :)
They make beautiful watch, and cut corners.
I found your video through your website and it really sold me on it. This is awesome! I'm buying one right now!
You should have went with a clear AR, there is even more glare on that saphire crystal. A shame since it would be perfect with a clear AR coating
It is my opinion that clear AR offers very little. Since you are usually reflecting the sky, blue light, the blue AR filters it out the best.
Very nice. I just got my cocktail time and I love it. Whenever the hardlex gets scratched in the future, I’ll be upgrading to this.
What is the process of doing that?
I was just wondering about when this was going to come out and was looking for it yesterday, as the only thing holding me back from getting the SRPD37 was that hardlex crystal. Great to hear that it's finally out.
Same for me that hardlex was a no go.
Ooooh wow, i didn’t know Chris Delia was a watch enthusiast on TH-cam!!!
I don't know how to say this but ill say it anyways:
Your videos make me happy, surreal and enjoy the details of a timepiece.
I just received mine here in France. The crystal fits perfect on my ssa345j1 "expresso martini". My watch is brand new now ! Thank you !
Clear non-blue AR undercoating would seal the deal for me? Nice upgrade!
Thanks John.
Same thing here... with AR coating that would be an immediate deal :-)
Sweet Baby Jesus. I knew the islander would have a Sapphire Upgrade.
Thanks, now i know the difference between boxed and domed. Now i have more respect for boxed crystals
Interesting question whether it makes sense to spend $100 for the sapphire crystal and $50 for the labor to upgrade a $350 watch, if the original hardlex crystal hasn't been scratched yet, particularly when there's no AR coating to change the optics in any way. Maybe the play is to purchase the upgrade crystal as a backup for when ugly scratches do occur. But maybe that's obsessive. Hmmm.
Mine got scratched and I will be doing exactly what you wrote. At the moment the scratches aren't bothering me all that much, but in the future, it will after probably getting a few more.
And about the price, it depends on the Cocktail Time, not all of them are around 300 bucks. I've seen some Starlights getting sold on eBay for $800 and even $1000! It's been creeping up in value nonstop.
I bashed my Cocktail Time against a steel pole, so I will be purchasing one of these.
Wonder how this would look with a fluted replacement bezel. This bezel is not pronounced
Very glad you decided to do this. The hardlex was one of the main reason I was hesitant to pick up a cocktail time... Great decision and I think (hope) you'll get a lot of purchases
Miles Ross i got the presage. I dont mind hardlex or mineral on dresswatch types. Only needed on field or divers imo.
@@hugedickerinokripperino5299 That would be fine if they were priced accordingly.
Orion i think its well priced. I got mine in great condition used for like 200. And because its domed itd be hard to actually pull it off for that price. Hes selling his crystal for like $99. Thats half the cost of the presage i got.
@@hugedickerinokripperino5299 I'm of the exact opposite opinion on that. Outside of select vintage dress watches, sapphire is pretty much required for me on dress watches since the entire point of dress watches for me is to look flawless. I'm much more okay with if not prefer mineral or even acrylic on divers/field watches because I certainly don't want my sapphire crystal possibly shattering while diving.
Tai Bui i understand the impact resistance of sapphire but its pretty unlikely to happen. Plus i dont use my divers for actual diving, but i understand your argument. Honestly if i have a dress watch im not going to be doing anything that could risk scratching it. My presage was bought second hand and I’ve had it for about half a year now and cant find a single scratch. Just my opinion.
The dials (wow!) The movement! The case and strap! I am just waiting for a sapphire example in the right model at the right price.
Wait, you're waiting for Seiko to release a sapphire crystal? I thought they all were Hardlex
Finally! I’ve been looking for a sapphire replacement for my SRPB77 and $100 is not bad at all. I’ll be sure to grab one soon
Have Had A Hardlex on My Blue dial Solar for 19 months,No Scratches & I Wear It Daily
gonna buy this soon. thanks for making this available
I might be subjective by the excellence of your allover performance, but this sapphire glass makes look the watch a more prestigious item (in addition to the technical advantage and quality of sapphire).
Just ordered this for my SSA345J1 to Singapore, hopefully I will receive it. Will update once I get it professionally installed.
I got it last week in my mail(i also have the SSAA345J1 Espresso Martini, and went to a watch maker to replace it with the saphire. It looks so good and feels exactly as it was brand new. Lighting is slightly different but the watch looks more premium now!
FINALLY! Thanks Mark!
Any chance this fits the SARB065 as well? Would love a sapphire crystal for mine.
Wondering the same thing as mine has a few scratches on it. Did you get an answer?
sounds like alot of cost and trouble. Maybe if you were forced to replace the hardlex crystal due to a mishap it might be worth it. Otherwise, I find hardlex plenty durable - especially on a dress watch that normally resides under the protection of a shirt sleeve.
Looks better with hardlex. Seiko made the right choice for the dial.
Thanks to Marc for getting these made. This is a bad chapter in Seiko history. All Seiko watches should have sapphire crystal. The Seiko 6 Standard should be sapphire crystal on all watches.
Since you had to open the watch to replace the glad, Does it affect the water resistant capabilites of the watch?
Very awesome! Good to know I can get this at some point to upgrade my SRPB46, which has a couple minor scratches.
Cool, thanks.
Wow...finally! I really need this...
I'm really excited about this. When i have the extra cash i am ordering one.
Will this fit the original cocktail time sarb065?
Good job Mark
Do you offer replacements for the SARB065?
I had and sold the srpb41 for that exact reason. The hardlex sits proud and is almost impossible to keep scratch free. Even with occasional light wear it’ll pick up scratches. And, personally, it detracts from the beauty of the dial too much.
right on
Dang, I'd love to do a crystal swap on mine, but 100 for a crystal would be a struggle for me. The nick on mine does bother me, but not that much yet. Maybe one day.
I'm going to buy a SRPB41 and would love to be offered one that came as a new watch with the upgrade pre-installed, just saying.
Awesome upgrade !!!
Thank you!
The one and only reason i don't own a cocktail time is the hardlex
Now there's not reason not to!
Nice to have the upgrade option I guess if you feel inclined. But personally I've never really seen the need for Sapphire, certainly on a dress watch.
Thanks!
Will it fit SARB065?
Thanks for the info Marc!
Good to know! :) When I scratch mine I will come back to you! I presume you sent overseas?
Will these fit the cocktail time Mojito- SRPE45J1?
Damn I really wanted an AntiReflective Dome Crystal for mine like the one on the Baby Grand.
yay my watch!!
Excellent.
Will this fit on the original cocktail SARB065?
and Please add the option for 38.5mm version
….what happens if you don't drink alcohol??..can you still wear a cocktail watch??...just curious.....
Sure, I don't drink.
@@islandwatch thanks for the response...I figured as much! I was just being silly.. sorry.
Marc, do you know why these remain clear at the very edge of the dial versus other box shaped sapphire crystals. I also have one of the new King Seiko's and the box crystal on that watch produces a very visible milky ring around the outer perimeter of the dial/crystal making it harder to see the minute markers. These seem to be just like the hardly where it still looks like an acrylic crystal around the edge, great job!
This is exactly what i’m looking for since I bougth the watch past July.
I’m from Spain. Can I buy it?
Thanks for your videos
Hi, will this fit the SARB065?
Great video 👍🏻
Thank you.
Nice. Any chance of producing them for the 34mm women's cocktail time? My girlfriend has one of those. Also, how about the new 38mm ones? I'm looking to get one of those.
I bought this crystal from you for my Presage, but no one seems to know how to change it. Any tips?
Good upgrade! I'm assuming this will fit the sary 082 as well? Cheers.
Yes.
Dear Mark, I am about order this crystal but in the compatibility list there’s no SARB065. Could you please confirm does it fit or not. Thank you in advance.
Hello, does the same crystal apply for the open heart series? i got a seiko SSA405J1 and i dont know if it will fit. Also do you ship to Poland?
I'm interested in this too :)
Hi Mark, very good upgrade ! But one question : it seems that the sapphire fades the colour on the sample watch, is it the video or my eyes (I saw this when you held the watches side by side) ?
It's just a function of the lighting.
@@islandwatch Ok, thank you Mark :)
Hey Mark, Does this work for the older Cocktail times (Sarb065)?
I do not know.
You had me sold if I scratch up the hardlex on my SRPB77 until you said $100 with no AR coating. Looks terrible with no AR coating and the upgrade is basically half the price of the watch. No scratches on any of my hardlex crystals yet (knock on wood).
Seiko needs to dump the > 40mm game on these and go to 36mm - 38mm. I had the SRPB46 and it was huge. Sapphire is great but it doesn't make the watch wear any smaller
There's no market for 36mm. Too big for women, too small for men.
@@hersheysquirt6526 Bummer. I have a Bertucci A-1S that fits like a glove... Maybe I'm just too dainty!
No.
Is it possible to swap out the crystal to a more flatter crystal? Not a fan of the box crystal look as it is high. I suppose it may be that way due to the height of the hands stacking up and the needed clearance...
Will the sapphire fit on the star bar limited edition SARY183? Just want to be 100% certain before purchase Sinse there is slight differences in this model. Thank you
How much does it cost roughly to get it fitted properly? I own this watch and was told I couldn't get a sapphire crystal, this is great news as had it a year, and it scratched so easy. I'm from the UK. How can I get one off you please? Cost with shipping? Thank you
Well i just got my SSA345J1(Espresso martini) done yesterday. Im from the Netherlands and get it shipped cost 113 euros(20 import tax) and 45 euros for labor. My harlex glass was pretty badly scratches so for me it was totally worth it since i can now wear it without worrying too much about scratches.
Will a watch crystal lift work? I've only seen you use a press. If so, can you do a watch and learn about it?
How much would this typically cost (for installation)?
Hi mark
oh hi mark
Mark what's the dimension of the dial on these presages?
Thanks
How come this doesn’t have that milky hue that the sapphire speed master has ?
Did anyone already have this crystal installed on his Seiko? and if yes, what are the impressions (reflection/waterproof/etc)?
Feedback would be welcome :-)
Are you thinking of making one for the smaller case presage watches ?
Any chance y'all can make one for the Seiko Mojito?
Does anyone know whether this would also fit the Grasshopper (Ref. SSA441)? I'm in a rut choosing between that or the Mockingbird and the assurance of being able to replace the stock hardlex with the sapphire would help in deciding. Any suggestions would also be greatly appreciated.
Hey Mark, will replacing the crystal (SARY085) hurt the value of the watch?
If it's glued then how is the water resistance? I have to Seiko 5 fathoms watch and the hardlex scratched and was looking to replace and hoped to have at least a decent water resistance. Is this the correct crystal? Or is it a different type?
Don't suppose you're carrying G shock 2100? That thing outright disappeared! :)
Nice upgrade! Is it posible to replace to saphire glass on the new Arnie?
Not from us.
Just one question: does this fit with the Orient Bambino serries or small seconds as well? Thank you
Are you shipping in EU italy?
Hi Marc, will this fit the SSA409 honeycomb?
do you have a version for the 34mm cocktail?
could u please let me know if i can make it thinner with a different caseback>?
Do you guys provide services to replace the glass yourself?!?
Where and how can I purchase this sapphire crystal for my presage ??
Can I just stick a phone screen scratch resistant layer?
Will there be replacements for the 38mm editions?
Hello, I want to Mod flat Sapphire glass for Seiko cocktail watches, is it possible?
Will you add this option for seiko cocktail 38.5mm ones?
@Mark , may I know the diameter of the crystal for seiko presage ? Looking to purchase one from you
Ive seen on the webpage that the crystal is no longer available. Do you plan to have them again? Actually I am looking for the sapphire for SRPE41J1 that is 38,5mm Seiko presage cocktail
actually it available right now, today
@@OscarEsBlanco That's a great info. Unfortunatelly there is still lack of 38,5mm seiko presage version :(
+1 to the 38.5 model. 34mm crystal. Please make one!
Hello....looking for a monster srpg57 sapphire crystal...thanks
"the service we recommend" ..... Interestingly, you don't even mention ballpark price for professional installation.
Is it fair to expect ≈$300 for a done all inclusive upgrade?
Far less than that all-in. I won't quote another company's service. That wouldn't be fair.
To be fair if seiko made this watch they’d charge a cool grand
Only problem with that is he is probably selling it at AD price which might be 450 ish. Lets just say for the sake of argument u go grey market price which is 330 ish. The installation is going to be maybe 100 and same with the crystal. New, you are looking at about 530 to 650. Not to mention the time to replace the crystal. Unless you can do it yourself and you know what you’re doing its probably not worth doing.
I wanna order too? Can u help me with a link? Tanks
Is it possible to get one that’s not boxed or domed but more flat ?
Does anyone know there is a crystal for seiko 60s series or still too early to search it? Thanks!
Will this fit Seiko Presage SRPG05 as well?
Hey ! Would this crystal fit an OG SARB065 as well ?