I used this on a moderately scratched Seiko Automatic with a Hardlex mineral crystal and it worked well with a little help! Many of the most affordable resellers that ship to Canada for cheap or free lack in selection. Joined: Apr 25, 2007 Messages: 148 Likes Received: 274. so? Mineral / hardlex are quite similar and aren't as scratch resistant but much more impact resistant. Have you ever scratched a hardlex crystal? Once the scratch has faded, wipe away the excess and apply the.25µ paste. Done a couple of seiko hardlex glass crystals basically using process of wet/dry then diamond pastes. 66. 66. While polishing watch glass will usually help remove scratches, sometimes a scratch or crack is too deep to repair with a simple polishing routine. Yes. Could I ask what grades of diamond paste you use. Hey guys, just wondering what your experiences with Seiko's Hardlex crystal are. Hardlex is just Seiko's name for mineral glass. Above is Seiko SARB065 “Cocktail Time” with Hardlex crystal. These are some of the questions that anyone wanting to buy or already own a watch will surely have in mind – … Apply a small amount of 3µ paste to the scratch, working it in a firm circular motion with the cloth. Can watch owners repair or replace them? #1 Lio, Aug 11, 2009. shrap Loaded Pockets. Then it blur's it then it has a awful time to reset back to getting it clear again. If you're really worried, there are modders out there who will replace your Hardlex crystal far a sapphire... You get some scratches. One popular brand is the Scratch-B-Gone kit. This Seiko 5 SRPD55K1 watch is geared for men, has the case and armis silver plated IP steel, is circular and with black rotating bezel. Your original paint finish is the very definition of "perfect" and it is superior to a repaint. After various experiments I've found that what works best is diamond paste of various grits, applied with a 1cm thick hard felt wheel. while sapphire will shatter. Hardlex is a Seiko proprietary type of hardened mineral crystal and comes in at least two different varieties (what goes in Seiko 5's is not the same quality of what goes into ISO divers). If you prefer, rather than assembling all the components you’ll need to remove a scratch, you can purchase a stainless steel repair kit from your local home improvement center or on line. I've got my eye on a Seiko to use as a beater, but it has quite a noticeable scratch on the glass (which iscalled hardlex). But still it is possible to get good result, Look at this one, ok it is not hardlex, it is ordinary mineral glass. But on the plus side, it does not shatter as easily as glass, it is very light and it is cheap to repair. Less costly to replace the crystal. Zacro Watch Band Strap Link Pin Remover Repair Tool Kit for Watchmakers with Pack of 3 Extra Pins 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,470. I have just got rid of all the scratches from an old Rotary with an acrylic crystal using wet and dry 400 then 1200 then Brasso and it has bought it up like new. In fact, their hardness generally means that once a scratch is visible, it’s likely a crack that can’t be repaired. In fact, a vehicle with original paint retains a higher (monetary & utility) value than a repainted vehicle. Seiko Genuine OEM Link for SKX007, SKX009, SKX175 Jubilee Bracelet #44G1ZZLK Well, glass is 6 on the mohs scale and that is easily polished. Now I need to do an old Citizen automatic, I am assuming it has a hardlex crystal. Joined: Jul 15, 2006 Messages: 1,845 Likes Received: 204. Being such, you can't polish it the same way you can a plastic or acrylic crystal. Filling Deep Gouges Clean the scratch with rubbing alcohol to remove dirt or wax. Mineral / hardlex are quite similar and aren't as scratch resistant but much more impact resistant. May 6, ... Can they get scratched or break? Explore other popular Automotive near you from over 7 million businesses with … I was wondering the same thing. In my old Seiko 5 I've got at least 3-4 chips in the glass and its still holding up fine. I'm really just having a hard time finding sapphire watches with designs I love at a reasonable price that are available in Canada or with reasonable/free shipping here. CONS. I have an M9 Bulova Oceanographer that had some very serious scratches and gouges in the crystal. Sapphire = much more scratch resistant although apparently they shatter if dropped/hit hard although there have been very few accounts of this happening. Steinhart Ocean Vintage - €330 ($447) - Swiss made, with an ETA 2824-2 movement and a sapphire crystal. C60 Trident Automatic - Black Bezel - $499 - Swiss made, with an ETA 2824-2 movement and a sapphire crystal. Hardlex is Seiko’s nomenclature or trademark for its mineral based clear glass. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I suppose by reasonable price I meant about $300 or less as the price from discount retailers like SkyWatches or CreationWatches. Key concept for minor dents & scratches: Remember, the paint outside of the damage is called your original "factory perfect" paint finish. I started first with wet sanding, using 1000 grit sandpaper followed by 2000, then 3000. Always get nice result but I have better things to do with my life. I've seen videos where they use silicon carbide loose grit and water to smoother edges of a just sawn glass bottle. I'd order from Orient but they don't ship outside the US unfortunately. So supposobly if you are in high humidity or hostile envirenment. I'm wondering if I could fit some lap disks to my wet tile saw... A forum community dedicated to Watch owners and enthusiasts. For starters hardlex is much harder than glass, not quite as hard as saphire, but close. On the mohs hardness scale, mineral watch glass is 5, hardlex is 8, saphire is 9 and diamond is 10. Here is something I posted on reddit.... Was the "sandpaper" the silicon carbide stuff or just plain ole sandpaper? Scratches are difficult to polish compared to acrylic crystals.T A subreddit for discussion of wrist watches and pocket watches. Sadly, acrylic is not as scratch resistant as glass. Step 3: Continue buffing. I have often wondered if it would be worth going to a optician lens manufacturer to see if they could polish old crystals at a decent price, I have a box full of 6309/6105 used crystals.
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