Polished Seiko 5 SNK809 Crystal Swap - From Mineral to an AR Coated Sapphire

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8 жыл бұрын

Hey Gang! First of all this is not a tutorial. This is just me documenting my first time (terribly - I had lots to learn and still am) swapping a crystal! This video is way too long and probably only good if you are super bored :p. I even cut out about 30 minutes of footage! Still, I wanted to share this as it's a new journey for the Minitwatch channel of...of...like...videoing stuffs. And things. I hope at least partially one person enjoys it! Kinda.
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@SunsetSheen
@SunsetSheen 6 жыл бұрын
Changing the crystal, the strap, and polishing the case really takes this watch to a whole different level. I don’t think anyone would believe that it’s a sub $100 timepiece
@FREDDY-xm5dx
@FREDDY-xm5dx 6 жыл бұрын
SunsetSheen look like à Hamilton idk why
@crBudgetWatches
@crBudgetWatches Жыл бұрын
Did it on m SNKL41J1 and now it look like 700 usd watch
@camberwellcarrot420
@camberwellcarrot420 6 жыл бұрын
That turned out nicely, but I hope you're not allowed near power tools.
@MSBse1337
@MSBse1337 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@wesd3370
@wesd3370 6 жыл бұрын
This kind of felt like watching a train wreck
@alansaleah2069
@alansaleah2069 4 жыл бұрын
You mean john wik wacht ??
@tylerlarimore2299
@tylerlarimore2299 7 жыл бұрын
"If my dumb ass can do it, so can you!" Hahahaha very inspiring words!!
@salsa83
@salsa83 5 жыл бұрын
I love everything about the watch. From the polish of the case, to the strap, and sapphire replacement.
@stephenburke4223
@stephenburke4223 6 жыл бұрын
I was glued , learnt something , the music at the end was excellent. The watch ,well it was absolutely gorgeous, well done old chap .
@MichaelPadillaBaws
@MichaelPadillaBaws 6 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome. Job well done! I have the same watch and I've been thinking how good it must look with some polishing. You took it up a notch with that sapphire domed crystal. Great stuff!
@notwalshy
@notwalshy 7 жыл бұрын
Love the raw videos man ! I'm not huge into watches , I actually do not even own one. But i find content creators such as yourself informative and entertaining !
@Ed30675
@Ed30675 5 жыл бұрын
You have made a superb job of improving this already stunning albeit budget Seiko... I acquired the same watch this morning... My first impression was it was even better than I had anticipated... I own other watches, including two Hamilton,s..... Had I purchased this Seiko sooner, I may never had owned the Hamilton,s....Thanks for sharing your videos... Most enlightening...
@Arjomatic
@Arjomatic 4 жыл бұрын
Gosh, the suspense was killing me, real edge of your seat stuff, better than a lot of movies to be honest, and hilarious! Nice work!
@Justin-ol6vk
@Justin-ol6vk 7 жыл бұрын
I have to say that your intro and outro are exceptionally made. Well done on the crystal too!
@dangermandave67
@dangermandave67 5 жыл бұрын
After watching this, I am absolutely convinced that I do not want to try replacing the crystal on any of my watches. I'm taking it to a jeweler/watch-maker. Every time. Result looks good, though. Think you got lucky. Big time.
@jefftuttle7890
@jefftuttle7890 7 жыл бұрын
Stumbled on to this video because I was interested in a Seiko 5 field watch with a similar dial but green. Great video. Watches have always fascinated me. All the small intricate parts that work together to keep time,simply amazing. Enjoyed watching the video so much I subscribed. I would love to learn how to work on watches. Great channel thanks for sharing your knowledge. All the Best,Jeff
@phuduc1193
@phuduc1193 6 жыл бұрын
Your excitement brings me joy :D good job on the work
@scundoalex
@scundoalex 8 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining and informative. Love the polish. Makes all the difference. I polished the lugs on mine but not the bezel. Definitely doing the bezel now. That WalMart strap really is handsome too. Well done!
@minitwatch
@minitwatch 8 жыл бұрын
Thank, you! I appreciate that!
@josayeee
@josayeee 7 жыл бұрын
I'm so amazed at what you did. The SNK809 went from plain to a Hamilton look! Wow
@paulstevenson200
@paulstevenson200 6 жыл бұрын
Great vid. The watch looks incredible. Strap is good too. Impressed.
@davidsparling3505
@davidsparling3505 5 жыл бұрын
Dude...you are awesome! Love your presentation style. Definitely gonna have to try this with my SNK809!
@ElSeventhSon
@ElSeventhSon 7 жыл бұрын
Dude your comments throughout the video were hilarious, you had me giggling during the whole thing xD I found your vid because my 809 just got a tiny scratch, barely visible, but I know it will drive me mad from now on until I do something about it... I subbed, btw!
@jcdr12
@jcdr12 8 жыл бұрын
ohhh man!!! first polishing a watch.... now changing crystals??!!! i looove love love these videos man.... this is one of your best videos
@minitwatch
@minitwatch 8 жыл бұрын
I'm doing what I can to keep this train going. Besides, it's all so much fun for me! Thanks!
@gjohgaming
@gjohgaming 6 жыл бұрын
I really love your channel probably because I love watches x) btw I had just polished and change a crystal on a Mvmt first generation watch It was pretty satisfying I got all my stuffs from your video ! I will just need a magic ball, a few more microfiber, special gloves and other stuff to clean the watches as much as possible when I finished the job ! thanks a lot have a nice day
@PaulDoodes
@PaulDoodes 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This helped me replace my snzg15 crystal in about 15 minutes. I found lifting the part that holds in the crown more effective than pressing anything. Maybe the're different. Same for reinserting it, lift plate, slide in. New crystal (Crystal Times) worked very well.
@Msantor1605
@Msantor1605 3 жыл бұрын
My girl got one of those "Ball removers of justice" too... We should get a support group going.
@Crackity_Jones.
@Crackity_Jones. 4 жыл бұрын
Love the strap. The SNK809 looks great polished. I might do this job myself
@2DRINKSMINIMUM
@2DRINKSMINIMUM 7 жыл бұрын
do you think it's possible to replace the case of a SNKL41 with the SNKL23 case?
@marcusleong2706
@marcusleong2706 4 жыл бұрын
hi, may i know what size of die you were using for top and bottom? thanks man!
@f1hotrod527
@f1hotrod527 2 жыл бұрын
On a SNK, does the bezel come off the watch case? I would like the polish the bezel only on my SNK809.
@leninreddy
@leninreddy 8 жыл бұрын
Love these mod videos. Keep doing these mod videos. Love them
@minitwatch
@minitwatch 8 жыл бұрын
Will do! Thanks for watching!!
@ocdetails
@ocdetails 7 жыл бұрын
Dude... I want that! That is one of my very favorite watches. What you've done is make it sooooo much better!!!! If you ever get the urge to do that to a blue one or another black one, let me know and I would love to buy it from you. That is absolutely awesome!
@waqarghulam3548
@waqarghulam3548 6 жыл бұрын
The watch looks so awesome, congratulations
@JulianOwens
@JulianOwens 6 жыл бұрын
For the crystal, I am looking at an snk805 with a modified domed sapphire crystal swap. Can you tell me if there is a different press that should be used to protect the dome addition when placing it on?
@elvinventucillo4501
@elvinventucillo4501 4 жыл бұрын
Are all seiko 5 snk, sxn 37-38mm watches use the same size of crystals? I asked because in your provided site, there is available sapphire crystals for snk809 but not for other snk and snx series. Thanks
@wazrasta
@wazrasta 7 жыл бұрын
looks so good polished
@Gio-nl7eg
@Gio-nl7eg 6 жыл бұрын
wazrasta why is it polished I only see these in a flat color
@andrewkissell9996
@andrewkissell9996 5 жыл бұрын
Gio He polished it on his own.
@joepinehill
@joepinehill 4 жыл бұрын
I have the same watch and the original crystal has a scratch. Do you know what size the crystal is?
@anas.thalib
@anas.thalib 6 жыл бұрын
Is it affects the water resistant rating after change the crystal and any information how much the diameter of the crystal? Thanks
@ap9396
@ap9396 11 ай бұрын
Just finished making my own Seiko 5 809k custom. I love it! Looks better than a Hamilton khaki
@user-ll5ki3ur1e
@user-ll5ki3ur1e 4 жыл бұрын
Wanted to look over the process before doing!!! Great work! Additionally, every time I rig a press, I will forever remember the immortal phrase of "GET IN MY BELLY" at 7:42 :)
@GoonieGooGoo910
@GoonieGooGoo910 6 жыл бұрын
Which crystal did you use (diameter and thickness and brand)?
@justinviancevillanueva5119
@justinviancevillanueva5119 Жыл бұрын
Nice job! What was the size of the sapphire crystal you got? I know that the watch case is at 37mm but I’m not quite sure if I should also get 37mm for the sapphire crystal.
@valueink
@valueink 5 жыл бұрын
Where can we get that strap from? It looks like it's larger than 18mm, and you just did cut outs at the end to fit. Is that correct?
@onshisan
@onshisan 3 жыл бұрын
When you put a third die in the press for some reason I had a feeling things weren’t going to end well... but happy to be proved wrong. Hopefully I can get a crystal and try the same thing with my SNK! Cheers.
@bonyhardian7
@bonyhardian7 Жыл бұрын
Nice job. What is the diameter and thickness of the glass for this Seiko SNK805 watch?
@valueink
@valueink 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that strap from? It looks like 20mm with 18mm lug width. I know you can make 20mm fit 18 but cutting off the edges a bit, but you need a special tool for that, not sure if blade knife will do it.
@newhuskytwenty
@newhuskytwenty 7 жыл бұрын
Among others you already have an Orient three star, could you gave me a link to know where to buy an AR coated sapphire crystal for it, I mean, the correct dimensions?
@rationalmystic5
@rationalmystic5 7 жыл бұрын
good stuff man.......im so stoked for this video...
@renisa12340
@renisa12340 6 жыл бұрын
Is there any sapphire crystal for vintage watch like raketa world time or raketa big zero?
@kevinbeere5993
@kevinbeere5993 6 жыл бұрын
How long did it take to polish and which polish did you use please? Great video. Thanks.
@mikebasso5217
@mikebasso5217 7 жыл бұрын
I have the same watch and want to copy your crystal change. Which model did you use from Crystaltimes?
@ELTORO619
@ELTORO619 3 жыл бұрын
I have an SNZG15j1 and i wanna do this to it. How do u know what size to get?
@alexandermcclure1955
@alexandermcclure1955 6 жыл бұрын
Gotta love seiko watches, especially after youve modded them, love ur channel, keep going the way you are 👌⌚👍
@amsams8151
@amsams8151 7 жыл бұрын
Definitely deserve more subscribers, would like to see it expand
@adityapradhan7201
@adityapradhan7201 7 жыл бұрын
how did you manage to get that polish on the case? looks amazing!
@carlosrivi74
@carlosrivi74 2 жыл бұрын
What strap are you using, it’s slightly wider than the lugs? Looks good 👍🏻
@steevejoly3833
@steevejoly3833 7 жыл бұрын
I would like to know the glass of the watch is a simple crystal or a double crystal D Thank's for your answer. Very good job 👍🏼
@alexanderperez2732
@alexanderperez2732 5 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find any more 18mm stamps that came off the lugs like the brown strap?
@pbruneteau40
@pbruneteau40 7 жыл бұрын
Hi. good job! I love your watch strap! where did you get it?
@joanluque9388
@joanluque9388 6 жыл бұрын
Hey!! I’m doubting about getting AR BLUE coatd for mine... i’m not sure about the bluish look... recomend me what to do!!
@rickster78
@rickster78 7 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about nato straps and perlon straps?
@jortega61924
@jortega61924 7 жыл бұрын
what camera u shooting with? good video
@blakeelementalist2198
@blakeelementalist2198 6 жыл бұрын
Whats the difference between the k1 and k2? Just the strap?
@viktorgoa
@viktorgoa 7 жыл бұрын
what is the size of the sapphire glass? thank you
@heliopijpe
@heliopijpe 7 жыл бұрын
What kind of strap is that? :-p
@Dr.Gunsmith
@Dr.Gunsmith 6 жыл бұрын
I have noticed that some of the snk809 watches for sale on eBay and amazon have a very flat crown and some have a bigger stick out one lol if you know what I mean, why is this is it that they have changed them is the flatter one the older version or is the more prominent longer crown the new type, would someone let me know as I'm going to buy, I prefer the flatter.
@MinhajMalik
@MinhajMalik 6 жыл бұрын
That sweep looks buttery-smooth in 60 FPS. Sweet baby Jesus.
@JAGtechTV
@JAGtechTV 4 жыл бұрын
What crystal from crystal times is this please? Not in the description.
@strannostrannovasrr
@strannostrannovasrr 6 жыл бұрын
Good job. It's a pretty nice looking watch too. Btw do you still have that Hamilton Khaki Field?
@nateusi7821
@nateusi7821 4 жыл бұрын
Watch scratching tutorial starts at 4:20. Thank me later. ;)
@blairtaylor9552
@blairtaylor9552 7 жыл бұрын
do all crystals pretty much come in standard sizes that the watchmakers adhere to? I mean, are all crystal diameters measured in millimeters, maybe in half millimeter increments or less? So can ANY watch crystal be changed to an anti-reflective sapphire? Just wondering. I have a single-side AR mineral crystal that I'd like to change to Dual-coated AR sapphire... The double AR coating really makes a big difference too! Should this be possible for ANY watch, if I go to a jeweler or watch store? Tks...
@benjaminjuric8625
@benjaminjuric8625 7 жыл бұрын
Hey how do you polish the watch that it shines like this? Do you have a video on that?
@ajpappas7652
@ajpappas7652 5 жыл бұрын
You can use a dremel
@gg48gg
@gg48gg 7 жыл бұрын
Pretty sweet. Love your antics. You made me laugh a couple of times dude. I'm probably going to buy myself a Seiko automatic and upgrade the crystal like you did. I need to check prices on everything. Also, check ebay for horween straps. Some nice ones made in the USA.
@luckynever8208
@luckynever8208 8 жыл бұрын
doesn't seem to find glasses for sarb017 the alpinist you reviewed before. do you think it'd be better choose Green AR coating if i choose to put it on sarb017?
@minitwatch
@minitwatch 8 жыл бұрын
Hmmm. I would probably go with green! Measure the crystal's diameter and thickness and see what's out there. It might be okay if something's a bit too thick. I have a new video coming out soon where I did just that. :)
@VoltLover00
@VoltLover00 7 жыл бұрын
You're nervous about a piece of plastic scratching sapphire?
@masondelpino8118
@masondelpino8118 7 жыл бұрын
Unless maybe the plastic discs are diamond-infused or something?.. :P
@allenbercero3661
@allenbercero3661 6 жыл бұрын
Chuck Norris made that plastic
@sajadh4542
@sajadh4542 6 жыл бұрын
there could be tiny sand particles between the plastic and the sapphire so.....
@shiranduarte
@shiranduarte 5 жыл бұрын
He was nervous about cracking the crystal. He said sapphire is brittle... But, better be safe than sorry...
@Mike-ul1xn
@Mike-ul1xn 6 жыл бұрын
how much would it cost to have this done by a professional?
@RomanChaar
@RomanChaar 6 жыл бұрын
What is the music played in the beginning of the video?
@danielchappell1672
@danielchappell1672 7 жыл бұрын
The truck joke was really funny
@sawdust6968
@sawdust6968 7 жыл бұрын
yeah that was a good one;-)
@melody3741
@melody3741 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the transparent back???
@rasoolbuxlashari4730
@rasoolbuxlashari4730 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, can we swap on any watch from Mineral to saphirrire
@harithharun9403
@harithharun9403 8 жыл бұрын
hey man..can i have the instrumental bossa nova that you put at the end of your video? its pretty calm and nice
@jakbuji7981
@jakbuji7981 5 жыл бұрын
He is as clumsy as I am.
@Wuchtamsel
@Wuchtamsel 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's how it should look like! Amazing!
@ZodiakAsHell
@ZodiakAsHell 6 жыл бұрын
How did you polish the case?
@Levi-xg1fz
@Levi-xg1fz 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video of how to polish the watch?
@zargle5924
@zargle5924 5 жыл бұрын
What size crystal does the snk have?
@Minerva___
@Minerva___ 6 жыл бұрын
LOL love this video. It has given me the confidence to go ahead and do the crystal on my SNK809. edit: JK, found the video I was looking for directly to the right.
@gore12
@gore12 8 жыл бұрын
Not boring at all man! So funny and informative haha
@minitwatch
@minitwatch 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, kindly!
@botanner007
@botanner007 6 жыл бұрын
glad i found this channel, great content. Favorite part was "hopefully its not shattered into a billion pieces" lol
@bucurstefanovidiu
@bucurstefanovidiu 7 жыл бұрын
:D good job, I found it like a complete movie, we have a story with some drama and a happy end!
@minitwatch
@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! lol
@ryanblake4790
@ryanblake4790 4 жыл бұрын
Is that why the snk809 isn't water resistant? They just didn't put an o-ring in?
@relosapulso
@relosapulso 5 жыл бұрын
how to know the size of a crystal? for example the snxs79k?
@69Suluk
@69Suluk 7 жыл бұрын
How much did you spend for the upgrade?
@bhavs26
@bhavs26 7 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your videos man. Any plans in the near future to make an updated polishing video?
@adnoHis1
@adnoHis1 7 жыл бұрын
where did you get the Strap?
@mrkhone
@mrkhone 6 жыл бұрын
Made me go out and buy one. Definitely wanna do the same things you've done with yours
@Ianissocoollike1234
@Ianissocoollike1234 6 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing!
@sontjer
@sontjer 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, can u please tell us the name of the straps and model?
@alfiancandra2786
@alfiancandra2786 4 жыл бұрын
Where you bought leather strap ? I want this one
@kimberblake4215
@kimberblake4215 7 жыл бұрын
Funny guy, thanks for the great commentary. Makes me wanna customize some cool watches. Do you have a video polishing it?
@philippebr9217
@philippebr9217 Жыл бұрын
Hi nice video...I will do same thing, but let me know what is glass diameter for SNK809 ? Thank you by advance
@dammit525
@dammit525 6 жыл бұрын
wow that polished steel looks really good
@mreddieau
@mreddieau Жыл бұрын
Is this single or double domed?
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