Replace Your Scratched Seiko 5 Crystal With a Sapphire!

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Replace Your Scratched Seiko 5 Crystal With a Sapphire! - SNKE51 Crystal Swap

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Make your Seiko 5 even MORE amazing!
Hey gang, I had other things planned instead of this video but the weather didn't allow for it. I figured that I may as well swap out the crystal of my SNKE51! Come watch!
*Disclaimer: This video is for entertainment purposes. I take no responsibility for any damages that you might cause your watch including it's crystal and movement, should you try to do this mod!
The watch being used is a Seiko 5 SNKE51. 38.5mm case, 20mm lugs.
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Beginning of the month, feelin great!
Universe: "We can't have this, can we?"
1. Car's clutch died. Replacing on Wednesday. 1600 dollars (ACT Stage 1, street flywheel, everything cleaned, seals and bearings replaced)
2. Jury Duty summons. Just great.
3. Dentist. Filling replacement, nice.
4. Oh look, Car registration is due. Super rad
5. Hey now, Motorcycle safety inspection is due. Sweet.
One time long ago, I went to a girl's house party. There wasn't a whole lot of people and we all knew each other. Still, we raged!
There was a girl who was hanging on to me all night. Then another girl started getting close. I was like "THE GAME IS AFOOT". They were both vying for my attention and I loved every fucking second of it. lol. We all got drunker and drunker and things started getting crazy. I don't remember much else from that night after that...
The next morning, I woke up in bed with the second girl. In the bed next to us was the first girl and the second girl's boyfriend. We both (other due) woke up at the same time, looked at each-other and said "OHH SHIT" silently. We exited the room quickly and I told him I was sorry for banging his girlfriend. He said something like "I'm in trouble, I banged her best friend".
They were best friends. OOOPS.
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@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Hey y'all! It is legit still raining 12 hours after filming that first section lol. And yes that's my ugly mug. Did y'all like that little bit? Please follow us in instagram via instagram.com/minitwatch! Aloha!

@Wonky-Donkey 6 жыл бұрын

As weird as it may sound I imagined you looking totally different.

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

I am SO not good at replacing hands :p

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

How did you imagine? lol

@Wonky-Donkey 6 жыл бұрын

Your laugh sounds like someone I know and for what ever reason I imagined you looking like him.

@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt 6 жыл бұрын

Another great vid, keep em coming bro!

@JustOneMoreWatch 6 жыл бұрын

Looks good mate! I have the same piece of crystal going into a SNKL23 next week. Hardlex Sux. Cheers!

@Sad.YTbruh 3 жыл бұрын

Hardlex really suxxxxx

@Sad.YTbruh 3 жыл бұрын

I want to change mine seiko 5 hardlex.. i have a rare seiko 5 with midle crown eheh

@Juroriam 6 жыл бұрын

I still can't link your voice and face.

@ludwig4 5 жыл бұрын

lolz

@ZackMorris1 6 жыл бұрын

Lol great video and nice humblebrag in the description. You should be friends with that bro,cuz that's one chill dude to wake up next to in that situation and him being totally cool with everything. Getting him a beer is definitely in order! Oh yeah cuz of your Tisell video, I had to cop it. It arrived last week and it's such a great watch at its price point. Keep on keeping on!

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Lol. Oh he was a bit mad at me but more scared of what he had done. haha! We probably smoked a plant substance later on that day :p. Glad you like your Tisell and I'm glad to have helped!

@briman2183 6 жыл бұрын

I know you've heard us all saying this for a long time now, but Kurt, this is truly an amazing channel! We love the watches, the bands, and especially the quirky humor. I look forward to all your new videos, keep them up brotha!!

@HarmoniesDolce 9 ай бұрын

Great vid on crystal swap. Gives me the confidence to try it myself. A+ on creativity and editing!

@Amin_2k 2 жыл бұрын

Its looks so much better man wow, i really underestimated how much the crystal can change the look of a watch. It looks 10x more expensive now.

@Paidonthedaily Жыл бұрын

new sub here. I just wanted to say you are very entertaining. I really liked the skit you threw I'm there too. it actually gave me a chuckle legit. It made me think of how all the trols always say stuffs crap when it just doesn't suit what they like lol. Very entertaining youtuber. 10/10 keep up the great watch videos.

@ronch550 Жыл бұрын

I dropped my beloved Seiko 5 SNZH57K1 from about 5.5 ft.!! The glass is all scratched up and the seconds hand just swings around. I feel so stupid for the way I hung it on the coat hanger. 😞 I hope it can still be saved. They're not selling this model anymore. 😖

@westendwatch 7 ай бұрын

What a great job on this watch ! How many mods do you need to be doing to make it worthwhile buying a press ?

@angryagain68 4 жыл бұрын

Tiz purdy. Don't worry about the nicks and scratches. They are proof of a well-used/loved watch. Better than a scratch-free safe queen.

@amd0123 6 жыл бұрын

Your mods take less expensive watches over the top. Really looks great I want one now lol.

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Just a little change can make such a big difference, huh!

@carlsong5182 10 ай бұрын

Hey brother I used to watch your video many years ago never have I subscribe so happens today got to your video and see your face during the opening 😂

@joecunningham_mpls 2 жыл бұрын

Your reflection on the crystal near the end was spooky cool

@Fuzzysword 4 жыл бұрын

dude... awesome video. ive had my seiko 5 with a gigantic scratch across it for years. this really helped.

@3sgtepwnzr 6 жыл бұрын

dude your video was so helpful and the commentary is very entertaining, need more views and likes! thanks for sharing.

@collwynjones5075 6 жыл бұрын

I have only broke the watches I've tried to mod.....you make it look so easy! Great video

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, I've broken a few :p. Thanks!

@Knightlore10 5 жыл бұрын

Collwyn Jones With you on that. Replaced the battery successfully in a Swiss Military and cracked the sapphire crystal pressing the case back on - doh! I could see me cracking a new crystal while pressing it into the case.

@ThatAsianKid75 6 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA THAT DESCRIPTION HAS ME DYING I LOVE THIS CHANNEL LMAO

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks!

@nathandeunk3533 5 жыл бұрын

Ho braddah, love your videos and your voice make me miss my islands!! Thanks for all your stuffs!

@PreeyenMistry 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm slowly getting the urge to sapphire all the things but I need to practise on my used cheap seiko 5, I'll end up pressing the crystal dome into the case or the wrong way all together.

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

I practiced on a busted up Seiko 5 first. It's a good idea. Have patience, get the right tools, prepare and take your time! You got this! Once you do it, you'll be like "well that was easy".

@csharpewalls 6 жыл бұрын

I want to replace the crystal on my Seiko SNK 807 with a blue AR sapphire one. This video helps me a lot Thanks.

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Glad to have helped!

@francoisboily1632 Жыл бұрын

You've just gained a follower - awesome video, I want more of that!

@neilpiper9889 5 жыл бұрын

All my new Sea-gull watches have Sapphire crystals. My vintage watches all have acrylic. So less to worry about. Acrylic polishes up easily with polywatch. Cheap to buy and replace too. I was given a Seiko with a hardlex crystal and scratched it badly within 6 weeks. I don't use it in case I scratch it again. I will get a Sapphire fitted soon.

@newhuskytwenty 5 жыл бұрын

How do you get the crystal, only saying the brand and model of the watch or you must say the diameter, height...?

@robbiecox 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! I used to have to hide behind the sofa and peep out when you were working on watches.

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

And now it's just kind of covering your eyes :p

@sugarqfxxx 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video man, love the blue, you Filipino bro?

@vicentefernandez6982 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help man! Changing my first crystal and this video was clean af 🙌

@garethrobinson2802 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man! What thickness did you go with for the replacement? And flat or dommed? I have the exact watch in white but hard to find the original specs online. Thank you!

@russianvim 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Could you recommend a dead flat sapphire Crystal that would fit this watch?

@PleakTCG 5 жыл бұрын

Did your puppet at the end just say, "It's Crip!" ? LOL

@DeusNyx 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Just this moment learned this vid is linked to crystal times! You're famous!

@nickgoreski7856 6 жыл бұрын

Im new to the mod scene for Seiko 5s. I love all your vids. Question because I never heard you say this. Do all Seiko 5s dials fit any case size? I want to do a dial swap but im not sure what route to go with. Id also love a tip on what time I can buy stock dials from. I found 1 but only had a few legit dials.

@MrDoggerDog 5 жыл бұрын

Curt, what is the music you play at the end? Sounds like the guitarist Nils to me, but I just want to be sure. Thanks buddy.

@crma7254 5 жыл бұрын

cool videos,i like the humor with the puppets too;keep it up.

@williamzoom 6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Wednesday you are getting your hands dirty! I wish I the time to tell you some of my party stories :)

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

I am having a tuner shop replace my clutch and stuff :p. I don't have the time or patience (or back) for that repair job. Tell away! lol

@adrianmorris3772 6 жыл бұрын

Ok gotcha. Good to see them. Thanks . Regards from Adrian in Sheffield England.

@adrianmorris3772 6 жыл бұрын

Let's get those puppets back please. I do keep asking you. They make me laugh. Please please please . Best wishes from Adrian in Sheffield England.😃😃😃😃😃😃

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

I've been trying to put them in every video! They are in this one. :p

@grindererrofficial3755 6 жыл бұрын

What do you thinking about this crystal ? ... "its crap huh" :D :D Sir your puppets are hilarious. I saw firstly your video some year and half back, maybe more. Idont rememeber which it exactly was, but what i remember, excelent acting with puppets and super funny time for me. Nice humor forced (in good way) me to watch other vids. +

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that a lot! Cheers!

@jacquewong9249 6 жыл бұрын

I think the small dent on the case was also from the wall. As early as the video i already saw the small dent.. :(

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that sucked :/ Oh well. Shit happens lol.

@yoheff988 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get a Bezel and crystal for a Seiko 5 Sportsmatic 6619-9000 ???

@russellharris5072 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought the snk809,think i'll wait until the crystal is scratched before i try that............

@ttnnaples8060 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Bulova and a Seuko lady's watches each from '70s. Self winding, water resistant. Possible to replace with even new Lucite?

@philippebr9217 Жыл бұрын

Hi nice video! please let me know what is the diameter of the glass on Seiko 5 SNK ?

@gabardjean-paul3779 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to put a solid case back to lower the thickness of the watch ? And what would you recommend?

@jessmankhor4123 5 жыл бұрын

Hey minitwatch, can i confirm with you, snke51 crystal measures at 30mm right? I m ordering 1 to swap. Just need to confirm the measurements. Thank You!

@wolf5391 3 жыл бұрын

The sapphire crystal you linked in video doesnt exist when i click the link. Also i found some online from a uk seller, but when i went to check out they did offer shipping to USA. Is there any is providers of sapphire crystals for these seiko 5’s in 30mm

@chrisulfen8775 3 жыл бұрын

Is a watch crystal remover/press the same thing as the case back press?sorry for the noob question, Im new to modding watches.

@giacomodelbianco Жыл бұрын

How much do you press to insert the new glass? I have a screw press, I think I should press until pressure needed become very big zn glass do not longer moves. What is the right size of the glass?

@Nacturnal702 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Seiko Jimmy Johnson Special edition Chrono SCC505 Solar Watch V175, where do i find a New Crystal, to replace , i hit mine against wall by accident ,cracked chip off opened and removed all glass pieces crystal still in place, do i remove to measure, and what crystal do you reccomend

@tonyfox1434 3 жыл бұрын

have you ever seen the Seiko logo just go missing on a 5? mine has disapeared and it hasnt been apart?

@sylvainpaquette6132 6 жыл бұрын

What do you think would look better on a turtle X padi with pepsi bezel, double domed, extreme double domed, top hat ? also the AR, since the dial is blue should I go blue and maybe lose a little bit of the red of my minute hand or maybe purple so it play well with the red and the blue ? Thanks for the guide I got the tools and I'm now ready to practice on a old skx first.

@ScottyBennitone 6 жыл бұрын

Any interest in swapping out a skx013 7s26 to an NH36 for me ? Also the crystal to a domed sapphire ? I will compensate you for your time obviously up front . Also , nice description box , lol.... I had the same kind of week 2 weeks back . Jury duty and all...

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry man. Making videos is all I want to do. Cheers!

@sean550 4 жыл бұрын

Hi...can a sapphire replacement be made if it does not come standard I have a citizen divers but citizen tells me the model does not come with sapphire only hardlex.

@aussiedrones755 3 жыл бұрын

Damn what camera do you use?

@hankjeffries2596 7 ай бұрын

Looks fairly easy - so why do the watchmakers charge $150 for a $20 crystal and 15 minutes of work? That's outright theft!

@aHigherPower 6 жыл бұрын

A miserable week in Hawaii? Never! lol

@barto2397 2 жыл бұрын

Has somebody been using this watch for a long time (like over a year at least) and want to give their opinion on it? Im wondering if i should buy it, its so pretty but ive read some opinions that it stops working after some time and in general it tends to break.

@rollingtones1 5 жыл бұрын

How much harder is this than the original Hardlex crystal? Twice as hard? 10 times harder? Thanks!

@gonkong5638 5 жыл бұрын

This watch look so cool!

@EastDallasKicks 3 жыл бұрын

Finally found a place for my M.W sticker 👁👄👁🥤

@3amotovlog467 Жыл бұрын

Where can we buy crystal like sapphire??

@lamiafarjana1990 3 жыл бұрын

How do i get sapphire glass on SNK793?

@julianomaiabraga4032 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a "Seiko 5" reference 7009 from the 80s, there is any movement and crystal compatible to do an upgrade? :D

@tomJerry-yb9ov 5 ай бұрын

What music intro ? The piano ?

@ajbcruz 6 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@shahorology3275 6 жыл бұрын

Great video❤️🙌🏼❤️

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dutzumiho9449 6 жыл бұрын

Rock on dude. Rock on.

@Paul-yp9yn 4 жыл бұрын

Hello mate great video, can you just confirm the size of the crystal and it's part number for me pls

@Rageven 2 жыл бұрын

Repaired mine thanks youu

@jensrb50 6 жыл бұрын

someone needs to make him a Seiko 5 puppet .

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Hmmm...interessssting. :p

@davidm4814 6 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Uncle Jimmy!!! F the watch... Jk, great job once again.

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks, David!

@poopoosem 4 жыл бұрын

Probably late asking this question but what is the reason you submerge the watch case and crystal in water?

@paulharrison9352 3 жыл бұрын

Probably late replying but presumably it is to test water resistance.

@janinawa7844 4 жыл бұрын

Its compatible for snkl23 can i know the dimention of the sapphire? Thnk you

@ec-hi1br 5 жыл бұрын

Is a black strap or blue?

@tuthanhduong8038 5 жыл бұрын

is that you at the beginning?

@triraharjo3600 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, it's my watch

@jlyt18 5 жыл бұрын

Why do you out it in water?

@niceguy3388 3 жыл бұрын

This seiko 5 looks like a GS

@maspethhardware8152 5 жыл бұрын

like for the turtle at the end

@carloraycamado3010 Жыл бұрын

Will this fit SNKE01K1?

@relosapulso 5 жыл бұрын

What is the size of the crystal for seiko 5?

@GamingAmbienceLive 2 жыл бұрын

*Quick tip for if you dont have a press to get the glass out -- use a hammer and two papertowels to catch the shards of glass.*

@Coleoleole 5 жыл бұрын

How big is the crystal diameter

@tomasinacovell4293 6 жыл бұрын

Good! We just say "loosened", not "pre loosened".

@popoymotmot 4 жыл бұрын

Don't try this at home kids. He is a watch repairman. He didn't say that in his video

@kitosthefirst349 4 жыл бұрын

NICE !!!

@xavierayayaell546 6 жыл бұрын

Do some hardcore modding! Hand changing! Please!

@matttopcat9677 6 жыл бұрын

Hi what strap is that on

@billknighton4181 Жыл бұрын

Why was the case soaked in water?

@outwoodyapecker Жыл бұрын

to test waterproofness

@rip20299 6 жыл бұрын

what is the dimension of the crystal of this watch? thank you

@rip20299 6 жыл бұрын

Can my SNKE04k1 use the CT063? thanks!

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

All the dimensions can be found here: crystaltimes.net/?s=ct063 As far as your Seiko 5, it is most likely going to fit however, the only way to be sure is to measure your crystal. Cheers!

@rip20299 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dmax7255 4 жыл бұрын

Good work bro I got my seiko5 sport 23 jewels has a gift recently and it got a scratch by the 10 digit need some tools like urs to change the crystal can u assist me with link to get a new crystal and tools for the job?

@roger767 6 жыл бұрын

whats the turtle's name Archie?

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

James Alowishus Turtle. But well call him Uncle Jimmy Turtle. =p

@MrJewripper 6 жыл бұрын

I would never have assumed your faced look like that. Haha kidding 😂

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how to take that ;p

@MrJewripper 6 жыл бұрын

minitwatch your on screen voice seems very joyful and happy idk im sorry its just your facial expression in those few seconds doesnt fit my preconceived notion on what a happy face should look like

@minitwatch 6 жыл бұрын

Good because I was disgusted at the rain lol. It was exactly the mood I was going for :p