Ronin Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 As many of you know I am a huge Seiko fan. I presently have two Titanium (Asian market only) Samurai's. My Blue Sammy, was a "go to" watch, for its "do all, go anywhere" capabilities. However, with wearing a watch, comes the occasional ding or scratch. Especially Sekio/Citizen Ti that scratches if you look at it funny. It was decided, lets give this watch a well deserved refreshing. Using the Omega Titanium Refinishing pad (Ofrei), fiberglass scratch brush (Ofrei), and 1500 grit wet/dry sand paper, the Ti restored to like new. Also, Seiko uses "Hardlux" crystals in most of their sport watches instead of the tougher more scratch resistant Sapphire. I acquired a Sapphire, slight dome, AR Crystal from Yobokies. Below are the results. Before: Scratched lugs, bracelet and original hardlux crystal LUG SCRATCHED AT 5:00 BEFORE Bracelet Desk Divers BEFORE ORIGINAL CRYSTAL After : Sapphire AR dome crystal Refinished case and bracelet little squiggle is dust... No more big scratch @ 5: lug, New Crystal installed Lume Re-Finished product. Full on direct sunlight - "FIGHT THE POWER!!!" Direct Sunlight!!! Gorgeous dial, shape-shifter. Back in the shade, love the slight dome. Titanium while it scratches easy, also restores easily! Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 WOW!! Amazing transformation Ronin!! Shocking in fact! It looks just stunning! Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastrmindalliance Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Wow! Great job on an awesome watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Awesome job. It looks perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 That Is one beautiful Seiko,nice job. Im also a big fan of Seikos,fantastic watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Thanks guys. I am really digging the Yobokies AR Crystal on this with the slight dome. It really makes this a unique Sammy now. And sapphire gives it a higher quality appearance to boot. In the winder BEFORE, it was just there minding its own business. Now, after the clean up and crystal swap it screams 'check me out'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Can we see a side profile shot with the domed crystal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCraig Posted October 17, 2010 Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 Ronin, Great watch, nice rework! (and I must say that I always love your avatar and sig) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Great re-work on this one! Your hard work on this one has made it even better than new in my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexfinder Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Love it! Nice Samurai Titanium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Can we see a side profile shot with the domed crystal? As soon as I get some time I will snap a pic or two, unless below will suffice. The very last picture shows the slight dome nicely. To note: The dome simply rises to the level of the bezel. It does not rise above the bezel (which is actually a good thing IMHO for protection). Here is a picture of a NON-DOME / ORIGINAL Hardlux crystal. Notice how the crystal is flat and about a mm BELOW the bezel. (Borrowed photo - not of my watch) If you can see in this photo, the slight doming. Leveling up to the bezel. (Time permitting I will get a side shot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 Got it. Thanks Ronin! I still can't believe how great your watch looks now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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