Iwc sapphire crystal instock iw500401 51011 iw51011 iw356501 iw356502 iw356504 iw356505 iw356506 iw391001 iw391002 iw391005 iw391006 iw361001 iw361002 iw361004 iw510102 iw510103 sapphire crystal iw390206. One of the best looking new watches with sapphire crystal glass is the citizen cc300585e f50 satellite wave watch which is a great looking new watch that is already proving to be the most popular citizen watch. Iwc repair crystal and repair straps iwc repair server. This one for sale has been store modded bought from here with blue superluminova bgw9 lume on hands, markers and bezel zero point. The wonderful thing about plastic and glass crystals is the fact that they can be custom cut, shaped, or trimmed to fit different watch cases. A culmination of stylish form and flawless function equates to sport watches that are able to score some major points whether you play for fun, or for keeps. Material sapphire crystal typedesign low single dome domed top flat underside ar coating options no ar, blue, and clear ar ar coating underside only clear ar ar coating with no colour additional 10 usd ref dimensions dia 31mm thickness 3. These watches have very clear displays for enhanced clarity and functionality. I changed out the stock flat mineral crystal, and installed a domed sapphire crystal instead.
Material sapphire crystal typedesign flat standard ar coating options blue, clear ar and no ar clear ar additional 10 usd ref dimensions dia 31mm thickness 2. We make sure the crystal is properly installed with the friction gasket to recreate this seal. Each of our distinct collections has a wide variety of unique timepieces to choose from. Sapphire replacement crystal for a speedmaster mark iii. A sapphire crystal is the most expensive, scratchresistant and durable type of crystal. This is a very simple test on how to distinguish between sapphire and mineral glass watch crystal. Replacement sapphire crystals can help you continue to enjoy your favorite timepiece. All u600 models must be sent to citizen usa for all repairs. My disappointment is with how easy this new mineral crystal scratches though. Sapphire glass is not as tough as ionx glass and will be more likely to shatter. The flat aftermarket sapphire crystal is flawless and sits almost perfectly flush with the bezel with nearly 0 gap most of the flat aftermarket crystals for this model have an excessive chamfer that results in an unsightly and grimeattracting gap between. Why no sapphire crystal for aluminium apple watches. But i got a replacement quick enough and the replacement is wonderful. The watch is powered by a orient made 21jewel automatic selfwinding movement and it is housed in a brushed 41mm stainless steel case.
Archer watch straps silicone quick release soft rubber replacement watch bands for men and. This is an aftermarket doubledome sapphire crystal that you can use to mod your orient bambino version one, two or three watch. This watch obviously means a great deal to me, but the crystal was gotten really scratched up after my use and the glass needed to be replaced. The orient brands heritage and epsons watch technology converge to provide advanced, elegant, accurate, highquality mechanical timepieces. Acrylic vs mineral vs sapphire watch glass comparison duration. This is because of the need for expensive tools which use diamonds to cut and shape the sapphire and the craftsmanship involved. Aug 04, 2017 one thing that orient dont improve is the dial window crystal. Movement, orient caliber f6922, automatic with handwinding and stop seconds, 40 hour power reserve.
It also has sapphire ar coated glass which no other factory makoray model has as far as i know. Im asking if the folks here know of a sapphire replacement crystal for this model or if a generic sapphire crystal can be fitted. I got in touch with harold at yobokies and unfortunately he doesnt have the domed crystal. Its very difficult to give a much higher quality sapphire crystal while maintaining the low price of the mako 2. These shatterresistant watches have an additional layer of reinforcement against unexpected drops or falls. These tests are not 100% foul proof with various external factors that can affect the tests ar. Unfollow orient sapphire to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Many citizen and seiko watches have a friction gasket that creates a watertight seal between the case and the crystal. These crystals can be used as replacements for watches that require repairs. Sapphire glass watch crystals for sale shop with afterpay. Inside the watch is orients inhouse made caliber 46b40 automatic movement.
Quick look inside the orient kano after sapphire crystal installation. Where to buy a sapphire crystal for original orient mako. Gs supplies is a manufacturer and distributor of plastic, mineral glass and sapphire watch crystals in a wide. These shatterresistant watches have added protection against drops. Orient bambino does a domed sapphire crystal exist for. Toughness on the other hand is determined by how much energy a material can absorb before fracturing. With a hardness of 9 on the mohs scale it has a considerably higher scratch resistance and a resistance to fracture than mineral glass. This is an aftermarket doubledome sapphire crystal that you can use to mod your orient ray or mako watch both gen 1 and 2 models.
Ct015 flat sapphire crystal seiko atlas orient mako. Orient open heart automatic watch with sapphire crystal cdb05001w. Always arrive on time when youre wearing an orient adult watch with a sapphire crystal. Orient orient mako xl upgraded with sapphire crystal. Today sapphire crystal is the material of choice as watch glass of high quality watches. Doubledome ar sapphire replacement crystal for orient ray and. I found a seller that provided a double domed sapphire crystal with arcoating. I specializing in lumed ceramic and sapphire bezel inserts for seiko dive watches add a touch of class along with scratch resistance and lume to your seiko diver with a easy to install custom made fully lumed ceramic or sapphire bezel insert. That blue tinting acuatlly reduces the natural shimmer of the orient blue dial. There is unilateral or bilateral antireflective coating.
Unfollow sapphire crystal watches to stop getting updates on. In most cases, these glasses are antiglare treated. Watch crystal replacement crystal repair watch glass. Make offer orient mako ii ray ii replacement flat mineral crystal and bezel vintage gents orient autodaydate stainless steel watch. Jun 21, 2015 sapphire crystal is among the features that pushes up the price of top end watches. Meh, its hard to read the sapphire covered display in bright daylight, which is a big deal if youre into outdoor activities such as running, hiking, or paddling. Replacing a crystal on my early 2000s orient tristar from a mineral to a sapphire. With these properties, it is only by exceeded the diamond mohs hardness of 10 antireflective treatment.
Since we only use the genuine seiko or citizen replacement crystals, the new crystal will fit as precisely as the one we replaced. Both top end seiko watches and citizen watches have sapphire crystal glass, including the flagship model seiko smy161p1 and the new citizen at400851e watch which are featured below. Orient mineral crystals are just as good as any other mineral crystal, i believe they are equivalent to the seiko hardened glass. I understand a watch is going to get scratched with wear over time. We can no longer replace crystals in citizen aqualand dive watches since citizen will no longer distribute the parts. I love this watch and want to increase its longevity. As to using a sapphire orient crystal of the same specs, i dont believe orient ever made such a crystal, so im out of luck there.
Features a 21jewel orient automatic selfwinding movement, an open heart feature at 8. Take a bite out of darwinism with our most robust casual divestyle watch to date. I also happen to know more people with sapphire glass screens shatter. Last year my mother passed away, and the last gift i got from her was a orient mako xl fem75001bw. Well, i dont think orient can do much about this part. How to replacethe battery on your citizen eco drive capacitor. Shop from a wide range of ceramic, steel, and aluminium bezel inserts for your favourite seiko diver, such as the skx007009. Sekel hybrid smartwatch mens watch a07 a traditional watch with the capabilities of a smartwatch 43mm case diameter sapphire crystal 100 meter water resistant 4.
Genuine citizen or seiko mineral glass crystal replacement. Orient automatic sun and moon watch with sapphire crystal. These shatterresistant watches have an additional layer. Conveniently check the time with an orient wristwatch with a sapphire crystal.
These shatterresistant watches have an additional layer of reinforcement against accidental drops or falls. Orient mens sun and moon version 3 japanese automatic. Each sapphire watch crystal comes with a slightly polished bevel edge to give the watch crystal a nice finished look once it has been installed. Orient bambino does a domed sapphire crystal exist for this watch. Orient adult wristwatches with sapphire crystal for sale. Sapphire crystals are used by makers of midrange and luxury watches because of their durability. It looks like the crystal is about 36 mm in diameter and 2. Pick up sapphire crystals from crystal times horology. You can check out his website and on ebay under the username crystaltimes. How to replacethe battery on your citizen eco drive. One thing that orient dont improve is the dial window crystal. I am really hoping someone on this sub has done this before and would be able to point me in the right direction to buy a sapphire crystal for my bambino.
Power reserve indicator top, date indicator left and day indicator. It also fits the seiko sea urchin snzf15, snzf17 seiko sumo sbdc001, 003, 031, 033 seiko shogun. The difference in production methods is sometimes considerable and is reflected in. Doubledome ar sapphire replacement crystal for orient. Many seiko kinetics come standard with sapphire crystals and so it is not difficult to find a replacement sapphire crystal that will precisely fit the seiko watch case. A sapphire crystal is included to guard against scratches. Get the best deals on sapphire glass watch crystals. Includes a white colored dial, sapphire crystal, silver hour markers and silver hour and minute hands. This isnt one of orients newer movements that also offer handwinding in addition to automatic winding and hacking seconds. Feb 10, 2014 sapphire crystal is harder than both these two glass products, and therefore more resistant to scratching, but could be less resistant to impact and fracturing. Generic replacement sapphire watch crystal glass for fm 5850 7880 8880 2500 etc.
I noticed a scratch on my orient bambino fer2400cn0 and im looking to get the crystal replaced, specifically with. Glass made of artificially produced sapphire crystal al 2 o 3 monocrystalline aluminum oxide. Orient orient mako xl upgraded with sapphire crystal with. Citizen and seiko watch crystal replacement faq stewart time.
Mar 24, 2012 this is a very simple test on how to distinguish between sapphire and mineral glass watch crystal. Sapphire whether natural or synthetic is one of the hardest substances on earth. Anyone one know if it is possible to get a replacement sapphire crystal for my orient bambino. Orient ray mako crystal replacement tutorial in case anyone finds this later on, crystaltimes now sells sapphire crystals specifically for the mako ray in both a flat and domed option. This service includes replacement of watch crystal with genuine citizen or seiko crystal and friction gasket as needed and ultrasonic cleaning of case and band. Synthetic sapphire crystals do not scratch, although they do fracture or shatter. Never lose track of time with an orient watch with a sapphire crystal. Orient symphony ii automatic dress watch with silver dial. Theyre consumable devices anyways, if my display lasts 3 years then its done its job. Orient open heart automatic watch with sapphire crystal. Dome ar sapphire replacement crystal for orient ray and. Question where can i get a replacement sapphire crystal.
Synthetic sapphire is the most expensive glass crystal material and the most scratch resistant. For sale orient mako with blue lume, sapphire glass. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Not had this watch long but ive caught the watch bug again and have just ordered a new watch so this will be going. Most top end seiko and citizen use sapphire crystal scratch resistant glass. Watch crystals glass crystals watch glass replacement. The hands and hour markers on the watch are a silver color that contrasts well off of the black dial. Orient mens analog japanese automatic watch with leather. The flat crystal is mineral glass, and appears to have some welcome arcoating which further aids legibility to be its best.
All i have been able to find is mineral crystal replacements. The mako 2 still uses mineral crystal which is a scratch magnet. These generic sapphire glass crystals can be used to replace the watch crystals of almost every name brand watch popular today, especially high end watch crystals like those in rolex watches, saving. Orient adult wristwatches with sapphire crystal for sale ebay. Because it is so hard, it is also brittle, and shatters more easily than mineral glass or plexiglass. Seiko crystal replacement factory original watchmaterial. Sapphire glass is harder than ionx glass and will therefore be less likely to scratch. I noticed a scratch on my orient bambino fer2400cn0 and im looking to get the crystal replaced, specifically with a domed sapphire crystal. Sapphire crystal is harder than both these two glass products, and therefore more resistant to scratching, but could be less resistant to impact and. I have been informed that the ar coating can be removed if this is unacceptable but im also trying to get confirmaion on the cyrstal dimensions of the makoray and mako xl med so i could order sapphire crystals in the future if needed. Watch crystals can break or crack from impact or by dropping a watch on a hard surface. They are designed sapphire crystals, which will improve their strength and.
Orient mens sun and moon version 2 japanese automatic watch. The watchmakers at govberg watch repair can replace almost any watch crystal, and when possible, will carefully buff the crystal of your timepiece to remove unsightly. Hey guys, i recently delved into the world of watches and ive been building a small amateur collection. Feb 22, 2018 ebay citizen eco drive capacitor solar watch battery s.
There are flat, arched and domed sapphire crystals. Please note that because we only use genuine citizen and seiko crystals, most crystals are special ordered and take 714 business days to arrive. Plastic crystals are the most flexible of all the watch crystals, and therefore are used in a wide range of watches. With impressive specs, including enhanced lume, a sapphire. Return shipping via usps priority mail is included.
Screw down crown, unidirectional 120click rotating bezel with sapphire crystal. These watches have very clear displays for effortless readability. The choice of which to choose is less about the crystal composition, and more about the style of the watch and its intended end use. Our mechanical moon phase watch has practical applications and an exquisite design, with finely embossed dial, ornaments that accentuate the semiskeleton, a second hand that gently curves at the tip and reaches the markers, and a doubledomed sapphire. Orient bambino does a domed sapphire crystal exist for this. You can find replacement glass to fit almost any watch that originally came with a sapphire crystal. The hands on the watch are in a striking blue color that contrasts nicely with the cream white dial. Item type crafting material material type gemstone tier 5 mat. Orient ray 2 with custom sapphire crystal the watch has only been worn a few times. Orient wristwatches with sapphire crystal for sale ebay.
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