Sapphire Crystal Upgrade for Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Sapphire Crystal Upgrade for Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Finally, after months of development, we have a box sapphire crystal available for the Seiko USA Cocktail time series of watches; SRPB41, 43, 46, 77, SSA343, . . . etc
Have a look here: https://www.longislandwatch.com/Sapphire_Box_Crystal_for_Seiko_Cocktail_Series_p/cocktail-bx.htm
The dials (wow!) The movement! The case and strap! I am just waiting for a sapphire example in the right model at the right price.
How much would this typically cost (for installation)?
You had me sold if I scratch up the hardlex on my SRPB77 until you said $100 with no AR coating. Looks terrible with no AR coating and the upgrade is basically half the price of the watch. No scratches on any of my hardlex crystals yet (knock on wood).
I bought this crystal from you for my Presage, but no one seems to know how to change it. Any tips?
Hey Mark, will replacing the crystal (SARY085) hurt the value of the watch?
Where can i buy it ?i need one please say me where
sounds like alot of cost and trouble. Maybe if you were forced to replace the hardlex crystal due to a mishap it might be worth it. Otherwise, I find hardlex plenty durable – especially on a dress watch that normally resides under the protection of a shirt sleeve.
Omg, i bought the cocktail from ur site as my first automatic watch, beat the hell out of it. Thank you!!!
Great idea! Any chance that you might offer this with clear AR coating in the future? I would like to see more dial and less reflection.
Dang, I’d love to do a crystal swap on mine, but 100 for a crystal would be a struggle for me. The nick on mine does bother me, but not that much yet. Maybe one day.
Very nice. I just got my cocktail time and I love it. Whenever the hardlex gets scratched in the future, I’ll be upgrading to this.
Have Had A Hardlex on My Blue dial Solar for 19 months,No Scratches & I Wear It Daily
Are you shipping in EU italy?
Nice. Any chance of producing them for the 34mm women’s cocktail time? My girlfriend has one of those. Also, how about the new 38mm ones? I’m looking to get one of those.
I don’t know how to say this but ill say it anyways:
Your videos make me happy, surreal and enjoy the details of a timepiece.
Just one question: does this fit with the Orient Bambino serries or small seconds as well? Thank you
If it’s glued then how is the water resistance? I have to Seiko 5 fathoms watch and the hardlex scratched and was looking to replace and hoped to have at least a decent water resistance. Is this the correct crystal? Or is it a different type?
yay my watch!!
Where can I buy the sapphire crystal glass?
FINALLY! Thanks Mark!
I hope you sell these watches with the Sapphire installed already.
Will a watch crystal lift work? I’ve only seen you use a press. If so, can you do a watch and learn about it?
Finally! I’ve been looking for a sapphire replacement for my SRPB77 and $100 is not bad at all. I’ll be sure to grab one soon
Would you say this smudges less than the OEM? OEM smudges like a mofo
How about stop being an Alpha Male Bear and stop abusing your watches? I have 15-20-year-old pieces that look like they just came out of the showcase.
I just received mine here in France. The crystal fits perfect on my ssa345j1 "expresso martini". My watch is brand new now ! Thank you !
Looks like you just got the Cocktail time put on my Christmas list with that upgrade! Thanks, Mark!
Wow…finally! I really need this…
Any chance this fits the SARB065 as well? Would love a sapphire crystal for mine.
Hi Mark,
I noticed by Seiko, SPRD-41, has a plastic retaining ring / movement holder instead of a metal.
Will this affect the longevity / long term performance?
Thank you.
@Mark , may I know the diameter of the crystal for seiko presage ? Looking to purchase one from you
Damn I really wanted an AntiReflective Dome Crystal for mine like the one on the Baby Grand.
Is it possible to swap out the crystal to a more flatter crystal? Not a fan of the box crystal look as it is high. I suppose it may be that way due to the height of the hands stacking up and the needed clearance…
Will this fit on the original cocktail SARB065?
Can I just stick a phone screen scratch resistant layer?
Interesting question whether it makes sense to spend $100 for the sapphire crystal and $50 for the labor to upgrade a $350 watch, if the original hardlex crystal hasn’t been scratched yet, particularly when there’s no AR coating to change the optics in any way. Maybe the play is to purchase the upgrade crystal as a backup for when ugly scratches do occur. But maybe that’s obsessive. Hmmm.
Will this fit the original cocktail time sarb065?
Hello, does the same crystal apply for the open heart series? i got a seiko SSA405J1 and i dont know if it will fit. Also do you ship to Poland?
I was just wondering about when this was going to come out and was looking for it yesterday, as the only thing holding me back from getting the SRPD37 was that hardlex crystal. Great to hear that it’s finally out.
This is exactly what i’m looking for since I bougth the watch past July.
I’m from Spain. Can I buy it?
Thanks for your videos
Thanks for the info Marc!
Don’t know why Seiko didn’t just do this in the first place. Nobody wants hardlex on a watch like that!
How much does it cost to get it done at a shop?
Thanks, now i know the difference between boxed and domed. Now i have more respect for boxed crystals
Seiko needs to dump the > 40mm game on these and go to 36mm – 38mm. I had the SRPB46 and it was huge. Sapphire is great but it doesn’t make the watch wear any smaller
Awesome. Will the new sapphire crystal fit the original SARB065 cocktail? Would love to upgrade mine.
Did anyone already have this crystal installed on his Seiko? and if yes, what are the impressions (reflection/waterproof/etc)?
Feedback would be welcome 🙂
Mark what’s the dimension of the dial on these presages?
Thanks
I might be subjective by the excellence of your allover performance, but this sapphire glass makes look the watch a more prestigious item (in addition to the technical advantage and quality of sapphire).