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

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

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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48 Comments

  1. google channel on December 23, 2021 at 10:21 am

    Watch machanic ….no mastubastion



  2. Arjomatic on December 23, 2021 at 10:23 am

    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!



  3. Brandon on December 23, 2021 at 10:24 am

    Nice strab, where did you buy it?



  4. Albert Wang on December 23, 2021 at 10:25 am

    I bought an Snk809 a few weeks ago and now I’ve dumped more more into it than its actually worth. This watch is like a BMW



  5. Julian Yale on December 23, 2021 at 10:26 am

    Do you like a 4 o’clock crawn? I like 3 o’clock better.



  6. welderhelper79 on December 23, 2021 at 10:28 am

    Just switches from a top of the line nato strap to a black rubber Barton strap on my SNK 809 and it is sooooo much more comfortable and it actually stays in place.



  7. Ron Claridad on December 23, 2021 at 10:29 am

    Good vid! I suggest to add a side-by-side comparison of mineral to sapphire



  8. ELTORO619 on December 23, 2021 at 10:33 am

    I have an SNZG15j1 and i wanna do this to it. How do u know what size to get?



  9. Andy L on December 23, 2021 at 10:34 am

    To each is own but seriously going through all this for a $100 watch lol



  10. elvin ventucillo on December 23, 2021 at 10:35 am

    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



  11. Nick K on December 23, 2021 at 10:35 am

    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.



  12. FLIP ! on December 23, 2021 at 10:36 am

    This is the equivalent of letting Jiffy Lube work on your car. Same competence level.



  13. Darrin Stoddard on December 23, 2021 at 10:38 am

    Do you have a video of how to polish the watch?



  14. Saïan on December 23, 2021 at 10:38 am

    Man, don’t ever touch your movement with your naked hands, use tools or gloves



  15. Mad Beki on December 23, 2021 at 10:39 am

    Where i can get the strap



  16. Mr Clash on December 23, 2021 at 10:41 am

    SKS! ahaa pupg rifle like butter with all attachments;) nice mod btw



  17. Msantor1605 on December 23, 2021 at 10:42 am

    My girl got one of those "Ball removers of justice" too… We should get a support group going.



  18. Fendi on December 23, 2021 at 10:43 am

    You’re so cheerful dude…



  19. iamrichlol on December 23, 2021 at 10:43 am

    i love that strap, where can I get one?



  20. Tim on December 23, 2021 at 10:44 am

    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 🙂



  21. Marc Knotts on December 23, 2021 at 10:44 am

    Don’t really need all the nervous chatter but good vid



  22. Greg Smith on December 23, 2021 at 10:46 am

    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.



  23. Photoro Lensoman on December 23, 2021 at 10:48 am

    Sapphire crystal dimensions?



  24. Shoibal sami mustafa on December 23, 2021 at 10:48 am

    please give me link or tell me the name of your strap



  25. JoJo Fogarty on December 23, 2021 at 10:48 am

    Clumsy



  26. Peter on December 23, 2021 at 10:48 am

    I shattered one I gave it just 1 more little push I knew or should have stopped



  27. Julian Yale on December 23, 2021 at 10:53 am

    Looks good guy but you are Clumsy. Just take your time. You got this man.



  28. joepinehill on December 23, 2021 at 10:53 am

    I have the same watch and the original crystal has a scratch. Do you know what size the crystal is?



  29. Ivette Arzola on December 23, 2021 at 10:54 am

    What’s the diameter and thickness of this crystal?



  30. Rasool Bux Lashari on December 23, 2021 at 10:58 am

    Awesome, can we swap on any watch from Mineral to saphirrire



  31. Russell Harris on December 23, 2021 at 11:00 am

    Well man,you seriously got away with that,your later videos show much more care……………



  32. CrackityJones on December 23, 2021 at 11:01 am

    Love the strap. The SNK809 looks great polished. I might do this job myself



  33. Anshit Sahai on December 23, 2021 at 11:01 am

    What wast the crystal size?



  34. Alfian Candra on December 23, 2021 at 11:02 am

    Where you bought leather strap ?
    I want this one



  35. Raphael on December 23, 2021 at 11:02 am

    Really nice job look awesome..



  36. Melody on December 23, 2021 at 11:02 am

    Where did you get the transparent back???



  37. JAGTech on December 23, 2021 at 11:03 am

    What crystal from crystal times is this please? Not in the description.



  38. Nathan Usi on December 23, 2021 at 11:04 am

    Watch scratching tutorial starts at 4:20. Thank me later. 😉



  39. Kshitij on December 23, 2021 at 11:04 am

    whats the size of that crystal?



  40. Marc E on December 23, 2021 at 11:05 am

    No cotton gloves buddy, glad you’re not a pilot !



  41. Choy James on December 23, 2021 at 11:05 am

    You are so much same prosecing so delayed herry too much waiting time
    ..



  42. alan saleah on December 23, 2021 at 11:08 am

    Sir this snk how long MM band its is ?



  43. CrackityJones on December 23, 2021 at 11:09 am

    Anyone know where I can get a strap like this?



  44. Rampart on December 23, 2021 at 11:11 am

    didn’t know crystal times sells sapphire crystals for old seiko 5’s. good demo man. btw, you have a sound alike actor/producer of porn movies bro! haha



  45. Novan Ary Nugroho on December 23, 2021 at 11:11 am

    Do you was chek water resist?



  46. Ryan Blake on December 23, 2021 at 11:13 am

    Is that why the snk809 isn’t water resistant? They just didn’t put an o-ring in?



  47. Machichplatt on December 23, 2021 at 11:17 am

    relicated the steps in your video 1:1, succes! Thanks!



  48. Marcus Leong on December 23, 2021 at 11:19 am

    hi, may i know what size of die you were using for top and bottom? thanks man!