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

[@minitwatch]

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]

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

[@minitwatch]

I am SO not good at replacing hands :p

[@minitwatch]

How did you imagine? lol

[@Wonky-Donkey]

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

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

Another great vid, keep em coming bro!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

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

[@Sad.YTbruh]

Hardlex really suxxxxx

[@Sad.YTbruh]

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

[@Juroriam]

I still can't link your voice and face.

[@ludwig4]

lolz

[@Svidge_123_]

Excellent presentation. Very informative, sprinkled with energy, enthusiasm and subtle amount of humor. Thank you for sharing!

[@briman2183]

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!!

[@ZackMorris1]

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]

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!

[@Amin_2k]

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.

[@HarmoniesDolce]

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

[@PreeyenMistry]

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]

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".

[@Fuzzysword]

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

[@Paidonthedaily]

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]

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. 😖

[@angryagain68]

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.

[@joecunningham_mpls]

Your reflection on the crystal near the end was spooky cool

[@csharpewalls]

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]

Excellent! Glad to have helped!

[@collwynjones5075]

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

[@minitwatch]

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

[@Knightlore10]

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.

[@3sgtepwnzr]

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

[@newhuskytwenty]

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

[@amd0123]

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

[@minitwatch]

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

[@nathandeunk3533]

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

[@neilpiper9889]

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.

[@adrianmorris3772]

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

[@robbiecox]

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

[@minitwatch]

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

[@carlsong5182]

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 😂

[@crma7254]

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

[@ThatAsianKid75]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA THAT DESCRIPTION HAS ME DYING I LOVE THIS CHANNEL LMAO

[@minitwatch]

Lol. Thanks!

[@russianvim]

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

[@vicentefernandez6982]

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

[@sean550]

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.

[@DeusNyx]

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

[@jacquewong9249]

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]

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

[@dutzumiho9449]

Rock on dude. Rock on.

[@MrDoggerDog]

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.

[@wolf5391]

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

[@nickgoreski7856]

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.

[@ScottyBennitone]

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]

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

[@gabardjean-paul3779]

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

[@Nacturnal702]

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

[@gonkong5638]

This watch look so cool!

[@kuroibullen1639]

Trying to take the crystal out, my crystal press exploded. Any tips, having to press way harder than you in the vid...

[@chrisulfen8775]

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]

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?

[@sylvainpaquette6132]

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.

[@ttnnaples8060]

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

[@tonyfox1434]

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

[@aussiedrones755]

Damn what camera do you use?

[@jessmankhor4123]

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

[@poopoosem]

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

[@paulharrison9352]

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

[@ajbcruz]

Great job!

[@dustyj22]

how much force do you apply? i'm trying to replace the crystal on my snkl45. and the crystal i got from CT looks pretty slim. i'm scared i might crack it lol.

[@shahorology3275]

Great video❤️🙌🏼❤️

[@minitwatch]

Thank you!

[@yoheff988]

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

[@philippebr9217]

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

[@davidm4814]

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

[@minitwatch]

Lol. Thanks, David!

[@kitosthefirst349]

NICE !!!

[@russellharris5072]

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

[@westendwatch]

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

[@barto2397]

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.

[@lamiafarjana1990]

How do i get sapphire glass on SNK793?

[@adrianmorris3772]

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]

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

[@triraharjo3600]

Wow, it's my watch

[@rollingtones1]

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

[@williamzoom]

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

[@minitwatch]

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

[@grindererrofficial3755]

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]

Thank you! I appreciate that a lot! Cheers!

[@julianomaiabraga4032]

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

[@aHigherPower]

A miserable week in Hawaii? Never! lol

[@garethrobinson2802]

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!

[@Rageven]

Repaired mine thanks youu

[@PleakTCG]

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

[@jensrb50]

someone needs to make him a Seiko 5 puppet .

[@minitwatch]

Hmmm...interessssting. :p

[@3amotovlog467]

Where can we buy crystal like sapphire??

[@ec-hi1br]

Is a black strap or blue?

[@rip20299]

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

[@rip20299]

Can my SNKE04k1 use the CT063? thanks!

[@minitwatch]

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]

Thank you!

[@janinawa7844]

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

[@hankjeffries2596]

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

[@francoisboily1632]

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

[@tomasinacovell4293]

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

[@Paul-yp9yn]

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

[@tuthanhduong8038]

is that you at the beginning?

[@relosapulso]

What is the size of the crystal for seiko 5?

[@tomJerry-yb9ov]

What music intro ? The piano ?

[@jlyt18]

Why do you out it in water?

[@billknighton4181]

Why was the case soaked in water?

[@outwoodyapecker]

to test waterproofness

[@xavierayayaell546]

Do some hardcore modding! Hand changing! Please!

[@Coleoleole]

How big is the crystal diameter

[@carloraycamado3010]

Will this fit SNKE01K1?

[@roger767]

whats the turtle's name Archie?

[@minitwatch]

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

[@maspethhardware8152]

like for the turtle at the end

[@yokohamalion5101]

370z?

[@minitwatch]

350z. Not mine :p

[@EastDallasKicks]

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

[@matttopcat9677]

Hi what strap is that on

[@Recklessbanana]

This seiko 5 looks like a GS

[@MrJewripper]

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

[@minitwatch]

I'm not sure how to take that ;p

[@MrJewripper]

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]

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

[@popoymotmot]

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

[@GamingAmbienceLive]

*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.*

You sound much younger than you look, if that's really how you look like...

[@minitwatch]

I am old but young at heart :p

[@iveco555]

Or just heat ithe watch with heat gun until glass pops out and than just put another one in.

[@JoeMama-vj8es]

Ha! He said "strap on". Huh ha huh ha.

[@blindriv3r]

Another great mod, sucks about the jury duty, in case you haven't seen this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHPYf6mvpJmda5Y

[@minitwatch]

Lol that clip is gold.

[@kavchik-66]

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