Mr_B 2,401 Posted March 5, 2022 Saw this on offer at Watchshop.com, managed to get it for a little over £300. Absolute stunner. Lume is Nuclear as standard for Seiko I guess The dial is one of the biggest pulls for me, that wave texture is a thing of beauty. I have bought a sapphire crystal with blue AR and slight increase of height, as the stock crystal is recessed from the bezel insert slightly, which is a design flaw. The new crystal will level it all out. I'll update on nice I've done this. (wish me luck) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paccbet 7,176 Posted March 5, 2022 Good deal I'd say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judas9r 908 Posted March 5, 2022 That's nice. I'm tempted to replace the sapphire on my new Sumo as I feel the quality of it is so poor, I almost wish it were hardlex instead. On the flip side, everything seems reasonably well aligned. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted March 5, 2022 So I've done it, I will probably re-do this as it's not 100% even, not noticeable but I know.... But for a first go I'm happy! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbylah 135 Posted March 5, 2022 Really like these. Nice job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribefan 6,768 Posted March 5, 2022 Looks great. Worthy upgrade. I ordered a replacement sapphire for my Cocktail Time. One ding against a doorway was all it took. Tough find too. Mark at Long Island Watch had some made, $100 a piece. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted March 5, 2022 On further inspection I believe the original gasket wasn't up to the task and/or I probably mangled it so I've ordered another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted March 5, 2022 Nice looking bugger, OP. Always liked look and durability of those, but never had one... Too small case.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judas9r 908 Posted March 5, 2022 It's one of those things, maybe it doesn't show? But you know it's there. Great work, worthwhile upgrade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted March 5, 2022 58 minutes ago, Jibuti said: Nice looking bugger, OP. Always liked look and durability of those, but never had one... Too small case.. Case is massive lol Re done using the original gasket, will probably refit when the replacement arrives. The way the crystal matches the bezel height is perfect now so, objective complete! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted March 5, 2022 Size is relative! Still, very nice piece. Twice a day I pass Seiko shop, couldn't decide. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted March 5, 2022 Looks like you did a great job @Mr_B Awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_B 2,401 Posted March 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, Nikosaldente said: Looks like you did a great job @Mr_B Awesome! Thanks mate, I was hesitant to tackle something like this but what the hell, life is short. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
996 19 Posted March 6, 2023 On 05/03/2022 at 14:11, Mr_B said: So I've done it, I will probably re-do this as it's not 100% even, not noticeable but I know.... But for a first go I'm happy! Lovely dial...stunning... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted March 9, 2023 Am I the only one shaking his head at the current crop of $4000 plus dollar "Limited Edition" Prospex releases? FFS Seiko, it's not a GS it's a pleading Prospex FFS and regardless of the fact there's on ly 500 of them they are not worth that kind of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michel78 8 Posted April 17, 2023 Agree with you, all the seiko i had had such great Lume, the real question is how come so many watches way more expensive cannot catch this level Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
