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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jul 26, 2013 11:49:27 GMT -8
I'm in the process of ordering one of Harold's DLC shrouds for my "Tuna Wannabe" (SRP227). Harold's pic of the shroud: I'd like to remove the old Seiko plastic shroud without ruining it so I'm looking for advice from someone who has successfully done the swap. Once the three 1.5MM hex screws are removed, does the plastic shroud get removed over the top of the watch or by stretching down towards the case back? What about getting the old shroud over the crown? Any tips / advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Bob
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Post by andy12r on Jul 26, 2013 12:24:46 GMT -8
I've done mine recently, I popped the back off, removed the crown and stem to replace my shroud though. I've heard others say you can wrestle the plastic shroud off over the crown in place but it felt too tight a fit on mine and i didn't want to damage the crown/stem. The result is awesome!
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jul 26, 2013 12:26:30 GMT -8
I've done mine recently, I popped the back off, removed the crown and stem to replace my shroud though. I've heard others say you can wrestle the plastic shroud off over the crown in place but it felt too tight a fit on mine and i didn't want to damage the crown/stem. The result is awesome! Never removed a stem before . . . scared s***less to do it . . . . would have to ruin the watch!
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Post by andy12r on Jul 26, 2013 12:29:01 GMT -8
No need to be scared at all, takes a few seconds to push the little tab and ease the stem out, refit is simply the reverse process
Quick smear of silicon grease on the caseback gasket and she's good to get wet again
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Post by donciccio on Jul 26, 2013 13:39:16 GMT -8
I've done mine recently, I popped the back off, removed the crown and stem to replace my shroud though. I've heard others say you can wrestle the plastic shroud off over the crown in place but it felt too tight a fit on mine and i didn't want to damage the crown/stem. The result is awesome! I need one of these in my life.
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Post by donciccio on Jul 26, 2013 13:40:41 GMT -8
I've done mine recently, I popped the back off, removed the crown and stem to replace my shroud though. I've heard others say you can wrestle the plastic shroud off over the crown in place but it felt too tight a fit on mine and i didn't want to damage the crown/stem. The result is awesome! Never removed a stem before . . . scared s***less to do it . . . . would have to ruin the watch! No need to fear Bob. Its easy!
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Post by DeadOnArrival06 on Jul 26, 2013 13:43:23 GMT -8
I've done mine recently, I popped the back off, removed the crown and stem to replace my shroud though. I've heard others say you can wrestle the plastic shroud off over the crown in place but it felt too tight a fit on mine and i didn't want to damage the crown/stem. The result is awesome! Hot damn! I never would've thought changing out the shroud would make that much difference. Now I want one!
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Post by Groundhog66 on Jul 26, 2013 15:11:38 GMT -8
Quit being a pussy, Bob... loser-sign
Seriously, nothing to fear, it's just basic stuff.
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Post by 3Pedals6Speeds on Jul 26, 2013 16:08:09 GMT -8
I'm in the process of ordering one of Harold's DLC shrouds for my "Tuna Wannabe" (SRP227). Harold's pic of the shroud: I'd like to remove the old Seiko plastic shroud without ruining it so I'm looking for advice from someone who has successfully done the swap. Once the three 1.5MM hex screws are removed, does the plastic shroud get removed over the top of the watch or by stretching down towards the case back? What about getting the old shroud over the crown? Any tips / advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Bob I've done 3 of these now, there's no need to remove the crown/stem, although it might make it easier. I have pulled it toward the crystal on the 9:00 side, then once I have that 'off' I work it straight to the crown/stem, gently easing it as it goes. It will pull over the crown/stem with no damage to the shroud. I've opened plenty of watches, but for some reason don't like opening them if there's no reason. Also - re: the wannabe thing, I know it's popular to look down on these, but I gotta tell you they're awesome. They hack, they wind, they're automatic, larger than many of the true Tuna's (at least bigger than my 7549-7010). Love 'em!
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Post by donciccio on Jul 26, 2013 19:03:06 GMT -8
When you said that to me , my snappy retort to you was "you are what you eat... " Remember that? Ah ... the good ole days. I'm clever. thunbsup.gif
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jul 27, 2013 8:32:49 GMT -8
I've done 3 of these now, there's no need to remove the crown/stem, although it might make it easier. I have pulled it toward the crystal on the 9:00 side, then once I have that 'off' I work it straight to the crown/stem, gently easing it as it goes. It will pull over the crown/stem with no damage to the shroud. I've opened plenty of watches, but for some reason don't like opening them if there's no reason. Also - re: the wannabe thing, I know it's popular to look down on these, but I gotta tell you they're awesome. They hack, they wind, they're automatic, larger than many of the true Tuna's (at least bigger than my 7549-7010). Love 'em! Thanks for the advice. I think I'll try it over the crystal and if that doesn't work, I'll try taking the stem out. I'm not bagging on the SRP22Xs . . . I think they are great watches and an awesome value. I absolutely love mine. I call it the wannabe because I really don't think there is anything "baby" about these. They are big and heavy. Definitely a must have for any auto diver fan.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jul 27, 2013 8:33:43 GMT -8
When you said that to me , my snappy retort to you was "you are what you eat... " Remember that? Ah ... the good ole days. I'm clever. thunbsup.gif LMAO!!!!
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