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Post by sdoocms on Jul 9, 2013 10:15:43 GMT -8
The watch in question is a 6306-7001. The watch, as far as I know, has the original crystal and the is what appears to be a small surface scratch. Can this crystal be polished? You can see the scratch crossing the day/date window.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 10:27:05 GMT -8
Polishing a Seiko Hardlex mineral crystal is possible, but you will need a high speed buffing pad and heavy jewelers compound to do it. Also, due to the enormous heat developed from the buffing pad you will more than likely get destortion and heat checks in the crystal. If you can handle a small scratch on an otherwise unmolested watch I'd be inclined to leave it as is. If it's bothering you contact Swedefreak for one of his 320W34 oem replacement crystals. these are exact duplicates and even have the correct frosted finish on the beveled edge. Coincidently, I have a absolutely mint unmolested 6309-7049 that has but one small flaw....a very light scratch on the otherwise perfect original hardlex. I elected to leave it alone to preserve the watches collector value.  Shawn |
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Post by sdoocms on Jul 9, 2013 10:39:47 GMT -8
That's a nice looking watch Shawn! Thanks for the info on polishing hardlex. More than likely I will get this watch serviced and leave the crystal as is.
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Post by sdoocms on Jul 9, 2013 10:40:03 GMT -8
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Post by swedefreak on Jul 9, 2013 15:16:51 GMT -8
As much as I like selling new crystals, I fully agree with Shawn's comments regarding originality of a scarce model.
To add, the cost of materials required to polish tempered mineral glass far exceeds the cost of a new crystal. And, that is not to mention the effort involved as well as the fact that polishing ANY material thins it out, the LAST thing you want to do to a crystal.
If you cannot live with the battle scar as it is, you can replace this crystal, but save it to be passed on to the next caretaker.
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Post by kingrat on Jul 9, 2013 16:08:02 GMT -8
The watch in question is a 6306-7001. The watch, as far as I know, has the original crystal and the is what appears to be a small surface scratch. Can this crystal be polished? You can see the scratch crossing the day/date window. That's one of the HOTTEST looking dial/ hand patina I've seen on a 6306. |
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Post by sdoocms on Jul 9, 2013 17:55:16 GMT -8
The watch in question is a 6306-7001. The watch, as far as I know, has the original crystal and the is what appears to be a small surface scratch. Can this crystal be polished? You can see the scratch crossing the day/date window. That's one of the HOTTEST looking dial/ hand patina I've seen on a 6306. Thanks Kingrat! When I saw this watch I new I had to have it! |
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