solex
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Post by solex on Sept 30, 2015 6:24:13 GMT -8
I have a ALBA Solar (identical to the Seiko Solar) that I would like to install a double domed sapphire. Its movement/case is V147-0AN0 and the crystal measures 27.05mm diameter, 2.8 mm thick.
I checked eBay, OFrei or Esslinger and could not find anything. Any idea were I can source a crystal?
Thanks,
Dan
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djh584
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Post by djh584 on Sept 30, 2015 9:36:44 GMT -8
If Adrian or any other member can't help you out, have a look at this site www.crystaltimes.net You may have to email them with your req uirements if you can't find anything suitable on their site. David |
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solex
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Post by solex on Sept 30, 2015 12:06:00 GMT -8
Thanks for the reply, I sent CrystalTimes an email a couple of days ago, have not heard back yet
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Post by earthphase on Sept 30, 2015 12:35:14 GMT -8
What about Dagaz? Can they help you out?
Have you tried DD sapphire before?
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solex
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Post by solex on Sept 30, 2015 13:17:15 GMT -8
earth, yes I have used a double domed sapphire before why do you ask?
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Post by earthphase on Sept 30, 2015 19:03:55 GMT -8
I have tried it in the past and have never liked the result. Can't quite put my finger on it - just don't like em.
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Post by solex on Oct 1, 2015 5:02:47 GMT -8
I guess it really depends on the watch face, I can imagine that complex dials would not look great with a domed crystal. In my case I fill my quartz watches with Fluroinert and it really adds to the optical effect making a highly readable dial  |
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Post by earthphase on Oct 1, 2015 5:55:36 GMT -8
that looks really cool
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HiBeat
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Post by HiBeat on Oct 1, 2015 8:58:28 GMT -8
In my case I fill my quartz watches with Fluroinert and it really adds to the optical effect making a highly readable dial Holy Cow! I just finished reading a bunch of these Fluoroinert filled watch case articles and various fora posts. Incredible! My congrats go to you for doing this. Looks really special. I love it. |
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Post by solex on Oct 1, 2015 9:16:37 GMT -8
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Post by solex on Oct 1, 2015 9:18:43 GMT -8
last one  |
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