As now an owner of SRPE51, And seeing you have flat sapphire available. I can buy from you but it will be hard to find a person near me who will be expert enough to replace crystal without damaging the watch. I wish you had option to buy with sapphire installed
Marc, I appreciate what you are doing to help improve this new generation of Seiko 5's but, I will wait for you to come out with a bezeless Islander SKX style case that is done right from the get go.
These look great - I couldn't make sense of your instructions re. DIY replacement - you seemed to suggest that the crystal could be replaced without removing the bezel.. I'm sure I misunderstood - If anyone has a 'how to' video, I'd be keen to see it done. Can't wait for mine!
Hey marc, when's the islander SARBs going to come out? The dial would look nice with the word "islander" in cursive instead of the usual logo, considering that the sarb is on the dressier side. Cheers! 😁
@@islandwatch Hey man, just bought Seiko SRPE53 blue dial. Its all good a part from lug width which is only 18mm. I notice that too late. Is it possible to fit bigger bracelet on this watch I mean 20mm ?
Got a retro Casio home from ebay with sapphire (it seems) - feel lucky for that. When I tap on it there is a solid sound to it. I know it's not mineral as I experiment with polishing out scratches on mineral and tapping on those is different.
I think he said he's not getting some other Seikos cause he's no AD I think. Seiko said they are selected ADs only. So I don't think he will but we'll see.
Having popped out the crystal from my new Seiko 5 (same as Mark's blue one in the video) to have a look, I found they seem to have a different gasket to other seikos - more square (fatter) in shape and came out still on the crystal - had a nightmare putting it back, took an eternity to seat. Is it a different gasket or a particular knack - never had a problem with lods of changes I have done in the past.
Hello Marc, are the dials between the 42 mm SRPDs and these 40 mm SRPEs the same? I own the green SRPD61 and I love the dial but unfortunately they didnt realese that dial for under this model and I have a small wrist so I was thinking if I will be able to fit that green dial on these 40 mm cases?
So if a crystal is bought from your site and the customer fills out that form does that particular watchmaker charge additional for installation? I figured it is but i wasn’t sure.
Hey Marc - the new SRPE33 35 37 King Sammy watches seem to be about $600+ USD. Meanwhile the ISL-26 etc are about half that, and you just posted a really cool SARB look alike dial on Insta... I'm not asking a question so much as pleading with you to create a textured dial that competes with the overpriced Seiko Kings. And to say "Thanks" yet again. You're killing it.
I'm about to order a Orient Triton sapphire bezel insert. I just don't know what color black or blue? I have the black dial black bezel insert now. Will the blue bezel insert look good on the black dial I also have a Nado strap on it, tan.
Do you offer better/larger clasps for these watches? I got a 8.5 ish wrist and 2 pionts of micro adjustment just isn't going to cut it? Also I think you listing lists a 20mm lug for these watches but do you know what the width for the clasp is? The band must narrow down not?
AR coating changes the look and feel of a watch completely. I love being able to see the dial straight through. One of my only gripes with the SARB033, for example, is the lackluster single-coated AR that doesn't do the job as well as it could. This will be an awesome addition, and of course, provide additional scratch resistance. Keep up the great work.
It’s really easy to swap crystals and worth doing it yourself to save money. I think there’s a Watch And Learn video on this channel about crystal swapping.
Hi Mark, this is an awesome improve, i choosed The nato model because i like more The brushed bezel, i want to get a Nice bracelet for it, do You know if The skx013 bracelet would fit them? Any recomendatión from straocode or Uncle Seiko? Thanks un avance.
Hi Marc. Thank you for offering the double dome and flat Saphire. Which one produces less reflection / glare?. I gues both are anti-reflex coated? Do you plan to offer these glases for the srpg31k1 series too?
HI Marc, I purchased a watch from you a while ago. I've had my heart set on a Seiko frost monster for a while now, but its obviously impossible to find. I hope you consider doing an Islander version...'cause I'll be begging you to take my money.
Alright Mark, time to corner the market and start making Casio Duro mods, bezels, bezel inserts, dials, bands, crystals etc. The watch is cheap, there isn't much direct aftermarket support etc. Think of it like making aftermarket parts for a civic, a cheap car that can introduce people to modding :)
@@islandwatch Oh I don't know, using the car analogy I know of many, many cars that have WELL over their value spent on modifications :D A 30 dollar bezel insert here, a 50 crystal there, the watch is already a great deal I bet people would like to make one they've had for a while they're own! I'm about to buy a band worth more than the watch itself and put it on mine :D
Hey Mark, just installed your double domed sapphire crystal into my blue SRPE! Looks awesome, elevates the watch to a new level! However, the chapter ring seems to have gotten damaged a bit in the process (or was damaged already), so I am wondering if you are looking to make some chapter rings any time soon for this model?
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I bought a Sapphire Double Dome and had it put in at a local shop in Scottsdale! Loving it. Thanks again for the design! ❤️
Was it really worth, got pics?
you are on FIRE with these releases Marc! that is such a cool product to bring to market. Thank you!
My pleasure!
That double dome looks 🔥🔥🔥 I might finally have to pick up a Seiko 5
The SRPE series is the best in the 5 line imo
Yeah, I might agree!
The sapphire I'm getting is compatible with SKX and SRPD, however I want one for SRPE. Will the crystal be compatible with SRPE as well?
I love the look of the dome crystal. It should be made that way. The difference is stunning to my eye.
Now this is how you sell. I was lurking around your website and this video just sold me on it.
Thank you.
As now an owner of SRPE51, And seeing you have flat sapphire available. I can buy from you but it will be hard to find a person near me who will be expert enough to replace crystal without damaging the watch. I wish you had option to buy with sapphire installed
this was absolutely genius. when i own one of these watches, ill defitnetly buy a double dome
Great, thanks.
Just ordered the double dome for my srpe57, can’t wait! Thanks for making these! Perfect tool watch after this mod 👌🏻
Hey just interested to know the result since i got the same watch
Marc, I appreciate what you are doing to help improve this new generation of Seiko 5's but, I will wait for you to come out with a bezeless Islander SKX style case that is done right from the get go.
okay :)
Would’ve been great if you could include an option where you put the crystal on the watch and sell it that way.
It's called an Islander
jesus mesquita nonon I want a sapphire on that specific watch, not the islander brand watch.
Mark, this is so cool. Wish Seiko would just offer sapphire in watches above $300
Good options!! They increase watches life and durability. 😎👍🏼
Yes they do
These look great - I couldn't make sense of your instructions re. DIY replacement - you seemed to suggest that the crystal could be replaced without removing the bezel.. I'm sure I misunderstood - If anyone has a 'how to' video, I'd be keen to see it done. Can't wait for mine!
Hey marc, when's the islander SARBs going to come out? The dial would look nice with the word "islander" in cursive instead of the usual logo, considering that the sarb is on the dressier side. Cheers! 😁
Thanks Marc, been waiting for this upgrade. My SRPE53 is my daily. Cheers!
Right on!
Straps..crystals..just give me the islander version already. Take my money!
LOL
Yes and avoid making marketing to another brand!!😎
@@islandwatch Hey man, just bought Seiko SRPE53 blue dial. Its all good a part from lug width which is only 18mm. I notice that too late. Is it possible to fit bigger bracelet on this watch I mean 20mm ?
Couldn't figure which side the AR coating was. Wish they came with a sticker on the non AR coating side.
Got a retro Casio home from ebay with sapphire (it seems) - feel lucky for that. When I tap on it there is a solid sound to it. I know it's not mineral as I experiment with polishing out scratches on mineral and tapping on those is different.
That's interesting. Didn't know they got involved in things like that.
Very classy with double dome! Very nice!
Just got an SRPE last week......and that double dome is veeeery tempting
Sure is
Can I change the glass and the bezel from the front or does the movement have to come out? Thanks
Will you be getting any of the Street fighter Seiko 5's ?
I think he said he's not getting some other Seikos cause he's no AD I think. Seiko said they are selected ADs only. So I don't think he will but we'll see.
I am an AD, but AFAIK, these aren't hitting Seiko USA.
Bought your double dome and also the bracelet. Looks wonderful. Thanks Mark!
how long lasts hardlex crystal ?
Hello Mark Great job on these. Only one wish list from me. CLEAR AR Coating. Blue AR always looks a bit cloudy to me. Please consider!
Having popped out the crystal from my new Seiko 5 (same as Mark's blue one in the video) to have a look, I found they seem to have a different gasket to other seikos - more square (fatter) in shape and came out still on the crystal - had a nightmare putting it back, took an eternity to seat. Is it a different gasket or a particular knack - never had a problem with lods of changes I have done in the past.
Love the domed one
The difference definitely shows up 🙂
Sure does!
Hello Marc, are the dials between the 42 mm SRPDs and these 40 mm SRPEs the same? I own the green SRPD61 and I love the dial but unfortunately they didnt realese that dial for under this model and I have a small wrist so I was thinking if I will be able to fit that green dial on these 40 mm cases?
Good day sir. Will it affect water resistance when changing crystals?
Will the SRPD crystal be compatible with SRPE as well?
So if a crystal is bought from your site and the customer fills out that form does that particular watchmaker charge additional for installation? I figured it is but i wasn’t sure.
the blue one looks amazing
Thanks!
Looked up and saw that Yacht Master and thought......"cool looking Seiko, I want one, where's the credit card?" LOL!!!;-)))
Great. Domed sapphire cristal! Thanks.
What color of sphere do you think is more beautiful in the Seiko SRPE?
Very classy indeed. Especially with the Islander watches
Thanks.
I can’t do this. You have vendors that can do this? You get that list when you buy one? Correct?
Hey Marc - the new SRPE33 35 37 King Sammy watches seem to be about $600+ USD. Meanwhile the ISL-26 etc are about half that, and you just posted a really cool SARB look alike dial on Insta... I'm not asking a question so much as pleading with you to create a textured dial that competes with the overpriced Seiko Kings.
And to say "Thanks" yet again. You're killing it.
They will go down in price after release. You can buy a King Turtle on eBay for 400 or less
I'm about to order a Orient Triton sapphire bezel insert. I just don't know what color black or blue? I have the black dial black bezel insert now. Will the blue bezel insert look good on the black dial I also have a Nado strap on it, tan.
Any diver bezels for this one??
How do you get the chapter ring out??? It's stuck on the bezel..
Any chance of doing lumed chapter rings for these?
It's possible.
Please
Do you offer better/larger clasps for these watches? I got a 8.5 ish wrist and 2 pionts of micro adjustment just isn't going to cut it? Also I think you listing lists a 20mm lug for these watches but do you know what the width for the clasp is? The band must narrow down not?
Yay! Been watching for these.
Great!
I wish Seiko would do this... The Hardlex is the only downside to the Seiko 5 Sports lineup in my opinion.
What about Charter rings ??? For the watch mods?
great vid marc as usual,
Thanks 👍
With these upgrades, Marc is making these Seiko 5's almost as well-specced as the micro brands!! atb snack
These look great. Does anyone know where I would go to get one of these fitted in the UK? I don't really fancy fitting them myself.
Can you order the watch with the crystal replaced?
Do these fit the 38mm presage?
Good stuff Marc. Is this a service you offer. Can the watch be sent to you for the replacement ?
AR coating changes the look and feel of a watch completely. I love being able to see the dial straight through. One of my only gripes with the SARB033, for example, is the lackluster single-coated AR that doesn't do the job as well as it could. This will be an awesome addition, and of course, provide additional scratch resistance. Keep up the great work.
Thanks.
Hi. Will these fit on sprh33?
Thanks, I have ordered 2 crytals and a Jubilee for mine...
can you upgrade my Tissot Seastar 1000 to a double dome crystal with AR?
Thanks Marc.
Hey Marc. How much does your guy charge for putting the new crystal on? Thanks.
How can I find which crystal I need? I want to put a sapphire crystal in my Orient Bambino Version 4 but idk how to find the crystal that I need.
Im looking for a sapphire for the presage SRPB41
The dome makes it!
I'm a dome fan too!
Great news Marc I'll be waiting to see the bracelet. that will be watch number 2 from Long Island watch....
Awesome.
This whatch have sarpphire crystals ?
Wish I knew how to change a crystal. When will the bracelets come out?
It’s really easy to swap crystals and worth doing it yourself to save money. I think there’s a Watch And Learn video on this channel about crystal swapping.
Few months.
Can you do this for the srpg35???
Just get a 32mm/28mm tempered glass watch screen protector for front & back glass will do. Same as how your smart phone glass is protected.
Hey Marc! Is the islander pinkie going to come in the bigger size??
What about my poor Seiko 5 sports SRPD53K? Will your SKX ones fit?
Would this crystal fit on a szsb016?
Hi Mark, this is an awesome improve, i choosed The nato model because i like more The brushed bezel, i want to get a Nice bracelet for it, do You know if The skx013 bracelet would fit them? Any recomendatión from straocode or Uncle Seiko?
Thanks un avance.
Hopefully you will get some after market blue chapter rings in soon!👍
Hello Marc, these two watches look incredible with the improvement, any of these crystals could be used for the prestige cocktail model?
Hi Marc. Thank you for offering the double dome and flat Saphire. Which one produces less reflection / glare?. I gues both are anti-reflex coated? Do you plan to offer these glases for the srpg31k1 series too?
can i get this done in market for snkl23?
The flat sapphire has more contrast in comparison to hardlex in this video imo. For now I can resist these yet.
Thank you.
How diameter the crystal glass
Will you swap the crystal if we buy from you?
If so how much for the swap?
Email us for assistance.
When do the bracelets you mentioned drop?
Any Strapcode bracelets coming for these watches?
I'm going to make my own.
Long Island Watch ok cool
Price?
Nice mark still waiting on the restock of the isl 26, when can I expect them?
Great addition and options.
Do u have sapphire crystal available for SRP741?
Hey Marc, great video as always! Just a quick question: Is it possible to swap a movement + dail from a 40mm DressKX into a 5KX case?
What a coincidence, I want it with that sapphire crystal...
Great job on these! Any chance of a single dome being available? I’m a big fan of the distortion.
HI Marc, I purchased a watch from you a while ago. I've had my heart set on a Seiko frost monster for a while now, but its obviously impossible to find. I hope you consider doing an Islander version...'cause I'll be begging you to take my money.
Hi Mark, I hope you are OK and stay that way with what is going on in NY these days.
I am!
I still can't choose between the blue or the gild color 😌
Which one you bought?
Same here 😂
@@jackdaniel6487 i bought the gild 😁
Hi Mark.. Do you sell the math watch? i think it is unique and it deserves a spot in my collection...
Do they fit the SNZH53?
No, sorry.
Alright Mark, time to corner the market and start making Casio Duro mods, bezels, bezel inserts, dials, bands, crystals etc. The watch is cheap, there isn't much direct aftermarket support etc. Think of it like making aftermarket parts for a civic, a cheap car that can introduce people to modding :)
Will people buy a $50 watch then spend $300 modding it?
@@islandwatch Oh I don't know, using the car analogy I know of many, many cars that have WELL over their value spent on modifications :D A 30 dollar bezel insert here, a 50 crystal there, the watch is already a great deal I bet people would like to make one they've had for a while they're own! I'm about to buy a band worth more than the watch itself and put it on mine :D
Marc, the watches look so awesome! Are you going to have bracelet options for them?
Double domed all the way! Thanks Marc! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
You bet
Oh lord I would love to do these mods!
what is A.R.on the crystal ?
sol star what do you mean? It’s a blue AR coating
Antireflective
Anti-reflection coating. It's a 1/4 wavelength thick coating of a dielectric medium.
Restock Islander Samurai please... can ship to Malaysia?
Yes, and yes.
Do you have an estimate on how much installation will likely run?
Joe Ginese go to the website and you can see the cost for modifications.
@@zzygyy which site? Marc said he doesn't do the crystal but if you order both he's provide a form and recommended installer.
About $80
Hey Mark, just installed your double domed sapphire crystal into my blue SRPE! Looks awesome, elevates the watch to a new level! However, the chapter ring seems to have gotten damaged a bit in the process (or was damaged already), so I am wondering if you are looking to make some chapter rings any time soon for this model?
Any idea how to install it? I removed the bezel and I can't seem to get the bezel onto it
But does it come in blue?!
Yup.