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 Posted: Mon Jun 4th, 2012 12:12 am
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 This must have been discussed before, but I  can't find anything about it.

I've cracked the crystal of my PO Homage Mako XL and would like to replace it with a sapphire.

Is there anyone that sells sapphire crystals for Mako XLs?

I think I remember reading, about a year ago, they don't make them, but I can't imagine that's true.
    
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 Posted: Mon Jun 4th, 2012 12:45 am
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 Try Harold (yobokies).

Do you know the diameter? If so, you could look at Otto Frei or another parts company. I did a thread on parts and repair sources that you may want to take a look at.



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 Posted: Mon Jun 4th, 2012 01:16 am
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 I would think you can get an after-market crystal for that watch. As long as the shape of the watch is not unusual then third party crystals will normally fit.



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 Posted: Mon Jun 4th, 2012 01:18 am
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 My second step was to contact Harold.

I just wanted to see if anyone had had a sapphire crystal put on their Mako XL, or know someone who has.

BTW The XL's crystal measures 35mm.

Last edited on Mon Jun 4th, 2012 01:21 am by Timekeeper
    
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 Timekeeper wrote: BTW The XL's crystal measures 35mm.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Seiko-35mm-Sapphire-Crystal-NEW-Ref-350A06SD0C/251038086893



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 MCWW will install it for $70. I emailed them about a month ago about my mako xl. $20 labor and $50 for the crystal.
    
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 justwatchme wrote: MCWW will install it for $70. I emailed them about a month ago about my mako xl. $20 labor and $50 for the crystal.
was just about to post this... :c



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