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Old 4 March 2021, 03:43 PM   #1
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Input on a slight 'mod' to a DJ 36

Hi guys;

I absolutely love my DJ, circa 2006. What I don't love, never have, and just can't come to terms with, is the date window 'eye' in actual use, i.e. when I wear it.

I'll pause for the purists to finish yelling at me.

Anyway, seeing as I absolutely love every single other aspect of mine and it isn't similar to any other offering (full disclosure, it's a Turn-O-Graph ref. 116264) - all I want to do is swap the crystal for a "flat" type as would be seen on the OP 36 no-date, or such.

Anyone done this? Any advice on a good place to have such a service done? I do want to keep the WR correct, so making sure this is done properly and pressure tested after is important to me.

I know, I know, the eye is a classic part of the design...but hey, I don't figure to sell this one and even if I do I can always have the original put back in, least in theory...right?

Thanks for reading my little ramble and any advice guys!
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Old 7 March 2021, 07:14 AM   #2
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A Crystal is a consumable if you like the flat look take the window off
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Old 7 March 2021, 05:00 PM   #3
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Lots of high end dealers do this on stella dials and vintage subs so Im sure many purists will come to your defense.


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Old 8 March 2021, 12:28 AM   #4
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I have a vintage Air-King that came to me with a flat crystal. To me, it looked “off”. I wouldn’t call myself a purist, but I swapped the crystal and liked it better.

It’s easy enough to have a flat crystal installed on your watch. And if you don’t like it, just change it back.
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Old 8 March 2021, 06:34 AM   #5
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Your timepiece, your choice.

Wife has a very Frankin DJ36 and loves it. So just a crystal mod is easy to do / undo. Go for it!
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Old 13 March 2021, 07:22 AM   #6
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Thanks guys, after another week on my wrist I definitely like the style too much to move it along, but that cyclops...going to talk to my watchmaker about it tomorrow! :)
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Old 13 March 2021, 07:31 AM   #7
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Cool, look fwd to pics!
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Old 13 March 2021, 07:49 AM   #8
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Trust me, as you get older you'll develop an appreciation for the cyclops.



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Old 13 March 2021, 11:39 AM   #9
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Do it. You can always change it back.
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