Need help: Seiko hardlex

[Minutehand]

I scratched the Hardlex "crystal" on a Seiko
Can this be fixed, i.e. buffed out, or is replacement the only option?

Thanks in advance

[Minutehand]

Originally Posted by Nanuq

My advice is pick up an antireflective coated sapphire replacement from Harold.

http://m161.photobucket.com/albums/y...c=www&start=40

Many thanks, glad I spotted your response among the deluge of other responses
I will see if I can contact him

[Dan Pierce]

From what I understand it's very difficult to polish out so replacement or sapphire upgrade is your best bet.
dP

[Minutehand]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

From what I understand it's very difficult to polish out so replacement or sapphire upgrade is your best bet.
dP

Thanks Dan

I have been buying <$1,000 Seiko's for years and have never scarred a Hardlex. The first >$1,000 one I buy I manage to stuff up within 1 month! Go figure.......

I will check if I can find a sapphire for this particular model, a SBDC007.

[Minutehand]

Originally Posted by Nanuq

My advice is pick up an antireflective coated sapphire replacement from Harold.

http://m161.photobucket.com/albums/y...c=www&start=40

Thanks Nanuq, the value of the forum is proven again
I contacted Harold, bought the sapphire replacement and got it installed today.

The Seiko is fighting fit again (better than before)!

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by Minutehand

Thanks Dan

I have been buying <$1,000 Seiko's for years and have never scarred a Hardlex. The first >$1,000 one I buy I manage to stuff up within 1 month! Go figure.......

I will check if I can find a sapphire for this particular model, a SBDC007.

I was gonna say Harold has a sapphire crystal for that model, but looks like you already got it! Excellent!

[SWIMPRUF]

Buy a new one because hardlex is hard to polish.

[Watch Professor]

I have a similar issue. How do I contact Harold?