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    hectic
    Joined: 24 Sept 2009

    @Chris:

    @Seul:

    I was able to scratch a sapphire dial…

    Damn, Seul- how did you scratch a sapphire crystal?  That's really tough to do…

    Hey, any of you brains know if I can polish Hardlex? (I.e.: there are scratches)

    Thanks

    last edited by 13 Nov 2012, 18:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      hectic
      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

      Doh, just noticed that Jii already answered this. Not even with some diamond paste (I just made that up, is there such a thing?)

      last edited by 13 Nov 2012, 18:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Chris
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

        There is, and and it's possible to polish out a scratch with it.  It's slow and delicate work, though.  You're likely to wind up with an uneven and distorted surface when you're done.  If you have a common model Seiko like a Monster or a SKX diver it would probably be better to replace it.  You can even get sapphire crystals for some of those models and they're relatively cheap ($40-50, if I recall correctly).

        last edited by 13 Nov 2012, 19:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          hectic
          Joined: 24 Sept 2009

          I have a discus burger, I can't imagine being able to get a new crystal.

          thanks though Chris

          last edited by 13 Nov 2012, 20:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Anesthetist
            見習いボス
            Joined: 14 May 2011

            Ooohhhhh Discus Burger….pics please!

            IG: bluehandsslim

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              hectic
              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

              As you can see it is a bit beat up. It is on a 22mm (notched to the 20mm lugs) strap that Jii gave me (thanks again, its still better than the Toshi I had):

              last edited by 14 Nov 2012, 21:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Anesthetist
                見習いボス
                Joined: 14 May 2011

                Hectic,
                That Discus Burger is not only a rare watch, it's sexy as hell. I wish I would have picked one up when I had the chance to be honest.

                For now, I've been on a Tender Co binge and had to pick up this guy. It just arrived tonight so please excuse my crummy cell phone pic.

                IG: bluehandsslim

                last edited by 16 Nov 2012, 01:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  hectic
                  Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                  Anesthetist, they come up so rarely, there was one on Ebay recently (black and rose gold) that went for about 1100 bucks. I really want the steel braceleted one. I dont think they made too many right?

                  Re: Your new Tender - is it oriented like that for driving?

                  last edited by 16 Nov 2012, 10:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Friday
                    Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                    ^^ It looks like it ^^ the Tender that is.

                    Also that discus wearing that toshi looks interesting, but personally i like it more if paired with its original strap.. but thats just me. Love that Burger..

                    Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                    ~Shinici Haraki~

                    last edited by 16 Nov 2012, 12:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      emceeQ
                      啓蒙家
                      Joined: 11 Jan 2012

                      After about a month if daily wear and a few quick dives with it the other day I must say I love this watch…

                      last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 17:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Seul
                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                        Hmmm been looking at:


                        For 125 $… No sapphire dial though... But not mineral either: hardlex...

                        last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 17:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Megatron1505
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 10 Jul 2011

                          Rafa, how are you liking that Orient? I've been deciding between a Mako and a Monster for nearly a year now. Time to get off the pot or shit I think.

                          Any opinions on the two watches you knowledgable people?

                          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

                          last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 17:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            thomasnunnally
                            Joined: 5 Jul 2010

                            Eli, I like that watch!  Go for it!

                            Out with the new! In with the old!

                            last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 18:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Finn666
                              Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                              Mega - well what to say…imo it's a lot of bang for the buck. great watch, great size (not too big,not too small!), great detailing and it looks like a lot of love was put into it as well. the blue dial is amazing and the steel bracelet is perfect as well!
                              you really can't go wrong with this one lad...

                              just my 2cents o/course 😉

                              last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 18:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Chris
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                I'm a tad biased, Mega, but I think the blue dial Mako is a really versatile, beautiful watch.  Mechanically, either one is a great buy.  They will both be totally dependable for years, despite whatever abuse you subject them to, but the Mako will look good in any situation, from suits to overalls.  I don't think the Monster has the same flexibility.

                                EDIT: glad you're enjoying it Rafa.:)  I still have mixed feelings about letting it go, but I just didn't wear it often enough.

                                last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 18:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Jii
                                  Joined: 4 Oct 2010

                                  @Seul:

                                  No sapphire dial though… But not mineral either: hardlex...

                                  Hardlex is mineral. However I wouldn't pass on a nice watch because of that..

                                  AIAN HA-TO!

                                  last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 19:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Friday
                                    Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                                    @Mega

                                    I'd go with this one. (pic borrowed from Google)

                                    Just because i love the looks of it. Tone it down with a leather strap, wear a rubber strap for a sporty look and the steel bracelet to show who's the boss.. 😉

                                    Not saying the mako is not a nice watch, but personally I'll go with the Monster…

                                    Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                    ~Shinici Haraki~

                                    last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 20:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      hectic
                                      Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                                      @ Mega - there is an XL Orient Mako too. (44mm I think)

                                      last edited by 21 Nov 2012, 20:18 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Seul
                                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                        @Seul:

                                        Hmmm been looking at:



                                        For 125 $… No sapphire dial though... But not mineral either: hardlex...

                                        Incommiiiiiinnngg. Came to 90 €. Not bad. It's def within the budget. 🙂 It's brandnew/ unworn/ unaltered as well.

                                        last edited by 22 Nov 2012, 08:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Friday
                                          Joined: 27 Mar 2012

                                          Nice score the seul.. reminds me of the previous explorer… wear em in good health 🙂

                                          Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                          ~Shinici Haraki~

                                          last edited by 22 Nov 2012, 12:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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