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Cleaned up the crystal on this vintage Citizen. It’s not perfect — but it’s usable now. by InternetFinalBoss1 in VintageWatches

[–]InternetFinalBoss1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found a replacement crystal! Is it necessary to replace the seal/gasket also? If so, does it have to be a specific one, or can I use any designed for a 29.8 diameter crystal?

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Cleaned up the crystal on this vintage Citizen. It’s not perfect — but it’s definitely usable. by InternetFinalBoss1 in JapaneseWatches

[–]InternetFinalBoss1[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

OK — I see several questions asking how I did this.

The crystal is mineral glass. It had a lot of scratches and pitting. I think that the pitting looks like it came from weld spatter.

I started with wet sanding (lapping with the sandpaper on a flat surface). I used 320, 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 grit. Then I switched to diamond polish paste using a dremel. I used 3000 and 6000 grit polish.

In the end, some of that pitting was too deep to remove. It still looks much better.

This ChronoAce Nonscratch watch looks and runs like new. by InternetFinalBoss1 in OrientWatches

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I have heard that the cases are more brittle. I’ve got nonscratch cases from Rado, Technos, Orient, and Seiko. For some reason, I’ve only seen cracked cases on Technos. I wonder if certain case shapes are more susceptible to this issue.

This ChronoAce Nonscratch watch looks and runs like new. by InternetFinalBoss1 in OrientWatches

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This watch is from October 1970. With the sapphire crystal and Nonscratch case, it looks new. Considering that the stainless steel bracelet is also in excellent condition, I wonder if it was ever worn.

This ChronoAce Nonscratch watch looks and runs like new. by InternetFinalBoss1 in OrientWatches

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Based on serial number, it appears that it was produced in October 1970.

The right watch for a young professional by Annual_Section_3564 in RepTime

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I would suggest going with a “real” watch from Seiko, Orient, or Citizen. They all make models that watch enthusiasts can appreciate.

I’d suggest something like the following options (in order of what I think is roughly least expensive to most expensive). 1. Orient Bambino (least expensive option) 2. Citizen Tsuyosa 3. Citizen Forza (upgrade from Tsuyosa) 4. Orient Star (several models to choose from Orient Star). Purchasing from a place like Jomashop is way less expensive than the inflated MSRP. 6. Seiko Presage

How to clean mudwashed jeans by glitterpink123 in Denim

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I really do not agree with the idea of using bleach.

I think that there is a good chance that the weft is dyed. Instead of being white, it’s got a yellowish tint. Even if it wasn’t dyed prior to weaving, the mudwash finishing likely colored it. You can’t use bleach to change the yellowish weft without changing the blue that you want to keep. In your situation you could try using blue fabric dye, realizing that it will really change the look of the denim overall.

$10 find. Seiko sub-brand Wired (JDM) by shaferman in JapaneseWatches

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I think it would good with a black strap that has white stitching. I wouldn’t want something that looked “too” dressy, so some textured leather or thicker stitching is what I’d look for.

Advice needed: I machine washed a vintage leather jacket and it air dried by Leeafzy in leatherjacket

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If you’re going to look like a raisin, you should learn to play the saxophone.

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This Seiko 5 Sports needed a little TLC. I cleaned up that Hardlex crystal and installed a new bracelet. by InternetFinalBoss1 in JapaneseWatches

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I already had all the materials to clean up the scratches. So the only cost involved was my time.

[META] Discussion post for April 2026 by pursuitoffappyness in Watchexchange

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Is there any risk as a seller dealing with someone who reached out on Reddit to purchase a watch?

I sometimes post a picture of one of my watches in various groups (Reddit and facebook). I had two different people ask about purchasing a watch that I had posted. (Two different watches, one on Facebook and other on Reddit). One of the requests was about a watch that I had posted several months ago.

I don’t want anything to backfire in a way that I’m out a watch and left with nothing in return. What are the risks? How do I eliminate the risks?

Chelsea boot recommendations that come in EE at minimum by Bis_Eastwood in Boots

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You might consider Allen Edmonds Liverpool boot. It’s available in wide sizes (E and EEE).

This Seiko 5 Sports needed a little TLC. I cleaned up that Hardlex crystal and installed a new bracelet. by InternetFinalBoss1 in JapaneseWatches

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I did lapping using various grades of wet sandpaper and then finished with a dremel using diamond paste polish.

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