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Title: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: Hazuan78 on January 24, 2016, 11:32:53 PM: Hello old timers,

I had recently purchased an old Seiko Skx007 from mudah site,
the condition is really bad except for the movement is running strong.
The case, bezel & glass are badly scratched. For i think the bezel
Insert definately need to be replace. But how about the case and
crystal glass. Any ideas on how to polish the glass and case.
For your info, i have manage to dissambly the bezel and the movement
out. Now only the headache is how to polish the case and is it possible
to polish glass without replacement. Seek anyone to advice..please
Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: JeepWH on January 25, 2016, 06:14:54 AM: The hardlex glass cannot be polished, must be replaced.

The case can be polished. See my topic below:

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=14206.msg121642#msg121642
Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: antoniosaprozeld on January 25, 2016, 07:11:30 AM: Would u bring ur watch (no Speedmaster) to this guy-around-the-corner next time it needs a service....

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfIr4Uye6JE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfIr4Uye6JE)

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Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: wildaxlrose on January 25, 2016, 08:25:58 PM: Quote from: JeepWH on January 25, 2016, 06:14:54 AM
The hardlex glass cannot be polished, must be replaced.

The case can be polished. See my topic below:

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=14206.msg121642#msg121642
thank you for sharing

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Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: Hazuan78 on January 25, 2016, 09:18:59 PM: Quote from: smithga99 on January 24, 2016, 11:34:50 PM
upload a photo so we can see the condition

Hi,
Tried to upload photo directly but cannot find the way.
however managed to upload to these link:-

http://www.photoshare.org/system/files/46960-1.jpg

(http://) http://www.photoshare.org/system/files/46960-2.jpg

http://www.photoshare.org/system/files/46960-3.jpg

(http://) http://www.photoshare.org/system/files/46960-4.jpg

(http://) http://www.photoshare.org/system/files/46960-5.jpg

Thanks bro
Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: Hazuan78 on January 25, 2016, 09:40:29 PM: Quote from: JeepWH on January 25, 2016, 06:14:54 AM
The hardlex glass cannot be polished, must be replaced.

The case can be polished. See my topic below:

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=14206.msg121642#msg121642

Hi bro JeepWH,
Thanks for sharing the info, definetely will find those sandpapers and polish by this weekend.
Btw, my SKX7 condition even worse than yours when you first got (unfortunately i didnt take the photo earlier).
However, after seeing your post, it really inspire me and can't wait to finish up this project.

thanks again bro.

regards,
Hazuan78
Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: Hazuan78 on January 25, 2016, 09:45:12 PM: Quote from: antoniosaprozeld on January 25, 2016, 07:11:30 AM
Would u bring ur watch (no Speedmaster) to this guy-around-the-corner next time it needs a service....

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfIr4Uye6JE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfIr4Uye6JE)

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Thanks for sharing bro.
Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: Hazuan78 on January 25, 2016, 09:49:57 PM: Hi,

Anyone can teach me how to upload photo to the post directly.

Thanks
Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: ck77 on January 26, 2016, 06:15:04 AM: Quote from: Hazuan78 on January 25, 2016, 09:49:57 PM
Hi,

Anyone can teach me how to upload photo to the post directly.

Thanks
How to post photo in MWF :)
http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=1228

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Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: JeepWH on January 26, 2016, 07:28:41 AM: Quote from: Hazuan78 on January 25, 2016, 09:40:29 PM
Quote from: JeepWH on January 25, 2016, 06:14:54 AM
The hardlex glass cannot be polished, must be replaced.

The case can be polished. See my topic below:

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?topic=14206.msg121642#msg121642

Hi bro JeepWH,
Thanks for sharing the info, definetely will find those sandpapers and polish by this weekend.
Btw, my SKX7 condition even worse than yours when you first got (unfortunately i didnt take the photo earlier).
However, after seeing your post, it really inspire me and can't wait to finish up this project.

thanks again bro.

regards,
Hazuan78

You are welcome, the key is to be patient. It'll take a long time. Work slow and clean often.
Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: Timeless on January 29, 2016, 06:20:35 AM: Pertaining to polish, is it advisible to use cape cod polish the plexiglass (pam372) or any other method can recommend?

Any suggestions and thoughts are welcomed
Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: JeepWH on January 29, 2016, 07:59:17 AM: Quote from: femann on January 29, 2016, 06:20:35 AM
Pertaining to polish, is it advisible to use cape cod polish the plexiglass (pam372) or any other method can recommend?

Any suggestions and thoughts are welcomed

If its plexiglass, get a tube of Polywatch. It works wonders.

Although personally, I use Rubbing Compound which can be found in automotive paint shops. But it comes in a big can, for me who does servicing its ok. But for one time use, Polywatch is better
Title: Re: Seiko Skx007 Recondition
Post by: thong123 on January 30, 2016, 06:54:03 PM: i bought some Cerium Oxide from e bay some time ago, its kinda works but its takes a very long time.
If you have a polishing machine it work way way more faster