WANTED: Seiko F231 Crystal

[abem]

If anyone has a spare crystal from a Seiko F231-5000, I'd looking for one. It's 20mm wide by about 8mm high.

Thanks,

-abe.

[Old Tom]

Seiko's code for this crystal is SA9N7HN00 (same crystal for SS or SGP models)- I have crystals for the -4010 & -4019 (blue or black ones, SS or SGP) but not the -5000.

[Kasper]

What is the difference..it's the same watch, just another color..i had to have a look at my black f231..oh yes..i broke it so i cutted another glass for it.

[abem]

Thanks for the help!

The F231-5000 crystal is a simple little rectangle with slightly rounded corners - no fancy graphics, logos, or stencils needed, so it would be pretty easy to fabricate a new one if I can't find one.

It looks like it was just glued into the frame, so I must have loosened it on the last battery change and it popped out some time when my wife was wearing it.

-abe.

p.s. I just got a gold colored F231-4000 with the metallic purple face. Love it.

[Kasper]

p.s. I just got a gold colored F231-4000 with the metallic purple face. Love it.

can't wait to see the pictures

btw if you can't find a glass, i will try to cut one for you

[abem]

Kasper,

I haven't photographed it properly yet, but here's one for you...

-abe.

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[Ade51]

Fantastic watch Abe - love the photo

[bucko170]

Nice photographic work Abe, I like the way the back of the band is reflected by the other band.

[Kasper]

very Nice Abe..looking even better without the glass

reminds me that i have to buy a softbox to take pictures

[abem]

Kasper,

Here's a little collection of photos. Being essentially a mirror, the front bezel is not easy to photograph:
http://www.timetrafficker.com/watches/l ... index.html

One of the interesting things about this model is the reflector used on the LCD. It has an interesting textured metallic pattern, reminiscent of a butterfly wing:


This is a different approach than the little pyramidal reflectors used in the F231-F5000:
http://www.timetrafficker.com/watches/l ... index.html

-abe.