Watch modder recommendations?

[nckr55]

I have a Squale 20 Atmos / 1545 that I would like to have fitted with a domed sapphire to replace the current flat / cyclops glass.

Can anyone recommend someone reliable in the UK to source, fit and guarantee waterproof a new crystal? I've had no joy sourcing the part myself (particularly not from Squale).


thanks,
Nick

[yeti]

Duncan at Genesis is usually recommended for this sort of work.

There's also our tame jeweller Eddie (ecain63) in here who might have a punt. He's about to repair and service a 75 year old Ulysse Nardin chronograph for me

/or will when I get round to posting it - it's boxed up!

/edited to remove two kisses I put on the end. I don't like Eddie >that< much

Edited by yeti on Monday 3rd March 10:27

[marcosgt]

yeti said:

Duncan at Genesis is usually recommended for this sort of work.

There's also our tame jeweller Eddie (ecain63) in here who might have a punt. He's about to repair and service a 75 year old Ulysse Nardin chronograph for me

/or will when I get round to posting it - it's boxed up! Xx

Don't expect a quick turn around from Genesis though as they've a huge backlog of work, due to being so highly regarded.

M.

[bry1975]

Nick,

If you know the Squale exact glass diameter and thickness I'd recommend you email yobokies as he has some
very nice Ar tinted sapphires and prices are very fair.


Bry

[ecain63]

yeti said:

Duncan at Genesis is usually recommended for this sort of work.

There's also our tame jeweller Eddie (ecain63) in here who might have a punt. He's about to repair and service a 75 year old Ulysse Nardin chronograph for me

/or will when I get round to posting it - it's boxed up!

/edited to remove two kisses I put on the end. I don't like Eddie >that< much

Edited by yeti on Monday 3rd March 10:27

Awww. xxxxxxxxxxx All for you batman.

[ecain63]

Ref the sapphire glass: I can sure have a look around my glass suppliers if you're happy to send the watch. Normally i can get something to satisfy.

[nckr55]

Thanks for all the feedback. The irritating thing is that Squale themselves make at least 2 versions of this watch with a domed sapphire, but seem to be almost in denial. Ideally I would at least have purchased the part from them and found someone to fit it. Will have a dig around on forums etc and see if I can get the dimensions; bound to be someone out there who has already done similar. Then I can send it off with a bot more confidence.