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R.J. · 5 May 2012, 02:32 AM

I noticed a dust sized chip on my Sub saphire crystal the other day which you really have to look for to see. It had to happen when I took a fall a week earlier. My question is, can this happen? I thought it would shatter before scratching or chipping. Can it be buffed out or should I just forget it? Unless you looked for it in the proper lighting you would never see it. Thanks for any advice.

2th Dr · 5 May 2012, 02:41 AM

Yes, it can happen. Sapphire is very hard, but also brittle. No, it can't be buffed out. The older acrylic crystals are nice in that you CAN buff them.

azguy · 5 May 2012, 03:03 AM

RSC will fix it up at the next service, just make sure it's shallow and has not affected the waterproofness of the watch

Ticking Away · 5 May 2012, 03:08 AM

I've had good luck using cape cod cloth on my crystal to remove subtle scratches.

R.J. · 5 May 2012, 04:39 AM

Thanks for the helpful advice. By the time it goes to Rolex to be serviced I'll probably not be bothered about it and accept it as part of the patina which I'm sure I'll help it to aquire.

CLRBLULITE · 12 May 2012, 09:36 PM

If you have insurance and it is indeed damaged(needing replaced) it's now time to utilize it.

xjeeunitx · 12 May 2012, 09:47 PM

If it was a scratch... investing in a dremel and diamond paste would do wonders...

5 May 2012, 02:32 AM	#1
R.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Canada Watch: milgaus gv Posts: 284	Chipped Crystal I noticed a dust sized chip on my Sub saphire crystal the other day which you really have to look for to see. It had to happen when I took a fall a week earlier. My question is, can this happen? I thought it would shatter before scratching or chipping. Can it be buffed out or should I just forget it? Unless you looked for it in the proper lighting you would never see it. Thanks for any advice.

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5 May 2012, 02:41 AM	#2
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Yes, it can happen. Sapphire is very hard, but also brittle. No, it can't be buffed out. The older acrylic crystals are nice in that you CAN buff them.

5 May 2012, 03:03 AM	#3
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	RSC will fix it up at the next service, just make sure it's shallow and has not affected the waterproofness of the watch

5 May 2012, 03:08 AM	#4
Ticking Away "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 272	I've had good luck using cape cod cloth on my crystal to remove subtle scratches.

5 May 2012, 04:39 AM	#5
R.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Canada Watch: milgaus gv Posts: 284	Thanks for the helpful advice. By the time it goes to Rolex to be serviced I'll probably not be bothered about it and accept it as part of the patina which I'm sure I'll help it to aquire.

12 May 2012, 09:36 PM	#6
CLRBLULITE Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Midwest Watch: DSSD Posts: 191	If you have insurance and it is indeed damaged(needing replaced) it's now time to utilize it.

12 May 2012, 09:47 PM	#7
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	If it was a scratch... investing in a dremel and diamond paste would do wonders...

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