Airking acrylic change

[Manzen48]

Hi all,im thinking ov changing the acrylic in my airking 5500.i would get a generic off ebay and talk to one ov the jewellers i know to see about doing it.i dont see how a generic bit ov plastic is goin to b any different than a rolex bit ov plastic + those robbers charging me a fortune to lift an acrylic off,your thoughts are welcome.polishing old one is always an idea,but i like the thought ov a newy,no spelling correcters need reply

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Manzen48

Hi all,im thinking ov changing the acrylic in my airking 5500.i would get a generic off ebay and talk to one ov the jewellers i know to see about doing it.i dont see how a generic bit ov plastic is goin to b any different than a rolex bit ov plastic + those robbers charging me a fortune to lift an acrylic off,your thoughts are welcome.polishing old one is always an idea,but i like the thought ov a newy,no spelling correcters need reply

On all RSC full service acrylic crystals are always changed as part of that service.While generic could fit myself would not use one especially if watch was going anywhere new water.Acrylic crystals are not expensive even a genuine Rolex one, biggest factor is the labour cost to fit one, so best changed at service time.

[Tools]

Nothing wrong with using one of the very excellent aftermarket acrylic crystals on the market.

Not sure why you would take the risk of something off ebay though... Any watchmaker you go to can order or may have a proper replacement that will fit..