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Old 10 February 2016, 01:09 AM   #1
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DSSD sapphire replacement

Anyone know how much it costs to replace the sapphire?

Polywatch for acrylic ok but not sapphire.

Clarks has an aftermarket but cost almost usd 150.

Send to Rolex will easily set usd 800 with servicing.

Any other options?

Mine M series has a scratch on it.
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Old 10 February 2016, 01:24 AM   #2
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pics.
pony up and send it to rolex, no cheaping out on a watch like that.
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Old 10 February 2016, 01:29 AM   #3
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I'd only have it done through Rolex. The watch will need to be properly pressure tested. Not just any watchmaker can do it due to the depth rating of the Deepsea.
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Old 10 February 2016, 01:30 AM   #4
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Aftermarket? No way. Send to RSC or use an independent with a Rolex parts account.
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Old 10 February 2016, 05:29 AM   #5
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Don't go anywhere but to the Rolex RSC to replace the crystal on a DSSD mate....only they have the equipment to test the watch once it's been re-sealed with the new dome.
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Old 10 February 2016, 05:44 AM   #6
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thats a high tech watch that deserves to go to RSC and pay what it costs to do it right
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Old 10 February 2016, 07:02 AM   #7
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thats a high tech watch that deserves to go to RSC and pay what it costs to do it right
Agree with Tom.
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Old 15 February 2016, 04:51 AM   #8
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thats a high tech watch that deserves to go to RSC and pay what it costs to do it right
yupp, there is NO compromise...
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Old 10 February 2016, 06:26 AM   #9
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what the problem if its a scratch you can try diamond paste
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Old 14 February 2016, 03:21 PM   #10
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what the problem if its a scratch you can try diamond paste
This can work wonderfully depending on the depth of the scratch
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Old 10 February 2016, 06:29 AM   #11
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Are you sure it has a scratch ?Try rub it hard it may comes off ,hard to scratch the crystal but a stubborn dirt can trick your eyes.
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Old 14 February 2016, 12:37 PM   #12
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See the 7 and 12 o clock

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Old 14 February 2016, 12:58 PM   #13
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See the 7 and 12 o clock

to me it looks like something on the crystal. have you tried to clean it with something strong? Maybe acetone? diamond paste?
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Old 14 February 2016, 12:47 PM   #14
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Can you feel it with you nails worst polish it. Or send it to RSC.
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Old 14 February 2016, 01:02 PM   #15
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I smashed my old 116610 into a surgical instrument stand at work and thought I did the same to my sapphire. I was prepared to replace the crystal but ended up using toothpaste (yes, toothpaste) and a dremel and the "scratches" came right off the crystal. Seems to me like the watch actually scratched some of the stainless steel off the equipment and it was simply "smeared" onto the surface of the crystal
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Old 14 February 2016, 01:33 PM   #16
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Cost 600 bucks in Singapore for a new DSSD crystal, just replaced one.
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Old 14 February 2016, 01:46 PM   #17
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Cost 600 bucks in Singapore for a new DSSD crystal, just replaced one.
Your $600 in Singapore ROC is within your warranty or no more warranty with service?
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Old 14 February 2016, 02:00 PM   #18
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Your $600 in Singapore ROC is within your warranty or no more warranty with service?
No service, no warranty. The watch was being traded in on a TT LN and it was required to complete the deal. I helped facilitate the deal and that was the cost of the glass only.
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Old 14 February 2016, 03:03 PM   #19
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No service, no warranty. The watch was being traded in on a TT LN and it was required to complete the deal. I helped facilitate the deal and that was the cost of the glass only.

SGD 600 or USD 600?


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Old 14 February 2016, 03:17 PM   #20
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USD, that is the only currency that would post unless I specify. All the best!! I know it was a little shocking for me, didn't figure one would be that high, but it is very thick.
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Old 14 February 2016, 01:42 PM   #21
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Cannot feel with nails

So use diamond paste to polish off?

Need to masking tape the bezel and insert?
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Old 14 February 2016, 01:47 PM   #22
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I thought I scratched mine in a shark cage. Brought it in to Rolex to replace the crystal and they said it was paint and buffed it out for free. Bring yours to Rolex for a free estimate and let them see what it is.
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Old 14 February 2016, 01:48 PM   #23
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Will be easy with diamond paste as others have said.
I removed a scratch about 5 times bigger than that myself.

Very easy
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Old 14 February 2016, 03:13 PM   #24
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That can be buffed out
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Old 14 February 2016, 07:12 PM   #25
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Probably I will try out autosol, brasso, toothpaste, poly watch see how it goes before I try diamond paste :)
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Old 15 February 2016, 02:28 AM   #26
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Probably I will try out autosol, brasso, toothpaste, poly watch see how it goes before I try diamond paste :)
You'll get no where with those. Maybe diamond paste, and yes mask off the bezel and insert or your next post will be asking what the cheapest way is to repair a damaged insert......My advice, take it to Rolex.
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Old 15 February 2016, 03:22 AM   #27
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you'll get no where with those. Maybe diamond paste, and yes mask off the bezel and insert or your next post will be asking what the cheapest way is to repair a damaged insert......my advice, take it to rolex.
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Old 15 February 2016, 02:52 AM   #28
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Diamond paste and dremel WILL work as long as they are residues and not actual deep scratches.
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Old 15 February 2016, 02:52 AM   #29
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You have to go OEM and get it done.
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