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23 March 2022, 01:48 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Carmel, IN
Watch: 16233 DateJust
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Small Chip in Sapphire Crystal On DateJust Please Advise
Hi guys!
I have had my Rolex in a safety deposit box for about a year and started wearing it again recently. I noticed a small chip on the sapphire crystal (above the 2). Is there a way to repair it, and if not would you suggest replacing the crystal? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance for the replies! |
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23 March 2022, 02:15 PM
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Real Name: Brad
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Small Chip in Sapphire Crystal On DateJust Please Advise
New crystal at time of service is not very expensive. $130 maybe. If it's intact and superficial just wait unless it drives you crazy.
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23 March 2022, 02:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: CJ
Location: Kashyyyk
Watch: Kessel Run Chrono
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Common chip for that vintage DJ. Personally id leave it.
Or get an independent to swap one for about $70 if you’re bothered by it. |
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23 March 2022, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
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Watch: Ingersoll Mickey
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Wear it and forget about it. If it really bugs you put a chip above the 8 to balance it out.
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23 March 2022, 08:32 PM
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Location: Japan
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 Agree with the consensus. I got my OQ sapphire replaced by the RSC. It was about 100 bucks. |
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24 March 2022, 01:08 AM
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Real Name: Michael
Location: RTP, NC, USA
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I'm a bit OCD, but even with that I'd probably not worry about it until service time.
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24 March 2022, 01:13 AM
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23 March 2022, 08:43 PM
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Real Name: Steven
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Wear it, it'll be fixed at next service.
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24 March 2022, 12:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: MD/NC
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IMHO, it's a great looking watch and a perfectly good crystal. No need to replace it.
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24 March 2022, 12:34 PM
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Real Name: Joe
Location: Western MA
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Barely noticeable.
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24 March 2022, 12:47 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Cheshire UK
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Would that not compromise water resistance?
Question to forum. |
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24 March 2022, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Scott
Location: London
Posts: 2,242
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But when that watch is tested at 10bar in water during a service, chips are weak points and frequently cause the glass to shatter. That's why most of the time a chipped glass is a necessary replacement during a service. |
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24 March 2022, 07:28 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Lee
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That's really hard to see; unless you're planning on selling it, I'd leave it.
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