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hyoin1 · 5 January 2017, 09:38 PM

I bought a pre-owned D serial (2005) rolex 16570 explorerII that is everything original but aftermarket sapphire crystal.
My only question is, is it possible to change the aftermarket sapphire crystal to the original Rolex sapphire crystal at RCS ?
If it is possible, I am planning to change the crystal to the original one when the watch is ready for its overhaul.
If it is not possible because of the aftermarket sapphire crystal, I am planning to return this.
Any advise will be very thankful.

Here is a pictures of my polar.

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padi56 · 5 January 2017, 10:08 PM

First how do you know its a aftermarket crystal and a sapphire crystal is a sapphire crystal no matter who or what brand it is.If its aftermarket myself would wait till normal routine service, Rolex will change in then when they strip down the watch for service, if they notice its aftermarket.Then you will not have to pay any labour charge only pay for crystal if needed which is not that expensive.Perhaps if you are going to use watch in water have a pressure check done, most high street watchmakers could perform said test. Its a dry test if passes all is well then wait to normal routine service if you must have crystal changed.

droptopman · 5 January 2017, 10:10 PM

Nice choice. Congrats

Any competent watch smith should be able to change the crystal.
RSC should change it as well as they will not service and return a watch with non Rolex parts.

Tools · 6 January 2017, 05:14 AM

Great looking watch.

I agree with Peter and don't really see your issue with the crystal that you have.

You will never have the "original" crystal, and so I suppose that this is simply a language perspective. A new Rolex crystal (there is still no proof that the one you have isn't, unless you know it was changed) will be "authentic", it will not be "original".

Personally, I wouldn't go through the expense of changing it until it is necessary.

hyoin1 · 6 January 2017, 06:08 AM

Thanks a lot for all of your comments!
I bought it from my friend and he told me that the glass is changed once from a watch smith.
I'll wait until the time for the normal service and get the glass change as i get overhaul at RSC!

dietrijj · 6 January 2017, 07:22 AM

A couple months ago I also bought a pre-owned D serial 16570 polar, then sent it off to the Dallas RSC (was running 20spd fast plus I just wanted the warranty and paperwork). I looked like crazy trying to find an etched crown on the crystal, still haven't found one. Pretty sure there isn't one. I'm not convinced there ever was one when it was originally born, because from my research there wasn't a clear time when the crowns came along, i.e. there could be a period where old ones were used up in parallel with rolling out crown ones. In any event, the RSC made no mention at all about it and it came back looking brand new and running 2.5spd fast so far. In other words I wouldn't worry about it personally. Great watch!
-Jason

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GMT Aviator · 6 January 2017, 08:11 AM

At service time, RSC will replace the crystal IF it needs replacing, or regardless you can insist on its replacement. It's about £85 here in the U.K.
You're new crystal will have the laser etched coronet and the AR coated cyclops.
I know this because my 2004 GMT had it done and that's how it came back.

ag986 · 6 January 2017, 08:28 AM

Nice Watch and good to hear assurances from those in-the-know that the crystal shouldn't be an issue.

5 January 2017, 09:38 PM	#1
hyoin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 4	Question about glass of my 16570 explorerII I bought a pre-owned D serial (2005) rolex 16570 explorerII that is everything original but aftermarket sapphire crystal. My only question is, is it possible to change the aftermarket sapphire crystal to the original Rolex sapphire crystal at RCS ? If it is possible, I am planning to change the crystal to the original one when the watch is ready for its overhaul. If it is not possible because of the aftermarket sapphire crystal, I am planning to return this. Any advise will be very thankful. Here is a pictures of my polar.

5 January 2017, 10:08 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	First how do you know its a aftermarket crystal and a sapphire crystal is a sapphire crystal no matter who or what brand it is.If its aftermarket myself would wait till normal routine service, Rolex will change in then when they strip down the watch for service, if they notice its aftermarket.Then you will not have to pay any labour charge only pay for crystal if needed which is not that expensive.Perhaps if you are going to use watch in water have a pressure check done, most high street watchmakers could perform said test. Its a dry test if passes all is well then wait to normal routine service if you must have crystal changed. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 January 2017, 10:10 PM	#3
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Nice choice. Congrats Any competent watch smith should be able to change the crystal. RSC should change it as well as they will not service and return a watch with non Rolex parts. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

6 January 2017, 05:14 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Great looking watch. I agree with Peter and don't really see your issue with the crystal that you have. You will never have the "original" crystal, and so I suppose that this is simply a language perspective. A new Rolex crystal (there is still no proof that the one you have isn't, unless you know it was changed) will be "authentic", it will not be "original". Personally, I wouldn't go through the expense of changing it until it is necessary. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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6 January 2017, 06:08 AM	#5
hyoin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 4	Thanks a lot for all of your comments! I bought it from my friend and he told me that the glass is changed once from a watch smith. I'll wait until the time for the normal service and get the glass change as i get overhaul at RSC!

6 January 2017, 07:22 AM	#6
dietrijj "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: PA, USA Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 128	A couple months ago I also bought a pre-owned D serial 16570 polar, then sent it off to the Dallas RSC (was running 20spd fast plus I just wanted the warranty and paperwork). I looked like crazy trying to find an etched crown on the crystal, still haven't found one. Pretty sure there isn't one. I'm not convinced there ever was one when it was originally born, because from my research there wasn't a clear time when the crowns came along, i.e. there could be a period where old ones were used up in parallel with rolling out crown ones. In any event, the RSC made no mention at all about it and it came back looking brand new and running 2.5spd fast so far. In other words I wouldn't worry about it personally. Great watch! -Jason Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 January 2017, 08:11 AM	#7
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	At service time, RSC will replace the crystal IF it needs replacing, or regardless you can insist on its replacement. It's about £85 here in the U.K. You're new crystal will have the laser etched coronet and the AR coated cyclops. I know this because my 2004 GMT had it done and that's how it came back.

6 January 2017, 08:28 AM	#8
ag986 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Sam Location: VRB/SUS Watch: 16233, First Rolex Posts: 1,660	Nice Watch and good to hear assurances from those in-the-know that the crystal shouldn't be an issue.

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