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CF1680 · 17 December 2019, 06:53 AM

Howdy all,

Below is my vintage piece gifted to me by my father for graduation. Years ago he had the Acrylic replaced with a custom made replacement sans cyclops window. Im wanting to get this watch back to as close to original as possible, how should I go about trying to get the correct lens for this watch, and how much should I expect to pay?

bayerische · 17 December 2019, 05:12 PM

For starters don't send it to RSC.

Use a well established specialist in vintage Rolex.

When was it last serviced?

CF1680 · 18 December 2019, 01:22 AM

I believe the last service was back in 2016 or 17, it's been awhile either way.

springer · 18 December 2019, 01:23 AM

You will need a Rolex Tropic 127. Below are photos of a correct original crystal. (The later replacement crystals had a much larger chamfer or facet at the top of the crystal.) I have a few NOS original ones if you still need one - send me a private message.

17 December 2019, 06:53 AM	#1
CF1680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Cam Location: Texas Watch: 1978 Submariner Posts: 4	1978 Submariner 1680 Howdy all, Below is my vintage piece gifted to me by my father for graduation. Years ago he had the Acrylic replaced with a custom made replacement sans cyclops window. Im wanting to get this watch back to as close to original as possible, how should I go about trying to get the correct lens for this watch, and how much should I expect to pay? Attached Images

17 December 2019, 05:12 PM	#2
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	For starters don't send it to RSC. Use a well established specialist in vintage Rolex. When was it last serviced? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 December 2019, 01:23 AM	#4
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	You will need a Rolex Tropic 127. Below are photos of a correct original crystal. (The later replacement crystals had a much larger chamfer or facet at the top of the crystal.) I have a few NOS original ones if you still need one - send me a private message. Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

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18 December 2019, 01:22 AM	#3
CF1680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Cam Location: Texas Watch: 1978 Submariner Posts: 4	I believe the last service was back in 2016 or 17, it's been awhile either way.

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