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cdweller · 21 August 2010, 02:44 AM

So I somehow got a scratch on my cyclops that is driving me crazy

and am thinking about getting a replacement crystal from RSC. My only question is, are there any negatives to getting a replacement crystal? For example, on the vintage market, is a replacement crystal frowned upon (like a replacement dial/hands are)? Will my new crystal come with the etched crown with the "s" at the bottom? Also, will RSC let me keep my original crystal if I ask? Thanks for the info!!!

padi56 · 21 August 2010, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by cdweller

So I somehow got a scratch on my cyclops that is driving me crazy

and am thinking about getting a replacement crystal from RSC. My only question is, are there any negatives to getting a replacement crystal? For example, on the vintage market, is a replacement crystal frowned upon (like a replacement dial/hands are)? Will my new crystal come with the etched crown with the "s" at the bottom? Also, will RSC let me keep my original crystal if I ask? Thanks for the info!!!

Well first it would help if you tell us if its a sapphire or Acrylic crystal.With Acrylic crystals they are changed at every routine service.If its a sapphire the cyclops is only stuck on the main crystal,and if its replaced it will have the S on the LEC.And crystals are often changed in the life of a watch,in vintage watches the most important parts are the dial.Then the hands and if a sports watch the original insert may be a plus in some watches.But in the life of a vintage watch hands and bezel inserts get changed.Most collectors today would like a all original watch but the dial is the most important part.Things like crystals as long as they are replaced with a Rolex part that matches the watch not a problem.If you have a Acrylic crystal then Polywatch paste in a tube will polish the scratch off.

ParisDakarBmw · 21 August 2010, 04:09 AM

Just get it done at RSC, and your fine. A new acrylic from them is just as good as the original

cdweller · 21 August 2010, 04:14 AM

Thanks for the knowledgeable info!! It is a sapphire crystal, so polishing it out sounds like it is not an option. Does anybody know if they will let me keep the original crystal? It is nice to know I won't regret changing the crystal in 30 years if the watch becomes a collectible (it is a sub LV).

21 August 2010, 02:44 AM	#1
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Change the crystal? So I somehow got a scratch on my cyclops that is driving me crazy and am thinking about getting a replacement crystal from RSC. My only question is, are there any negatives to getting a replacement crystal? For example, on the vintage market, is a replacement crystal frowned upon (like a replacement dial/hands are)? Will my new crystal come with the etched crown with the "s" at the bottom? Also, will RSC let me keep my original crystal if I ask? Thanks for the info!!!

21 August 2010, 04:09 AM	#3
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Just get it done at RSC, and your fine. A new acrylic from them is just as good as the original

21 August 2010, 04:14 AM	#4
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Thanks for the knowledgeable info!! It is a sapphire crystal, so polishing it out sounds like it is not an option. Does anybody know if they will let me keep the original crystal? It is nice to know I won't regret changing the crystal in 30 years if the watch becomes a collectible (it is a sub LV).

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