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BlakeW · 14 December 2011, 01:00 AM

Hi Guys,
Hopefully soon I will be receiving a 6917 president and was thinking of changing the acrylic crystal for sapphire. Any thoughts on this? Would this devalue the watch at all? Thanks for the help all and Happy Holidays!!! Blake

dooder202 · 14 December 2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BlakeW

Hi Guys,
Hopefully soon I will be receiving a 6917 president and was thinking of changing the acrylic crystal for sapphire. Any thoughts on this? Would this devalue the watch at all? Thanks for the help all and Happy Holidays!!! Blake

Usually speaking, altering a Rolex watch does decrease its value merely for the fact that it is not 'original'. Even if you use orginal Rolex parts, I still have seen and heard of a decrease in value..

MonBK · 14 December 2011, 01:03 AM

Not to mention a pressure test failure.

kilyung · 14 December 2011, 01:04 AM

I cant speak for the 6917 but normally this is not possible as the setting is specific to a glass type.

316lad · 14 December 2011, 01:04 AM

I don't think you'll be able to do it anyway due to the design. Tools or Padi will know.

Rolexis · 14 December 2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 316lad

I don't think you'll be able to do it anyway due to the design. Tools or Padi will know.

In Miami they put sapphire crystals on older ladies watches bc the Spanish clientel seems to like the change. I have seen them be able to get wet too. Call a Jeweler in the Seybold building in Miami. Try Haimov Jewelrs they have good connections there

Dan Pierce · 14 December 2011, 01:08 AM

Why change it? Plex crystals have a rich luster sapphire can't replicate. Plus, it doesn't show smudges and fingerprints like sapphire either.
dP

smartson · 14 December 2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Why change it? Plex crystals have a rich luster sapphire can't replicate. Plus, it doesn't show smudges and fingerprints like sapphire either.
dP

x2. Plastic surgery is not necessary.

STEELINOX · 14 December 2011, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Why change it? Plex crystals have a rich luster sapphire can't replicate. Plus, it doesn't show smudges and fingerprints like sapphire either.
dP

x2, plexi just has more "life" to em...

It can be done though, just be sure to have a pressure test

Lion · 14 December 2011, 01:55 AM

Why.....

STEELINOX · 14 December 2011, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Why.....

Why not !

Owners prerogative !

Lion · 14 December 2011, 02:08 AM

You are absolutely correct...each to their own!!!

BlakeW · 14 December 2011, 02:09 AM

Gotto admit, best forum feedback of any forum i've been a member of. Thanks guys.

My thoughts were that the sapphire was stronger than plexi for everyday use. I mean the wife rides horses and all...I didn't even think that the plexi had any positives, but thank you so much for letting me know because I'm definitely keeping the acrylic on.

I guess all this means is i need to find her an everyday watch :).

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14 December 2011, 02:08 AM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	You are absolutely correct...each to their own!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

14 December 2011, 01:03 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Not to mention a pressure test failure.

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kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I cant speak for the 6917 but normally this is not possible as the setting is specific to a glass type.

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316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	I don't think you'll be able to do it anyway due to the design. Tools or Padi will know.

14 December 2011, 02:09 AM	#13
BlakeW "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 9	Gotto admit, best forum feedback of any forum i've been a member of. Thanks guys. My thoughts were that the sapphire was stronger than plexi for everyday use. I mean the wife rides horses and all...I didn't even think that the plexi had any positives, but thank you so much for letting me know because I'm definitely keeping the acrylic on. I guess all this means is i need to find her an everyday watch :).

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