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takumee · 10 February 2016, 01:09 AM

Anyone know how much it costs to replace the sapphire?

Polywatch for acrylic ok but not sapphire.

Clarks has an aftermarket but cost almost usd 150.

Send to Rolex will easily set usd 800 with servicing.

Any other options?

Mine M series has a scratch on it.

antbkny · 10 February 2016, 01:24 AM

pics.
pony up and send it to rolex, no cheaping out on a watch like that.

travisb · 10 February 2016, 01:29 AM

I'd only have it done through Rolex. The watch will need to be properly pressure tested. Not just any watchmaker can do it due to the depth rating of the Deepsea.

swils8610 · 10 February 2016, 01:30 AM

Aftermarket? No way. Send to RSC or use an independent with a Rolex parts account.

brettpaul · 10 February 2016, 05:29 AM

Don't go anywhere but to the Rolex RSC to replace the crystal on a DSSD mate....only they have the equipment to test the watch once it's been re-sealed with the new dome.

tkerrmd · 10 February 2016, 05:44 AM

thats a high tech watch that deserves to go to RSC and pay what it costs to do it right

crowncollection · 10 February 2016, 06:26 AM

what the problem if its a scratch you can try diamond paste

Passionata · 10 February 2016, 06:29 AM

Are you sure it has a scratch ?Try rub it hard it may comes off ,hard to scratch the crystal but a stubborn dirt can trick your eyes.

Limestonedan · 10 February 2016, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

thats a high tech watch that deserves to go to RSC and pay what it costs to do it right

Agree with Tom.

takumee · 14 February 2016, 12:37 PM

See the 7 and 12 o clock

chino0823 · 14 February 2016, 12:47 PM

Can you feel it with you nails worst polish it. Or send it to RSC.

antbkny · 14 February 2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by takumee

See the 7 and 12 o clock

to me it looks like something on the crystal. have you tried to clean it with something strong? Maybe acetone? diamond paste?

albmich · 14 February 2016, 01:02 PM

I smashed my old 116610 into a surgical instrument stand at work and thought I did the same to my sapphire. I was prepared to replace the crystal but ended up using toothpaste (yes, toothpaste) and a dremel and the "scratches" came right off the crystal. Seems to me like the watch actually scratched some of the stainless steel off the equipment and it was simply "smeared" onto the surface of the crystal

Muzz · 14 February 2016, 01:33 PM

Cost 600 bucks in Singapore for a new DSSD crystal, just replaced one.

takumee · 14 February 2016, 01:42 PM

Cannot feel with nails

So use diamond paste to polish off?

Need to masking tape the bezel and insert?

takumee · 14 February 2016, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzz

Cost 600 bucks in Singapore for a new DSSD crystal, just replaced one.

Your $600 in Singapore ROC is within your warranty or no more warranty with service?

ltmgeller · 14 February 2016, 01:47 PM

I thought I scratched mine in a shark cage. Brought it in to Rolex to replace the crystal and they said it was paint and buffed it out for free. Bring yours to Rolex for a free estimate and let them see what it is.

yoast · 14 February 2016, 01:48 PM

Will be easy with diamond paste as others have said.
I removed a scratch about 5 times bigger than that myself.

Very easy

Muzz · 14 February 2016, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by takumee

Your $600 in Singapore ROC is within your warranty or no more warranty with service?

No service, no warranty. The watch was being traded in on a TT LN and it was required to complete the deal. I helped facilitate the deal and that was the cost of the glass only.

imperio · 14 February 2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

No service, no warranty. The watch was being traded in on a TT LN and it was required to complete the deal. I helped facilitate the deal and that was the cost of the glass only.

SGD 600 or USD 600?

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Danny83 · 14 February 2016, 03:13 PM

That can be buffed out

Muzz · 14 February 2016, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by imperio

SGD 600 or USD 600?

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USD, that is the only currency that would post unless I specify. All the best!! I know it was a little shocking for me, didn't figure one would be that high, but it is very thick.

MP5 · 14 February 2016, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crowncollection

what the problem if its a scratch you can try diamond paste

This can work wonderfully depending on the depth of the scratch

takumee · 14 February 2016, 07:12 PM

Probably I will try out autosol, brasso, toothpaste, poly watch see how it goes before I try diamond paste :)

Suboc · 15 February 2016, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by takumee

Probably I will try out autosol, brasso, toothpaste, poly watch see how it goes before I try diamond paste :)

You'll get no where with those. Maybe diamond paste, and yes mask off the bezel and insert or your next post will be asking what the cheapest way is to repair a damaged insert......My advice, take it to Rolex.

xjeeunitx · 15 February 2016, 02:52 AM

Diamond paste and dremel WILL work as long as they are residues and not actual deep scratches.

Boaters · 15 February 2016, 02:52 AM

You have to go OEM and get it done.

GEORGE505 · 15 February 2016, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by suboc

you'll get no where with those. Maybe diamond paste, and yes mask off the bezel and insert or your next post will be asking what the cheapest way is to repair a damaged insert......my advice, take it to rolex.

x2

Micha · 15 February 2016, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

thats a high tech watch that deserves to go to RSC and pay what it costs to do it right

yupp, there is NO compromise...

10 February 2016, 01:09 AM	#1
takumee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 142	DSSD sapphire replacement Anyone know how much it costs to replace the sapphire? Polywatch for acrylic ok but not sapphire. Clarks has an aftermarket but cost almost usd 150. Send to Rolex will easily set usd 800 with servicing. Any other options? Mine M series has a scratch on it.

10 February 2016, 05:29 AM	#5
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Don't go anywhere but to the Rolex RSC to replace the crystal on a DSSD mate....only they have the equipment to test the watch once it's been re-sealed with the new dome. __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

10 February 2016, 06:26 AM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	what the problem if its a scratch you can try diamond paste __________________ watches many

10 February 2016, 06:29 AM	#8
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Are you sure it has a scratch ?Try rub it hard it may comes off ,hard to scratch the crystal but a stubborn dirt can trick your eyes. __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

10 February 2016, 01:24 AM	#2
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	pics. pony up and send it to rolex, no cheaping out on a watch like that.

10 February 2016, 01:29 AM	#3
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I'd only have it done through Rolex. The watch will need to be properly pressure tested. Not just any watchmaker can do it due to the depth rating of the Deepsea.

10 February 2016, 01:30 AM	#4
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Aftermarket? No way. Send to RSC or use an independent with a Rolex parts account.

10 February 2016, 05:44 AM	#6
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	thats a high tech watch that deserves to go to RSC and pay what it costs to do it right

14 February 2016, 12:37 PM	#10
takumee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 142	See the 7 and 12 o clock

14 February 2016, 12:47 PM	#11
chino0823 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: ct Posts: 189	Can you feel it with you nails worst polish it. Or send it to RSC.

14 February 2016, 01:02 PM	#13
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	I smashed my old 116610 into a surgical instrument stand at work and thought I did the same to my sapphire. I was prepared to replace the crystal but ended up using toothpaste (yes, toothpaste) and a dremel and the "scratches" came right off the crystal. Seems to me like the watch actually scratched some of the stainless steel off the equipment and it was simply "smeared" onto the surface of the crystal

14 February 2016, 01:33 PM	#14
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Cost 600 bucks in Singapore for a new DSSD crystal, just replaced one.

14 February 2016, 01:42 PM	#15
takumee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 142	Cannot feel with nails So use diamond paste to polish off? Need to masking tape the bezel and insert?

14 February 2016, 01:47 PM	#17
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	I thought I scratched mine in a shark cage. Brought it in to Rolex to replace the crystal and they said it was paint and buffed it out for free. Bring yours to Rolex for a free estimate and let them see what it is.

14 February 2016, 01:48 PM	#18
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,288	Will be easy with diamond paste as others have said. I removed a scratch about 5 times bigger than that myself. Very easy

14 February 2016, 03:13 PM	#21
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	That can be buffed out

14 February 2016, 07:12 PM	#24
takumee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 142	Probably I will try out autosol, brasso, toothpaste, poly watch see how it goes before I try diamond paste :)

15 February 2016, 02:52 AM	#26
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	Diamond paste and dremel WILL work as long as they are residues and not actual deep scratches.

15 February 2016, 02:52 AM	#27
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	You have to go OEM and get it done.

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