Sick of scratchy plastic: can I do glass(5513)

[Submadatejust]

Friends,

I'm sick of getting a new plastic crystal only to have it scratchy within a week. Does glass hold up better (or some other crystal substance) and can I even have another material installed in the 5513?

What, do you reckon, are the pros/cons if this move to glass or whatever is possible?

I am aware of the option of using scratch remover but have never tried it and would really rather just have a crystal that didn't scratch so easily.

Please help!

Submadatescratch

[Alex Stylianou]

I think they only replace it to plastic , but i know what you mean because i just had my plastic replaced

[Submadatejust]

Alex -- Yeah, you get it replaced and 15 seconds later you brush against the wall and it's Scratchex.

I have exposed brick walls in my hovel, and if I toss in my sleep, I can count on a good, deep groove at least once a month. The plastic is as soft as putty.

[Alex Stylianou]

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

Alex -- Yeah, you get it replaced and 15 seconds later you brush against the wall and it's Scratchex.

I have exposed brick walls in my hovel, and if I toss in my sleep, I can count on a good, deep groove at least once a month. The plastic is as soft as putty.

I asked RSC London To Replace It And I Asked For Sapphire and they said it's against company policy !

[colemanitis]

I don't think sapphire crystals will fit your older Sub. Acrylic crystals scratch very easily. Get a tube of PolyWatch to help remove scratches, but it's not something you want to use all the time. Unfortunately, you'll have to tolerate the scratches.

[Paulie]

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

I have exposed brick walls in my hovel, and if I toss in my sleep, I can count on a good, deep groove at least once a month. The plastic is as soft as putty.

Since you're asleep, how about putting a sock (or boxing glove) over your hand and wrist? Or mount some padding on the wall; a little DIY with some MDF, cotton batting and room matching designer covering. Easier than removing the watch for sleeping...

[SSD]

My understanding is that Rolex will only replace parts with those that are correct for the particular model being repaired. I have also read on this forum (can't remember exactly where...) that acrylic and sapphire crystals are not interchangeable because they are different sizes. Good luck!

[roadcarver]

If your Rolex came with plastic, it will only be able to take plastic. Sapphire won't make it water tight.

Also, you can use polywatch to polish off scratches.

Why don't you just take off your watch when you sleep at night and just place your watch on the bedside table?

[gha]

Anyone know where you can order a tube of Polywatch?

[roadcarver]

Try http://www.ofrei.com/page455.html

or flea bay.

One of the users here, Nobarb975 also has a tube that originally came from Colemantis, subsequently given to me and I've handed off to Brandon. He can pass it along if he still has it.

[Jocke]

The only thing you can do is this to avoid scratches.





Jocke

[Ironstark]

A Rolex sapphire crystal will not fit properly on the plexiglass watches. The sapphires are held on differently and the clearances for the hands on the plexiglasses is much higher since the plexis are domed.

[Ragu]

Originally Posted by Jocke

The only thing you can do is this to avoid scratches.





Jocke

[Robb]

Originally Posted by Submadatejust

Friends,

I'm sick of getting a new plastic crystal only to have it scratchy within a week. Does glass hold up better (or some other crystal substance) and can I even have another material installed in the 5513?

What, do you reckon, are the pros/cons if this move to glass or whatever is possible?

I am aware of the option of using scratch remover but have never tried it and would really rather just have a crystal that didn't scratch so easily.

Please help!

Submadatescratch

Have it serviced, then retire it and buy a 16610!!!

[BiG JeEzY]

I tried to have the plastic crystal on my GMT replaced to sapphire too before. I love the look of the sapphire crystal over the plastic crystal.

The response I got was it could not be done because the case is different and the sapphire wont fit. It will protrude out too much and the water resistance will be affected.

They do have a point too. I looked at my GMT 1, the dial is actually elevated compared to any GMT II with a sapphire. So if you put in a sapphire on my GMT, the crystal would be too high.

[S2000 Driver]

I like it, but I'm sure the usual contingent here will prefer it in TT.

Originally Posted by Jocke

Jocke

[SPACE-DWELLER]

You cannot GET a sapphire crystal for your 5513 if it was born with a plexi.

I would suggest you buy a tube of "Polywatch" instead and polish out the scratches.

Or you can have a look at the beneath tutorial on how to remove scratches on your plexi crystal, but unfortunately it is in German, but I guess you could still use the pics in the tutorial, and with a dictionary "chew through" the tutorial text-wise:

Tutorial for removing scratches on plexi crystal! CLICK!

[Antonio]

Submadatejust,

I have here some tubes of polywatch, and since lost one, and found it later, I have one opened but not very used. If Brandon doenst have it, just let me know, and since I need to go asap to the postal office, I will send you it, just with one condition. Pass it to anybody in the forum who need it :p. It is almost 99% full

Bo, here is the same tutorial, in english ;)

http://www.oysterworld.de/crystal.htm

[mike]

As others have said-bad idea, especially of the wonderfull vintage piece you have.