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Old 31 March 2014, 03:36 PM   #1
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36mm DJ - Wanting to source a substitute sapphire crystal...

Does anyone know where can I find a gen substitute sapphire Crystal for 36mm datejust. Are those being sold on ebay for 35 bucks even close the original's quality?
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Old 31 March 2014, 05:16 PM   #2
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Does anyone know where can I find a gen substitute sapphire Crystal for 36mm datejust. Are those being sold on ebay for 35 bucks even close the original's quality?
A sapphire crystal is just that a sapphire crystal and long as its the correct size it should fit with the correct new gasket.But myself would only use a genuine Rolex one and have it changed at normal routine service time they are not all that expensive then. And will add its only advisable if its got a acrylic crystal then only change to acrylic only.
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Old 31 March 2014, 10:15 PM   #3
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The ones on ebay are of good quality. However, they are often supplied with incorrect gaskets. I would look for a genuine one with its genuine gasket.

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Prefer original, eBay has many
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Aftermarket crystals can be had from J Borles or Otto Frei and other Watchmaker supply houses..

ebay is the last place I would go for a crystal..
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OEM is a must for me.
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