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morafa4 · 23 October 2011, 12:54 AM

Hello Gents!

I was wondering if you guys could maybe point me in the right direction. I have a Porsche Design Chrono (~70's) which badly needs the glass replaced. The only problem is I have no idea who to take it to.

I have been to a PD service center for the pre IWC watches for Porsche Design and they quoted me an absurd amount, and refused to only change the glass. They claim they only do full restorations and I want to keep the patina of the lume and faded pvd coating, which would entail a complete transformation of the watch - something I do not want.

The watch keeps perfect time and has been serviced a good while back - probably needs another one, but I only have so much I can throw at this watch at right now (enough for crystal repl.).

I live in New York and I wondered if anyone knew of a business that could change the crystal, hassle free (unnamed service center quoted me a 3-4 month turnaround) and at a reasonable price. Doesn't need to be in the immediate area.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all!

23 October 2011, 12:54 AM	#1
morafa4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: New York, NY Watch: 16610, 1675, Cx Posts: 165	Crystal replacement on an old PD Chrono Hello Gents! I was wondering if you guys could maybe point me in the right direction. I have a Porsche Design Chrono (~70's) which badly needs the glass replaced. The only problem is I have no idea who to take it to. I have been to a PD service center for the pre IWC watches for Porsche Design and they quoted me an absurd amount, and refused to only change the glass. They claim they only do full restorations and I want to keep the patina of the lume and faded pvd coating, which would entail a complete transformation of the watch - something I do not want. The watch keeps perfect time and has been serviced a good while back - probably needs another one, but I only have so much I can throw at this watch at right now (enough for crystal repl.). I live in New York and I wondered if anyone knew of a business that could change the crystal, hassle free (unnamed service center quoted me a 3-4 month turnaround) and at a reasonable price. Doesn't need to be in the immediate area. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all!