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DJJ07 · 25 March 2019, 09:45 PM

Hi guys,

I’ve decided to take in my submariner to repair a scratch on the glass. What are your thoughts on generic sapphire crystal vs genuine crystal?

tyler1980 · 25 March 2019, 09:48 PM

if you put non OEM parts on your watch, Rolex won't touch it. If they do its all getting replaced anyway.

If you pay to have a Rolex, then pay to put Rolex parts on it IMO

StoryTime · 25 March 2019, 09:49 PM

Geniune all the way assuming you have a cyclops. You could get away with generic for non-cyclops models but it’s never really the same and you’d be missing the laser etched crown at 6 o’clock on modern Rolex models.

BisonHead · 25 March 2019, 09:51 PM

I would pay for a genuine crystal, then you know watch is puker.

TimeToWatch · 25 March 2019, 10:05 PM

Your crystal is integral to the waterproofness of your watch and is relatively inexpensive even if sourced from Rolex. I would never stray from OEM.

~JJ · 25 March 2019, 10:23 PM

Genuine crystals are relatively cheap, why even take a risk?

77T · 25 March 2019, 10:35 PM

It’s not worth the small cost savings to use a generic.

Add to that - the long-term loss in resale value you would experience by having a fake part on the Sub if you ever sell it.

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RichM · 25 March 2019, 10:40 PM

Genuine Rolex Parts Only Please.

mjclark32 · 25 March 2019, 11:02 PM

I had RSC replace a scratched crystal on my 114300 for $315. For that money just go OEM

SearChart · 26 March 2019, 12:29 AM

Genuine parts only!!!

Fat_ninja · 26 March 2019, 12:35 AM

I wouldnt put non genuine rolex parts in my rolex. Seiko I would

tyler1980 · 26 March 2019, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I wouldnt put non genuine rolex parts in my rolex. Seiko I would

How about a Tudor? then you could call it a P 01

DJJ07 · 26 March 2019, 10:56 AM

An independent watch repairer (which they are connected with a reputable vintage watch store) said that they can replace the glass with a genuine glass. I wonder how true this is?

25 March 2019, 09:45 PM	#1
DJJ07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: David Location: Aus Watch: Submariner&Santos Posts: 10	Generic vs Genuine sapphire crystal parts? Hi guys, I’ve decided to take in my submariner to repair a scratch on the glass. What are your thoughts on generic sapphire crystal vs genuine crystal?

25 March 2019, 09:48 PM	#2
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	if you put non OEM parts on your watch, Rolex won't touch it. If they do its all getting replaced anyway. If you pay to have a Rolex, then pay to put Rolex parts on it IMO __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

25 March 2019, 10:35 PM	#7
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,691	Generic vs Genuine sapphire crystal parts? It’s not worth the small cost savings to use a generic. Add to that - the long-term loss in resale value you would experience by having a fake part on the Sub if you ever sell it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 March 2019, 10:40 PM	#8
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,166	Genuine Rolex Parts Only Please. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

25 March 2019, 11:02 PM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I had RSC replace a scratched crystal on my 114300 for $315. For that money just go OEM __________________

25 March 2019, 09:49 PM	#3
StoryTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 62	Geniune all the way assuming you have a cyclops. You could get away with generic for non-cyclops models but it’s never really the same and you’d be missing the laser etched crown at 6 o’clock on modern Rolex models.

25 March 2019, 09:51 PM	#4
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	I would pay for a genuine crystal, then you know watch is puker.

25 March 2019, 10:05 PM	#5
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	Your crystal is integral to the waterproofness of your watch and is relatively inexpensive even if sourced from Rolex. I would never stray from OEM.

25 March 2019, 10:23 PM	#6
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,130	Genuine crystals are relatively cheap, why even take a risk?

26 March 2019, 12:35 AM	#11
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I wouldnt put non genuine rolex parts in my rolex. Seiko I would

26 March 2019, 10:56 AM	#13
DJJ07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: David Location: Aus Watch: Submariner&Santos Posts: 10	An independent watch repairer (which they are connected with a reputable vintage watch store) said that they can replace the glass with a genuine glass. I wonder how true this is?

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