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Old 18 February 2016, 02:14 AM   #1
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Every how so often have you had to change Crown/Plexi?

Hello,

I was wondering out of experience how often it would be that you would have to change the crown or Plexi on your Subs/Gmts?

My best friend's dad has a Rolex 5513 he got 10 years ago, and he hasn't ever needed to change either of these things yet.

Would removing and re inserting a plexi cause damage to it?

Would winding the crown a lot, to set a date for example on on QS watches cause the crown to wear?

I know they still sell service plexi glass at the AD, and there are also plenty of original and NOS avail outside, just not sure if I should pick up a few to keep.

And thanks.
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Old 18 February 2016, 03:50 AM   #2
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Removing the crystal can damage it. Service crystals are available from Rolex and authorized service providers. Note they are a distinctly different profile from original crystals. Original crystals are quite difficult to come by.
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Old 18 February 2016, 04:03 AM   #3
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Removing the crystal can damage it. Service crystals are available from Rolex and authorized service providers. Note they are a distinctly different profile from original crystals. Original crystals are quite difficult to come by.
Really? Are you sure it's not a matter of the new crystals just having a more rounded profile due to not being polished?
I would love to have some comparative photos...
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