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3 October 2018, 02:25 AM | #1 |
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New original dome style crystal for Explorer 1016
Pleased to report that the aftermarket DOMED crystal as supplied from Michael Young, Hong Kong has been fitted and looks perfect.
Excellent sales service and via Fedex arrived in UK under the 7days. Approx £75 door to door but as Rolex don’t supply I think it was well worth the effort and cost for this superb reference. Last edited by CF999; 3 October 2018 at 02:33 AM.. Reason: Details |
3 October 2018, 03:06 AM | #2 |
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how can you even think about starting this thread without including images?? It's just not on mate
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3 October 2018, 03:34 AM | #3 |
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Would if I could but not a techie.
Can email anywhere if that helps |
3 October 2018, 06:09 AM | #4 |
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Simples.
1. Go to https://postimages.org/ 2. Click Choose images. 3. Select photo of watch. 4. Copy Direct link. 5. On this forum, click the little Insert Image icon and paste your link. |
3 October 2018, 07:09 AM | #5 |
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Hopeless, anyone have an email and I can forward the images,sorry tried above instructions but failed. Thanks
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3 October 2018, 02:57 PM | #6 |
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3 October 2018, 02:59 PM | #7 |
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Thanks to exador for posting my images....
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3 October 2018, 03:11 PM | #8 |
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May I ask your reasons for wanting a domed crystal?
Did this watch originally have a domed crystal when it was produced? Looks interesting
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3 October 2018, 04:31 PM | #9 |
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Yes, the Rolex service crystal is flatter.
This one from MY is like the original. |
3 October 2018, 05:01 PM | #10 |
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Looks great!!
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4 October 2018, 01:34 AM | #11 |
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Nice that you could keep it more in line with its original configuration.
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4 October 2018, 04:36 AM | #12 |
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It’s so good that there are people out there wanting to preserve the heritage of the brand.
What a shame it’s left to the “little” people around the world . They must be heralded for their motivation which isn’t always £$€¥ as their main objective. Three cheers!!! |
4 October 2018, 08:18 AM | #13 |
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Here’s some comparison to RSC replacement ...less dome and makes the face look slightly bigger. Personal preference - but I’ve always liked the original domes.
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4 October 2018, 08:30 AM | #14 |
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In many ways Rolex never stopped improving the strength of their acrylic crystals.
Later overhauls did get a flatter arc - but the rim is much thicker to ward off the typical hazards that can crack a thinner rim. The aftermarket one does look nice but I believe the original crystals didn’t come to such a peaked dome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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5 October 2018, 02:42 AM | #15 |
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I honestly think it’s identical.
The photo was taken to exaggerate the dome but really they are the same profile. MY and Classicwatches in HK are remarkable. |
5 October 2018, 09:42 AM | #16 |
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I have the same crystal on my 1016 and it is very very close to the original domes. I would’ve rather kept my cracked domed crystal than install a flat RSC crystal. Hands down, this is the best option in my opinion, and yes, I mean even over a genuine flat RSC crystal. The flat crystal does the watch no favors in the looks department.
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