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Old 6 February 2024, 03:39 AM   #1
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Rolex Datejust 16013 Crystal Swap

Hi

I bought a Rolex Datejust 16013 a few years ago for my wife.

It has the plexi / acrylic crystal, which she is not a fan of.

Considering buying a sapphire replacement from Amazon and have a great watch tech replace.

Has anyone has experience of swapping the crystals out? Is it worth the swap?
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Old 7 February 2024, 09:55 PM   #2
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My experience with seeing these upgrades is that the gasket always sticks out, this is not an upgrade but a water resistance liability.

If she wants a sapphire I suggest selling the watch and getting one with sapphire.
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Old 7 February 2024, 10:02 PM   #3
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My experience with seeing these upgrades is that the gasket always sticks out, this is not an upgrade but a water resistance liability.

If she wants a sapphire I suggest selling the watch and getting one with sapphire.
I agree. Good advice.
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Old 7 February 2024, 10:36 PM   #4
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Acrylic gives an amazing look.

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