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LugholeChris · Yesterday, 05:13 PM

Hey all

Recently had the good fortune of acquirring my dream watch a 1966 meters first 5513. Would love to share photos, but not allowed yet on account of my low post count.

In either case, I love the watch dearly, but it has gotten a service crystal at some point, and would like to restore it to original spec.

I have read the many threads here about the NOS crystals being fragile and very hard to find.

What is the best option? Can see some have had good luck using a T-39 instead. What would the downside to that be?

Thanks for your time.

996marty · Yesterday, 07:33 PM

You can post pictures just do a search of how to do it

LugholeChris · Yesterday, 08:25 PM

Thank you very much.

LugholeChris · Yesterday, 08:52 PM

Managed to work out how to post photos. So here she is in all her might and glory :D

As you can see, the plexi is a newer service crystal with the shallow profile.20240407_130238.jpg 20240407_125854.jpg 20240407_125924.jpg

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Dan S · Yesterday, 09:49 PM

All things considered, I probably wouldn't worry about it. The watch is what it is, watches are worn and parts get replaced over time. But when the time comes to replace the crystal, there are various aftermarket crystals that mimic the original shape or there are people who will modify service crystals. You can spend anywhere from $50 to $250 for the crystal alone. The topic has been addressed in many previous threads if you search.

TuRo · Yesterday, 10:05 PM

Looks fine and dandy to me as is it's a soft edged service - orig crown style too.

Many NOS plexi's are not as they seem.....I.e the are slightly aged aftermarket put in old packaging.

If you insist on cracking on with it, only buy from reputable seller perhaps here or on VRF even better perhaps, and get the likes of Jedly, Mike or Xeramic or a few other plexi experts to give it the green light before shelling out $500 or so....

padi56 · Yesterday, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LugholeChris

Managed to work out how to post photos. So here she is in all her might and glory :D

As you can see, the plexi is a newer service crystal with the shallow profile.Attachment 1431602 Attachment 1431603 Attachment 1431604

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Would leave it things like crystals are often replaced and all acrylic crystals are always replaced at any full RSC service.

996marty · Today, 12:51 AM

As everyone has mentioned I think it looks fine as it is

Dom9 · Today, 06:05 AM

Nice looking watch and soft-edge plexi suits it well!

Yesterday, 05:13 PM	#1
LugholeChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Denmark Posts: 6	Help with plexi for 5513 Hey all Recently had the good fortune of acquirring my dream watch a 1966 meters first 5513. Would love to share photos, but not allowed yet on account of my low post count. In either case, I love the watch dearly, but it has gotten a service crystal at some point, and would like to restore it to original spec. I have read the many threads here about the NOS crystals being fragile and very hard to find. What is the best option? Can see some have had good luck using a T-39 instead. What would the downside to that be? Thanks for your time.

Yesterday, 09:49 PM	#5
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,902	All things considered, I probably wouldn't worry about it. The watch is what it is, watches are worn and parts get replaced over time. But when the time comes to replace the crystal, there are various aftermarket crystals that mimic the original shape or there are people who will modify service crystals. You can spend anywhere from $50 to $250 for the crystal alone. The topic has been addressed in many previous threads if you search. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

Yesterday, 10:05 PM	#6
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,504	Looks fine and dandy to me as is it's a soft edged service - orig crown style too. Many NOS plexi's are not as they seem.....I.e the are slightly aged aftermarket put in old packaging. If you insist on cracking on with it, only buy from reputable seller perhaps here or on VRF even better perhaps, and get the likes of Jedly, Mike or Xeramic or a few other plexi experts to give it the green light before shelling out $500 or so.... __________________ Woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand Whose wine? What wine? Where the hell did I dine? Must have been a dream, don't believe where I've been Come on, let's do it again.... DO YOU FEEL LIKE WE DO - Peter Frampton

Today, 06:05 AM	#9
Dom9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Real Name: Dom Location: Surrey, UK Watch: SD16600 & 9411 Posts: 303	Nice looking watch and soft-edge plexi suits it well! __________________ Rolex 16610, 16600, Tudor 9411/0 (black and blue) and a black 76100

Yesterday, 07:33 PM	#2
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 2,629	You can post pictures just do a search of how to do it

Yesterday, 08:25 PM	#3
LugholeChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Denmark Posts: 6	Thank you very much.

Yesterday, 08:52 PM	#4
LugholeChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Denmark Posts: 6	Managed to work out how to post photos. So here she is in all her might and glory :D As you can see, the plexi is a newer service crystal with the shallow profile.20240407_130238.jpg 20240407_125854.jpg 20240407_125924.jpg Sendt fra min SM-G781B med Tapatalk

Today, 12:51 AM	#8
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 2,629	As everyone has mentioned I think it looks fine as it is

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