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Old 10 March 2019, 06:28 PM   #1
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Acrylic or Sapphire crystal?

Paying a good amount of dough, I'm torn between acrylic and sapphire crystal. I've read on-line the pros and cons for both. Any thoughts? thank you.
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Old 13 March 2019, 01:19 PM   #2
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I prefer sapphire because of the shininess and clarity. Just don't drop it on a hard surface or you're screwed. Otherwise it will keep as good as new for decades.

Most importantly stick with whatever is correct for the watch you want.
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Old 13 March 2019, 03:09 PM   #3
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Acrylic adds warmth to a watch and easy to restore if scratched
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Old 15 March 2019, 04:31 AM   #4
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I have an old watch wtih acrylic and two newer ones with sapphire.

After 30+ years I still cannot avoid bumping walls once in a while.

Yeh the acrylic can be buffed, but only so many times.

So far the sapphire has, to me, been the greatest watch invention.
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Old 15 March 2019, 08:29 AM   #5
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Old 17 March 2019, 09:35 PM   #6
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Sapphire for myself, my first Submariner took a direct hit on the ground as I (Police Officer) was taking down a subject. The bezel came off but the crystal was not even scratched or showed any damage.I've hit my crystal on walls by accident and not a sign, so I believe in a sapphire crystal myself.
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Old 29 March 2019, 09:33 PM   #7
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definitely sapphire for me. i cant bear to see a chip off the acrylic.
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Old 17 November 2019, 08:40 AM   #8
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I have a DJ 16013 with plexi crystal and a DD president 18038 with sapphire. I love them both but like the warmth and dome look of the acrylic crystal.
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Old 17 November 2019, 10:03 AM   #9
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Sapphire is considered as the "gold standard" but there's a certain charm to acrylic watches especially that of vintage references. Polywatch will be your best friend to buff out light scratches on acrylic crystals
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Old 18 November 2019, 11:42 AM   #10
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I have shattered a few sapphire crystals in my day so only acrylic for me - Rolex GMT 1675, Tudor Sub 79090, and Omega SM300.
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Old 18 November 2019, 11:44 AM   #11
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My 1970 blue shantung Date had its acrylic crystal replaced many times, as I'd whack it or something. I have a 2014 Explorer I Mk I that seems industrial.

Sapphire it is!!
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Old 19 November 2019, 03:49 AM   #12
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I prefer acrylic, just seems less fragile
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