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clew84 · 11 April 2010, 07:03 AM

So, I have owned sapphire crystal watches for a long time - a pretty beat up Omega Seamaster that's 10 years old, my SD, and others over the years. Not once, not one single time have I ever marred the crystal... until today.

Put on my Europelli baseball strap on my 312 and went to a Reds game with my son. After getting home I noticed something small on the crystal right above a 6. Two small somethings. Got the cleaner and cloth out and rubbed. Wouldn't come off. Unbelievable - somehow I dinged it and there is even slight scratch line near the bezel that's in line with the 2 small dings.

So, besides yelling a lot of 4 letter words, what are my options? How much will a new crystal cost me?

Edit - I will try and take some pics tonight.

Brunotheboxer · 11 April 2010, 07:21 AM

You can polish it out.

Joey_V · 11 April 2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

You can polish it out.

Not a crystal crack...

clew84 · 11 April 2010, 12:00 PM

It's pretty small and if you aren't looking for it you probably wouldn't see it. However, I know it's there.

I think I read it's $1000 to replace. Yikes. I might be able to live with it for awhile.

Joey_V · 11 April 2010, 12:03 PM

I guess just wait until the servicing..... that sucks man.

Can you post pics?

mfer · 11 April 2010, 01:14 PM

Recent post I read somewhere said his 005 xtal was 390 dollars. I'm not too excited about that!!!! :( Sorry man.

ocwatching · 11 April 2010, 01:44 PM

Sorry to hear it...it sucks on a new watch...

H2F · 11 April 2010, 04:48 PM

About someone who successfully buff out scratches on their crystal. I think it might be at paneristi -- perhaps you can google it?

Aston · 11 April 2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by clew84

I think I read it's $1000 to replace. Yikes. I might be able to live with it for awhile.

$1000 for a crystal replace ?

Nahligah · 12 April 2010, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

You can polish it out.

Not...

Brunotheboxer · 12 April 2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Nahligah

Not...

**** on this BRo.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...6gt%3B%26gt%3B

spuds · 12 April 2010, 02:15 AM

Bummer. Sorry to hear this mate...

Mosco · 12 April 2010, 04:18 AM

Dude - I'm sorry to hear it....

A1000 · 12 April 2010, 04:22 AM

Ouch. Sorry to hear the story. Hope you can get it polished out. If not then it'll add to the character (or atleast that's what I tell myself!)

B. Doggy · 12 April 2010, 04:53 AM

Suck...

Nica64 · 12 April 2010, 05:23 AM

Sorry to hear this!

dukerules · 12 April 2010, 06:59 AM

Sorry Clew! I feel for you. Bright side-now you can enjoy that 312 without much worry for the inevitable bumps, scrapes, and dings to come.

Launch Mini · 13 April 2010, 08:32 AM

My wife had a nasty scratch on hers. All I used was Crest toothpaste.
A small amount and worked it with my finger. Took me many evenings of a couple minutes at a time, but I managed to smooth it out so it's barely noticeable.
You might give that a try.
Tip, either be careful or remove the strap. Easier to wash off the TP and avoid getting it on the strap.

User Name · 13 April 2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

My wife had a nasty scratch on hers. All I used was Crest toothpaste.
A small amount and worked it with my finger. Took me many evenings of a couple minutes at a time, but I managed to smooth it out so it's barely noticeable.
You might give that a try.
Tip, either be careful or remove the strap. Easier to wash off the TP and avoid getting it on the strap.

If that can take a scrtch out of you watch imagine what it does to your teeth...

Neil

dranhle · 13 April 2010, 09:43 AM

http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...6gt%3B%26gt%3B

clew84 · 13 April 2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dranhle

http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...6gt%3B%26gt%3B

That's sweet! However, looking at that gash makes me wonder if I really need to do anything. Mine looks like a fine pin prick but it's shows itself under certain lighting conditions.

I may wait for the 5 year service as it doesn't bother me as much as it first did. Thanks everyone!!

Trurolexer · 13 April 2010, 01:49 PM

So sorry to hear that.

Lol-x · 13 April 2010, 02:35 PM

Sorry to hear that unfortunate news.

I know how you feel, and I have had that happen too. It's a pretty gut wrenching feeling. Try to polish it out as suggested or worst case get a new crystal.

Not much else one can say except, 'be more careful'

Then again watches are to be worn and a scratch kind of makes the watch more real as a living piece of equipment

Nahligah · 13 April 2010, 03:11 PM

**** on this BRo.

Please enlighten me on the **** part of you're reply. BRo..

Brunotheboxer · 14 April 2010, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nahligah

**** on this BRo.

Please enlighten me on the **** part of you're reply. BRo..

Not...

Nahligah · 14 April 2010, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

Not...

Lot off talk, but no b*lls Case closed! BRo.....

Brunotheboxer · 14 April 2010, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nahligah

Lot off talk, but no b*lls Case closed! BRo.....

Use your imagination.

Psmith · 19 April 2010, 09:54 PM

Relax, and wait until service time

Cheers

stockae92 · 20 April 2010, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dranhle

http://www.network54.com/Forum/35339...6gt%3B%26gt%3B

wow, man, i couldn't believe how easy it is to buff out the scratches on a sapphire crystal!

that's definitely a last resort right before sending the watch back to panerai

11 April 2010, 07:03 AM	#1
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	*Well #$!** So, I have owned sapphire crystal watches for a long time - a pretty beat up Omega Seamaster that's 10 years old, my SD, and others over the years. Not once, not one single time have I ever marred the crystal... until today. Put on my Europelli baseball strap on my 312 and went to a Reds game with my son. After getting home I noticed something small on the crystal right above a 6. Two small somethings. Got the cleaner and cloth out and rubbed. Wouldn't come off. Unbelievable - somehow I dinged it and there is even slight scratch line near the bezel that's in line with the 2 small dings. So, besides yelling a lot of 4 letter words, what are my options? How much will a new crystal cost me? Edit - I will try and take some pics tonight. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

11 April 2010, 12:00 PM	#4
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	It's pretty small and if you aren't looking for it you probably wouldn't see it. However, I know it's there. I think I read it's $1000 to replace. Yikes. I might be able to live with it for awhile. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

11 April 2010, 12:03 PM	#5
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I guess just wait until the servicing..... that sucks man. Can you post pics? __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

11 April 2010, 01:14 PM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Recent post I read somewhere said his 005 xtal was 390 dollars. I'm not too excited about that!!!! :( Sorry man. __________________ member#3242

11 April 2010, 04:48 PM	#8
H2F "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Horace Location: RPV, CA & JAKARTA Watch: Pam & Lings Posts: 89	I read About someone who successfully buff out scratches on their crystal. I think it might be at paneristi -- perhaps you can google it?

11 April 2010, 07:21 AM	#2
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	You can polish it out.

11 April 2010, 01:44 PM	#7
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Sorry to hear it...it sucks on a new watch...

12 April 2010, 02:15 AM	#12
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Bummer. Sorry to hear this mate... __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

12 April 2010, 04:18 AM	#13
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Dude - I'm sorry to hear it.... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

12 April 2010, 04:22 AM	#14
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Ouch. Sorry to hear the story. Hope you can get it polished out. If not then it'll add to the character (or atleast that's what I tell myself!) __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

12 April 2010, 04:53 AM	#15
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Suck... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

12 April 2010, 05:23 AM	#16
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Sorry to hear this! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

12 April 2010, 06:59 AM	#17
dukerules "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NC, USA Posts: 681	Sorry Clew! I feel for you. Bright side-now you can enjoy that 312 without much worry for the inevitable bumps, scrapes, and dings to come. __________________ Instagram: dukerules

13 April 2010, 08:32 AM	#18
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	My wife had a nasty scratch on hers. All I used was Crest toothpaste. A small amount and worked it with my finger. Took me many evenings of a couple minutes at a time, but I managed to smooth it out so it's barely noticeable. You might give that a try. Tip, either be careful or remove the strap. Easier to wash off the TP and avoid getting it on the strap. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

13 April 2010, 09:43 AM	#20
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13 April 2010, 01:49 PM	#22
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	So sorry to hear that.

13 April 2010, 02:35 PM	#23
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Sorry to hear that unfortunate news. I know how you feel, and I have had that happen too. It's a pretty gut wrenching feeling. Try to polish it out as suggested or worst case get a new crystal. Not much else one can say except, 'be more careful' Then again watches are to be worn and a scratch kind of makes the watch more real as a living piece of equipment __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 April 2010, 03:11 PM	#24
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	** on this BRo. Please enlighten me on the ** part of you're reply. BRo..

19 April 2010, 09:54 PM	#28
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Relax, and wait until service time Cheers __________________

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