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Comacho · 30 December 2014, 06:58 AM

Hey guys,

I'm about to send my 168000 out for service but I had a question for you about Service Crystals. Mine need replaced as it has a couple of nicks on the edge and a decent scratch. Obviously the original crystal did not have the laser crown at 6 o'clock but I'm wondering if it makes any difference if the replacement crystal has one. Are OEM crystals without the engraving readily available to independents? Should I care? Will it have to go to ROLEX in order to get a crystal like the one it originally had? I have no idea about such things and am not sure it even matters.

thanks in advance for any enlightenment...

Solo118 · 30 December 2014, 07:16 AM

I would not worry about it. A service crystal has a small S near the etched coronet and is no different from a brand new unit.

If you prefer not to have a service crystal, I am sure you can find an OEM unit here on the classifieds or on the 4 letter auction site

shofzr · 30 December 2014, 12:04 PM

Around 2009 the service crystals stopped having the "S" in the crown at the 6 position, there may be a few remaining in stock with the "S".

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Comacho · 30 December 2014, 05:03 PM

I guess what I'm really asking is whether or not a service crystal or a laser engraved replacement would effect the value or my ability to move the watch. While i have no plans of selling it i just wonder how it would be viewed by a prospective buyer without its original style crystal. If so does anyone have a line on an OEM crystal that would be appropriate for a 198000? I looked in the classifieds but didin't really see anything.

Brushpup · 30 December 2014, 10:55 PM

Call a few independents and see if they have one in stock. If not, I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you aren't selling.

77T · 30 December 2014, 11:06 PM

That model is not going to depreciate differently due to a service crystal.

Since you're having it serviced, make sure it's by a really good indie watchmaker who is certified, has a parts account and has spectacular ratings from customers. Or use RSC...

padi56 · 31 December 2014, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comacho

Hey guys,

I'm about to send my 168000 out for service but I had a question for you about Service Crystals. Mine need replaced as it has a couple of nicks on the edge and a decent scratch. Obviously the original crystal did not have the laser crown at 6 o'clock but I'm wondering if it makes any difference if the replacement crystal has one. Are OEM crystals without the engraving readily available to independents? Should I care? Will it have to go to ROLEX in order to get a crystal like the one it originally had? I have no idea about such things and am not sure it even matters.

thanks in advance for any enlightenment...

Its been reported by one of our own TechXpert that he has had crystals with and without the LEC direct from Rolex,and the LEC is not that important with or without.

azguy · 31 December 2014, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

That model is not going to depreciate differently due to a service crystal.

This

Jocke · 31 December 2014, 01:52 AM

I rather have the laser logo than a crystal that maybe not is made by Rolex for sure. The logo will not affect the value of your watch.

Johny · 31 December 2014, 01:57 AM

OP....fitting an a/r Cyclops crystal is a useful modification.

30 December 2014, 06:58 AM	#1
Comacho "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: texas Watch: Submariner 168000 Posts: 265	Question about "Service Crystals" Hey guys, I'm about to send my 168000 out for service but I had a question for you about Service Crystals. Mine need replaced as it has a couple of nicks on the edge and a decent scratch. Obviously the original crystal did not have the laser crown at 6 o'clock but I'm wondering if it makes any difference if the replacement crystal has one. Are OEM crystals without the engraving readily available to independents? Should I care? Will it have to go to ROLEX in order to get a crystal like the one it originally had? I have no idea about such things and am not sure it even matters. thanks in advance for any enlightenment...

30 December 2014, 12:04 PM	#3
shofzr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Adrian Location: Dallas Watch: 218235 BronzeWaves Posts: 760	Around 2009 the service crystals stopped having the "S" in the crown at the 6 position, there may be a few remaining in stock with the "S". Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk __________________ Sea-Dweller 16600 Day-Date II 218235 Cellinum 5240/6 Speedmaster 125

30 December 2014, 10:55 PM	#5
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Call a few independents and see if they have one in stock. If not, I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you aren't selling. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

30 December 2014, 11:06 PM	#6
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,736	That model is not going to depreciate differently due to a service crystal. Since you're having it serviced, make sure it's by a really good indie watchmaker who is certified, has a parts account and has spectacular ratings from customers. Or use RSC... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

31 December 2014, 01:52 AM	#9
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,514	I rather have the laser logo than a crystal that maybe not is made by Rolex for sure. The logo will not affect the value of your watch. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

30 December 2014, 07:16 AM	#2
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,063	I would not worry about it. A service crystal has a small S near the etched coronet and is no different from a brand new unit. If you prefer not to have a service crystal, I am sure you can find an OEM unit here on the classifieds or on the 4 letter auction site

30 December 2014, 05:03 PM	#4
Comacho "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: texas Watch: Submariner 168000 Posts: 265	I guess what I'm really asking is whether or not a service crystal or a laser engraved replacement would effect the value or my ability to move the watch. While i have no plans of selling it i just wonder how it would be viewed by a prospective buyer without its original style crystal. If so does anyone have a line on an OEM crystal that would be appropriate for a 198000? I looked in the classifieds but didin't really see anything.

31 December 2014, 01:57 AM	#10
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	OP....fitting an a/r Cyclops crystal is a useful modification. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

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