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Old 23 July 2019, 05:11 AM   #1
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Submariner 1968 domed crystals

A quick question in regards to obtaining a period correct domed crystal for a 1968 5513 Submariner, If Ive read correct mine is a Low domed acrylic plexi-crystal, opposed to sapphire, are these still available ?

I'm hoping to obtain a correct one as a spare.

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Old 23 July 2019, 05:47 AM   #2
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Difficult to be sure they are authentic when buying NOS plexis.

FWIW if it were my watch I’d want a new plexi fitted since they don’t age well if they’ve been stored in subprime conditions. They become brittle over the decades. It’s a disposable part that is integral to the waterproofing of the case. But that’s just my opinion.
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Old 23 July 2019, 05:53 AM   #3
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Don’t buy “NOS” find a nice used take off crystal.
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Old 24 July 2019, 03:22 AM   #4
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Difficult to be sure they are authentic when buying NOS plexis.

FWIW if it were my watch I’d want a new plexi fitted since they don’t age well if they’ve been stored in subprime conditions. They become brittle over the decades. It’s a disposable part that is integral to the waterproofing of the case. But that’s just my opinion.
Hi Scott, this clarifies things for me, I don't take my Submariner near water, and I have a feeling its was changed in 2005 when the previous owner had it serviced by Rolex, I have a slight ding to the crystal but I can now live with it, all the best "H"
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Old 20 August 2019, 02:48 AM   #5
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A regular pressure test is always a good idea. My last Gulf spear fishing trip
near Panama City involved the last dive for my 1969 red Submariner 1680. Depth was
30-35 feet and it came through unscathed. With aging O-rings possible, Submariners should be regularly tested if spending time underwater.

It has deserved retirement for 50 years of excellent original service.


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