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13 August 2022, 06:59 PM | #1 |
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Scratch on crystal
Tbh it's minute, can't even see it unless it hits the light. However now I know it's there!
Can really light and small scratches be removed from the crystal? Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk |
13 August 2022, 07:03 PM | #2 |
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Yes - by removing the crystal and replacing it with a new one..!
Sapphire crystal can only really be scratched by diamonds- most likely culprit probably from the missus’ engagement ring..! |
13 August 2022, 07:05 PM | #3 |
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Yes, it it possible.
I have used 0.5 Micron 5 Gram Diamond Polish Lapping Paste. As long as you take your time and mask off the adjacent areas you can remove very fine scratches from a Rolex sapphire crystal.
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The only thing that will remove scratches from sapphire crystals is diamond paste. I have used 3 micron to remove the main quite bad scratch on my working tool SD 16600, going across the scratch first, it takes a fair bit of elbow grease. But use only a tiny bit on a cloth like a spectacles cloth or similar. Then just a fine polish after with the quarter micron,and scratch will be gone,and good as new. Cost for the two tubes in the UK around £20 expect cheaper out of the UK and cheaper on ebay. Its far cheaper than buying a new crystal takes a bit of time,but if scratch is very deep then crystal should be replaced. Your scratch IMHO best left as you state its so miniscule not worth the cost and effort needed to remove it. If it needs to be changed best left till normal routine service, as they have to strip watch down crystal cost then around $100 or less.
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13 August 2022, 07:19 PM | #5 |
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It's about 2mm in length but really fine. I need to turn the watch to hit the sun just right or know where it is to see it.
I think I'll leave it. Just annoying when you know it's there. Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk |
13 August 2022, 07:26 PM | #6 |
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When I send it in for service, what would Rolex do?... Replace, leave or polish out?
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13 August 2022, 07:52 PM | #7 |
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Rolex would replace it if they deemed it was necessary.
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13 August 2022, 07:54 PM | #8 |
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If they notice it, they will suggest replacement which you can accept or not. They do not polish the crystal.
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13 August 2022, 08:28 PM | #9 |
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Ok so I can leave it, then before sending in for service try and polish out. If I then want it replacing may as well highlight when I take it in.
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13 August 2022, 11:47 PM | #10 |
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If it doesn't come out with normal polishing, they will give you the choice to purchase a new crystal.
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14 August 2022, 12:17 AM | #11 |
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FWIW, RSC Just replaced the crystal on my 36mm DD and it cost $133. Not an expensive issue to resolve. Assume the price might be a wee bit more on your watch, but probably not much.
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I could be wrong, but I assume that the domed crystal on a Deepsea would be MUCH more expensive.
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14 August 2022, 03:56 AM | #13 |
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Diamond paste and a Dremel on slow will take off that.
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14 August 2022, 07:31 AM | #14 |
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I know it’s hard to live with, on crystal or metal… but leave it until a service. Replacement required.
It’s hard, but it can be done (for example, me minimizing my OCD to live with it).
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14 August 2022, 09:32 AM | #15 |
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I would replace it if it was me.
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14 August 2022, 10:25 AM | #16 |
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A Rolex sapphire crystal and a Dremel tool in unskilled hands...what could go wrong?
Not like it's a Citizen or anything....go for it! |
14 August 2022, 11:03 AM | #17 |
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I've noticed a lot of older Rolex sapphire crystals often have chips on the edge.
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14 August 2022, 02:11 PM | #18 |
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My 116610 has 2 chips at the edge and scratched at the 6 o’clock. I left it as is and will replace the crystal when servicing it. Have lived with it for about a year if not more. Yes it’s annoying but I’m not going to start to be adventurous with my Rolex.
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Yes quite common as the crystal sits a bit above the bezel on most Rolex watch but back then many used watches as real tool watches.Today in general Rolex watches gets a very very pampered life.But chips scratches etc all best left till normal routine RSC service.
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14 August 2022, 09:00 PM | #20 |
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If you get an older Rolex serviced will they install the new AR crystal on it?
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14 August 2022, 10:14 PM | #21 |
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They would replace it to what was original to that watch, or what ever they have in stock that fits original to that watch whether AR coated or not.
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15 August 2022, 12:20 AM | #22 |
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my wife has a 31MM DJ
in a year the crystal was scratched to death in my entire life I have never seen a crystal so beat up and believe me she is not hard on watches. I think we got a soft crystal or something weird I have watches 20 years old a beat to death that have no scratches on them |
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Crystals get scratched when worn with another piece of jewelry on the same wrist.
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15 August 2022, 05:37 AM | #24 |
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I once bought a an omega sales assisted took great delight in telling me about “sapphire blah blah only a diamond blah blah “
After 2 weeks of ownership I took it back as there was a fault . The same SA took out an eye glass too inspect the sapphire for marks , I explained I didn’t own any diamonds, he then showed me the micro scratched on the sapphire and said they will pick up scratches. Can’t go wrong with a plastic watch crystal |
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I would just have the crystal replaced at some point and not attempt any repair. It may just look worse afterwards, as of now only you know it's there.
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I have my blnr gmt in for service, they gave me an optional crystal replacement of which I agreed to for 130.00. The crystal had small scratches from everyday use and I believe a very small edge chip. Worth it to me during its service.
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