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IGY 27 May 2024 06:45 AM

Datejust 36 crystal replacement
 
Is it possible to fit a replacement crystal from a 36mm Oyster Perpetual or 36mm Explorer 1 on a Datejust 36 without compromising water proofing integrity?

(I asked on the general forum and people had no idea. But they had plenty of opinions of whether this was a good idea or not. But I wasn't really asking for an opinion from the "good taste police" and people advising on used watch valuations which I wasn't asking about either.)

Fourthirteen 27 May 2024 07:21 AM

Knowing the model numbers of the watches would make it easier to answer your question. Why not just use a Datejust crystal…are you going for a different look? And isn’t the Datejust an OP?

Edit: I just saw your other post saying that you want to eliminate the cyclops. Replacement crystals are available with and without cyclops and a watchmaker could easily do the replacement.

0nly5iv3Digits 27 May 2024 07:45 AM

Never heard of someone putting a non-cyclops crystal on a DJ

Pepperjack 27 May 2024 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits (Post 13278088)
Never heard of someone putting a non-cyclops crystal on a DJ

I've had a few requests for this at the shop I work at, so OP isn't alone in their preference.

I'm currently unable to access our parts site to get the crystal part number, but I'm confident it exists. An AD likely won't fulfill the request, but another watchmaker probably would if a crystal can be acquired.

maximilianmuller 29 May 2024 07:01 AM

I've replaced the crystal on many of my Rolex watches (at the boutique or a certified repair location) and still swim with them in the ocean.

007Sub 16 July 2024 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IGY (Post 13278024)
Is it possible to fit a replacement crystal from a 36mm Oyster Perpetual or 36mm Explorer 1 on a Datejust 36 without compromising water proofing integrity?

(I asked on the general forum and people had no idea. But they had plenty of opinions of whether this was a good idea or not. But I wasn't really asking for an opinion from the "good taste police" and people advising on used watch valuations which I wasn't asking about either.)

The TrueDome D29 aand D21 will both fit Datejust 36mm 4 digit references. If its a modern Rolex with sapphire im not sure which reference number that crystal is but acrylic will not safely retrofit. :cheers:


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