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8 October 2024, 09:05 AM | #1 |
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first time scratched a rolex crystal
So I wear my watches quite casually and over time I have learnt to accept that scratches and dings on case/bracelet are all part of the game etc etc, and they dont bother me.
But today is the first time I have even been able to manage to scratch the crystal. I am not sure how exactly it happened but initially I thought it is dust or something but after cleaning properly I realized that it is a scratch. Obviously I am just going to wait and get it replaced whenever is the next service (hopefully in many years) but I must say it hurts a bit lol. Pic attached for reference (i have tried to circle but ended up circling the scratch and reflection of the light (the scratch is one on the top). |
8 October 2024, 09:23 AM | #2 |
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Is it on the cyclops? If so, that's interesting.
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8 October 2024, 09:46 AM | #3 |
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8 October 2024, 10:05 AM | #4 |
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Sorry this happened.
I think you have the right attitude-wear the watch, and make repairs at next service. |
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Not entirely uncommon. The protruding cyclops tends to get banged around as it sits proudly above the rest of the crystal. I've seen it on many watches.
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8 October 2024, 12:40 PM | #6 |
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Not sure about the scratch, but this pic illustrates how amazing the mk2 LV is though, so glad they changed the bezel as I strongly disliked the mk1.
Also Rolex can replace the cyclops at service, not a big deal. It is a bit odd though as the cyclops has been made out of sapphire since the 70s if not mistaken.
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Would not worry about it the cyclops is just stuck on the main crystal with a special glue.
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My understanding is the cyclops isn't part of the actual main crystal..
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I sent my SD43 in for service and RSC gave me an estimate to replace my lightly scratched crystal of $155. So not too bad!
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Use polyWatch ,it will help just for cyclop.
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8 October 2024, 11:58 PM | #12 |
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I'd get it replaced now. It's probably only about $125.
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It was $155 to get mine replaced.
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I scratched the crystal on my Sub while on a scuba diving trip. I slipped and fell while getting off the boat ramp. I'm going to keep wearing the watch and get the crystal replaced when it goes in for service, which may be 5-10 years from now.
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Not sure it will bother me, I'll try get use to it awaiting service time then get it replaced.
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Thanks all for the reply. It isn’t bothering me so I will keep it as is for now.
But interesting that the replacement is not too expensive. I was thinking it would be full service cost plus the cost of the crystal. |
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Sounds like you can live with it but if it continues to bother you it's easily replaced.
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I don't believe RSC will replace the cyclops. It's a "whole" crystal replacement.
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For the sake of gaining experience, I would try to buff it out and just see if it significantly gets better.
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Musta been a solid ding.
On a related note, I had an Omega Seamaster that I beat to crap over many years, but I never managed to scratch the crystal. I’ve scratched the crystal on at least two of my Rolexes, which I wear less frequently and am even more careful with. Has me wondering if the Rolex crystal is softer than the Omega crystal. I’ve been told no, but I’m still suspicious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Op, they replace the entire crystal, the cyclops is part of the entire thing. I also don’t like any damage on crystal but it’s unavoidable it happens. Does not look so bad if you can live with it use it some more then have the crystal changed.
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