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Bisquitlips · 31 October 2008, 10:49 AM

So I have been doing some research and just trying to learn new things about these great timepieces. I have seen the excellent demonstrations by Tools, Jocke, and others, but the one thing I haven't seen anything on how the crystals are actually set in a Rolex.

I am sure that their are different processes for different models and also the sapphire crystals versus the acrylic, but I am not really sure.

Can someone point me to a reference that would explain this in the Subs and SD's with the sapphire crystals? I have seen the one on watchgeek but that one only deals with the DJ and the photos leave something to be desired.

Thanks!

k4vks · 31 October 2008, 10:52 AM

is this what ure looking for -

Bisquitlips · 31 October 2008, 11:00 AM

Ahh! So if I am interpreting that schematic correctly is the crystal held in by three screws?

k4vks · 31 October 2008, 02:37 PM

no, its pressed in, take a look at - http://www.watchgeek.com/crystal_installation.htm

Andad · 31 October 2008, 04:52 PM

Is this the "one on watchgeek but that one only deals with the DJ and the photos leave something to be desired"?

SLS · 31 October 2008, 05:53 PM

I believe the sport model crystals that have a rotating bezel are fitted differently than the DJ & DD that do not have moving bezels.
~Scott

DanP · 31 October 2008, 05:55 PM

Awesome info. Thank you!

31 October 2008, 10:49 AM	#1
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,520	How do they set the crystal in a Rolex. So I have been doing some research and just trying to learn new things about these great timepieces. I have seen the excellent demonstrations by Tools, Jocke, and others, but the one thing I haven't seen anything on how the crystals are actually set in a Rolex. I am sure that their are different processes for different models and also the sapphire crystals versus the acrylic, but I am not really sure. Can someone point me to a reference that would explain this in the Subs and SD's with the sapphire crystals? I have seen the one on watchgeek but that one only deals with the DJ and the photos leave something to be desired. Thanks! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

31 October 2008, 10:52 AM	#2
k4vks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vishnu Location: FL, USA Posts: 197	is this what ure looking for - __________________ 73's AJ4VS (new callsign)

31 October 2008, 11:00 AM	#3
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,520	Ahh! So if I am interpreting that schematic correctly is the crystal held in by three screws? __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

31 October 2008, 02:37 PM	#4
k4vks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vishnu Location: FL, USA Posts: 197	no, its pressed in, take a look at - http://www.watchgeek.com/crystal_installation.htm __________________ 73's AJ4VS (new callsign)

31 October 2008, 04:52 PM	#5
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,365	Is this the "one on watchgeek but that one only deals with the DJ and the photos leave something to be desired"? __________________ E

31 October 2008, 05:53 PM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I believe the sport model crystals that have a rotating bezel are fitted differently than the DJ & DD that do not have moving bezels. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

31 October 2008, 05:55 PM	#7
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Awesome info. Thank you!

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