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Watch service question
Sending my 1997 GMT-Master II Rolex to be serviced at the RSC and received the following quote for replacing the hands and crystal in addition to servicing the movement. I know that I shouldn't replace the hands if I want to keep it all original but is there any harm in replacing the crystal? I did not notice any chips or cracks when I had the watch but don't know if there was something more minuscule that I missed.
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I would not hesitate to replace the crystal. In fact, I usually also ask to replace crown and tube. |
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The crystal is fine to replace.
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Yes, as noted. Crystal is fine. It will likely have AR on the entire crystal underside l, which isn’t my thing, personally. But it’s fine “value-wise”.
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It’s very likely that any crystal replacement will be full AR now. Some like it; some don’t. I’m in the camp of “keeping” a watch “period” correct.
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Replacing the crystal shouldn't affect the watch's originality too much and can ensure it stays in great shape. If there are no visible chips or cracks, it might just be a precaution from the RSC. But if you want to keep it all original, you could decline unless you notice any issues. Your call!
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The AR there is totally fine, I just personally don't like the look of having a "blue" hue under the entire crystal. What you want is a B25-295-CAR. You can still find them blistered!!! That would be my recommendation.
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Thank you all for your responses.
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