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rockysw · Yesterday, 09:05 AM

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).

Jefferyasher · Yesterday, 09:23 AM

Is it on the cyclops? If so, that's interesting.

rockysw · Yesterday, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jefferyasher

Is it on the cyclops? If so, that's interesting.

yes, it is on the cyclops (the spot kind of thing on the upper side of the red circle).

paul cbc · Yesterday, 10:05 AM

Sorry this happened.
I think you have the right attitude-wear the watch, and make repairs at next service.

0nly5iv3Digits · Yesterday, 12:37 PM

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.

dmash · Yesterday, 12:40 PM

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.

padi56 · Yesterday, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rockysw

yes, it is on the cyclops (the spot kind of thing on the upper side of the red circle).

Would not worry about it the cyclops is just stuck on the main crystal with a special glue.

yankeeromeo · Yesterday, 09:40 PM

My understanding is the cyclops isn't part of the actual main crystal..

FlyinHawaiian · Yesterday, 10:45 PM

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!

brandrea · Yesterday, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dmash

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.

Will they replace just the cyclops or do they simply replace the whole crystal?

mike morris · Yesterday, 11:06 PM

Use polyWatch ,it will help just for cyclop.

MRBolton · Yesterday, 11:58 PM

I'd get it replaced now. It's probably only about $125.

FlyinHawaiian · Today, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MRBolton

I'd get it replaced now. It's probably only about $125.

It was $155 to get mine replaced.

IBJanky · Today, 02:15 AM

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.

Yesterday, 12:37 PM	#5
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,195	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. __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

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dmash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,117	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. __________________ Daytona 126500LN \| Deepsea 136660 \| Explorer II 226570 \| Sky-Dweller 336934 \| Submariner 126610LV Datejust 126233 \| Datejust 126284RBR \| Oyster Perpetual 126000

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FlyinHawaiian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: 🌏 Watch: This! 🍻 Posts: 205	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! __________________ ♛ 126719BLRO** \| ♛ SEA-DWELLER l26600 \| ♛ Air-King 126900 \| Ω Speedy Cal. 321 \| Ω Ultra Deep** \| Ω Seamaster 300 \|

Yesterday, 09:23 AM	#2
Jefferyasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 349	Is it on the cyclops? If so, that's interesting.

Yesterday, 10:05 AM	#4
paul cbc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Posts: 281	Sorry this happened. I think you have the right attitude-wear the watch, and make repairs at next service.

Yesterday, 09:40 PM	#8
yankeeromeo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 620	My understanding is the cyclops isn't part of the actual main crystal..

Yesterday, 11:06 PM	#11
mike morris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: New York-Miami Watch: SUB40-DJ36-YM40 Posts: 1,039	Use polyWatch ,it will help just for cyclop.

Yesterday, 11:58 PM	#12
MRBolton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: ing my wrist Posts: 1,217	I'd get it replaced now. It's probably only about $125.

Today, 02:15 AM	#14
IBJanky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 114	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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