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Ricosuave · 10 March 2019, 06:28 PM

Paying a good amount of dough, I'm torn between acrylic and sapphire crystal. I've read on-line the pros and cons for both. Any thoughts? thank you.

kirikenz · 13 March 2019, 01:19 PM

I prefer sapphire because of the shininess and clarity. Just don't drop it on a hard surface or you're screwed. Otherwise it will keep as good as new for decades.

Most importantly stick with whatever is correct for the watch you want.

Nickn · 13 March 2019, 03:09 PM

Acrylic adds warmth to a watch and easy to restore if scratched

214270Explorer · 15 March 2019, 04:31 AM

I have an old watch wtih acrylic and two newer ones with sapphire.

After 30+ years I still cannot avoid bumping walls once in a while.

Yeh the acrylic can be buffed, but only so many times.

So far the sapphire has, to me, been the greatest watch invention.

Blah114aa · 15 March 2019, 08:29 AM

Yes

SFmedic13 · 17 March 2019, 09:35 PM

Sapphire for myself, my first Submariner took a direct hit on the ground as I (Police Officer) was taking down a subject. The bezel came off but the crystal was not even scratched or showed any damage.I've hit my crystal on walls by accident and not a sign, so I believe in a sapphire crystal myself.

limchris · 29 March 2019, 09:33 PM

definitely sapphire for me. i cant bear to see a chip off the acrylic.

a520tt · 17 November 2019, 08:40 AM

I have a DJ 16013 with plexi crystal and a DD president 18038 with sapphire. I love them both but like the warmth and dome look of the acrylic crystal.

ervelo · 17 November 2019, 10:03 AM

Sapphire is considered as the "gold standard" but there's a certain charm to acrylic watches especially that of vintage references. Polywatch will be your best friend to buff out light scratches on acrylic crystals

nolaclarky · 18 November 2019, 11:42 AM

I have shattered a few sapphire crystals in my day so only acrylic for me - Rolex GMT 1675, Tudor Sub 79090, and Omega SM300.

gallahadesquire · 18 November 2019, 11:44 AM

My 1970 blue shantung Date had its acrylic crystal replaced many times, as I'd whack it or something. I have a 2014 Explorer I Mk I that seems industrial.

Sapphire it is!!

Heady Topper · 19 November 2019, 03:49 AM

I prefer acrylic, just seems less fragile

10 March 2019, 06:28 PM	#1
Ricosuave "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Madison Posts: 4	Acrylic or Sapphire crystal? Paying a good amount of dough, I'm torn between acrylic and sapphire crystal. I've read on-line the pros and cons for both. Any thoughts? thank you.

15 March 2019, 04:31 AM	#4
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	I have an old watch wtih acrylic and two newer ones with sapphire. After 30+ years I still cannot avoid bumping walls once in a while. Yeh the acrylic can be buffed, but only so many times. So far the sapphire has, to me, been the greatest watch invention. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

13 March 2019, 01:19 PM	#2
kirikenz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Boston Watch: DJ 16234 Posts: 65	I prefer sapphire because of the shininess and clarity. Just don't drop it on a hard surface or you're screwed. Otherwise it will keep as good as new for decades. Most importantly stick with whatever is correct for the watch you want.

13 March 2019, 03:09 PM	#3
Nickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: London Posts: 533	Acrylic adds warmth to a watch and easy to restore if scratched

15 March 2019, 08:29 AM	#5
Blah114aa Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Here Watch: Iphone Posts: 234	Yes

17 March 2019, 09:35 PM	#6
SFmedic13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: SANTIAGO Location: San Antonio Texas Watch: None Currently Posts: 581	Sapphire for myself, my first Submariner took a direct hit on the ground as I (Police Officer) was taking down a subject. The bezel came off but the crystal was not even scratched or showed any damage.I've hit my crystal on walls by accident and not a sign, so I believe in a sapphire crystal myself.

29 March 2019, 09:33 PM	#7
limchris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 38	definitely sapphire for me. i cant bear to see a chip off the acrylic.

17 November 2019, 08:40 AM	#8
a520tt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California Posts: 31	I have a DJ 16013 with plexi crystal and a DD president 18038 with sapphire. I love them both but like the warmth and dome look of the acrylic crystal.

17 November 2019, 10:03 AM	#9
ervelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 210	Sapphire is considered as the "gold standard" but there's a certain charm to acrylic watches especially that of vintage references. Polywatch will be your best friend to buff out light scratches on acrylic crystals

18 November 2019, 11:42 AM	#10
nolaclarky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: new orleans Posts: 266	I have shattered a few sapphire crystals in my day so only acrylic for me - Rolex GMT 1675, Tudor Sub 79090, and Omega SM300.

18 November 2019, 11:44 AM	#11
gallahadesquire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Shrewsbury MA Posts: 131	My 1970 blue shantung Date had its acrylic crystal replaced many times, as I'd whack it or something. I have a 2014 Explorer I Mk I that seems industrial. Sapphire it is!!

19 November 2019, 03:49 AM	#12
Heady Topper Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 321	I prefer acrylic, just seems less fragile

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