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Old 14 January 2009, 04:01 AM   #1
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16800 Crystal Replacement

Quick question, I'm planning to get my 16800 serviced at a local AD and am considering replacing the crystal as the current crystal has a couple chips and light hairlines? This may be a stupid question but will replacing the crystal affect the value of this semi vintage piece?
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Old 14 January 2009, 04:10 AM   #2
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not at all.
most collectors dont see the crystal as important as long as its a rolex replacement part..
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Old 14 January 2009, 04:10 AM   #3
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IMHO not that important things like cystals are often service replacements so are items much like bezel inserts.To most collectors the dial hands case and even the bracelets are the most important to have original.
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Old 14 January 2009, 05:57 AM   #4
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Not a bit.
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Old 14 January 2009, 06:20 AM   #5
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No problem with the value but you can't hide the change.

It will looks like this.



A tiny S at the coronet you will get.



The orginal crystal is marked like this.





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Old 14 January 2009, 07:23 AM   #6
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jocke,can you do a close-up of the crown??...lol
I just cant see it!!
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Old 14 January 2009, 08:59 AM   #7
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thanks for the responses guys. I think I'll just replace it.
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