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clubsta · 9 March 2010, 04:34 PM

Been reading about this on the forum and it came as news to me. Has anyone experienced any crystal issues with their GV? Any pictures to share? Has Rolex corrected any alleged problems?

Singslinger · 9 March 2010, 04:50 PM

Have had mine for about 16 months now - no problems at all.

DanP · 9 March 2010, 04:58 PM

Had mine for 13 months as well, and it hasn't come off my wrist much so it is pretty much my banger for the last year. As a Chef it get its share of hard knocks and comes through shining. No prob on my end and I don't worry about the crystal at all.

Dan

Tools · 10 March 2010, 03:34 AM

When the GV first came out there were some issues associated with the green sapphire manufacturing process..

The GV was not being brought to the market for a short time to straighten the issues out. At that time, the price for GV's in the market place doubled, trippled and more...........

Once the supply started again, the prices have stabalized.......There isn't any known "problem" with any that made it to the market..

ersnyder · 10 March 2010, 03:58 AM

Almost a year now and no crystal problems at all. A great watch IMO!

I know not many agree, but I really think the lightning bolt second had is cool!!

The GMT Master · 10 March 2010, 03:59 AM

I think it was a production problem (i.e. growing the green crystal consistently on a large scale) rather than there being any weaknesses within ones on the watch. There's no need to panic

Tools · 10 March 2010, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersnyder

Almost a year now and no crystal problems at all. A great watch IMO!

I know not many agree, but I really think the lightning bolt second had is cool!!

I think that it's pretty cool too.............

marcinthemiddle · 10 March 2010, 04:18 AM

Never gave that watch a second thought.......dammit. I want one so BAD now!

clubsta · 10 March 2010, 11:32 AM

The green crystal glistens in the sun, and wears very comfortably.

itchy243mhz · 10 March 2010, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersnyder

Almost a year now and no crystal problems at all. A great watch IMO!

I know not many agree, but I really think the lightning bolt second had is cool!!

I agree, that Reddy Kilowatt looking second hand is the best! Classic looks.

DanP · 10 March 2010, 02:00 PM

Tis so sweet!

layne · 10 March 2010, 04:11 PM

That's a great pic Dan!

Joey_V · 10 March 2010, 06:17 PM

Love the green crystal. No other Rolex can claim this attribute.

DanP · 10 March 2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by layne

That's a great pic Dan!

Why thank you Sir

DanP · 10 March 2010, 06:31 PM

Fact is I put this watch through the test everyday and it comes out on top every bump it receives :) And as a Chef I would put this watch into the professional category for a Rolex for sure, it has withstood all punishment I have dealt it so far in day to day wear, and still smiles at me like it did when I first saw her.
I would be surprised to see any one post about defective crystal on a watch that they personally had.

Dan

magnetmandan · 10 March 2010, 06:51 PM

Lovin' this thing since the day I got it!...

:-Dan

9 March 2010, 04:34 PM	#1
clubsta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 223	Milgauss GV Crystal Problems Been reading about this on the forum and it came as news to me. Has anyone experienced any crystal issues with their GV? Any pictures to share? Has Rolex corrected any alleged problems?

10 March 2010, 03:34 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	When the GV first came out there were some issues associated with the green sapphire manufacturing process.. The GV was not being brought to the market for a short time to straighten the issues out. At that time, the price for GV's in the market place doubled, trippled and more........... Once the supply started again, the prices have stabalized.......There isn't any known "problem" with any that made it to the market.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 March 2010, 06:17 PM	#13
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Love the green crystal. No other Rolex can claim this attribute. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

10 March 2010, 06:51 PM	#16
magnetmandan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Dan Edwards Location: Oregon Watch: 116400-GV Posts: 57	No problems with mine!... Lovin' this thing since the day I got it!... :-Dan __________________ Omega Speedmaster '57 Re-Issue, RGM 300, Tiffany Streamerica (Jorg Hysek), Gaussman Men in Smoke, Gaussman Men in Khaki

9 March 2010, 04:50 PM	#2
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Have had mine for about 16 months now - no problems at all.

9 March 2010, 04:58 PM	#3
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Had mine for 13 months as well, and it hasn't come off my wrist much so it is pretty much my banger for the last year. As a Chef it get its share of hard knocks and comes through shining. No prob on my end and I don't worry about the crystal at all. Dan

10 March 2010, 03:58 AM	#5
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Almost a year now and no crystal problems at all. A great watch IMO! I know not many agree, but I really think the lightning bolt second had is cool!!

10 March 2010, 03:59 AM	#6
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I think it was a production problem (i.e. growing the green crystal consistently on a large scale) rather than there being any weaknesses within ones on the watch. There's no need to panic

10 March 2010, 04:18 AM	#8
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Never gave that watch a second thought.......dammit. I want one so BAD now!

10 March 2010, 11:32 AM	#9
clubsta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 223	The green crystal glistens in the sun, and wears very comfortably.

10 March 2010, 04:11 PM	#12
layne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 253	That's a great pic Dan!

10 March 2010, 06:31 PM	#15
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Fact is I put this watch through the test everyday and it comes out on top every bump it receives :) And as a Chef I would put this watch into the professional category for a Rolex for sure, it has withstood all punishment I have dealt it so far in day to day wear, and still smiles at me like it did when I first saw her. I would be surprised to see any one post about defective crystal on a watch that they personally had. Dan

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