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Jtran31385 · 25 January 2014, 03:11 PM

I have a Datejust 1601. I wanted to know if it is possible to upgrade the lens to a sapphire lens? I am not sure if it's frowned upon or not I just like the look of it on my other datejust. If anyone has pictures can you share them. Thanks

LI Matt · 25 January 2014, 11:14 PM

RSC won't do it. A third-party repair shop probably would.

I don't know if there would be any issues with the new crystal being a different thickness, seating, gaskets, etc.

jolimont · 25 January 2014, 11:17 PM

the sexiest thing about vintage watches are the fat plexis

you would not be "upgarding", you would be "sacrileging"

Jason71 · 26 January 2014, 12:08 AM

Definite issues with water resistance after this modification. Switching a plexi watch to sapphire is poorly received here

Cc1966 · 26 January 2014, 02:24 AM

Different attachment technology....Don't do it.

25 January 2014, 03:11 PM	#1
Jtran31385 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 67	Sapphire on a 1601? I have a Datejust 1601. I wanted to know if it is possible to upgrade the lens to a sapphire lens? I am not sure if it's frowned upon or not I just like the look of it on my other datejust. If anyone has pictures can you share them. Thanks

25 January 2014, 11:14 PM	#2
LI Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 298	RSC won't do it. A third-party repair shop probably would. I don't know if there would be any issues with the new crystal being a different thickness, seating, gaskets, etc. __________________ I don't wear a Rolex for other people, I wear it for me. "We're going to hell anyway, let's travel first class" -- Kaiser Chiefs

26 January 2014, 12:08 AM	#4
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Definite issues with water resistance after this modification. Switching a plexi watch to sapphire is poorly received here __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

26 January 2014, 02:24 AM	#5
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Different attachment technology....Don't do it. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

25 January 2014, 11:17 PM	#3
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	the sexiest thing about vintage watches are the fat plexis you would not be "upgarding", you would be "sacrileging"

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