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espanol · 12 September 2022, 06:09 PM

I recently shattered the crystal on my relatively new and only Rolex. It's the 124270 Explorer 36.

I contacted a local watchmaker/friend in the DC area, and he stated his Rolex parts privilege doesn't extend to current-production models. Therefore, he wasn't able to access a crystal for the Explorer, and said RSC is the best route.

Is this the case for all independent watchmakers? Due to time constraints in the US, I am hoping to avoid long RSC delays if at all possible, so seeing if any other options exist. TIA

fozzyf18 · 13 September 2022, 09:54 AM

My recent experience may be of assistance to you:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=864533

Tools · 13 September 2022, 10:02 AM

A broken crystal needs a full overhaul to ensure that there are not any glass or grit in the movement anywhere or contaminated any oils.

There is no real shortcut here.

I would be surprised though, that the Explorer had a crystal unique to any other model available.

espanol · 13 September 2022, 09:59 PM

Thank you both!

Alexjb007 · 16 September 2022, 02:09 AM

La ref del cristal nuevo es 25-7000-2 con antirreflejo, la ref antigua del modelo anterior es 25-246-1, sin antirreflejo.

Nikia · 18 September 2022, 07:40 PM

It can’t be repaired but needs a replacing- you also may want a full service as other said to make sure no crystal powder is grinding your wheels.

12 September 2022, 06:09 PM	#1
espanol 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST, EAT Watch: Trusty Explorer Posts: 1,078	Repair shattered crystal - 124270 Explorer I recently shattered the crystal on my relatively new and only Rolex. It's the 124270 Explorer 36. I contacted a local watchmaker/friend in the DC area, and he stated his Rolex parts privilege doesn't extend to current-production models. Therefore, he wasn't able to access a crystal for the Explorer, and said RSC is the best route. Is this the case for all independent watchmakers? Due to time constraints in the US, I am hoping to avoid long RSC delays if at all possible, so seeing if any other options exist. TIA

13 September 2022, 10:02 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	A broken crystal needs a full overhaul to ensure that there are not any glass or grit in the movement anywhere or contaminated any oils. There is no real shortcut here. I would be surprised though, that the Explorer had a crystal unique to any other model available. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 September 2022, 09:54 AM	#2
fozzyf18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Fozzy Location: FL Watch: Sub, GMTII, DSSD Posts: 191	My recent experience may be of assistance to you: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=864533

13 September 2022, 09:59 PM	#4
espanol 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST, EAT Watch: Trusty Explorer Posts: 1,078	Thank you both!

16 September 2022, 02:09 AM	#5
Alexjb007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: España Posts: 50	La ref del cristal nuevo es 25-7000-2 con antirreflejo, la ref antigua del modelo anterior es 25-246-1, sin antirreflejo.

18 September 2022, 07:40 PM	#6
Nikia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Italy Posts: 12	It can’t be repaired but needs a replacing- you also may want a full service as other said to make sure no crystal powder is grinding your wheels.

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