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iwhelan · 19 October 2009, 08:09 AM

Hey everyone,

I love the look of matte dial vintage sport models. In fact, I would love to own a matte dialed GMT Master some day. I wonder what the availability is of acrylic crystals in the case of damage. Are you concerned that you may damage your crystal and not be able to replace it? I understand you can buff out small scratches.

Is there any reason to not wear a well preserved matte/acrylic Rolex every day without worry?

Ian

Tools · 19 October 2009, 08:11 AM

there are many, many good manufacturers of acrylic crystals out there... Rolex still also replaces acrylic crystals when they service those models..

I don't think that they will run out during any of our lifetimes.........

greekbum · 19 October 2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by iwhelan

Hey everyone,

I love the look of matte dial vintage sport models. In fact, I would love to own a matte dialed GMT Master some day. I wonder what the availability is of acrylic crystals in the case of damage. Are you concerned that you may damage your crystal and not be able to replace it? I understand you can buff out small scratches.

Is there any reason to not wear a well preserved matte/acrylic Rolex every day without worry?

Ian

I wear 1 everyday and have no fear I even swim with some vintage from the late 50's.The crystals will be available for a long time.

The Baron · 19 October 2009, 08:37 AM

A friend of mine has a datejust from around 1973. He has replaced the crystal twice in the last ten years -- most recently this summer -- and getting a replacement crystal has not been an issue.

mike · 19 October 2009, 08:52 AM

There's no reason at all to be concerned about an acryllic reference as a daily wear provided properly serviced and in good working order (as with any watch).

RSC still services/replaces these crystals. The 16750 uses an acryllic crystal and a 3xxx fast beat movement. Service won't be an issue (of course matt dials/hands could come into question by RSC).

eparisini · 19 October 2009, 07:04 PM

I wear my vintage rolex watches everyday NO FEAR

Dan Pierce · 19 October 2009, 09:58 PM

Acrylic crystals have a rich glow that cannot be found with sapphire. Plus it hides fingerprints and can be polished to look new.

Sourcing one should be no problem as stated above.

dP

therolexguy · 20 October 2009, 10:02 AM

I've had no problem getting my 67 GMT crystal replaced but Rolex does not have a 57 Sub part of any kind according to my AD. That crystal could not be replaced by Rolex but guys like Steve Mulholland can get you an original and I believe there are aftermarket parts that will fit. Good luck and let us know what you get.

19 October 2009, 08:09 AM	#1
iwhelan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: Ridgewood, NJ USA Posts: 83	Acrylic crystals on vintage models Hey everyone, I love the look of matte dial vintage sport models. In fact, I would love to own a matte dialed GMT Master some day. I wonder what the availability is of acrylic crystals in the case of damage. Are you concerned that you may damage your crystal and not be able to replace it? I understand you can buff out small scratches. Is there any reason to not wear a well preserved matte/acrylic Rolex every day without worry? Ian

19 October 2009, 08:11 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,500	there are many, many good manufacturers of acrylic crystals out there... Rolex still also replaces acrylic crystals when they service those models.. I don't think that they will run out during any of our lifetimes......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 October 2009, 07:04 PM	#6
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	I wear my vintage rolex watches everyday NO FEAR __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

19 October 2009, 08:37 AM	#4
The Baron Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 27	A friend of mine has a datejust from around 1973. He has replaced the crystal twice in the last ten years -- most recently this summer -- and getting a replacement crystal has not been an issue.

19 October 2009, 08:52 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	There's no reason at all to be concerned about an acryllic reference as a daily wear provided properly serviced and in good working order (as with any watch). RSC still services/replaces these crystals. The 16750 uses an acryllic crystal and a 3xxx fast beat movement. Service won't be an issue (of course matt dials/hands could come into question by RSC).

20 October 2009, 10:02 AM	#8
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	I've had no problem getting my 67 GMT crystal replaced but Rolex does not have a 57 Sub part of any kind according to my AD. That crystal could not be replaced by Rolex but guys like Steve Mulholland can get you an original and I believe there are aftermarket parts that will fit. Good luck and let us know what you get.

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