rolex cracked glass

[pk500]

got a 1982 datejust i have managed to crack the glass it was serviced a year ago ! i want to get glass replaced went into rolex shop they will only replace glass if its serviced again ! is there any rolex specialist who will just replace glass !

[bry1975]

Lots of watchies will be able to replace the glass chap are you after a Genuine Rolex glass
or would you prefer an aftermarket glass, also is the glass mineral or sapphire?

And if the model is 14*** model I've got a brand new aftermarket sapphire here happy to sell.


Bry

[bristolbaron]

where are you based? you could try watchworks in bristol.. very good and rolex approved.

[ecain63]

My watchmaker can help if you're interested. He's Rolex certified so can get genuine parts. Message me if you're interested.

Eddie

[pk500]

Its a 16030 model early type glass !

[ecain63]

pk500 said:

Its a 16030 model early type glass !

Same as my father in laws and we can get parts for that without a drama. Buzz me if youre interested.

[Paul Drawmer]

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[pk500]

ecain63 said:

Email sent thanks
Same as my father in laws and we can get parts for that without a drama. Buzz me if youre interested.

[Alex99]

Hi there . If the glass has fragmented it may be worth considering a service . The fragments can and do get into the watch and cause problems . If its a chip or crack but external only then you will be ok with a sapphire only . Use genuine parts and make sure its water tested its worth doing the job well .

[pk500]

I lightly tapped the date bubble and a crack appeared ! So hoping to just replace glass and seal

[ecain63]

pk500 said:

ecain63 said:

Email sent thanks
Same as my father in laws and we can get parts for that without a drama. Buzz me if youre interested.

Got it thanks, and replied.

Eddie

Edited by ecain63 on Monday 20th May 19:57

[Dominic H]

Alex99 said:

Hi there . If the glass has fragmented it may be worth considering a service . The fragments can and do get into the watch and cause problems . If its a chip or crack but external only then you will be ok with a sapphire only . Use genuine parts and make sure its water tested its worth doing the job well .

The Datejust 16030 is fitted with a acrylic (plastic) crystal. These don't shatter and fragment like a synthetic sapphire crystal fitted to the later 162-- variants. An original Rolex supplied part should be fitted for under £50 by a sympathetic watchmaker.

[ecain63]

Dominic H said:

Alex99 said:

Hi there . If the glass has fragmented it may be worth considering a service . The fragments can and do get into the watch and cause problems . If its a chip or crack but external only then you will be ok with a sapphire only . Use genuine parts and make sure its water tested its worth doing the job well .

The Datejust 16030 is fitted with a acrylic (plastic) crystal. These don't shatter and fragment like a synthetic sapphire crystal fitted to the later 162-- variants. An original Rolex supplied part should be fitted for under £50 by a sympathetic watchmaker.

Yup. Easily polished too if you scratch it.