Crystal replacement on cheap watch

[jcborden]

I’ve a Citizen BN0100-51E, only cost £150 new, but I’ve managed to scratch up the crystal a bit... could live with it but wanted to know what my options were for replacing it. Would love a sapphire crystal but would settle for standard.

Obviously not worth spending a fortune on it given I could go and buy a brand new watch for £150 so what are my options - who could replace the crystal and how much?

Thanks!

[mikeveal]

Replacement crystals can be had for £40 ish from the likes of Cousins (parts only). Fitting can be had work and needs specialist tools. Any good watchmaker can do it, provided they can source a crystal of the correct size.
Replacing a plastic crystal with a sapphire isn't (to the best of my knowledge) an option.

Have you tried polishing with polywatch (or toothpaste)? You'll be amazed at what can be achieved.

[jcborden]

The crystal is actually mineral glass but so see there are polywatch kits for that as well so will take a look. Many thanks!

[r159]

Depending on size example 2mm thick 36mm dia mineral crystal is £1.10 +vat and delivery from CousinsUK, a press can be had for around £10 from eBay, might need a gasket, watch a load of YouTube vids and away you go

Or ask at your local Timpsons for a price, they will pressure test it too.