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Old 07-26-2020, 7:56am   #40
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The only reason they would want to keep your crystal was if it was a vintage Sub with an acrylic crystal. They don’t try and polish sapphire crystals. If you had a vintage Sub with an acrylic crystal, you seriously needed to not change that crystal and just buff out any scratches. That original crystal could add a lot to your Sub’s value.

Rolex no longer uses acrylic crystals, but those old vintage Subs with plastic crystals are worth much more than a brand new one with a sapphire crystal. Most collectors think they look a lot better aesthetically.



Watch is 1988, crystal changed in 1989 or 90.
The crystal is in the watch box.
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