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Originally Posted by bigblock427
What did you do with it?
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Originally Posted by Nox
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.
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Watch is 1988, crystal changed in 1989 or 90.
The crystal is in the watch box.