Wtb: Aqua Graph Crystal

Jimbo85281

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Sherpa
I have an aqua graph that has its original crystal and it likely needs to be replaced. If anyone has a Crystal that is genuine or a good quality after market please let me know! Thanks!
 

SteveHarris

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Enicaristi
Sherpa
I've had to replace it on one recently and can't see any issues. Perhaps I was lucky and bought a good one though!

Steve
 

JimJupiter

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I bought one of these crystals in the back and the circle round subs appeared oval shaped through the glass. Was a bummer back than. Maybe he improved them, dont know.
 

Jimbo85281

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Sherpa
I bought one of these crystals in the back and the circle round subs appeared oval shaped through the glass. Was a bummer back than. Maybe he improved them, dont know.

So I polished the heck out of the crystal and I'm happy to report all of the crazing is gone! Luckily those kinds of micro cracks seem to appear near the surface of the crystal for some reason. I know some people with vintage Rolex watches prize crazing as it indicates the crystal is original, but to me it just gets in the way of the beautiful dial.
 

JimJupiter

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As I told you, these crystals are so thick, future generations still can polish them :D
Perfect result and ways better than every repro one.
 

Jimbo85281

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Sherpa
As I told you, these crystals are so thick, future generations still can polish them :D
Perfect result and ways better than every repro one.

You're definitely right! I sanded it with 400 grit sand paper for over an hour to get through the cracks. After all of that I probably went through 1/10th of a mm of crystal. These original crystals are extremely hard plastic!
 
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