FleetStreet 133 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hi guys, New here just registered. I recently got a Luminor Regatta Flyback replica. The whole watch is a really really great job! Fonts, lume, movement all excellent. Cost me around $600. The only thing is the crystal. Not perfectly clear and under certain light, you can see some markings on the inner side. So i was wondering if there is a way to replace it with a genuine one. I think Panerai won't sell them. Anyone know any other way? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 First off welcome to the forum. Next, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but those crystals are not easy to source. However another member may have one, so you could put a WTB (Want to buy) post in the Wanted section of the forum. Oh and finally, if you had been a member here before your purchase, you would have found out that the best rep version of that model would have only cost around $280 from our "trusted" dealers. So better start browsing the forums Also you find out you will better responses if you post pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleetStreet 133 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 First off welcome to the forum. Next, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but those crystals are not easy to source. However another member may have one, so you could put a WTB (Want to buy) post in the Wanted section of the forum. Oh and finally, if you had been a member here before your purchase, you would have found out that the best rep version of that model would have only cost around $280 from our "trusted" dealers. So better start browsing the forums Also you find out you will better responses if you post pics OK thanks for that Drulee. will do. so were could i find a list of 'trusted dealers' in case i decide to buy sth else? A Black Seal or maybe a Hublot might be a next buy. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 OK thanks for that Drulee. will do. so were could i find a list of 'trusted dealers' in case i decide to buy sth else? A Black Seal or maybe a Hublot might be a next buy. thx All the dealers are under "Watches, clothing, and accessories", also look at the members sales area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big e Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I have a gen crystal, gen cg, and a gen blue chrono hand for a 253. Sold mine before I got these parts. Waiting for another to arrive. I can tell you the gen crystal and gen blue hand makes a world of difference though. Will post pics when it is all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickHiC Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I have a gen crystal, gen cg, and a gen blue chrono hand for a 253. Sold mine before I got these parts. Waiting for another to arrive. I can tell you the gen crystal and gen blue hand makes a world of difference though. Will post pics when it is all done. Just curious, how much did the gen crystal set you back? I really like watch, but I've already exploded one crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 Wow, a gen crystal for a pam253? The 253 was my first rep and is still my first love. Had to sell it because of the bad crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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