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Need some help sourcing a crystal for a DW 6263


wombat247

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I received this watch a few years ago from some fly by night character on one of these Rep boards. Not only did he switch the dial on me at the last minute, but also, the crystal exploded while the watch was sitting on a shelf. I can only guess that the wrong crystal was fitted to the case but now I need a new one. Can anyone tell me what the proper part number or crystal is for this case?

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Did this shady character's name start with an 'n'?

Fortunately, you now have several options that don't involve shelling out the $100-200 for a genuine Tropic 21. For an older-style, domed crystal, you can get the Clark that Ronin suggested (very good) or the Sternkreuz equivalent (even better, but possibly more difficult to acquire). I compared them here.

If you want the newer-style crystal with a beveled edge, an aftermarket version is now available from J&K Watch. donerix ordered one recently, and it looks like a very good match.

Note that all the gen and aftermarket T21s will be too wide for the DW bezel. You'll either need to trim the inside of the bezel or the outer diameter of the crystal.

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I received this watch a few years ago from some fly by night character on one of these Rep boards. Not only did he switch the dial on me at the last minute, but also, the crystal exploded while the watch was sitting on a shelf. I can only guess that the wrong crystal was fitted to the case but now I need a new one. Can anyone tell me what the proper part number or crystal is for this case?

I have a Sternkreuz T-21 for sale on the parts forum. Make me an offer. And, yes, it was difficult to source.

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