IWC 5004 Crystal

[vikkyrob]

I have a beautifully modded IWC 5004 big pilot that has re-lumed dial and hands, serviced movement, gen strap and deployant etc etc but I have the standard glass and it has been scratched.

I need to get a new sapphire crystal and then I will send it to Uwe for double AR treatment. Does anyone know where I can get a new crystal?

Cheers

Rob

[Texski]

I am not certain, but you might want to try a watch supplier like Cousins, and see if a pocket watch crystal might work.

It is hard to find larger than 33.0.

And don't forget about a fresh gasket.

Good Luck,

Mike

[rockrover]

I would think the shortest (and cheapest) distance between two points here would be to buy a new rep and swap...Unless Angus can source one for you.

[Klockis]

Are You sure its the crystal that are scratched and not the AR?

If its the AR then Uwe just need to strip the old AR and apply new.

[HartDoc]

+1

Are You sure its the crystal that are scratched and not the AR?

If its the AR then Uwe just need to strip the old AR and apply new.

[vikkyrob]

I have sent a message asking Uwe for a new crystal and then get him to double AR it. Unfortunately the crystal has got a deep scratch not just the AR.

Cheers

Rob

[drolson]

I´m absolutely sure that it the 5004 has just a mineral cristal, mine had two deep scraches after day of normal wear.

But after an hour of polishing with diamond paste (and sore finger tips) they´re gone. So if it´s not possible to buy a new one maybe that might be a way to go.

On the other side I might be interested in buying a sapphire crystal, so if there is a source....