DuDro Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 From browsing various forums and ebay, it appears that the value of a genuine Tropic 127 is kind of across the board ... I'd like to get some feedback from the fellow, vintage Rollie fans here on why you think this is the case ... Of course I am referring to new-old-stock plexi crystals ... Your comments would be appreciated ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Nice to see you back, DuDro. I would figure on $250-$300 from a reliable seller. For something like this, I would pay a bit more rather than take chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Imho... If it is for a genuine watch it may be worth paying $$ for one. If it is for a replica I would find an aftmkt crystal that fits and buy a couple spares while I was at it. Why? A genuine crystal will fit a genuine watch with genuine bezel assembly every time. A genuine crystal will fit a replica watch/bezel combo sometimes. After it is mounted and removed it is no longer new and the value plummets. The paper or plastic quandary... I used all my genuine 127 in sealed plastic bags and the only 127 I have left is in an open top paper rlx envelope and I can not prove it is genuine so I am stuck with it unless I need it for a genuine watch. I would guess many 'genuine' rlx crystals in paper envelopes on eBay etc are not genuine so be careful. I know mine is genuine but can not prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropbear2008 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I just sold a NOS one for US$ 145: http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/168523-fs-rare-rolex-parts-hh-5514-case-nos-crystals-39-and-127-nos-crown-702/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I sold mine on an RWG fundraiser here for $60 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 There is a price different between the modern 127 and the vintage one. The vintage has a much smaller bevel. That will impact prices as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Got one for $88 and one for $99. Spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavidoc Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Some sellers are out to gouge some for market value. Age also plays a role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Age and rarity. A T-39 vintage superdome will be around $300 and a T-17 around $600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArkoN Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 what is the correct crystal for a gen gmt master 1675 from 1978? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 what is the correct crystal for a gen gmt master 1675 from 1978? Cyclops 116 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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