Mark_zijn Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 I have a 16610 with gen bezel and crown, Yuki bracelet and a Clark crystal. Is is it worth it to upgrade to a gen crystal?? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themannier Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Nothing beats a gen chrystal, so my reply is YES ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eazye Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 Gen is Gen. it's always worth it!Whether you want to spend the money is something else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 High grade pink sapphire is the same no matter where it comes from. ST has two grades of sapphire crystals...Asian 'B' quality and Swiss 'A' quality. The Swiss crystals are every bit as good as oem. Rolex does not make their crystals, afaik Stettler Sapphire AG still makes them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 1 hour ago, automatico said: High grade pink sapphire is the same no matter where it comes from. ST has two grades of sapphire crystals...Asian 'B' quality and Swiss 'A' quality. The Swiss crystals are every bit as good as oem. Rolex does not make their crystals, afaik Stettler Sapphire AG still makes them. good info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revere Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 IMO gen crystals are only worth it if: 1) the crystal is plexi (the non-OEM crystal profiles never match OEM perfectly) 2. the crystal has a LEC or AR coating 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1212 Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Only you can decide really. Another option would be to check out Prof's crystals but this is still an aftermarket option. Incredible black hole effect and AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted July 26, 2017 Report Share Posted July 26, 2017 Some gen plexi crystals are impossible to find, and I've found Clarks to be very nice replacements. I smashed my last gen Superdome Tropic 39 and tried a few replacements... each one looked dull. A Clarks T19 floated up on the shores of Isla Nanuq and although its refraction is a little off, off-axis, its clarity and sparkle are outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted July 27, 2017 Report Share Posted July 27, 2017 I just installed a Phon's Plexi on my MBW 1665. they are very good, but I find them expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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