Tom Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'm contemplating sending the crystal on my IWC Jones (asian decorated) to K2222 for some double AR, but he's recommended that it's not worth it if it's mineral glass. The dealers say it's sapphire, but that can't be true or it would cost a lot more. Any ideas before I blow $55?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Earlier batch of this watch comes with sapphire crystal (usually with ETA6498 undecorated). The one with Asian decorated movement usually comes with mineral crystal. Perhaps you may share how much/how did you get this watch. The one around 100USD mark will most likely come with mineral crystal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I had 2 F.A. Jones purchased recently with the 6497 movement. Sold as mineral. Tested them with my diamond tester. They are mineral indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Yes it was about $130 a while ago so I guess it's mineral glass. As it's flat I'll try and get a sapphire from cousins. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takashi Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 No problem... I have 2 Fa Jones too, both comes with mineral crystal and they are not flat (domed slightly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellomen Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I bought one from George and it had a sticker "Sapphire" on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panera Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 minw is Mineral too and also slightly domed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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