pybu15 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I am looking for crystal exchange on a 202a and a 47MM marina militare. I don't like AR treatment (especially on vintage watch) and I was wondering where I could either buy new crystals or get new crystal installed in the EU. Thank you very much for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Best bet would be to simply remove the crystal, then strip off the AR. If it is rep AR it will come off quite easily. If you don't want to be bothered with removing the crystal, simply remove the outer AR. I've done it using metal polish and a little bit of elbow grease. Takes about 10 minutes. The inner AR is virtually undetectable anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pybu15 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Best bet would be to simply remove the crystal, then strip off the AR. If it is rep AR it will come off quite easily. If you don't want to be bothered with removing the crystal, simply remove the outer AR. I've done it using metal polish and a little bit of elbow grease. Takes about 10 minutes. The inner AR is virtually undetectable anyway. Thanks Andrew. Did you use car polish or other specific product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 No, I used a brass & silver polish. You can get it at any hardware store. Should come off easily with some rubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yep Cape Cod works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pybu15 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Thank you very much. I will try and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Try Lacquer Thinner & #0000 Steel Wool. Takes 2 minutes to strip the AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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