Scratch on crystal

[BAR_Honda]

My brother's Pam312 has a very tiny scratch/chip on the watch crystal (it looks like a tiny white speck of dust), he probably accidentally knocked his watch against something without realising it, the 1950 case is big afterall.

Question to seniors here... after sending in the watch to Richemont to change the crystal, will there be a risk of waterproof issue since they need to remove the factory-pressure-tested-and-fitted-crystal and fit a new one in locally?

By the way, Richemont quoted him $300+ (including labour) to change the crystal. I was surprised and find it quite reasonable :-)

[roguehog]

water resistance should not be compromised. furthermore, i believe they provide a warranty for the job done as well.

[Paneraii]

Do not worry about your concern. send!

[eeee78]

Bro, I will trust Richemont when repairing a PAM

[BAR_Honda]

Bro, I will trust Richemont when repairing a PAM

Alvin from SHC's ES Civic days?

[eeee78]

Alvin from SHC's ES Civic days?

Yes Sir.....

[badass09]

My brother's Pam312 has a very tiny scratch/chip on the watch crystal (it looks like a tiny white speck of dust), he probably accidentally knocked his watch against something without realising it, the 1950 case is big afterall.

Question to seniors here... after sending in the watch to Richemont to change the crystal, will there be a risk of waterproof issue since they need to remove the factory-pressure-tested-and-fitted-crystal and fit a new one in locally?

By the way, Richemont quoted him $300+ (including labour) to change the crystal. I was surprised and find it quite reasonable :-)

No problem bro... Cos once when they change the crystal, they'll also change a gasket for the crystal and do a pressure test for water resistance... So just go ahead and send the watch to richemont...

[ngokyc]

Sorry .. just ride on this thread .. did they mention how long it takes to change the crystal?

[BAR_Honda]

Thanks for the assurance bros!

ngokyc, downtime is 2 weeks.

[breitling77]

No worries, the replacement should come with water resistance testing.

[leeye]

$300+ inclusive of labor n warranty is reasonable.

if possible i would live with the tiny scratch if it is not noticeable.

[pegasi]

$300+ inclusive of labor n warranty is reasonable.

if possible i would live with the tiny scratch if it is not noticeable.

X2

You don't respray the whole car because of few scratches. $300+ can buy a very cool and useful Seiko diver. But I understand the feeling of "imperfection" so I know your brother is gonna get the crystal changed whatever we say...

[roguehog]

Alvin from SHC's ES Civic days?

Hey I was from shc too! From es and then fd days.

[FullHouse]

Hey I was from shc too! From es and then fd days.

seem like lots of Sg-Roc members drove ES before......one of the better HOnda Civic models

[eeee78]

Hey I was from shc too! From es and then fd days.

Wow...can start new thread to tcss for es owner liao