Can I replace the crystal on 116610 to 114060?

[green]

Can the rolex service center do it? Thank you for your response

[Oceanklassik]

errr.. I don't think so. But good to call and check with the RSC.

[green]

Rolex center probably won't let the change but can the crystal 114060 fit 116610?

[taxico]

yes you can.

RSC won't do it for you.

you can buy your own crystal and get a watch tech to do it for you.

(my crystal info is out of date)

[green]

Thank you for your answer. Do you know where to get the crystal for 114060 beside the rolex service center?

[taxico]

internet forums. if you buy one in an unopened blister pack with RFID tags, you should be good (for now anyway).

[green]

Do you know where I can find in Singapore?

[taxico]

i would not bother buying it locally... especially from a store. it will in all likelihood be overpriced.

since you're looking for the crystal for a ceramic sub, it's also likely buying from an overseas seller is your fastest bet.

[green]

Do you know how much is the cost?

[taxico]

probably USD250-350 depending on who you buy it from.

[green]

Thank you taxico for your response.

[65wang]

A crystal change will require a waterproof test. You do not want to have water damage !
Also before buying the crystal, asked whether the crystal has 'S' inside the LEC (Laser Etched Crown)
located at 6 o'clock.

[jieming]

I guess I know what you want. You don't want the 2.5x date crystal on the sub date. You could remove it yourself , try google it for steps to do it. But do it at your own risk.

[taxico]

I guess I know what you want. You don't want the 2.5x date crystal on the sub date. You could remove it yourself , try google it for steps to do it. But do it at your own risk.

there will be an irritating AR patch left behind. i've done it before on the ceramic sub. it is better to get a replacement crystal without cyclop.

[taxico]

A crystal change will require a waterproof test. You do not want to have water damage !
Also before buying the crystal, asked whether the crystal has 'S' inside the LEC (Laser Etched Crown)
located at 6 o'clock.

if the owner is not going scuba diving or swimming (99% of users in singapore), i think he will be okay without a pressure test as long as the tech is careful to check the gasket and wall for dirt before mounting/closing. just FYI... RSC does not do a pressure test on a crystal replacement either (without overhaul). having a water proof test is good to have, but not essential.

you can even do a simple heat/strip or freezer test at home... for free.

i don't think having an S or not makes a difference to the integrity as long as the part and price is right. many service crystals i see come without S.