gwkiw 0 Posted February 16, 2018 All my reps to date have been sapphire glass. My next rep on my list is only available with Plexi- crystal. I assume this isn't as high quality as sapphire but is it okay? I' m very careful with my reps..... most of the time. How durable is plexi-crystal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted February 16, 2018 It .... depends - again. In the fifties and sixties plexi was used for instance on high quality Rolex and Omega gens as it is very durable and more flexible. It does not shatter like glass - but it does scratch. Light scratches are removable with polywatch, toothpaste etc. It gives a different feel to the touch (smoother/warmer) and is lighter (not top-heavy) on the wrist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetasigma 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Personally I prefer plexi, a good vintage dome on a watch just has a certain optical character I likeSent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwkiw 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Thanks for the replies. Sounds like a decent alternative. It will be on a speedmaster so seems appropriate. If light scratches can be polished out, bonus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetasigma 0 Posted February 16, 2018 If I had known that was the watch then you are getting the only version that matters, hesalite( or plexy on speedmaster lingo) is what went to the moon and back and is the only proper way to get that watch(although a sapphire version of the real deal is Avaliable) they still make the plexy version to this day. If your really worried about plexy here is a 1969 speedie with original hesalite, My own watch and the hesalite doesnt look bad after 40 plus yearsSent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted February 16, 2018 I’ve bought a few vintage gens with plexi that had scratches. I used car headlight cleaner to buff them out. Took a little bit of elbow grease and an hour or two but they all came up looking gorgeous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 54 Posted February 16, 2018 21 minutes ago, Thommo82 said: I’ve bought a few vintage gens with plexi that had scratches. I used car headlight cleaner to buff them out. Took a little bit of elbow grease and an hour or two but they all came up looking gorgeous It's all in the wrist action, apparently! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted February 16, 2018 Yeah a plexi will scratch but that's just character. I wear a 1680 sub as a daily around the farm and it's a better bet than glass because it's far less likely to break. 1 hour ago, fetasigma said: If I had known that was the watch then you are getting the only version that matters, hesalite( or plexy on speedmaster lingo) is what went to the moon and back and is the only proper way to get that watch(although a sapphire version of the real deal is Avaliable) they still make the plexy version to this day. If your really worried about plexy here is a 1969 speedie with original hesalite, My own watch and the hesalite doesnt look bad after 40 plus years Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Dude, if you EVER want to sell that . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetasigma 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Lol it would take a lot more than it worth to sell my speedie, love that watch and the patina it's earned Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 16, 2018 10 hours ago, fetasigma said: If I had known that was the watch then you are getting the only version that matters, hesalite( or plexy on speedmaster lingo) is what went to the moon and back and is the only proper way to get that watch(although a sapphire version of the real deal is Avaliable) they still make the plexy version to this day. If your really worried about plexy here is a 1969 speedie with original hesalite, My own watch and the hesalite doesnt look bad after 40 plus years This post had just caused me to spend about an hour on Chrono 24 looking at pre-moon speedys........ Not for the first time I might add.... Damn it I'm tempted. They're about £6k on there, give or take, depending on condition. Does that sound about right? Any tips from anyone on things to look for in old speedys? Having got used to the amazing quality of modern Reps, I can't see me ever buying new Gens, but something like this, with the history, the patina, the 'unreppable' dial (unless quartz), the sheer magic - I can totally see me getting one of these one day. Amazing watches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetasigma 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Sad thing is this particular one is the transitional model with the original seahorse caseback but the first generation with the 861 movement, I ditched the modern bracelet for now and it's on leather.Picked it up 5 years ago for under 2 grand, but it did need a 500 dollar service from omegaSent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, fetasigma said: Sad thing is this particular one is the transitional model with the original seahorse caseback but the first generation with the 861 movement, I ditched the modern bracelet for now and it's on leather. Picked it up 5 years ago for under 2 grand, but it did need a 500 dollar service from omega Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Bargain! Why do you say 'unfortunately'? Is the older cal-whatever-it-is the movement to get? As you can tell, I've not yet researched this properly. Your looks awesome though, great value for the dosh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fetasigma 0 Posted February 16, 2018 Yep if you can get the 321 movement that's what ups the value considerably, I love my watch but that is the reason for the bargain, these can be found but that have been moving up in price as well Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,745 Posted February 16, 2018 Plexis suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted February 16, 2018 Here's the one I am ordering from River today. Fantastic looking rep, and the volcano domed plexi is supposedly VERY nice. I will post a review once I receive it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,745 Posted February 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Daffy said: Here's the one I am ordering from River today. Fantastic looking rep, and the volcano domed plexi is supposedly VERY nice. I will post a review once I receive it! Pretty, pretty, pretty. Tis a beauty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 16, 2018 Lots of nice plexis spring up everywhere now! 23 minutes ago, fetasigma said: Yep if you can get the 321 movement that's what ups the value considerably, I love my watch but that is the reason for the bargain, these can be found but that have been moving up in price as well. I need to research this properly. Then rob a bank. Or scam a few in M2M.... Open a modding thread....call myself Donny Jeep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robse1 70 Posted February 16, 2018 That looks sweeeet @Daffy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daffy 105 Posted February 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Robse1 said: That looks sweeeet @Daffy Thank you very much. I am looking forward to it coming in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwkiw 0 Posted February 17, 2018 Well, looks like a plexi crystal is a totally acceptable option. Everyone talks about AR coating on sapphire glass. Is AR coating included with plexi crystal? The speedy im looking at is plexi but doesn' t mention AR coating in the specs. Is that a question for the TD. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripdog123 37 Posted February 17, 2018 5 hours ago, gwkiw said: Well, looks like a plexi crystal is a totally acceptable option. Everyone talks about AR coating on sapphire glass. Is AR coating included with plexi crystal? The speedy im looking at is plexi but doesn' t mention AR coating in the specs. Is that a question for the TD. ... AR on a plexi ? - you high bro ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,496 Posted February 17, 2018 Try to AR coat a plexy and this is what you'll get:AR coating is an high temperature process... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted February 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, GenTLe said: Try to AR coat a plexy and this is what you'll get:AR coating is an high temperature process... I think that's worked quite well, hardly any reflection! It might impact negatively on water resistance though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwkiw 0 Posted February 18, 2018 AR coatings can be applied to plastic optical lenses using coating materials without any need for a tempering process.... apparently. Why not a plexi crystal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tripdog123 37 Posted February 18, 2018 1 hour ago, gwkiw said: AR coatings can be applied to plastic optical lenses using coating materials without any need for a tempering process.... apparently. Why not a plexi crystal. That's not what it's about. A plexi crystal on Pam, an Omega or a Rolex is completely different to a sapphire crystal -you either like it or you don't. If you're one of the 'lume shot, rehaut alignement, SEL fit, 1:1 date magnification' brigade, then plexi crystals probably aren't for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
