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Thanks Jersey Mo, I really appreciate the feedback! Yeah, it is just the digital readout on my caliper that is no longer working. I measured the broken crystal to be between 30mm and 31mm, approximately 30.5mm, but obviously could not tell what the tenth of a mm it is. Are these considered single domed in todays vernacular, or other? Do you know if there are any parts references out there for Timex vitage models out there? I have already found all the old catalogs and the service manuals, but not service part cross listing. Is there are profile or brand of crystal that is most tr

Hello, I am trying to sort out what crystal i need to order for my 1961-62 Timex Marlin. It is pre-dial code, with only the "Made in Great Britain" written at the 6 o'clock marker. Looking through past Timex catalogs, got me to the actual model which is either 2014-2261 or 2017-2262, I believe. In any case, I recently broke my calipers, and the crystal itself is broken in half following a crystal press mishap. Additionally, when I look on O.Frei or other parts stores, I am also realizing that I do not know what type of crystal would be best for replacement here. Clearly it is a domed

Hello, I have been collecting watches for a few years now, and have interests across the spectrum. I am most interested in vintage watches, but do still have a number of modern pieces as well. My collection consists primarily of Seiko and Timex, but I also have some Accutron, Vostok, Rolex, Omega and Zenith as well (amongst a few others). I have done some of the basic cosmetic watchmaking tasks of crystal replacement, gasket replacement, and case cleaning/polishing previously with success. I am an engineer by occupation, so my desire to learn watchmaking is primarily at the hobbiest le