Rolex Precision 6426 Generic Crystal

[Andyclient]

I ordered a generic crystal for a 6426 from Cousins the case no came up with a Sternkreuz xs293.156 No 12 Rolex generic tropic glass.

The problem is it doesn't fit , not even nearly the bezel which on the old crystal applies pressure to hold it tight is loose on the replacement.

Just wondered if anyone else had had a problem with these and where i might source a better fitting replacement 

Tia Andy

[clockboy]

I don,t know if this applies to the Rolex 6426 but most Rolex crystals have a Rolex logo hologram at 6 o,clock. (Can be scene with a led light & loupe) If so fitting a Generic will devalue the watch.

[Andyclient]

I don,t know if this applies to the Rolex 6426 but most Rolex crystals have a Rolex logo hologram at 6 o,clock. (Can be scene with a led light & loupe) If so fitting a Generic will devalue the watch.

Thanks CB , modern Rolex's do indeed have the etched crown, i think it was from around 2005 (i'm probably wrong lol) ? this is an early vintage 1960's model so the etched rolex crown won't be a problem , the problem was more trying to source a genuine replacement as it was not available via Cousins due to the restrictions already imposed , which as we know are going to get worse very soon.

Do you know where i might be able to source a genuine crystal as generic wasn't my first choice but was the only choice through Cousins , albeit a bad choice as it doesn't fit unfortunately.

many thanks Andy

[clockboy]

Maybe this site

 

http://www.chrono-shop.net/en/tropics-and-cyclops/2483-genuine-rolex-plexi-crystal-tropic-12-25-12-for-1002-7926-5500-6422-6423-6426-6427-6429-6480-6500-6502-6552-6556-trubeat-.html

 

or

 

 

http://www.ofrei.com/page634.html

[Andyclient]

Many thanks CB most appreciated

[mk3]

I think the laser etching of the crystals first appeared on some of the post 2001 Rolex models I believe if memory serves me well.

 

I personally would go with a genuine Rolex crystal over a generic if I could source one because as clockboy says, it would devalue the watch somewhat to fit a generic.

[Andyclient]

 

 

I personally would go with a genuine Rolex crystal over a generic if I could source one because as clockboy says, it would devalue the watch somewhat to fit a generic.

 

Thanks guys and i totally agree about the generic crystal and if it was my watch i would fit the genuine one every time , but this one is for a friend who is a bit stingy shall we say , but i will tell him.

Thanks again  ;-)