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Sourcing an obscure acrylic crystal - Fontana Automatic


JBerry

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Hi guys,

I can't seem to find a suitable replacement crystal for this watch online, it was a gift from my late mother to my father so I would really like to get the watch fixed up.

It is a barrel shaped acrylic crystal, dimensions are on the picture, and you can see the crystal includes a circular support, which adheres the crystal to the case.

The watch has an FE 4611A movement for those interested

I really appreciate any help,ideas or sources you can provide

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1 hour ago, ro63rto said:

Have you downloaded the Sternkreuz catalogue on Cousins site?
Loads of obscure crystals in there.

I was sure I had checked, but not well enough! Thanks very much, it looks to be a good match for a Sternkreuz FT261376. Fingers crossed Cousins can source it for me!

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