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  1. Roger F Sep 3, 2020

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    3CB6D3E6-7032-457D-9BA9-90F1CA26FFC4.jpeg Hi
    I have a lovely old Girard Perregaux tank watch with a curved glass which unfortunately is cracked and could do with replacing
    Would anyone have a source for having a replacement made?
    Many thanks
     
  2. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member Sep 3, 2020

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  3. SkunkPrince Sep 3, 2020

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    Yeah, what he said. Send it out to a crystal fitter.
     
  4. Professor Sep 3, 2020

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    I'll be saving that site to favorites. Don't need any crystals yet but expect I will one day and they look like they know their business.
     
  5. UncleBuck understands the decision making hierarchy Sep 3, 2020

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    Quadrophenic-Schizophrenia (marker)
     
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  6. Roger F Sep 3, 2020

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    Thank you everyone. They look perfect and I will make contact but I am in the UK so this side of the pond would be preferable if there are similar services.
    That said -post does work pretty well
    Cheers
     
  7. SkunkPrince Sep 3, 2020

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    Your local watchmaker would likely have an idea.
     
  8. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Sep 3, 2020

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    You typically do not need to send it to some specialized place, as most watch parts suppliers will have a crystal fitting service.