Rolex 25-116 crystal for GMT

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Greetings all,

Need to replace the acrylic crystal on my 16750, had a chip that's turned into a crack. If you have one new or used, please let me know.

Thanks,

James
 
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They’re on eBay for an exorbitant amount $275+ but if you insist on an actually Rolex crystal I guess that’s what the market is. I’m from the school that thinks plexiglass from other brands is just as good and I’d just get a GS crystal for $20.
 
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They’re on eBay for an exorbitant amount $275+ but if you insist on an actually Rolex crystal I guess that’s what the market is. I’m from the school that thinks plexiglass from other brands is just as good and I’d just get a GS crystal for $20.
Normally I would agree with you, but have done some reading and apparently the factory plexi for these are rather specific and 90% of the aftermarkets are a little off (particularly the magnification of the cyclops). Sometimes they are too flat (lack the slight curve to the top) are strait sides (as opposed to the tapered sides), or are actually too big and can damage the bezel when pressing it back on. The ones on ebay don't move at those prices, the ones around $125-175 are in the right price range.