Mineral glass resists light scratches better than acrylic but can crack from impacts. Sapphire (synthetic corundum) is nearly scratch-proof but can shatter under sharp impact. Most modern watches above $300 use sapphire.

Mineral glass resists light scratches better than acrylic but can crack from impacts. Sapphire (synthetic corundum) is nearly scratch-proof but can shatter under sharp impact. Most modern watches above $300 use sapphire.

On acrylic (vintage and some dress watches), yes — we polish scratches out with a buffing compound. Mineral and sapphire scratches cannot be polished and require full crystal replacement.

On acrylic (vintage and some dress watches), yes — we polish scratches out with a buffing compound. Mineral and sapphire scratches cannot be polished and require full crystal replacement.

Same-day when we have the crystal in stock (common sizes). Specialty or exact-match crystals for rarer models: 5-10 business days to source and fit.

Same-day when we have the crystal in stock (common sizes). Specialty or exact-match crystals for rarer models: 5-10 business days to source and fit.