CWC RN Diver crystal replacement??

[markrlondon]

I have to replace the crystal on a CWC RN Quartz Diver and after a quote of £80 from Silvermans I need to find a cheaper option. The crystal has scratches that are really noticeable, distract from the watch and can be felt with my nail so poly watch is not really a option.

Well, my view is this is going to be an expensive watchmaker job rather than me risk damaging the watch further.

It seems to me that £80 for this job is not particularly excessive.

If you can take it to Sean McNeill in Piccadilly Circus Tube Station then he might well be able to do the job (and do it well) for less than £80[1] but I would have thought that most repairers would be in the £50-£100 range, mostly at the higher end. As ever, you're really paying for someone's skill and experience, and I think this is worth paying for.



Footnote:-
1: I am guessing. Don't blame me if he charges more than that! :-)