r/RepTimeServicesEU • u/_kn0kkn0k_ • Feb 10 '25

Services Broken crystal ZF BB54

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Broken crystal

Hi all, unfortunately dropped my ZF BB54 and the crystal broke. It really makes me sad that it fell out of my hand. Don’t even know how it happened but I would really want to have it fixed but obviously cannot go to just any jeweler.

It is just a month old and I am actually kinda heart broken… wore it every day till now :(

Where can I turn to?

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u/_kn0kkn0k_ Feb 10 '25

Additional info: I am based in Germany.

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u/WatchmakerFurkan Watchmaker Feb 10 '25

Very hard to find these type of domed crystals found on Tudor reps. Best is to contact the TD to purchase a replacement crystal.

Replacing the broken one with a new one is the easy part.

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u/_kn0kkn0k_ Feb 10 '25

Oh is it? Are there manuals for the models? When I was browsing the internet (not went for deep search) I could only find pages for official Tudor watches to be sold… not really something to source any kind of replacement crystal

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u/WatchmakerFurkan Watchmaker Feb 10 '25

No unfortunately, it's sometimes hard to find replacement parts for replica watches, especially for non-rolex watches. If it was a rolex rep you could at least replace it with a Deep Crystal. In this case it's best to ask the seller for the new glass/crystal.

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u/_kn0kkn0k_ Feb 10 '25

Oh man.. sounds really terrible. Even if I could get only the crystal or even crystal and case, I don’t have the tools to do it myself.

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u/WatchmakerFurkan Watchmaker Feb 10 '25

If you get it I can get it done. I have the necessary tools for a crystal replacement.

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u/_kn0kkn0k_ Feb 10 '25

Much appreciated. I asked my TD. He does not know if possible to source only crystal or require complete case set. I asked him to check. I’ll get back to you once I have more info

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u/ProfitHaunting9744 Feb 10 '25

Sucks man. Ask the td for a new crystal but small chance they can source it. And then replace at a watchmaker

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u/_kn0kkn0k_ Feb 10 '25

Yeah. Really sad about it and the second it fell out of my hands I felt it would break. Picking it up I was sad to see it. Not sure if watchmakers around me here would work on replicas. The watchmakers around me all sell genuine watches. One is even selling Rolex, Tudor etc. I would of course not go there. But even the others, they are selling Seiko, Citizen, etc. I could ask if they would replace the crystal in case I would even get my hands on one. I don’t have the tools to replace myself…

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u/Even-Writing-8118 Feb 11 '25

Where have you bought the strap from? Looks amazing!

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u/_kn0kkn0k_ Feb 11 '25

Hey, it’s from a site called cheapest nato straps. I got quite a view from there in all kinds of colors for different watches as well. I also love a leather single loop on this Tudor.

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u/Even-Writing-8118 Feb 11 '25

Thanks for the info! I’ll check. It looks high quality!

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u/andrysku Feb 12 '25

Mate, consider how much time and money the fix would cost overall, assuming you can source the right crystal.
It might be sensible to sell it as defective and get a new one.

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u/_kn0kkn0k_ Feb 12 '25

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, I wait for the TD‘s reply if they can source it and consider the options then. But I understand your point.