Can watch crystal scratches be removed?
On One Hand: Scratches Can Be Removed From Some Watch CrystalsThe most common types of watch crystals can be repaired when they become scratched. Scratches on plastic watch faces can often be buffed away by a jeweler, or by a knowledgeable do-it-yourselfer. However, it is important to know what the crystal is made of, something most do-it-yourselfers will not know.On the Other: Some Scratches Resist RemovalSapphire watch crystals, found in Swiss watches and other high-end watches, are more resistant to scratching, but it is difficult to impossible to remove scratches from these crystals. Mineral glass crystals can be polished, but it need specialized equipment, which often makes it cheaper to just replace the crystal. Regardless of the crystal material, it is difficult to completely remove deep scratches.Bottom LineRemoving scratches from watch crystals is possible, but is dependent upon the material the crystal is made of and the depth of the scratch.
