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Will atmospheric pressure cause a watch crystal to crack?

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Will atmospheric pressure cause a watch crystal to crack?

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Absolutely this is possible. Given the convex nature of the crystal, it’s more likely to crack from within, where the internal pressure is greater than the external pressure. But, yes, there is a point at which even the convex lens will crack from pressure.