A watchmaker needed to restore a watch with an obsolete crystal that could not be replaced - so he used the same polishing method gem cutters have used on stones for centuries, adapted for mineral ...

A step up from acrylic, mineral glass is tougher and more scratch-resistant. It remains the standard for many mid-range watches but can still show wear over time. The premium choice for luxury watches ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There is a problem afoot in the world of vintage watch collecting—replacement parts are becoming scarcer, especially the crystals ...