Watch glass replacement

Is your watch glass broken or scratched? If the watch glass has many scratches, it's difficult to read the time, and the glass may break more easily. A broken glass makes wearing the watch impossible, and dirt and moisture can more easily get inside the watch through the broken glass, which can damage the watch's movement. Explore our watch glass replacement service and visit the store closest to you, either in Kamppi, Helsinki city center, or Tammisto, Vantaa, and we'll get your watch glass fixed again. Welcome!

Watch glass replacement cost

The cost of watch glass replacement typically ranges from approximately €40 to €120, depending on the watch model and manufacturer. Glass replacement usually takes about a week, but if a new glass needs to be ordered separately for the watch, the repair will take longer depending on the glass delivery time. At Kulta-Aika, you can always leave your watch for a free repair cost estimate by a watchmaker. The watchmaker will give you an exact price estimate and an estimate of the time required for the repair. After receiving the estimate, you can decide whether the watch should be serviced or returned to you unserviced.

The cost of glass replacement largely depends on the material and shape of the glass, as well as the shape of the watch case. For example, high-quality scratch-resistant sapphire glass is significantly more expensive than plastic acrylic glass, and in some watches, attaching the glass is more laborious than in others. A more unusual watch with a more challenging case and glass shape also affects the price.

The most urgent time to replace the glass is when there is a hole in the watch glass, as dirt and moisture can easily get into the movement then. Therefore, a wristwatch with a broken glass should not be used, or rather, should not be used at all, to minimize damage to the movement and dial. In addition, fragments of the watch glass can sometimes get into the watch's movement and damage the watch, causing the movement to stop working. In such cases, the watchmaker will always meticulously check the entire movement and remove the fragments.

Other repairs related to glass replacement always affect the final repair cost. For example, the dial might suffer significantly from moisture, and if the dial also needs to be replaced, the cost of the dial will naturally be added to the total sum. Moisture that has entered the dial can also cause the watch's indices to detach, and re-gluing them will also increase the repair cost.

Scratches on a watch glass are not dangerous, but deep scratches can potentially make the glass more prone to breakage. If your watch glass has accumulated many scratches during use that interfere with its functionality, it might be a good idea to inquire with a watchmaker about replacing your watch with a new, more durable glass. It is also possible for a watchmaker to polish some scratches off certain watch glasses by grinding a thin surface layer from the entire glass, removing the surface scratches with it, making the watch glass more transparent again.

Where can watch glass replacement be performed?

• Watch glass replacement Helsinki - Kulta-aika Kamppi

• Watch glass replacement Vantaa - Kulta-aika Tammisto

You can find our stores along easily accessible routes in the capital region, welcome! Kulta-Aika stores also offer other watchmaker services, such as battery replacements and strap repairs. We also have a very comprehensive selection of watch straps.

Frequently asked questions about glass replacement

Can watch glass be polished?

Removing scratches from watch glass may be possible by polishing. It is possible for a watchmaker to polish some scratches off certain watch glasses by grinding a thin surface layer from the entire glass, and with it, the surface scratches.

What is the cost of watch glass replacement?

At Kulta-Aika, watch glass replacement is always domestic craftsmanship, for which a skilled watchmaker uses special watch tools. Watch servicing is often very precise work, as watches are delicate and their movement parts are extremely small. Therefore, it is not advisable to replace a watch glass yourself.

The price of the glass itself can also be high, such as in durable and anti-reflective sapphire glasses. Sapphire glasses are high-quality and therefore expensive to manufacture.

Other repairs, such as dial replacement or re-gluing indices, may sometimes be associated with watch glass replacement, which also affects the price.

It is always good to have maintenance done by a professional, so the watch will thank you and look like new! It is also always a more sustainable option to service an old watch than to buy a new one. The cost of watch glass replacement is often significantly cheaper than the price of a new watch.

 

Other services we offer:

Ring engraving, Ring enlargement, Ring reduction, Ring rhodium plating, Broken necklace repair, Ear piercing, Watch battery replacement, Watch water resistance test, Watch strap shortening, Watch strap spring bar - replacement service, Watch glass replacement