Watch Crystals

Have you ever wondered about some of the different crystal types you see on the various watches on our site? For the uninitiated, the crystal refers to the glass covering the dial of a watch. Crystal types run the gamut from plexiglass to mineral and on up to sapphire.

Europastar Magazine has a nice primer on their site regarding the advantages and disadvantages of some of the different crystals you may encounter. Well, it's not the most exciting read, but good information as you consider your purchase.