Up for sale are 3 watch crystal catalogs: SUC “Rocket Cylinder” Crystals, Rocket Cylinder Crystals Catalog No. 9, and Complete G-S Catalog No. 55.

 

This lot includes:

 

·       SUC “Rocket Cylinder” Crystals. SUC (standard Unbreakable Crystals) was among the finest makers of plastic watch crystals in the world. Their crystals were made of heat-resistant optical plastic called “Lucite”, along with SUC’s own “Blended = Edge”, where the tapered edge is blended to follow the contour of the watch bezel. This catalog of Standard Unbreakable Crystals will give you a reference for locating any crystal, fancy, Military, single and double fancy faceted tops, round flat tops, or extra heavy lentilles for waterproof watches. 44 pages. Copyright date unknown. Soft cover. Excellent condition. Additional ephemera is included.

 

·       Rocket Cylinder Crystals Catalog No. 9. SUC (Standard Unbreakable Crystals) was among the finest makers of plastic watch crystals in the world. Their crystals were made of heat-resistant optical plastic called “Lucite”, along with SUC’s own “Blended = Edge”, where the tapered edge is blended to follow the contour of the watch bezel. This catalog of Standard Unbreakable Crystals will give you a reference for locating any crystal, fancy, military, low dome and pocket size, high dome for waterproof watches, or date lens for calendar watches. 64 pages. Copyright date unknown. Soft cover. Excellent condition.

 

·       Complete G-S Catalog No. 55: Flexo Watch Crystals. Germanow Simon was the largest maker of watch crystals in the world. They were the first to develop a crystal that will not shrink or turn yellow. They developed the “Cast Optics” system that removed the problem of filing every crystal to fit the case. This catalog of Germanow Simon crystals will give you a reference for locating any crystal, fancy, fancy super quality, or round with narrow beveled edge. 2 additional pages from a different catalog are included. 48 pages. Copyright 1955. Soft cover. Excellent condition. Additional ephemera is included. – Book 2,670