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:
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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