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007Sub · 30 May 2014, 05:03 PM

So iv been really getting more and more into the 1680 lately. Particularly the red subs. But one thing that is hard for me to get past is the top hot crystal. Does anyone else find how high it stands above the bezel bothersome? Iv seen a few superdomes and I think they look amazing. But I'm curious to get other people's impressions. Top hat; Yay or nay?

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Ben39 · 30 May 2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007Sub

So iv been really getting more and more into the 1680 lately. Particularly the red subs. But one thing that is hard for me to get past is the top hot crystal. Does anyone else find how high it stands above the bezel bothersome? Iv seen a few superdomes and I think they look amazing. But I'm curious to get other people's impressions. Top hat; Yay or nay?

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Hi buddy.

Yay! Top hat has a diff look from domes, infact I like it

Especially those old version with small bevel at the top..

U could still track them down at half a price of nos superdome t19 & 39

Waiting for yr red

Cheers!

Jason71 · 30 May 2014, 05:26 PM

It took me a while to appreciate a nice top hat crystal. However, I now think that it is one of the most beautiful aspects of a 1680. The way the crystal edge catches the light is really wonderful thing. It transmits light like a prism in many instances, and you get a nice rainbow effect. You won't ever see this same phenomena with a sapphire crystal. Truly beautiful

Swearengen · 30 May 2014, 05:54 PM

The top hat is part of what makes the 1680. Yes you are aware of its hight at first then you get used to it, and factor it in. Makes the 16800 look very flat

crowncollection · 30 May 2014, 06:56 PM

Essential to that model IMHO. Looks great.

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Vincent65 · 30 May 2014, 07:08 PM

Love it.

lhanddds · 31 May 2014, 12:10 AM

Love my top hat

dysondiver · 31 May 2014, 12:14 AM

prefer the dome look , but the little chamfer looks great

swish77 · 31 May 2014, 01:44 AM

Super dome? Top hat? Different animals but both so beautiful. I rotate depending on my mood. And I'm puttin' on the top hat today!

Dr.Smellody · 31 May 2014, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Super dome? Top hat? Different animals but both so beautiful. I rotate depending on my mood. And I'm puttin' on the top hat today!

X's 2! Love them both. One of the reasons each Sub model is so unique.

Snapper7 · 31 May 2014, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben39

Especially those old version with small bevel at the top..

Isn't that the replacement service crystal??
Square top hat is the proper original one? Happy to be corrected.

I had similar doubts but when I got my 1680 I instantly saw the beauty of the top hat and makes it stand out from the other Subs beautifully.
Here is mine.

IMG_2879 by snapper seven, on Flickr

Cheers
SS

007Sub · 31 May 2014, 04:22 AM

[QUOTE=Ben39;4993270]Hi buddy.

Yay! Top hat has a diff look from domes, infact I like it

Especially those old version with small bevel at the top..

U could still track them down at half a price of nos superdome t19 & 39

Waiting for yr red

Ben you sure know how to select excellent examples my friend!

I can see myself getting more into the top hats... but for not they just look awkward to me. I'm still a superdome guy but I can't stop looking at Red subs lately... oh no... dangerous! Watch I end up selling my 5513 for a red sub

Ben39 · 31 May 2014, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snapper7

Isn't that the replacement service crystal??
Square top hat is the proper original one? Happy to be corrected.

I had similar doubts but when I got my 1680 I instantly saw the beauty of the top hat and makes it stand out from the other Subs beautifully.
Here is mine.

IMG_2879 by snapper seven, on Flickr

Cheers
SS

Old vs new

Mate, Mine is like the top one. Small bevel on top of the the crystal

Sometimes it don't show up in certain angles of pics...

Cheers

Ben39 · 31 May 2014, 04:49 AM

[QUOTE=007Sub;4994508]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben39

Hi buddy.

Yay! Top hat has a diff look from domes, infact I like it

Especially those old version with small bevel at the top..

U could still track them down at half a price of nos superdome t19 & 39

Waiting for yr red

Ben you sure know how to select excellent examples my friend!

I can see myself getting more into the top hats... but for not they just look awkward to me. I'm still a superdome guy but I can't stop looking at Red subs lately... oh no... dangerous! Watch I end up selling my 5513 for a red sub

Greg, keep ur maxi and buy a red

Can't wait to see u scores buddy

Hagwe!

harrjaso · 31 May 2014, 05:38 AM

Top hat followed by matte dial, love them

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stevedssd · 31 May 2014, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

It took me a while to appreciate a nice top hat crystal. However, I now think that it is one of the most beautiful aspects of a 1680. The way the crystal edge catches the light is really wonderful thing. It transmits light like a prism in many instances, and you get a nice rainbow effect. You won't ever see this same phenomena with a sapphire crystal. Truly beautiful

This sums it up perfectly

Snapper7 · 31 May 2014, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben39

Old vs new

Mate, Mine is like the top one. Small bevel on top of the the crystal

Sometimes it don't show up in certain angles of pics...

Cheers

OK I see what you mean. I see the top one as having no bezel i.e. squared edge, rather than small but the later ones having a large bezel.
Either way I agree...old is best!

Cheers
SS

ps fabulous lugs and tanned markers you have there!

Robbyvm · 31 May 2014, 06:07 AM

what's not to love about a top hat...

660ft · 31 May 2014, 06:09 AM

I used to not like the top hat crystals. I've had several 1680s and I used to replace the crystal with a super dome. Now, the top hats have grown on me and I really like them. I think it's interesting what Rolex did with the crystal to make the watch water resistant.

1680 w/ Super Dome:

With Top Hat:

CrownMe · 31 May 2014, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snapper7

OK I see what you mean. I see the top one as having no bezel i.e. squared edge, rather than small but the later ones having a large bezel.
Either way I agree...old is best!

Cheers
SS

ps fabulous lugs and tanned markers you have there!

The older ones have a very small bevel on the edge while the service replacements have a larger bevel

007Sub · 31 May 2014, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 660ft

I used to not like the top hat crystals. I've had several 1680s and I used to replace the crystal with a super dome. Now, the top hats have grown on me and I really like them. I think it's interesting what Rolex did with the crystal to make the watch water resistant.

1680 w/ Super Dome:

With Top Hat:

Just love that superdome... which one is that a T39?

007Sub · 31 May 2014, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyvm

what's not to love about a top hat...

Nice Mk1!

007Sub · 31 May 2014, 08:14 AM

[QUOTE=Ben39;4994561]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007Sub

Greg, keep ur maxi and buy a red

Can't wait to see u scores buddy

Hagwe!

haha thanks Ben! If I do that, it will take me a lot longer to acquire the red... maybe it will be worth it though. Still waiting on the maxi to get back from servicing. Can't wait to see how it comes out!

CrownMe · 31 May 2014, 09:23 AM

One of the great things about a top hat is that it sits up higher which helps protect the insert from scratches.

007Sub · 31 May 2014, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownMe

One of the great things about a top hat is that it sits up higher which helps protect the insert from scratches.

Good point!

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bwood74 · 31 May 2014, 05:08 PM

Is it possible to get the older top hats with the smaller bevel?

azguy · 1 June 2014, 12:38 AM

tophat2.jpg

tophat3.jpg

descartes · 1 June 2014, 12:49 AM

Top Hat is one of the coolest things about the 1680.

David Woo · 1 June 2014, 02:28 AM

top hat is awesome:

Robbyvm · 1 June 2014, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007Sub

Nice Mk1!

Sharp eye !

30 May 2014, 05:03 PM	#1
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: 5514 Posts: 1,630	Top hat crystal on 1680s So iv been really getting more and more into the 1680 lately. Particularly the red subs. But one thing that is hard for me to get past is the top hot crystal. Does anyone else find how high it stands above the bezel bothersome? Iv seen a few superdomes and I think they look amazing. But I'm curious to get other people's impressions. Top hat; Yay or nay? Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

30 May 2014, 05:26 PM	#3
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	It took me a while to appreciate a nice top hat crystal. However, I now think that it is one of the most beautiful aspects of a 1680. The way the crystal edge catches the light is really wonderful thing. It transmits light like a prism in many instances, and you get a nice rainbow effect. You won't ever see this same phenomena with a sapphire crystal. Truly beautiful __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

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Swearengen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gabriel Location: London, UK Posts: 1,816	The top hat is part of what makes the 1680. Yes you are aware of its hight at first then you get used to it, and factor it in. Makes the 16800 look very flat __________________ 1680 1675 16800 16570 16710 17000 16613 17013 Gone but not forgotten 16610LV 1016 16234

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crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Essential to that model IMHO. Looks great. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

31 May 2014, 04:22 AM	#12
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: 5514 Posts: 1,630	[QUOTE=Ben39;4993270]Hi buddy. Yay! Top hat has a diff look from domes, infact I like it Especially those old version with small bevel at the top.. U could still track them down at half a price of nos superdome t19 & 39 Waiting for yr red Ben you sure know how to select excellent examples my friend! I can see myself getting more into the top hats... but for not they just look awkward to me. I'm still a superdome guy but I can't stop looking at Red subs lately... oh no... dangerous! Watch I end up selling my 5513 for a red sub __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

31 May 2014, 12:10 AM	#7
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Love my top hat

31 May 2014, 12:14 AM	#8
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	prefer the dome look , but the little chamfer looks great

31 May 2014, 05:38 AM	#15
harrjaso Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jason Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Daytona 6263 Posts: 537	Top hat followed by matte dial, love them Sent from an iPhone on a secluded island

31 May 2014, 06:07 AM	#18
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	what's not to love about a top hat...

31 May 2014, 06:09 AM	#19
660ft "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: LA Watch: 1680 Posts: 161	I used to not like the top hat crystals. I've had several 1680s and I used to replace the crystal with a super dome. Now, the top hats have grown on me and I really like them. I think it's interesting what Rolex did with the crystal to make the watch water resistant. 1680 w/ Super Dome: With Top Hat:

31 May 2014, 09:23 AM	#24
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	One of the great things about a top hat is that it sits up higher which helps protect the insert from scratches.

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bwood74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: virginia Posts: 58	Is it possible to get the older top hats with the smaller bevel?

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azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	tophat2.jpg tophat3.jpg

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