Superdome on my 1680

[Eric88]

I'm changing things up a bit and had LAWW install a T39 superdome plexi on my 1680. Many years ago, one of my earlier 1680s had a T19 and I liked it quite a bit, so I'm doing that again with a little more dome presence. I still love the top hat plexi, though it's cool to see a different look. It's a warm look, with a little bit of dial distortion at certain angles.

[77T]

And you get that smooth, cyclopsless surface a’la a Sea Dweller.


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[baumare]

I like "cyclopsless" and this really stand out!
Nice 1680 BTW!

[swish77]

Cool look, although as a purist I prefer the Top Hat on a 1680.

Who makes that crystal? TrueDome?

[Eric88]

Originally Posted by swish77

Cool look, although as a purist I prefer the Top Hat on a 1680.

Who makes that crystal? TrueDome?

I am not sure of the maker of the crystal. Edvi from LAWW told me it was a new crystal that they "re-profile" so I don't know if it's a Rolex part or an aftermarket plexi.

[baumare]

Originally Posted by swish77

Cool look, although as a purist I prefer the Top Hat on a 1680.

Who makes that crystal? TrueDome?

I had Greg install a TrueDome on my Tudor 7021 and looks smaller than the opener

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[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by baumare

I had Greg install a TrueDome on my Tudor 7021 and looks smaller than the opener

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It looks like what you have is the TrueDome T-19, whereas the OPs is a T-39

[sgk]

When I had the superdome installed on my 5513, Edvi told me it was a Rolex service crystal that is reprofiled. Really like it on my 5513 and should the mood change, I have the original T-19, though it will not hold pressure due to age.

As you say, it really does make the dial pop. Enjoy yours in good health!

Originally Posted by Eric88

I am not sure of the maker of the crystal. Edvi from LAWW told me it was a new crystal that they "re-profile" so I don't know if it's a Rolex part or an aftermarket plexi.

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by Eric88

I'm changing things up a bit and had LAWW install a T39 superdome plexi on my 1680.

Looks nice, but my OCD is having none of it .

I need a cyclops with a date dial for correctness.

[Eric88]

Originally Posted by zapokee

Looks nice, but my OCD is having none of it .

I need a cyclops with a date dial for correctness.

Designers of the 1665 and later Sea Dwellers until recently would disagree.

[zapokee]

Originally Posted by Eric88

Designers of the 1665 and later Sea Dwellers until recently would disagree.

Touche. But I'm talking about Subs. Can of worms...

[Paul]

I like it. I've had T39s' on my Rolex and Tudor Subs and like them a lot. Helpful hint to ... if you ever have a ratty dial, the big curve of a T39 really helps to mask the flaws.

[athom]

I much prefer the right one ! Straight and cyclop ! Those that are so rounded fit much better to 5512.3 imho

[colpol]

Originally Posted by athom

I much prefer the right one ! Straight and cyclop ! Those that are so rounded fit much better to 5512.3 imho

Great picture

Agree - original is best

[Droggo]

How much did it cost in total?

[Eric88]

Originally Posted by Droggo

How much did it cost in total?

T39 Superdome was $350 USD.

I love the pictures of the top hat with cyclops and I had one of those for years on this 1680 and others. I'll use the T39 for a few years, just to change it up. Perhaps at next service (not needed for a long time), I'll switch back to a top hat.

[ILuvSubs]

I have a T-19 on my 1680 and prefer the clean look of the dome to the raised edge of the top hat crystal and the cyclops. I know the purists will disagree, but it shows off the dial much better and I love the distortion off-axis. It means I don't have to buy both a 5513 and a 1680!

It looks good OP! I presume it passed a pressure test?

[TuRo]

Very High sided version. Sort of a top hat height… then a s/dome !

[Filipão]

Top is top.

[TuRo]

Originally Posted by Filipão

Top is top.

Nice 79160 F, Best P,

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by ILuvSubs

I have a T-19 on my 1680 and prefer the clean look of the dome to the raised edge of the top hat crystal and the cyclops. I know the purists will disagree, but it shows off the dial much better and I love the distortion off-axis. It means I don't have to buy both a 5513 and a 1680!

It looks good OP! I presume it passed a pressure test?

I bet it looks great.I also prefer the look of the T-19, especially when it's on a red 1680. There's something about the lines of the top hat and the T-39 superdome that just don't appeal to me, but the T-19 is perfection. Do you have a pic of yours?

Incidentally, I read somewhere that back when these were first released, buyers at their ADs had the option of choosing which plexi they wanted on their watch before taking it home. You could choose between keeping the standard top hat or you could have your AD install a T-19 or T-39 for you while you waited.

[Filipão]

Originally Posted by TuRo

Nice 79160

Oh, the one that gets no wrist time!

I tend to forget I have one. Out of the vault and tomorrow I'll be showing it off.

Thank you P!

[cts]

Originally Posted by athom

I much prefer the right one ! Straight and cyclop ! Those that are so rounded fit much better to 5512.3 imho

I have to agree!! Purist at heart.

[TuRo]

Originally Posted by Mendota

I bet it looks great.I also prefer the look of the T-19, especially when it's on a red 1680. There's something about the lines of the top hat and the T-39 superdome that just don't appeal to me, but the T-19 is perfection. Do you have a pic of yours?

Incidentally, I read somewhere that back when these were first released, buyers at their ADs had the option of choosing which plexi they wanted on their watch before taking it home. You could choose between keeping the standard top hat or you could have your AD install a T-19 or T-39 for you while you waited.

I've not been offered this tbh - been buying new since 1977. Pressure testing would take a chunk of time methinks - others may have a different 'perspective' though.

[army scope jockey]

True dome D19.

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[Boaters]

Hell yes this looks awesome

[RFC]

Originally Posted by Mendota

I bet it looks great.I also prefer the look of the T-19, especially when it's on a red 1680. There's something about the lines of the top hat and the T-39 superdome that just don't appeal to me, but the T-19 is perfection. Do you have a pic of yours?

Incidentally, I read somewhere that back when these were first released, buyers at their ADs had the option of choosing which plexi they wanted on their watch before taking it home. You could choose between keeping the standard top hat or you could have your AD install a T-19 or T-39 for you while you waited.

I just had Phillip Ridley install an NOS T19. Pricey but perfect. Look below.

[Arnozerosix]

Originally Posted by army scope jockey

True dome D19.

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this fits better than the T39 to my eyes, on subs the wall sides of the 39 are too high imo...

[avera]

I had a Truedome put on my all white 1680 and it looks great -- gives it a 1665 Great White look.

[Filipão]

I've just had a TrueDome D39 on my double red, William Rice (UK) installed it!

Pressure tested and ready for summer.