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Old 5 February 2017, 01:52 AM   #1
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1680 Submariner crystal

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I am considering fitting a flatter non cyclops crystal to my 1680 Sub as an alternative to the existing top hat crystal. Could anyone give me a suggestion with Rolex part number? Thanks
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Old 5 February 2017, 02:39 AM   #2
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A T19 dome may work?
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Old 5 February 2017, 03:47 AM   #3
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As coincidence may have it, HQ Milton has a 1978 vintage 1680 Sub with a 5513 acrylic crystal installed for sale via their website. It actually looks pretty good....the non magnified date appears quite legible.

https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...iner-1680-8439
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Old 5 February 2017, 03:51 AM   #4
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I just had the top hat crystal replaced on my 1680, which I had gotten from Michael M, with a T19 superdome:
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Old 5 February 2017, 03:53 AM   #5
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Very easy installation. Michael Young sells replacement t-19 crystals and will ship them from Hong Kong. Takes about a week. (There a very recent thread on this here). I got two last year for a pair of 1680s. Absolutely love the look.
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Old 5 February 2017, 04:15 AM   #6
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It's the Tropic 19 (Part number: 25-19).
Do you want a genuine T19 or an aftermarket?
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Old 5 February 2017, 04:30 AM   #7
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Very easy installation. Michael Young sells replacement t-19 crystals and will ship them from Hong Kong. Takes about a week. (There a very recent thread on this here). I got two last year for a pair of 1680s. Absolutely love the look.
Do you have a side profile shot of the dome? Thanks
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Old 5 February 2017, 04:39 AM   #8
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Like this?
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Old 5 February 2017, 04:42 AM   #9
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Like this?
Looks more like a T39. The T19 superdome isn't as high.
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Old 5 February 2017, 04:48 AM   #10
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Yes, that makes sense. I had asked ABC Watchwerks for a superdome, and the invoice says t19, but you're right, it should be a t39.
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Old 5 February 2017, 05:08 AM   #11
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Thanks. That looks nice. Is it a Michael Young T39? The sidewall sits higher than an OEM T39, but I think it looks fine. I've seen some other aftermarket T39s that have a really weird bulge in the middle, but this one looks really good.
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Old 5 February 2017, 05:20 AM   #12
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Not sure, I had it done at ABC.
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Old 5 February 2017, 06:48 AM   #13
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I just had the top hat crystal replaced on my 1680, which I had gotten from Michael M, with a T19 superdome:
Looks great...thanks for all the replies guys.....very much appreciated!
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Old 6 February 2017, 06:45 AM   #14
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I LOVE the look of the top hat. Just looks so right on the 1680. Surprised so many guys swap it for an incorrect dome (especially after-market), when so much else on this forum is dedicated to absolute "correctness," down to microscopic font on a dial, the exact curve of a "5" on an insert or the serial number range for a certain MK-whatever. I'm starting a campaign to keep the top hats!
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Old 6 February 2017, 09:31 AM   #15
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That's why every collection should have two:

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Old 6 February 2017, 09:39 AM   #16
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I LOVE the look of the top hat. Just looks so right on the 1680. Surprised so many guys swap it for an incorrect dome (especially after-market), when so much else on this forum is dedicated to absolute "correctness," down to microscopic font on a dial, the exact curve of a "5" on an insert or the serial number range for a certain MK-whatever. I'm starting a campaign to keep the top hats!
Agreed. Top hats for the 1680.

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Old 23 March 2024, 04:26 PM   #17
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Call me a rebel, but I also like the dome, but I would like to see a low service dome profile. Blaspheme, I know, I know.
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Call me a rebel, but I also like the dome, but I would like to see a low service dome profile. Blaspheme, I know, I know.
This thread is 7 years old...
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Old 24 March 2024, 04:29 AM   #19
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This thread is 7 years old...
Still relevant today though! Although they're for my 9411, I have picked up a number of different T19 profiles to try! T39 is a step too far for me, mind!
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Looks great...thanks for all the replies guys.....very much appreciated!
I hope you got all the information you needed
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