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pdoukas · 5 August 2012, 10:04 AM

Ok, I want one! I'm anxiously awaiting my 1680 back from the RSC and have decided I want a t39 sd. Problem is everyone is saying the same two things: they are mostly fake and not water proof. That post earlier from Buddy Orchi has me thinking maybe those Clark crystals are worthy. I plan on swimming with mine, so what is everyone's thoughts.

roh123 · 5 August 2012, 10:08 AM

Superdome and water are generally a bad idea. If you want to go dome on a 1680 I really think t19 is a better look. Maybe just me. :)

And yes, they are often faked. Buy from a trusted source and the odds are at least better you get good stuff.

Lastly I have no clue what Clark crystals are. I'd never put aftermarket stuff on a Rolex. Makes no sense.

RC2 · 5 August 2012, 10:59 AM

Here is a pic of my t19. It's water tested and passed. Rich ImageUploadedByTapatalk1344128375.100272.jpg
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1344128391.216192.jpg

xela · 5 August 2012, 12:31 PM

Swim and superdome is not advisable.. Just my 2 cents.

Puffy · 5 August 2012, 07:58 PM

T19 all the way

jedly1 · 5 August 2012, 08:02 PM

honestly ...id get a t19 over T39...but either way , get a modern service one and get a good watchmaker to round the edges down ..get a very similar look with much less chance of the micro fracture cracks that are the death of old crystals...especially if you are gonna swim in it

RC2 · 5 August 2012, 10:22 PM

I don't risk it and chose to swim with this. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1344169346.606450.jpg

Mike1066 · 5 August 2012, 11:07 PM

Hmmmm.... so I have a domed service crystal on my 1665 - should I not swim with it? It was pressured tested to 660m and I was just in the ocean with it a few weeks ago? Opinions?

V/R

Mike

Mike1066 · 5 August 2012, 11:15 PM

Oh, and Pete, I feel ya! I too want an original T39 for my 1665. But, everyone tells me the same thing as you: Most are fakes and if I look at water while I have the watch on I may ruin my dial (alright, a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the idea).

I think we may need to just resign ourselves to the fact that, unless the watch is a safe queen (boooo!), the original T39s are just not in the cards!

I think I'm just going to put the money toward a faded bezel and be done with it!

V/R

Mike

pdoukas · 6 August 2012, 01:48 AM

You guys bite. You realize you're just enabling me to get a 1665 so I can have what I want.

SennaFan · 6 August 2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdoukas

You guys bite. You realize you're just enabling me to get a 1665 so I can have what I want.

I have a superdome on my 1665 and it passed a full pressure test. Swim with it all the time. Worst thing that could happen would be a slight fog that would require a ziploc bag of rice and immediate sending to my watch guy, but would not ruin the dial or hands. I don't sit and home and kiss my watches in the ear and tell them how special they are.

clarkhardball · 6 August 2012, 08:47 AM

On a side note, I put a Clark T19 on my 5513, then had it serviced at RSC. They didn't even notice it's aftermarket. They're that good nowadays.

Mike1066 · 6 August 2012, 11:40 AM

What is a "clark" crystal??

V/R

Mike

pdoukas · 6 August 2012, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1066

What is a "clark" crystal??

V/R

Mike

Manufacturer of aftermarket crystals, supposedly top of the line at a fraction of the cost of NOS. don't get me wrong, I'm not endorsing using aftermarket parts. I just want that monster of a crystal look.

Let's see what comes back from the RSC. Rumor has it they have gone back to the non-beveled tophats, so we'll see.

5 August 2012, 10:04 AM	#1
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Tropic 39 superdome Ok, I want one! I'm anxiously awaiting my 1680 back from the RSC and have decided I want a t39 sd. Problem is everyone is saying the same two things: they are mostly fake and not water proof. That post earlier from Buddy Orchi has me thinking maybe those Clark crystals are worthy. I plan on swimming with mine, so what is everyone's thoughts.

5 August 2012, 10:59 AM	#3
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Here is a pic of my t19. It's water tested and passed. Rich ImageUploadedByTapatalk1344128375.100272.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1344128391.216192.jpg __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

5 August 2012, 07:58 PM	#5
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	T19 all the way __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

5 August 2012, 10:22 PM	#7
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	I don't risk it and chose to swim with this. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1344169346.606450.jpg __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

5 August 2012, 11:07 PM	#8
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	Hmmmm.... so I have a domed service crystal on my 1665 - should I not swim with it? It was pressured tested to 660m and I was just in the ocean with it a few weeks ago? Opinions? V/R Mike __________________ V/R Mike

5 August 2012, 10:08 AM	#2
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Superdome and water are generally a bad idea. If you want to go dome on a 1680 I really think t19 is a better look. Maybe just me. :) And yes, they are often faked. Buy from a trusted source and the odds are at least better you get good stuff. Lastly I have no clue what Clark crystals are. I'd never put aftermarket stuff on a Rolex. Makes no sense.

5 August 2012, 12:31 PM	#4
xela "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 110	Swim and superdome is not advisable.. Just my 2 cents.

5 August 2012, 08:02 PM	#6
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,917	honestly ...id get a t19 over T39...but either way , get a modern service one and get a good watchmaker to round the edges down ..get a very similar look with much less chance of the micro fracture cracks that are the death of old crystals...especially if you are gonna swim in it

5 August 2012, 11:15 PM	#9
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	Oh, and Pete, I feel ya! I too want an original T39 for my 1665. But, everyone tells me the same thing as you: Most are fakes and if I look at water while I have the watch on I may ruin my dial (alright, a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the idea). I think we may need to just resign ourselves to the fact that, unless the watch is a safe queen (boooo!), the original T39s are just not in the cards! I think I'm just going to put the money toward a faded bezel and be done with it! V/R Mike __________________ V/R Mike

6 August 2012, 01:48 AM	#10
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	You guys bite. You realize you're just enabling me to get a 1665 so I can have what I want.

6 August 2012, 08:47 AM	#12
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	On a side note, I put a Clark T19 on my 5513, then had it serviced at RSC. They didn't even notice it's aftermarket. They're that good nowadays.

6 August 2012, 11:40 AM	#13
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	What is a "clark" crystal?? V/R Mike __________________ V/R Mike

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