1680 crystals comparison

[DaMan1990]

Hi to all.
I have a little doubt:
I found different types of crystal mounted on the 1680, I would like to understand which one was originally mounted on the 1680, and which are the service crystals.
I thought the Top hat was the original one of the time, but I noticed that it is the SAME as the current service one.
In my 1680, during the last official rolex service (around 2010) they put the Top Hat crystal.
Maybe the "new" (service) Top Hat crystal is little different from the originally Top Hat 70's? If yes, which are the differences between new and hold Top hat?

I tryed to make a classification of 1680 crystals founded. (pics attached)

Thanks to all in advance

[swaini3]

Most of them look like service crystals.

[springer]

Here are some photos of an original Rolex Cyclope 127. It is straight on the sides with a small chamfer on the upper edge.

[dcorn]

Are the original 127 design still available from Rolex?

[DaMan1990]

Anyone know which of these is the original one mounted on 1680 in 70's?

[mattg6]

Originally Posted by springer

Here are some photos of an original Rolex Cyclope 127. It is straight on the sides with a small chamfer on the upper edge.

Wow this whole thread is super helpful. Thanks. Didn’t realize there were so many service variants

[springer]

Originally Posted by dcorn

Are the original 127 design still available from Rolex?

Not that I know of.

[springer]

Originally Posted by DaMan1990

Anyone know which of these is the original one mounted on 1680 in 70's?

Did you see my post - the Cyclope 127 in my post is the original crystal.

[springer]

Originally Posted by DaMan1990

Anyone know which of these is the original one mounted on 1680 in 70's?

Did you see my post - the Cyclope 127 in my post is the original crystal.

You're welcome too!

[DaMan1990]

Originally Posted by springer

Did you see my post - the Cyclope 127 in my post is the original crystal.

You're welcome too!

Thanks :)
Is The only oroginal mounted in 70’s?

[DaMan1990]

Mine, putted buy Rolex during 2010 service, is like this.
So, this is service or the originally 70’s? Or originally and service are The same?

Originally Posted by springer

Here are some photos of an original Rolex Cyclope 127. It is straight on the sides with a small chamfer on the upper edge.

[albaserver]

Originally Posted by DaMan1990

Mine, putted buy Rolex during 2010 service, is like this.
So, this is service or the originally 70’s? Or originally and service are The same?

Service

[swaini3]

Originally Posted by albaserver

Service

Does not look like the typical service crystal.

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by albaserver

Service

Looks just like Springer's example. Have another look.

[DaMan1990]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Looks just like Springer's example. Have another look.

So, is service?

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by DaMan1990

So, is service?

Original. Refer to comment #3. Compare that vertical side and small chamfer with with OPs pics of service crystals. Trust in @Springer, he is one of the experts.

[Styles Bitchley]

So Rolex put in a 127 crystal in during a service in 2010? Where did you get the service done?

[DaMan1990]

Yes, Rolex Service in italy.
They putted the Top Hat.

Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

So Rolex put in a 127 crystal in during a service in 2010? Where did you get the service done?

[DaMan1990]

Somebody think that in 70’s 1680 mounted The big beveled edge.

Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

So Rolex put in a 127 crystal in during a service in 2010? Where did you get the service done?

[albaserver]

You can take a look to this discussion: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=897731.

That glass:


Now compare that one with yours:



That watch has been serviced by Rolex and watch out the crystal they provided during that service.

I think you can get an idea by yourself.

[swaini3]

This thread is a confusing one, unnecessarily too.

[rockmastermike]