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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?
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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! |
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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
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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
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Essential to that model IMHO. Looks great.
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Love it.
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Love my top hat
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prefer the dome look , but the little chamfer looks great
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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!
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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 |
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[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 ![]()
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![]() 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 ![]() |
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Top hat followed by matte dial, love them
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Either way I agree...old is best! Cheers SS ps fabulous lugs and tanned markers you have there! |
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what's not to love about a top hat...
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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.
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The older ones have a very small bevel on the edge while the service replacements have a larger bevel |
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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! ![]()
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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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Is it possible to get the older top hats with the smaller bevel?
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Top Hat is one of the coolest things about the 1680.
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top hat is awesome:
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