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learningtofly · 22 October 2012, 01:25 AM

Because this will very shortly be wearing a Tropic 19 dome...

What do you reckon, and would you mind casting a vote up above?

1675-David · 22 October 2012, 01:28 AM

Tropic 19 will make that beautiful dial really pop...can't wait to see the pix

garis · 22 October 2012, 01:52 AM

I was just like you. Bought a T19 Superdome and was thrilled that it looked like my 1665...
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Then, after a few weeks, it starts eating into me. It just doesn't feel right. Then back to the cyclop it was born with and all's well with in the horological universe again..
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Lesson learned, 'Don't mess with the purist inside you'

dsio · 22 October 2012, 02:08 AM

Top hat is one of the hallmarks of the 1680 I wouldn't change it personally

Darlinboy · 22 October 2012, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsio

Top hat is one of the hallmarks of the 1680 I wouldn't change it personally

This

Frogman4me · 22 October 2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsio

top hat is one of the hallmarks of the 1680 i wouldn't change it personally

+1

Vincent65 · 22 October 2012, 02:10 AM

It's not a SD. Top-Hat for me!

learningtofly · 22 October 2012, 02:11 AM

Interesting, and 50/50 at present

AWS · 22 October 2012, 02:23 AM

At one time, I thought about doing the same to the 16610. Now that I have the 1680 red, the purist in me says no.

Either way I always look forward to your pictures.

Vincent65 · 22 October 2012, 02:24 AM

You can't Top one of these!

GeoGio Greece · 24 October 2012, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

You can't Top one of these!

subtona · 22 October 2012, 02:24 AM

dome is wrong, but its just so right:-)

Hawk99 · 22 October 2012, 02:56 AM

Not a red, but dome for me. From what I have read, Rolex was ok with either one of these, but the 19 had to be customer requested.

Robbyvm · 22 October 2012, 03:08 AM

I was in doubt some months ago but at the end i wanted it as it was ment to be... The dial looks amazing with a dome but...

Kiwinz · 22 October 2012, 03:25 AM

Personal taste and good on Ya for trying, but Hat is just hard to beat.

katana · 22 October 2012, 05:40 AM

Top hat.....

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topcat30093 · 22 October 2012, 06:37 AM

Tony

Both look very nice in their own way.

But, I prefer originality.

Mike1066 · 22 October 2012, 06:56 AM

I love the top hat look, but that dial is just so beautiful that it shouldn't be obscured one bit by a cyclops. I vote T-19.

FrankNYC · 22 October 2012, 11:22 AM

I go with the top hat; dome might make it look like a Double Red wannabe

clarkhardball · 22 October 2012, 10:02 PM

I did this to a white 1680 and a snowflake, but probably will not do it to a red.

cruvon · 22 October 2012, 10:05 PM

No harm trying it, it's a reversible change anyway, quite like the way it looks. Wouldn't you have to pressure test your watch again after doing that?

Dan Pierce · 22 October 2012, 10:12 PM

TOPHAT!!!
dP

learningtofly · 22 October 2012, 10:15 PM

Well, it's actually looking pretty close at the moment - I'm finding this all quite interesting though. I'm certainly still planning to switch, but as I'll still have the top hat it's not that much of a biggie, I wouldn't have thought.

eparisini · 22 October 2012, 10:45 PM

Top Hat is the Tropic!
But the Domed is so sexy...

adt · 22 October 2012, 10:50 PM

top hat!

Tijssan · 22 October 2012, 10:59 PM

whatever works best for you!

RC2 · 22 October 2012, 11:51 PM

Try it. U can always change back. Rich

Jason71 · 23 October 2012, 12:04 AM

Honestly, I can't choose one over the other because I love each look so much. Sorry that I'm of no help whatsoever

DiamondJack · 23 October 2012, 12:00 AM

Top hat for me Tony..... just gives it that unusual and distinct look....

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SD just turns it into just another watch even though you can see the dial clearer.

View Poll Results: Which crystal would you have on this beauty?
Top hat	33	57.89%
Tropic 19 dome	24	42.11%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

22 October 2012, 01:25 AM	#1
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Excited but a little unsure... Because this will very shortly be wearing a Tropic 19 dome... What do you reckon, and would you mind casting a vote up above? __________________ Tony

22 October 2012, 01:52 AM	#3
garis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wonka Land Posts: 124	I was just like you. Bought a T19 Superdome and was thrilled that it looked like my 1665... Then, after a few weeks, it starts eating into me. It just doesn't feel right. Then back to the cyclop it was born with and all's well with in the horological universe again.. Lesson learned, 'Don't mess with the purist inside you'

22 October 2012, 02:08 AM	#4
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	Top hat is one of the hallmarks of the 1680 I wouldn't change it personally __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

22 October 2012, 02:11 AM	#8
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Interesting, and 50/50 at present __________________ Tony

22 October 2012, 01:28 AM	#2
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Tropic 19 will make that beautiful dial really pop...can't wait to see the pix

22 October 2012, 02:10 AM	#7
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	It's not a SD. Top-Hat for me!

22 October 2012, 02:23 AM	#9
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	At one time, I thought about doing the same to the 16610. Now that I have the 1680 red, the purist in me says no. Either way I always look forward to your pictures.

22 October 2012, 02:24 AM	#10
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	You can't Top one of these! Attached Images

22 October 2012, 02:24 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	dome is wrong, but its just so right:-) __________________

22 October 2012, 02:56 AM	#13
Hawk99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BC Posts: 388	Not a red, but dome for me. From what I have read, Rolex was ok with either one of these, but the 19 had to be customer requested.

22 October 2012, 03:08 AM	#14
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	I was in doubt some months ago but at the end i wanted it as it was ment to be... The dial looks amazing with a dome but...

22 October 2012, 03:25 AM	#15
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Personal taste and good on Ya for trying, but Hat is just hard to beat.

22 October 2012, 05:40 AM	#16
katana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paradis Location: Sweden Watch: Sub.1680/ Datejust Posts: 885	Top hat..... __________________

22 October 2012, 06:00 AM	#17
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Had both. Love tropic. __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

22 October 2012, 06:37 AM	#18
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Tony Both look very nice in their own way. But, I prefer originality. __________________

22 October 2012, 06:56 AM	#19
Mike1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 16600 Posts: 728	T-19 I love the top hat look, but that dial is just so beautiful that it shouldn't be obscured one bit by a cyclops. I vote T-19. Attached Images __________________ V/R Mike

22 October 2012, 11:22 AM	#20
FrankNYC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	I go with the top hat; dome might make it look like a Double Red wannabe

22 October 2012, 10:02 PM	#21
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	I did this to a white 1680 and a snowflake, but probably will not do it to a red.

22 October 2012, 10:05 PM	#22
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	No harm trying it, it's a reversible change anyway, quite like the way it looks. Wouldn't you have to pressure test your watch again after doing that? __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

22 October 2012, 10:12 PM	#23
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	TOPHAT!!! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

22 October 2012, 10:15 PM	#24
learningtofly 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: London, England Watch: Hmmm... Posts: 2,483	Well, it's actually looking pretty close at the moment - I'm finding this all quite interesting though. I'm certainly still planning to switch, but as I'll still have the top hat it's not that much of a biggie, I wouldn't have thought. __________________ Tony

22 October 2012, 10:45 PM	#25
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Top Hat is the Tropic! But the Domed is so sexy... __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

22 October 2012, 10:50 PM	#26
adt "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: A Location: SEA Posts: 473	top hat! __________________ "Collecting is the only socially commendable form of greed" ~ Gene Shwartz

22 October 2012, 10:59 PM	#27
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	whatever works best for you!

22 October 2012, 11:51 PM	#28
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Try it. U can always change back. Rich __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

23 October 2012, 12:04 AM	#29
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Honestly, I can't choose one over the other because I love each look so much. Sorry that I'm of no help whatsoever __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

23 October 2012, 12:00 AM	#30
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Top hat for me Tony..... just gives it that unusual and distinct look..... SD just turns it into just another watch even though you can see the dial clearer.

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