mjmj Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi I ve been on the bay and Clarks has no auctions up at the moment. I would like to replace my acrylic crystal on the MBW 1680 with a new one. One that has the proper 3x cyclop magnification. I would go and buy a Gen crystal but will that fit on the MBW case. Also what are the wholesaleoutlet acrylic crystals like? Is the cyclop magnification correct? If I can avoid buying a gen crystal and get something for less that looks as good as the Gen, then that would be my first option. I would have liked to have gone the Clarks but have had no luck. So if anyone here has a spare one lying around and would like to sell it to me please let me know cheers MJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 MJ if you search on ebay for a tropic 127 you can find several options. As far as i'm concerned the difference between the generic and a rep crystal is huge. I've put a gen 127 tropic on my 1680 and i will never put a rep crystal on it again. Try to find the top hat version , the one with with the complete square sides , then your done. By the way it's a so called MBW and it fitted perfectly. Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Cats is correct. The genuine will make all the difference in the world. Genuine insert and crystal would be the first two mods to a 1680 I would do. The "Top Hat' is great, but sometimes hard to find. the replacement crystal has a beveled edge, the only difference. They come up for sale around here on occasion. Another place to look is the genuine Rolex sales forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Difficult to find, but soooo worth if you can get a top hat version!!! Definitely a worth while upgrade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 This ain't a top hat but it still is a gen tropic 127 The top hat crystal shows a straight angle between the sides and the face of the crystal A gen crsytal is also clearer then a rep crystal This must have convinced you to buy a gen crystal. By the way if you find 2 top hats shoot me a PM Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgiv Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 That is a beautiful 1680 Cats!!! What version is that? Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 This ain't a top hat but it still is a gen tropic 127 The top hat crystal shows a straight angle between the sides and the face of the crystal A gen crsytal is also clearer then a rep crystal This must have convinced you to buy a gen crystal. By the way if you find 2 top hats shoot me a PM Carpe Diem Cats Thanks Cats. I think I will look for a gen. I bought a white 1680 with a gen 127 top hat and it looks fantastic. I ve just picked up a MBW Red Sub and want to upgrade the crystal myself and was looking at options. And I have to agree that nothing beats a gen crystal and insert. Thanks for the input and I shall buy a gen one. Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Is this a flattop head? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110497278233&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1888wt_1167 Can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thata a gen top hat 127 tropic crystal. It's a steel for 61 euro's Mine was a tropic 127 and cost me around 100 euro's Carpe Diem CatsThata a gen top hat 127 tropic crystal. It's a steel for 61 euro's Mine was a tropic 127 and cost me around 100 euro's Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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