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New Tropic Crystal for my MBW 1680


mjmj

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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

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MJ

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

9thcloseup.jpg

8thcloseup.jpg

witteschoonheid.jpg

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

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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

Cats

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

Cats

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