Thickest crystal…1680?

[Spaniard1675]

Is the 1680 top hat crystal the tallest/thickest plastic crystal that Rolex used?

Does it sit taller than the domed 5513 crystal?

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Yes. To both. The experimental DeepSea Challenge doesn't count though.

[Spaniard1675]

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

Yes. To both. The experimental DeepSea Challenge doesn't count though.

Thank you for confirming…..

[Swearengen]

You appear to get increased date magnification due to the extra height of the crystal

[seattleal]

Originally Posted by Swearengen

You appear to get increased date magnification due to the extra height of the crystal

True- I am not a cyclops fan and have replaced the crystal on several references (1807, 1601) with domed crystals because the magnification on the original crystal was not that impressive. I recently acquired a 1680 and was going to do the same until I realized that the date fully fills the magnifier window on the tophat crystal, and adds to the appeal of the 1680.

[TuRo]

1665 superdome get close btw...

[Spaniard1675]

Originally Posted by seattleal

True- I am not a cyclops fan and have replaced the crystal on several references (1807, 1601) with domed crystals because the magnification on the original crystal was not that impressive. I recently acquired a 1680 and was going to do the same until I realized that the date fully fills the magnifier window on the tophat crystal, and adds to the appeal of the 1680.

Agree 💯. I’m having a hard time wearing anything but my 1680. That crystal just seems perfect for the overall Sub design.