Clark vs Sternkreuz for tropic crystals

[Rovin]

Just after the elusive T-19 'superdome' replacement crystal for a couple of projects.

Can't find anything definitive on the net, so thought I'd ask here: Which one's the closest to the original? What part number is it? All I can find are the following and one random OF listing for a domed crystal.

Clark:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/23090411...cat=0&_nkw=230904116287&_rdc=1#ht_1190wt_1263

Sternkreuz:
http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1t807/2010CousinsMainCatal/resources/83.htm

 

[Rick914]

Between the two, Ive only used the Clark T-19 and have been very pleased with them. Clark also has wonderful customer service and is VERY rep friendly! Just my 2 cent

 

[Chuck P]

I have used the SK t-19 and have been very happy with it as well.

 

[Bonesey]

Comparison between the two T19's that CousinsUK sells, both are Sternkreuz.

 

[Wacker23]

Can you compare the clark and this side by side too?

 

[rol_man]

My Clark T-19 is similar to the crystal on the left, it has a less rounded (domed) profile and therefore, less distortion. It's a great crystal and as said before he's rep friendly. I just picked up a T-39 from Clark's for my DRSD and have a photo in today's weekly WS section. Bottom line is a matter of your preference for domed or flat.

 

[Bonesey]

The T19 I had from clark was a dome and had no bevel to it at all. Both of those have bevelled edges to them.

 

[Rovin]

I'll buy a Clark one and post up. The Sternkreuz is coming my way anyhow!!

 

[ivan]

with T19 at Clark
your watch, are they waterproof

 

[KBH]

Here's a very good comparison review for you RG members:

http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=97723

 

[Mendota]

Here is a very good review of the differences between the three profile shapes of T19 and T39 crystals available.

There is a service dome, dome, and super dome for each one.

Clark's T19 is the equivalent of the service dome. I personally prefer the curvature and profile of the service dome the best out of the three.

http://www.vintagehour.com/rolex-tropic-crystals-a-comparison-of-superdomes-domes-service-domes/