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SteelSubmarinerGuy · 6 February 2018, 03:02 AM

I’m thinking of purchasing this Explorer II Polar from a friend, however the cyclops lens does not appear to be magnified correctly. Does it look funny to you guys or is it just me?

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yxc145 · 6 February 2018, 03:08 AM

yeah, that is the smallest date number I have seen. almost like there is not magnification at all!

BillA · 6 February 2018, 03:09 AM

I can't tell from that angle.
Can you take a more direct shot?

SteelSubmarinerGuy · 6 February 2018, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillA

I can't tell from that angle.
Can you take a more direct shot?

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sco · 6 February 2018, 03:11 AM

Doesn't look good to me. If I wound up with that watch I would want a crystal swap.

Ravager135 · 6 February 2018, 03:11 AM

Yes that does look way too small. There were issues with under magnification of the cyclops, but not with any of the 5 digit models if I recall correctly.

Raypep · 6 February 2018, 03:11 AM

That does not look correct, my DJ/BLNR looks much different, even at that angle.

-R

Clay · 6 February 2018, 03:18 AM

Don't walk...Run away...

SeaDweller50 · 6 February 2018, 03:32 AM

I agree. Run. Fast.

tifosi · 6 February 2018, 03:36 AM

No bueno

beshannon · 6 February 2018, 03:40 AM

Where did your "friend" get it?

dafuture · 6 February 2018, 03:42 AM

That does not look right at all. Don't buy it.

David cote · 6 February 2018, 03:44 AM

watchmaker put the wrong crystal on the watch...

Bond's First Watch · 6 February 2018, 03:47 AM

Aftermarket crystal (IMO), overly polished lugs, and lots of grime on the end links. I wouldn't want it.

henrylee · 6 February 2018, 03:49 AM

Looks like an aftermarket crystal at the very least

meganfox17 · 6 February 2018, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelSubmarinerGuy

purchasing this Explorer II Polar from a friend, however the cyclops lens does not appear to be magnified correctly.Does it look funny to you guys or is it just me?

So Cute

Of course the Cyclops magnification is underpowered but that's only the tip of the Iceberg!

This means only one thing : A non-Rolex " Bubble Wart " has been used on this watch. So you start asking the question : Why was a non Rolex cyclops magnifier used ? The answer is because the previous owner wasn't exactly thrilled about having the cyclops on board and had it removed for a cleaner look.
So when the time came to flip the watch, he ordered an aftermarket cyclops and had it glued back onto the crystal.
What you don't realize is that it isn't as simple as it sounds. If you send the watch to the RSC for a new cyclops reinstallation, don't swear and use the F word if they tell you the whole sapphire crystal needs be replaced too

amh · 6 February 2018, 04:16 AM

Don't buy this one. Try one of our Trusted Sellers instead and sleep well

drm20 · 6 February 2018, 05:16 AM

For sure listen to these comments, take a look on the classifieds here and buy one from a trusted seller. Good luck!

Fleetlord · 6 February 2018, 05:16 AM

Pass

Dr.Brian · 6 February 2018, 05:40 AM

I’d guess an aftermarket crystal replacement. I wouldn’t consider it unless they had a recent receipt for a RSC service indicating they were the ones that replaced it, and even then I’d want a discount to replace the crystal.
Probably best to pass.

Dr.Brian · 6 February 2018, 05:42 AM

The bezel is also off a degree or two clockwise.
No bueno.

alfletch · 7 February 2018, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

The bezel is also off a degree or two clockwise.
No bueno.

yep

jrs146 · 6 February 2018, 05:47 AM

Cyclopes and bezel look off to me. I’d pass in a flash

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Chadridv · 6 February 2018, 06:04 AM

Yeah it looks pretty small. Do you know if the watch needs service? I’d just factor the new cyclops/crystal, as well as part of the service into the price of the watch.

If the price is right and you feel like doing the leg work.

henry333 · 6 February 2018, 06:12 AM

I'll pass like many others here

ras47 · 6 February 2018, 06:13 AM

It’s clearly misaligned in addition to the weak magnification. Very fugazey.

rollee1 · 6 February 2018, 06:22 AM

Trouble

RHIII · 6 February 2018, 07:15 AM

I would pass on this one.

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GradyPhilpott · 6 February 2018, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

I would pass on this one.

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ian6988 · 6 February 2018, 07:39 AM

If your friend can’t provided paperworks and the history of the watch i’d PASS on the sale. I wouldn’t even wear it on my wrist look how grimy that watch is.

6 February 2018, 03:02 AM	#1
SteelSubmarinerGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Arkansas Posts: 508	Something looks wrong with this cyclops I’m thinking of purchasing this Explorer II Polar from a friend, however the cyclops lens does not appear to be magnified correctly. Does it look funny to you guys or is it just me? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2018, 03:36 AM	#10
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	No bueno __________________ Russ

6 February 2018, 03:40 AM	#11
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Where did your "friend" get it? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

6 February 2018, 03:42 AM	#12
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	That does not look right at all. Don't buy it. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

6 February 2018, 03:49 AM	#15
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Looks like an aftermarket crystal at the very least __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

6 February 2018, 03:08 AM	#2
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	yeah, that is the smallest date number I have seen. almost like there is not magnification at all!

6 February 2018, 03:09 AM	#3
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,868	I can't tell from that angle. Can you take a more direct shot?

6 February 2018, 03:11 AM	#5
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Doesn't look good to me. If I wound up with that watch I would want a crystal swap.

6 February 2018, 03:11 AM	#6
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,212	Yes that does look way too small. There were issues with under magnification of the cyclops, but not with any of the 5 digit models if I recall correctly.

6 February 2018, 03:11 AM	#7
Raypep "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Raymond Location: Wisconsin Watch: DJ / BLNR / Sub Posts: 370	That does not look correct, my DJ/BLNR looks much different, even at that angle. -R

6 February 2018, 03:18 AM	#8
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Don't walk...Run away...

6 February 2018, 03:32 AM	#9
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I agree. Run. Fast.

6 February 2018, 03:44 AM	#13
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	watchmaker put the wrong crystal on the watch...

6 February 2018, 03:47 AM	#14
Bond's First Watch Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Watch: Only the 114060 Posts: 380	Aftermarket crystal (IMO), overly polished lugs, and lots of grime on the end links. I wouldn't want it.

6 February 2018, 04:16 AM	#17
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Don't buy this one. Try one of our Trusted Sellers instead and sleep well

6 February 2018, 05:16 AM	#18
drm20 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,061	For sure listen to these comments, take a look on the classifieds here and buy one from a trusted seller. Good luck!

6 February 2018, 05:16 AM	#19
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,002	Pass

6 February 2018, 05:40 AM	#20
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,904	I’d guess an aftermarket crystal replacement. I wouldn’t consider it unless they had a recent receipt for a RSC service indicating they were the ones that replaced it, and even then I’d want a discount to replace the crystal. Probably best to pass. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

6 February 2018, 05:42 AM	#21
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,904	The bezel is also off a degree or two clockwise. No bueno. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

6 February 2018, 05:47 AM	#23
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Cyclopes and bezel look off to me. I’d pass in a flash Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

6 February 2018, 06:04 AM	#24
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Yeah it looks pretty small. Do you know if the watch needs service? I’d just factor the new cyclops/crystal, as well as part of the service into the price of the watch. If the price is right and you feel like doing the leg work. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

6 February 2018, 06:12 AM	#25
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	I'll pass like many others here

6 February 2018, 06:13 AM	#26
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	It’s clearly misaligned in addition to the weak magnification. Very fugazey. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

6 February 2018, 06:22 AM	#27
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Trouble __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

6 February 2018, 07:15 AM	#28
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	I would pass on this one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 February 2018, 07:39 AM	#30
ian6988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ian Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 188	If your friend can’t provided paperworks and the history of the watch i’d PASS on the sale. I wouldn’t even wear it on my wrist look how grimy that watch is.

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