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Removing Cyclops and Re-Sale Value
Hello Friends,
I understand that the cyclops can be removed from the watch. How is this done, does anyone have pictures, and can this negatively effect the re-sale value? Thanks in advance. ![]() |
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I am sure it can be replaced if needed at later date. I myself prefer watches with the cyclops removed and find many watch people with the same taste, so maybe you'll find a seller with the same taste.
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I bought a replacement crystal for my EXPII, soaked it in acetone for a couple of days, removed the Cyclops, then had my watchmaker swap the crystals and pressure test the watch.
Result: ![]() The dial is more symmetrical and the date is legible from greater angles - no more Rolex salute. The original crystal is in storage should I ever wish to reverse the process. Fr. John† |
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if you do not put it back, then yes because people know what the watch looks like ...they want the original watch as sold by the AD ... you remove the cyclops, then it looks different ... also makes a buyer wonder, what else was removed or messed with or what te reason for removing it was .... if you are not gonna sell, then do whatever but if you are gonna sell, then do not mess with it ...looks good though ... very nice but I do not want someone else's modifications ....
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If you are ever going to resale the timepiece I would think that the best practice would be to put it back in original condition. I believe crystals are about 150.00 - 250.00 $ installed.
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Yup...
Slice the cyclops off the replacement crystal and store your original ala Fr. John! |
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Besides, Cyclops do fall off. I imagine they may ask if you want a replacement, to which you will say no, right? |
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Correct....If it's the original crystal!!
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Get a replacement (service crystal) and soak it in acetone - not the watch. After a couple of days, the magnifier can be easily removed by hand - no heat, no impact, no risk of damage. Have a competent watchmaker replace the original crystal with the replacement crystal sans Cyclops. Have the watch pressure tested and store the original crystal with Cyclops away. Fr. John† |
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That Exp II looks great.
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