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Cebuano1 · 7 September 2012, 05:31 AM

Have been debating if I should change the crystal on my Explorer II to another one without the cyclops feature. I personally think it would look better.

There are times when the magnification isn't clear. You have to catch it at certain angles to be able to have a clear view. What do you guys think?

bayerische · 7 September 2012, 05:35 AM

You can remove the cyclops on your current one!

Lumberjact · 7 September 2012, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebuano1

Have been debating if I should change the crystal on my Explorer II to another one without the cyclops feature. I personally think it would look better.

There are times when the magnification isn't clear. You have to catch it at certain angles to be able to have a clear view. What do you guys think?

Go with whatever pleases you the most. Personally think the cyclops is not the prettiest on dials and prefer the unspoilt look of a pure dial.

mjclark32 · 7 September 2012, 05:38 AM

I hated the cyclops on my sub at first and was going to remove it, but it grew on me

AmbSteve · 7 September 2012, 05:43 AM

I'm a huge fan of the cyclops and for me it is not only very functional, but is something that has always attracted me to the watch. However, since it is your watch and you're the one who needs to be satisfied with the piece I'd say go for it and give it a shot without the cyclops.

floater156 · 7 September 2012, 05:45 AM

I th ink you should leave the watch the way it was designed, factory spec.

GradyPhilpott · 7 September 2012, 05:47 AM

The cyclops is just one of the quintessential Rolex features. It is of absolutely no use to me, but I'd never get rid of it. In my mind, it just wouldn't be right.

joe100 · 7 September 2012, 05:51 AM

Ugh, leave it alone

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Alinoe · 7 September 2012, 05:54 AM

Humble opinion on exp II:

Black dial looks better without the cyclops, whita dial with it.

JP Chestnut · 7 September 2012, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebuano1

Have been debating if I should change the crystal on my Explorer II to another one without the cyclops feature. I personally think it would look better.

There are times when the magnification isn't clear. You have to catch it at certain angles to be able to have a clear view. What do you guys think?

I'm a "no cyclops" kind of guy, so I gravitate to watches that don't have one (ND sub, SD, Exp1). However, I've never removed one from a watch so I guess it doesn't bother me too much.

Cebuano1 · 7 September 2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

You can remove the cyclops on your current one!

How?? Like this?:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....3&postcount=13

Art 1 · 7 September 2012, 06:13 AM

I like the cyclops and would never remove it.

Vincent65 · 7 September 2012, 06:36 AM

loving the clops!

Ironstark · 7 September 2012, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

You can remove the cyclops on your current one!

Not necessarily. Depending on the age of your watch, removing it may not be an option. Rolex have been using an anti-reflective coating on and under the cyclops for some years now. When I say under I mean on the "inside/underside" of the crystal. If you remove the cyclops you will be left with a "shadow" where it was.
If you can source a non cyclops crystal that will be you're only option.

For me it is a design feature which is part of Rolex, I wouldn't want a Rolex without one unless it was a non date model.

conrail · 7 September 2012, 06:44 AM

Cyclops there http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQFv_zSRKdY

kkwn98 · 7 September 2012, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebuano1

Have been debating if I should change the crystal on my Explorer II to another one without the cyclops feature. I personally think it would look better.

There are times when the magnification isn't clear. You have to catch it at certain angles to be able to have a clear view. What do you guys think?

I don't really get this. I don't have to "catch [my watch] at certain angles" to be able to have a clear view. I move my wrist to the point where anything unclear is clear. It's not like you only have a limited opportunity to see the date, which, if missed, means you have to wait for the next shot at it...

Anyway, as others have said, it's part of the Rolex DNA.

h999r · 7 September 2012, 06:51 AM

Leave it the way it is.

WatchingTime · 7 September 2012, 07:22 AM

I dropped a Jubilee just date one time, and the cyclops popped off when I dropped it on bath tile. AD said they had never seen it happen before. Try that method!

p.s. I personally like the look of a cyclops... very "Rolex" if you will.

Rags · 7 September 2012, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The cyclops is just one of the quintessential Rolex features. It is of absolutely no use to me, but I'd never get rid of it. In my mind, it just wouldn't be right.

Totally agree with you Grady. The cyclops says ROLEX!!!!

nick c · 7 September 2012, 07:29 AM

Its nice

77T · 7 September 2012, 07:32 AM

So the SD & DSSD don't use a cyclops and methinks Rolex should lose it on the Explorer II , too. If you choose to remove it or replace the crystal, please post pics.

Hey, I said II too.

Dr. Robert · 7 September 2012, 07:33 AM

Cyclops is what makes a Rolex a Rolex.

Canadianjam2 · 7 September 2012, 07:42 AM

I want to put a cyclops on my THC...think it will make it look even sexier

Solo118 · 7 September 2012, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebuano1

Have been debating if I should change the crystal on my Explorer II to another one without the cyclops feature. I personally think it would look better.

There are times when the magnification isn't clear. You have to catch it at certain angles to be able to have a clear view. What do you guys think?

I assume you have the 40mm expII?

Why not install a new crystal with AR on the cyclops. You will be very satisfied.

Plato · 7 September 2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Cyclops is what makes a Rolex a Rolex.

That's not altogether true. The first Submariner didn't have a date feature. The Explorer I also doesn't have a date. The SD and DSSD don't have cyclops but do have date features and they're still highly regarded Rolexes.

WatchingTime · 7 September 2012, 08:17 AM

What is not to love about a CYCLOPS?

Jannal · 7 September 2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alinoe

Humble opinion on exp II:

Black dial looks better without the cyclops, whita dial with it.

Engi · 7 September 2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmbSteve

I'm a huge fan of the cyclops and for me it is not only very functional, but is something that has always attracted me to the watch. However, since it is your watch and you're the one who needs to be satisfied with the piece I'd say go for it and give it a shot without the cyclops.

I fully agree, keep the cyclops

Mickey® · 7 September 2012, 11:15 AM

Sometimes I love it...sometimes I don't...
That's why I got both...

Sometimes I get sick of Maxi dial...sometimes I don't...
That's why I got both...

Sometimes....Oh you get the picture. Then I wear the Moon Watch.

nauticajoe · 7 September 2012, 11:20 AM

I like the cyclops.....it's a ROLEX!

7 September 2012, 05:31 AM	#1
Cebuano1 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London Posts: 21	Cyclops or No Cyclops Have been debating if I should change the crystal on my Explorer II to another one without the cyclops feature. I personally think it would look better. There are times when the magnification isn't clear. You have to catch it at certain angles to be able to have a clear view. What do you guys think?

7 September 2012, 05:35 AM	#2
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	You can remove the cyclops on your current one! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

7 September 2012, 05:38 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I hated the cyclops on my sub at first and was going to remove it, but it grew on me __________________

7 September 2012, 05:43 AM	#5
AmbSteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: San Angelo, TX Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg Posts: 1,699	I'm a huge fan of the cyclops and for me it is not only very functional, but is something that has always attracted me to the watch. However, since it is your watch and you're the one who needs to be satisfied with the piece I'd say go for it and give it a shot without the cyclops. __________________

7 September 2012, 05:45 AM	#6
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I th ink you should leave the watch the way it was designed, factory spec. __________________ Lead by example through production.

7 September 2012, 05:47 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Tudor BB36 Posts: 34,419	The cyclops is just one of the quintessential Rolex features. It is of absolutely no use to me, but I'd never get rid of it. In my mind, it just wouldn't be right. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

7 September 2012, 05:51 AM	#8
joe100 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,834	Ugh, leave it alone Sent from my  using Tapatalk __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

7 September 2012, 05:54 AM	#9
Alinoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 98	Humble opinion on exp II: Black dial looks better without the cyclops, whita dial with it.

7 September 2012, 06:13 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I like the cyclops and would never remove it.

7 September 2012, 06:36 AM	#13
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	loving the clops!

7 September 2012, 06:44 AM	#15
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Cyclops there http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQFv_zSRKdY __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

7 September 2012, 06:51 AM	#17
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Leave it the way it is.

7 September 2012, 07:22 AM	#18
WatchingTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 277	I dropped a Jubilee just date one time, and the cyclops popped off when I dropped it on bath tile. AD said they had never seen it happen before. Try that method! p.s. I personally like the look of a cyclops... very "Rolex" if you will.

7 September 2012, 07:29 AM	#20
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Its nice

7 September 2012, 07:32 AM	#21
77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,667	So the SD & DSSD don't use a cyclops and methinks Rolex should lose it on the Explorer II , too. If you choose to remove it or replace the crystal, please post pics. Hey, I said II too. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 September 2012, 07:33 AM	#22
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,279	Cyclops is what makes a Rolex a Rolex. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

7 September 2012, 07:42 AM	#23
Canadianjam2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Tudor Her.Chrono Posts: 179	I want to put a cyclops on my THC...think it will make it look even sexier

7 September 2012, 11:15 AM	#29
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Sometimes I love it...sometimes I don't... That's why I got both... Sometimes I get sick of Maxi dial...sometimes I don't... That's why I got both... Sometimes....Oh you get the picture. Then I wear the Moon Watch.

7 September 2012, 11:20 AM	#30
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I like the cyclops.....it's a ROLEX!

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