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Old 11 March 2014, 09:35 AM   #1
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Icon12 How Rolex sees its cyclops
Spotted --- the following on Rolex's official Facebook page:

"Named after the one-eyed giant of Greek mythology, the Rolex Cyclops lens enhances the watch's emblematic date display two and a half times for easy reading.

It is a signature feature of the Rolex Datejust and its similarity to a drop of water is reminiscent of the water-filled lenses used by ancient civilisations for their magnifying power."
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Old 11 March 2014, 09:39 AM   #2
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Old 11 March 2014, 09:40 AM   #3
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Old 11 March 2014, 09:44 AM   #4
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Wish it was optional.
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Old 11 March 2014, 10:21 AM   #5
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Old 12 March 2014, 01:15 AM   #6
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Wish it was optional.
I agree.

I understand the purpose and the description.

I do not like the way it looks on the dial and they way it creates weird fun house effects at odd angles.
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Old 11 March 2014, 09:45 AM   #7
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leave it to Rolex to say it so eloquently! Thanks for the cyclops Rolex!
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Old 11 March 2014, 10:36 AM   #8
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leave it to Rolex to say it so eloquently! Thanks for the cyclops Rolex!
Yes, it sounds a lot nicer than "dial wart" that I've heard it described as!
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Old 11 March 2014, 10:59 PM   #9
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Yes, it sounds a lot nicer than "dial wart" that I've heard it described as!
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Old 11 March 2014, 09:45 AM   #10
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Love the cyclops. TBH I can't see the date without it.
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Old 11 March 2014, 09:48 AM   #11
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Love the cyclops. TBH I can't see the date without it.
Haha. That made me chuckle
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Old 11 March 2014, 09:49 AM   #12
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Old 12 March 2014, 01:18 AM   #13
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Love the cyclops. TBH I can't see the date without it.
Yes - I could use a cyclops crystal...
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Old 13 March 2014, 04:31 AM   #14
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Love the cyclops. TBH I can't see the date without it.
LOL....at age 66, I can't set the date WITH it....a vintage 5513 is perfect (no date)....

Be safe.
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Old 13 March 2014, 04:34 AM   #15
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LOL....at age 66, I can't set the date WITH it....a vintage 5513 is perfect (no date)....

Be safe.


ps my date watches without cyclops are all ND
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Old 11 March 2014, 10:08 AM   #16
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Big cyclop fan here. Go cyclops!!
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Old 11 March 2014, 10:28 AM   #17
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Big cyclop fan here. Go cyclops!!
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Old 11 March 2014, 11:00 AM   #18
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big cyclop fan here. Go cyclops!!
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Old 11 March 2014, 10:14 AM   #19
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Old 11 March 2014, 10:58 AM   #21
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Old 11 March 2014, 11:00 AM   #22
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The brand is about heritage. It will never go away and it's iconic for the brand
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Old 11 March 2014, 11:03 AM   #23
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That is the most fantastic marketing ad I've ever seen. Sent shivers down my spine. And, I dont even own a rolex with a cyclops.
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Old 11 March 2014, 11:12 AM   #24
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When I was younger I hatted that drop of water. A few years later and a Rolex feels naked without it.
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I like the cyclops on my DJ (116200 63600), but it'd look sort of out of place on my Explorer (114270) and my Sub (14060M).
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Old 11 March 2014, 11:59 AM   #27
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The Rolex Cyclops

It's certainly ICONIC!!!!!!


I LUV it anyway.
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Worn one for 30 yrs....at first it was just cool....
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