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Old 21 December 2015, 07:07 PM   #1
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Rolex 1803 non cyclops crystal

Hi all,

I have seen a few 1803 with a non cyclops crystal install which looks very neat.

I understand our crystal being 30.3mm and I have bought a few models at ofrei.

However, when I brought to my watche smith I was told not able to fit in due to the pie pan design.

Can anyone point me the right direction when can I get one with no cyclops and ultra high dome effect?

Thanks many
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Old 21 December 2015, 07:21 PM   #2
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Hi all,

I have seen a few 1803 with a non cyclops crystal install which looks very neat.

I understand our crystal being 30.3mm and I have bought a few models at ofrei.

However, when I brought to my watche smith I was told not able to fit in due to the pie pan design.

Can anyone point me the right direction when can I get one with no cyclops and ultra high dome effect?

Thanks many
If your watch has a pie-pan dial I would have thought crystal would be acrylic now acrylic crystals are a totally different fit than sapphire.So I would advise you to stick to the original acrylic if thats original to your watch.
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Old 22 December 2015, 03:42 AM   #3
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Hi all,

I have seen a few 1803 with a non cyclops crystal install which looks very neat.

I understand our crystal being 30.3mm and I have bought a few models at ofrei.

However, when I brought to my watche smith I was told not able to fit in due to the pie pan design.

Can anyone point me the right direction when can I get one with no cyclops and ultra high dome effect?

Thanks many


I use Sternkreuz T-21

Look here - http://www.ofrei.com/page419.html
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Old 22 December 2015, 03:46 AM   #4
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I use Sternkreuz T-21

Look here - http://www.ofrei.com/page419.html
Yes, a T21 from a 4 digit Daytona works perfectly.
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Old 22 December 2015, 08:50 AM   #6
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You mean this: SK-XS 306.449. ?
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Old 22 December 2015, 09:31 AM   #7
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You mean this: SK-XS 306.449. ?
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Old 22 December 2015, 12:38 PM   #8
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You mean this: SK-XS 306.449. ?
Yes
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Old 22 December 2015, 01:22 PM   #9
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Old 22 December 2015, 05:03 PM   #10
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Old 23 December 2015, 02:53 AM   #11
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Old 22 December 2015, 08:43 AM   #12
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Old 23 December 2015, 06:12 AM   #13
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And wide boy! Very very cool


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Old 23 December 2015, 06:19 AM   #14
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That's a gorgeous piece ...I would heed Peters advice and leave it alone or source a correct crystal otherwise you are compromising the water tightness amongst other potential issues ...just my honest opinion ....no sense in potentially ruining a perfectly fine watch
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Old 23 December 2015, 07:42 AM   #15
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Just so Neat without the cyclops.

Now is can find one slight high dome one would be better..

It's just me..

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Old 23 December 2015, 06:27 PM   #16
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Old 24 December 2015, 04:42 PM   #17
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Old 27 December 2015, 09:57 AM   #18
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Here's my Pink gold without the cyclop.


Yellow gold without the cyclop.
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Old 27 December 2015, 05:32 PM   #19
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Wow, guys! Cool look without the cyclop. Does anyone know if the crystal model you are referring to would also fit the 1601 case?
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Old 10 January 2016, 12:15 AM   #20
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Wow, guys! Cool look without the cyclop. Does anyone know if the crystal model you are referring to would also fit the 1601 case?
I Guess is the same since both are pan pie dials..
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Old 10 January 2016, 12:13 AM   #21
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I just bought a Clarks t21, would that fit?
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Old 10 January 2016, 12:21 AM   #22
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great look . hope if its a daytona crystal , its water tight , id have it checked just for peice of mind though
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Old 22 January 2016, 05:41 PM   #23
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Finally my crystal arrived..

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Old 22 January 2016, 06:39 PM   #25
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Old 23 January 2016, 03:03 AM   #26
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Wow! Really makes a difference, doesn't it!
Glad I could help, that is a beauty.
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Old 25 January 2016, 12:52 AM   #27
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Thanks..

FYI, I'm using Clarks t21..needs some greesing to bring down the bezel.

Ofrei crystal should fit better..
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Old 25 January 2016, 01:05 AM   #28
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great look , loving the wide boy
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I like the look - but like Peter said be sure it's airtight with fit and do a pressure test.
My poor old eyes need the cyclops though


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Old 29 January 2016, 11:33 AM   #30
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I like the cleaner dial look without the cyclop. Look perfect!
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