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memphis88888 · 31 January 2013, 10:36 PM

The cyclops should not be removed. I love it. Especially on a Datejust. It's part of the Datejust.

SUBversive · 31 January 2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

The old Ferrari commercials, yes.

Want to say that that old commercial is before my time. But don't want to be a wise guy.

MonBK · 31 January 2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

Want to say that that old commercial is before my time. But don't want to be a wise guy.

No problem, just shows you haven't been around long enough.

opm2008 · 31 January 2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

Us old people love the cyclops. Means we can actually SEE the date :-)

Word!

z32turbo · 31 January 2013, 11:54 PM

I like the cyclops.

Solo118 · 1 February 2013, 02:16 AM

I think its a great characteristic of a Rolex. I hope they never get rid of it!

I do like AP's approach though as the magnifier is built into the dial.

DJJon · 1 February 2013, 02:29 AM

Not only is the cyclops Pure Rolex, but useful. You can read the date a mile away.

Without the cyclops my Rolex wouldn't seem right.

Today I am wearing a non-Rolex date and the date window seems tiny

SeaDweller50 · 1 February 2013, 03:27 AM

I just wish mine was anti reflective. So much better.

Wrist Watcher · 1 February 2013, 03:34 AM

I don't care too much either way, but I sort of like the cyclops. It's just so unique and screams Rolex.

Auragentum · 1 February 2013, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aloysivz

What do u guys think of the protruding bubble that uses to magnify the date on rolex watches?

Why didn't the bubble design be changed to flush with the sapphire surface?

Love it. For me it's a must on a Rolex... with a date of course

petereoin · 1 February 2013, 04:17 AM

Like most of you I didn't like the cyclops at first, but got use to it over the years.

The one think I don't like about the sub is when diving you can't easily see the dial because of the reflection underwater.
I don't know if this have been changed on the C series, but It would be a benefit for me.

submariner66 · 1 February 2013, 04:46 AM

Yeah it's funny I too fall into the "I did not like at first" camp as well , now I'm excited to get a reference with a cyclops like a gmt or sub date! It looks sporty, just have some bad memories of it during the eighties when every dentist on Long Island had on a gmt. What was that Tom Selleck tv show?

petereoin · 1 February 2013, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by submariner66

Yeah it's funny I too fall into the "I did not like at first" camp as well , now I'm excited to get a reference with a cyclops like a gmt or sub date! It looks sporty, just have some bad memories of it during the eighties when every dentist on Long Island had on a gmt. What was that Tom Selleck tv show?

I'll bite

Magnum PI

Speed · 1 February 2013, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

The old Ferrari commercials, yes.

Was asking the OP if he liked the Cyclops.

drchuck72 · 1 February 2013, 09:08 AM

Ive always liked the cyclops. It is one of the defining characteristics of Rolexes that make them instantly identifiable.

I don't like them on Panerais though. Just my humble opinion.

oneillba · 1 February 2013, 10:29 AM

I wouldn't have a Rolex without the cyclops. Although, I remember a time in my youth when I thought a Rolex was too clunky, old man-ish and heaven-forbid, that cyclops thing. LOL!

francis · 1 February 2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Have you seen the watches designed with cyclops on the underside of the watch? I'm not a fan of the look. The only other design I like is AP where the cyclops is built into the dial.

I have one of those.. It's a Victorinox 500 meter dive watch.... Never really got used to it

tudorluv · 1 February 2013, 10:46 AM

i like the blue shimmer reflected off the newer ones - regardless of the whole date - date magnification function - that little aspect would put a smile on my face when I least expected it - but I flipped it (LN) for a no date 114060. I have a gmt and tudor oysterdate with older cyclops but they are unremarkable in that aspect...

francis · 1 February 2013, 10:49 AM

I am wondering if you could add one to a watch... I have a Vostok 200 meter dive watch that I have been customizing and would love to try putting a date magnifier on it.. Have already changes the Bezel and the insert.... Just for the heck of it :)

31 January 2013, 11:54 PM	#35
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oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I wouldn't have a Rolex without the cyclops. Although, I remember a time in my youth when I thought a Rolex was too clunky, old man-ish and heaven-forbid, that cyclops thing. LOL! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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31 January 2013, 10:36 PM	#31
memphis88888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Holland Posts: 106	The cyclops should not be removed. I love it. Especially on a Datejust. It's part of the Datejust.

1 February 2013, 02:16 AM	#36
Solo118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,125	I think its a great characteristic of a Rolex. I hope they never get rid of it! I do like AP's approach though as the magnifier is built into the dial.

1 February 2013, 02:29 AM	#37
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Not only is the cyclops Pure Rolex, but useful. You can read the date a mile away. Without the cyclops my Rolex wouldn't seem right. Today I am wearing a non-Rolex date and the date window seems tiny

1 February 2013, 03:27 AM	#38
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I just wish mine was anti reflective. So much better.

1 February 2013, 04:17 AM	#41
petereoin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ireland Watch: 5513,16610 Posts: 217	Like most of you I didn't like the cyclops at first, but got use to it over the years. The one think I don't like about the sub is when diving you can't easily see the dial because of the reflection underwater. I don't know if this have been changed on the C series, but It would be a benefit for me.

1 February 2013, 04:46 AM	#42
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	Yeah it's funny I too fall into the "I did not like at first" camp as well , now I'm excited to get a reference with a cyclops like a gmt or sub date! It looks sporty, just have some bad memories of it during the eighties when every dentist on Long Island had on a gmt. What was that Tom Selleck tv show?

1 February 2013, 10:46 AM	#48
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	i like the blue shimmer reflected off the newer ones - regardless of the whole date - date magnification function - that little aspect would put a smile on my face when I least expected it - but I flipped it (LN) for a no date 114060. I have a gmt and tudor oysterdate with older cyclops but they are unremarkable in that aspect...

1 February 2013, 10:49 AM	#49
francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: a few places Watch: Datejust Posts: 796	I am wondering if you could add one to a watch... I have a Vostok 200 meter dive watch that I have been customizing and would love to try putting a date magnifier on it.. Have already changes the Bezel and the insert.... Just for the heck of it :)

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