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Dan Pierce · 2 March 2011, 03:21 AM

Cyclops, that is.

An iconic Rolex attribute that is loved by many, tolerated by some, and despised by others. I respect the opinion of each but have always been a fan of the cyclops. After seeing David's [doxadavid] THC, a nod to the original Tudor Oysterdate, I had to do the same.

A fellow watch enthusiast was able to install one for me today.

I love the vintage aesthetic and can certainly use the magnification.

Your mileage may vary.

dP

smallcandle · 2 March 2011, 03:23 AM

Very nice, Dan! Count me in as a lover of the cyclops!

Rags · 2 March 2011, 03:24 AM

I like it. Looks great Dan.

cgjane · 2 March 2011, 03:25 AM

Nice!

TRF is the only place where we will have folks who the have cyclops on, take them off; cyclops off, put them on.

Debling, Bling, DLC, Bark, Franken... variety is the spice of life.

Love it!

Dan Pierce · 2 March 2011, 03:25 AM

Thanks, Brian & Chuck!!
dP

Dr. Robert · 2 March 2011, 03:26 AM

Dan....that is muy bitchin'.........looks very vintage & very cool, I like it!

I'm glad you are a fan of the cyclops (my favorite villain in those Sinbad/Jason & the Fleece
films!)
LONG LIVE THE CYCLOPS.

(not to mention it's the only way my old eyes can see the date)

Dan Pierce · 2 March 2011, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgjane

Nice!

TRF is the only place where we will have folks who the have cyclops on, take them off; cyclops off, put them on.

Debling, Bling, DLC, Bark, Franken... variety is the spice of life.

Love it!

Variety, brother!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Dan....that is muy bitchin'.........looks very vintage & very cool, I like it!

I'm glad you are a fan of the cyclops (my favorite villain in those Sinbad/Jason & the Fleece
films!)
LONG LIVE THE CYCLOPS.

(not to mention it's the only way my old eyes can see the date)

Spot on, Robert.

dP

Explorer 2011 · 2 March 2011, 03:28 AM

That looks great Dan. I am really thinking about splashing out soon on a sea dweller and was just considering would it be ok to add a cyclops? Or would this be a bad idea given the cyclops is more of a sub thing?

Rolex Freak · 2 March 2011, 03:29 AM

Very nice Dan. You've got me thinking.

Should I...

Dan Pierce · 2 March 2011, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

That looks great Dan. I am really thinking about splashing out soon on a sea dweller and was just considering would it be ok to add a cyclops? Or would this be a bad idea given the cyclops is more of a sub thing?

I've seen Sub owners remove 'em and SD owners add 'em.

The beauty is it can always be reversed, so no worries.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Freak

Very nice Dan. You've got me thinking.

Should I...

I know, I know................

dP

Explorer 2011 · 2 March 2011, 03:36 AM

Thanks dan. Love that Tudor!

G.J · 2 March 2011, 03:37 AM

Excellent shots Dan..

Dan Pierce · 2 March 2011, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

Thanks dan. Love that Tudor!

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.J

Excellent shots Dan..

Thanks, gents!

dP

acce1999 · 2 March 2011, 03:45 AM

Dan,

A brand new watch... you're crazy ... and I like it!

Looks great. Well done! It absolutely adds a lot to the vintage feeling.

Best,

A

BigMac53 · 2 March 2011, 03:47 AM

I was hoping to see you do this, Dan! It looks great!

Dan Pierce · 2 March 2011, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acce1999

Dan,

A brand new watch... you're crazy ... and I like it!

Looks great. Well done! It absolutely adds a lot to the vintage feeling.

Best,

A

Thanks, Anders & Jon!

Crazy? My wife would nod in agreement, although she likes it too.

dP

liptonnr · 2 March 2011, 03:56 AM

Dan, I would not have it any other way!

AK40DJ50 · 2 March 2011, 04:13 AM

Dan, that looks fantastic. For me too, the cyclops is not only aesthetic but, at my age, increasingly a necessity.

girltime · 2 March 2011, 04:31 AM

Looks even better with the cyclops. Nod, I can't be without the magnification now that I have it.

rfknauss · 2 March 2011, 04:36 AM

Very nice Dan ...... that looks good!

Dan Pierce · 2 March 2011, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK40DJ50

Dan, that looks fantastic. For me too, the cyclops is not only aesthetic but, at my age, increasingly a necessity.

Quote:

Originally Posted by girltime

Looks even better with the cyclops. Nod, I can't be without the magnification now that I have it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfknauss

Very nice Dan ...... that looks good!

Thanks, Tom, Lisa, and Richard!

dP

Chipmunk · 2 March 2011, 05:04 AM

Looks great. I like it. I'm a big fan of cyclops too.

Chris B · 2 March 2011, 05:10 AM

The cherry on the top, well done Dan

Dan Pierce · 2 March 2011, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Looks great. I like it. I'm a big fan of cyclops too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

The cherry on the top, well done Dan

Cheers, gents!

Great way to put it, Chris.

dP

bayerische · 2 March 2011, 05:23 AM

I'm a cyclops fan!

rsg · 2 March 2011, 05:26 AM

That watch is a beauty.

mjclark32 · 2 March 2011, 05:39 AM

Well done!

jakologo · 2 March 2011, 05:45 AM

Dan, I have been looking at a gray Tudor and the lack of a cyclops gave it a funny look (to me). Can I ask from what the crystal you used is and where I might purchase one? It looks great!

Dan Pierce · 2 March 2011, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

I'm a cyclops fan!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsg

That watch is a beauty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Well done!

Thanks, all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakologo

Dan, I have been looking at a gray Tudor and the lack of a cyclops gave it a funny look (to me). Can I ask from what the crystal you used is and where I might purchase one? It looks great!

You can purchase the cyclops and glue from Otto Frei [jeweler supply co.]. The glue will allow you to set the cyclops in place, then you use a UV light and within seconds it's glued to the crystal. I didn't have the UV light but a friend had everything I needed, including the cyclops.

dP

threemonkeys · 2 March 2011, 05:57 AM

I would not have thought of that. Very nice, Dan.

2 March 2011, 03:21 AM	#1
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,173	Got My Eye On You.................... Cyclops, that is. An iconic Rolex attribute that is loved by many, tolerated by some, and despised by others. I respect the opinion of each but have always been a fan of the cyclops. After seeing David's [doxadavid] THC, a nod to the original Tudor Oysterdate, I had to do the same. A fellow watch enthusiast was able to install one for me today. I love the vintage aesthetic and can certainly use the magnification. Your mileage may vary. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

2 March 2011, 03:23 AM	#2
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Very nice, Dan! Count me in as a lover of the cyclops! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

2 March 2011, 03:24 AM	#3
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I like it. Looks great Dan. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

2 March 2011, 03:25 AM	#4
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	Nice! TRF is the only place where we will have folks who the have cyclops on, take them off; cyclops off, put them on. Debling, Bling, DLC, Bark, Franken... variety is the spice of life. Love it! __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

2 March 2011, 03:25 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,173	Thanks, Brian & Chuck!! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

2 March 2011, 03:26 AM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,002	Dan....that is muy bitchin'.........looks very vintage & very cool, I like it! I'm glad you are a fan of the cyclops (my favorite villain in those Sinbad/Jason & the Fleece films!) LONG LIVE THE CYCLOPS. (not to mention it's the only way my old eyes can see the date) __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 March 2011, 03:28 AM	#8
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	That looks great Dan. I am really thinking about splashing out soon on a sea dweller and was just considering would it be ok to add a cyclops? Or would this be a bad idea given the cyclops is more of a sub thing? __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

2 March 2011, 03:29 AM	#9
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Very nice Dan. You've got me thinking. Should I...

2 March 2011, 03:36 AM	#11
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Thanks dan. Love that Tudor! __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

2 March 2011, 03:37 AM	#12
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	Excellent shots Dan.. __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

2 March 2011, 03:45 AM	#14
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	Dan, A brand new watch... you're crazy ... and I like it! Looks great. Well done! It absolutely adds a lot to the vintage feeling. Best, A

2 March 2011, 03:47 AM	#15
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	I was hoping to see you do this, Dan! It looks great!

2 March 2011, 03:56 AM	#17
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	Dan, I would not have it any other way!

2 March 2011, 04:13 AM	#18
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	Dan, that looks fantastic. For me too, the cyclops is not only aesthetic but, at my age, increasingly a necessity. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

2 March 2011, 04:31 AM	#19
girltime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Lisa Location: Texas Watch: TT Sub 16613 Posts: 493	Looks even better with the cyclops. Nod, I can't be without the magnification now that I have it.

2 March 2011, 04:36 AM	#20
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Very nice Dan ...... that looks good! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

2 March 2011, 05:04 AM	#22
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Looks great. I like it. I'm a big fan of cyclops too. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

2 March 2011, 05:10 AM	#23
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	The cherry on the top, well done Dan

2 March 2011, 05:23 AM	#25
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I'm a cyclops fan! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

2 March 2011, 05:26 AM	#26
rsg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: California Posts: 1,092	That watch is a beauty.

2 March 2011, 05:39 AM	#27
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Well done! __________________

2 March 2011, 05:45 AM	#28
jakologo 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: SoFla Watch: DD40 Posts: 386	Dan, I have been looking at a gray Tudor and the lack of a cyclops gave it a funny look (to me). Can I ask from what the crystal you used is and where I might purchase one? It looks great!

2 March 2011, 05:57 AM	#30
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I would not have thought of that. Very nice, Dan.

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