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maxsar · 13 March 2009, 05:29 AM

I am tempted. I like the look of the non cyclops Rolex divers, and from a practical standpoint it is very hard for me to see the date even with the cyclops.

I would appreciate opinions. Also, should I expect problems with the AR coating they use with the cyclops on the 2c.

spogehead · 13 March 2009, 06:58 AM

Don't do it, although I'd love to see one without just for a laugh

postiff · 13 March 2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxsar

I am tempted. I like the look of the non cyclops Rolex divers, and from a practical standpoint it is very hard for me to see the date even with the cyclops.

I would appreciate opinions. Also, should I expect problems with the AR coating they use with the cyclops on the 2c.

I have thought about that as well. But then again the thought of painting the bezel blue and red ran through at a fast pace as well… Actually it did not I just thought of that right now… I say leave it alone. But if you do end up doing it post a picture or two. Maybe a nice brand new razor blade slowly working around it would work?

Yes I would expect problems with the coating.

Bisquitlips · 13 March 2009, 09:14 AM

I certainly wouldn't try it myself. Razors = scratches!

txbikerdude · 13 March 2009, 10:17 AM

i wouldnt, just my personal opinion. the watch looks good and defined by the cyclops.

Z-Sub · 13 March 2009, 10:30 AM

Well, the cyclops on the IIC are much improved IMHO. With the anti-reflective coating, it's much better than my subs or gmt's.
I would not remove it from the IIC unless it's the cyclop that really bothers you.
Anti-reflective coating should be standard feature on all rolexes.

maxsar · 13 March 2009, 10:42 PM

Thank-you for your advice. If it weren't for my concern over the AR coating I would probably take it off. I am not a fan of cyclops, and as I said before I still have trouble reading the date even with it.

I am a huge fan of the GMT function and the way it is done on a Rolex so I am not interested in trading my 2c for another model. For now I will leave it.

Lion · 13 March 2009, 11:47 PM

Maxsar, good choice, for me half the fun is having the cyclops!!!
What actually gets in the way of you not being able to read the date???

JJ Irani · 14 March 2009, 03:41 AM

SACRILEGE!!!

maxsar · 14 March 2009, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Maxsar, good choice, for me half the fun is having the cyclops!!!
What actually gets in the way of you not being able to read the date???

My ever aging eyeballs and an arm that doesn't seem quite long enough.

maxsar · 14 March 2009, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

SACRILEGE!!!

Sorry to aggravate you. No harm intended.

yannis · 14 March 2009, 04:27 AM

I wouldn't take the cyclops off....it would at least mean bastardizing my Rolex!! Now watch it with JJ Irani buddy!! Respect to senior citizens please!!

pyromaniac2112 · 14 March 2009, 04:53 AM

I considered ordering a replacement sapphire from Rolex and removing the cyclops from that one. Then i would still have the original to replace if i needed. That way the 'crown' would remain etched on the original, and the 'c' on the one without the cyclops.

I know it looks like a 'poor mans SD' but I didn't like the extra thickness to the SD's case for everyday wear......

(I own and wear a sub)

emmagee · 14 March 2009, 06:13 AM

I've always kinda liked the cyclops, hell, I'd probably like the SD better if it had one!

Latrodectus · 14 March 2009, 06:44 AM

Don't destroy a perfect watch

maxsar · 15 March 2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyromaniac2112

I considered ordering a replacement sapphire from Rolex and removing the cyclops from that one. Then i would still have the original to replace if i needed. That way the 'crown' would remain etched on the original, and the 'c' on the one without the cyclops.

I know it looks like a 'poor mans SD' but I didn't like the extra thickness to the SD's case for everyday wear......

(I own and wear a sub)

That is a great idea. Thanks. When I have some time I will talk to my AD.

swish77 · 15 March 2009, 02:24 AM

The cyclops is sooooooo Rolex, why take it off? It's part of the look and heritage of the brand. It would be like changing the color of the GMT hand to yellow because you don't like red (or green on the new ones). Sure, any watch can be customized, but much better to stay true to what Rolex intended for the watch, IMHO.

biggums · 15 March 2009, 02:42 AM

Please don't do that to a beautiful piece of art. That would be like torture watching that proceedure!

idk01 · 15 March 2009, 02:53 AM

I would never do it, but there are examples on this page - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=571578

JBat · 15 March 2009, 05:11 AM

Leave the cyclops on.

MAINEZX10 · 15 March 2009, 06:39 AM

Why don't you see if another crystal with out the cyclops will fit and have RSC switch it out for you

scottschoe · 15 March 2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxsar

I am tempted. I like the look of the non cyclops Rolex divers, and from a practical standpoint it is very hard for me to see the date even with the cyclops.

I would appreciate opinions. Also, should I expect problems with the AR coating they use with the cyclops on the 2c.

Go for it. The cyclops is just an annoying feature.

13 March 2009, 05:29 AM	#1
maxsar "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Cincinnati Watch: Daytona Posts: 80	Anyone taken cyclops off a GMT 2c I am tempted. I like the look of the non cyclops Rolex divers, and from a practical standpoint it is very hard for me to see the date even with the cyclops. I would appreciate opinions. Also, should I expect problems with the AR coating they use with the cyclops on the 2c.

13 March 2009, 06:58 AM	#2
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	Don't do it, although I'd love to see one without just for a laugh __________________ Cheers Ryan

13 March 2009, 09:14 AM	#4
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I certainly wouldn't try it myself. Razors = scratches! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

13 March 2009, 10:30 AM	#6
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Well, the cyclops on the IIC are much improved IMHO. With the anti-reflective coating, it's much better than my subs or gmt's. I would not remove it from the IIC unless it's the cyclop that really bothers you. Anti-reflective coating should be standard feature on all rolexes. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

13 March 2009, 11:47 PM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Maxsar, good choice, for me half the fun is having the cyclops!!! What actually gets in the way of you not being able to read the date??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 March 2009, 10:17 AM	#5
txbikerdude Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 622	i wouldnt, just my personal opinion. the watch looks good and defined by the cyclops.

13 March 2009, 10:42 PM	#7
maxsar "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Cincinnati Watch: Daytona Posts: 80	Thank-you for your advice. If it weren't for my concern over the AR coating I would probably take it off. I am not a fan of cyclops, and as I said before I still have trouble reading the date even with it. I am a huge fan of the GMT function and the way it is done on a Rolex so I am not interested in trading my 2c for another model. For now I will leave it.

14 March 2009, 03:41 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	SACRILEGE!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 March 2009, 04:27 AM	#12
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I wouldn't take the cyclops off....it would at least mean bastardizing my Rolex!! Now watch it with JJ Irani buddy!! Respect to senior citizens please!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

14 March 2009, 04:53 AM	#13
pyromaniac2112 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dave Location: Norfolk - UK Watch: SS Sub Date (M) Posts: 64	I considered ordering a replacement sapphire from Rolex and removing the cyclops from that one. Then i would still have the original to replace if i needed. That way the 'crown' would remain etched on the original, and the 'c' on the one without the cyclops. I know it looks like a 'poor mans SD' but I didn't like the extra thickness to the SD's case for everyday wear...... (I own and wear a sub)

14 March 2009, 06:13 AM	#14
emmagee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 237	I've always kinda liked the cyclops, hell, I'd probably like the SD better if it had one!

14 March 2009, 06:44 AM	#15
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,042	Don't destroy a perfect watch __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

15 March 2009, 02:24 AM	#17
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,984	The cyclops is sooooooo Rolex, why take it off? It's part of the look and heritage of the brand. It would be like changing the color of the GMT hand to yellow because you don't like red (or green on the new ones). Sure, any watch can be customized, but much better to stay true to what Rolex intended for the watch, IMHO.

15 March 2009, 02:42 AM	#18
biggums "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Watch: Rolex 2c Sub Blue Posts: 268	Please don't do that to a beautiful piece of art. That would be like torture watching that proceedure!

15 March 2009, 02:53 AM	#19
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	I would never do it, but there are examples on this page - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=571578 __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

15 March 2009, 05:11 AM	#20
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Leave the cyclops on.

15 March 2009, 06:39 AM	#21
MAINEZX10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MASSACHUSETTS Posts: 896	Why don't you see if another crystal with out the cyclops will fit and have RSC switch it out for you

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