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TroyNVie · 13 September 2011, 06:14 AM

I certainly see both sides of the argument...

STEELINOX · 13 September 2011, 06:38 AM

MFG1990 · 2 November 2013, 06:48 AM

I have to agree with many posters responses. The cyclops is iconic of rolex. So, why would I want the iconic submariner without the iconic cyclops. It's just amazing to me why one wouldn't want that feature. I guess to each his own, but a rolex whether it be date or no date is a great watch.

singe89 · 2 November 2013, 06:52 AM

Its just personal preference but I dont care for the cyclops either. Tired to like it but really throws of the symmetry of the dial and draws attention away from other better details of the watch.

Probaby why after all these years the only two rolex I have left in my perminant collection is the SD and DSSD.

Steve748 · 2 November 2013, 07:01 AM

I don't like it because you cannot see the date if you are looking at the date at a slight angle like this....

....it looks a lot cleaner without the blister on the top.

dysondiver · 2 November 2013, 07:01 AM

sink o , that rocks , red hand just add a rubber hirsch and end links and with the wart removed its nearly enough to sway me away from a pp aquanaut ,,,

eeh100773 · 3 November 2013, 04:50 AM

Cyclops? Who needs a cyclops? Heck, who even needs a date!

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pensbay · 20 November 2013, 12:58 PM

Cyclops ? Rolex could produce watches without it.
Having said that, I would not take it out from the ones I've got.
Now it is part of the brand and a tough call...

pensbay · 20 November 2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

beautiful watch and shows personality ! Congratulations !

gettingstarted · 20 November 2013, 01:38 PM

regarding the cyclops being iconic thing, i thought the ND versions were made first and the date came out long afterwards??

T. Ferguson · 20 November 2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

either fit the crystal without ,,,, or remove it , the cyclops is only glued on.

Removing the cyclops on the ceramic models is not a very good solution because of the AR coating. Better to source a 114060 crystal and keep the original with the box and papers.

enhamhale · 20 November 2013, 04:36 PM

I just bought some better glasses

bungcarlo · 24 November 2013, 06:34 AM

Loved the cyclops but can live without it also. Great sub!

Trurolexer · 8 December 2013, 10:59 PM

Sub ND always something.

Rags · 9 December 2013, 06:18 AM

While I can see both sides of the fence on this topic all I can say is the cyclops stands out & screams rolex. On a ND sub the simplicity of the dial is beautiful but on a sub date IMO the cyclops is a part of the watch & should never be removed.

jtgilbert · 12 December 2013, 02:00 AM

As previously stated, the clean look of the 14060 is classic and one of the iconic rolexes, i am searching now for the 16600. I personally don't like to "advertise" what kind of watch i am wearing and my personal feeling is the cyclops does just that.

Kevin.S · 12 December 2013, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxseven

I disagree - by removing the date magnifier, one is eliminating a key aesthetic detail from the watch. The 'cyclops' is a defining characteristic of Rolex, and should be left intact. It also ads geometry to the watch and at the same time, provides visual interest, not to mention making it easier to read the date.

I'm surprised people aren't trying to find ways to flush the crown, or machine the bezel serrations so the edge is smooth. Also wanting to bevel or radius all the edges of the case and lugs. What about the pip? That should be knocked off too.

AK797 · 13 December 2013, 05:32 AM

Yeah but it cant do this.

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20 November 2013, 12:58 PM	#38
pensbay "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Mark Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Watch: One of each.... Posts: 158	Cyclops ? Rolex could produce watches without it. Having said that, I would not take it out from the ones I've got. Now it is part of the brand and a tough call... __________________ Rolex: Explorer II White 16570 (STOLEN ), GMT II - Fat Lady 16760, Sub No Date 14060, Datejust 1603, Airking 5500.

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Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	While I can see both sides of the fence on this topic all I can say is the cyclops stands out & screams rolex. On a ND sub the simplicity of the dial is beautiful but on a sub date IMO the cyclops is a part of the watch & should never be removed. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

13 September 2011, 06:14 AM	#31
TroyNVie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Troy Location: New York Watch: 116610LN Posts: 34	I certainly see both sides of the argument...

2 November 2013, 06:48 AM	#33
MFG1990 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Akron, Ohio Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 57	I have to agree with many posters responses. The cyclops is iconic of rolex. So, why would I want the iconic submariner without the iconic cyclops. It's just amazing to me why one wouldn't want that feature. I guess to each his own, but a rolex whether it be date or no date is a great watch.

2 November 2013, 06:52 AM	#34
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,746	Its just personal preference but I dont care for the cyclops either. Tired to like it but really throws of the symmetry of the dial and draws attention away from other better details of the watch. Probaby why after all these years the only two rolex I have left in my perminant collection is the SD and DSSD.

2 November 2013, 07:01 AM	#35
Steve748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: San Diego Watch: GMT2c & LVc Posts: 220	I don't like it because you cannot see the date if you are looking at the date at a slight angle like this.... ....it looks a lot cleaner without the blister on the top.

2 November 2013, 07:01 AM	#36
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	sink o , that rocks , red hand just add a rubber hirsch and end links and with the wart removed its nearly enough to sway me away from a pp aquanaut ,,,

20 November 2013, 01:38 PM	#40
gettingstarted Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 55	regarding the cyclops being iconic thing, i thought the ND versions were made first and the date came out long afterwards??

20 November 2013, 04:36 PM	#42
enhamhale "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: England (andover) Watch: Submariners all Posts: 470	I just bought some better glasses

24 November 2013, 06:34 AM	#43
bungcarlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Erwin Location: usa Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 685	Loved the cyclops but can live without it also. Great sub!

8 December 2013, 10:59 PM	#44
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Sub ND always something.

12 December 2013, 02:00 AM	#46
jtgilbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: des moines, ia Watch: Rolex 16600 Posts: 15	As previously stated, the clean look of the 14060 is classic and one of the iconic rolexes, i am searching now for the 16600. I personally don't like to "advertise" what kind of watch i am wearing and my personal feeling is the cyclops does just that.

13 December 2013, 05:32 AM	#48
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Yeah but it cant do this.

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