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Solar · 8 August 2008, 06:41 PM

I was looking at the date on my GMT II yesterday evening, and there seemed to be a smudge on the cyclops. On closer inspection, it seems to be a scratch or abrasion mark, right there to the left of the date numeral......

I tried cleaning it, hoping it was a piece of dirt, but no dice.

Anyways, does anyone know if Rolex (esp Rolex Canada) will replace just a cyclops instead of the whole crystal?

Its a working watch, not a safe queen, so its meant to be used and scratches will happen, but still, right there on the windshiled.........

Chris

marshallr47 · 8 August 2008, 06:57 PM

I have not heard of cyclops only replacements but I'm also not the "big time" expert here. I'm sure someone will chime in shortly. Good luck.

jmsrolls · 8 August 2008, 08:11 PM

Whole crystal.

Fr. John+

Solar · 8 August 2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmsrolls

Whole crystal.

Fr. John+

Ouch.

Sounds expensive.

C'est la vie,

Chris

buz-lh · 8 August 2008, 11:10 PM

I bet a watchmaker who is authorized for Rolex parts could replace just the cyclops. They are glued on the crystal from what I understand.

SLS · 9 August 2008, 12:22 AM

Yep, you need a new crystal, which costs $150 US, so not too bad.
~Scott

lordcon · 9 August 2008, 01:25 AM

Live with it until its time for service. If the watch is worn everyday then you will inevitably bang it up more.

MikeV · 9 August 2008, 01:41 AM

Take it to a jeweler and have the cyclops polished. If they do it lightly it shouldn't distort the magnification. Or theres a thread somewhere in here that teaches you have to take the cyclops off (you may like the new look) and then replace the cyclops at a future service.

Tools · 9 August 2008, 01:44 AM

A watchmaker should be able to polish that edge of your cyclops and make the scratch almost unnoticeable..

steel4me · 9 August 2008, 02:02 AM

you can try yourself .....(see pic)

OUCHH!!! On 2nd thought, I would take it an RSC also

pricojorge · 9 August 2008, 02:31 AM

they run on ebay for like 50 bucks

Solar · 9 August 2008, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

A watchmaker should be able to polish that edge of your cyclops and make the scratch almost unnoticeable..

Of course, in my case, the scratch is pretty much dead on centre.

I'll leave it 'till service and have the crystal replaced.

Thanks y'all,

C

8 August 2008, 06:41 PM	#1
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	Scratched Cyclops-remedies? I was looking at the date on my GMT II yesterday evening, and there seemed to be a smudge on the cyclops. On closer inspection, it seems to be a scratch or abrasion mark, right there to the left of the date numeral...... I tried cleaning it, hoping it was a piece of dirt, but no dice. Anyways, does anyone know if Rolex (esp Rolex Canada) will replace just a cyclops instead of the whole crystal? Its a working watch, not a safe queen, so its meant to be used and scratches will happen, but still, right there on the windshiled......... Chris

8 August 2008, 06:57 PM	#2
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I have not heard of cyclops only replacements but I'm also not the "big time" expert here. I'm sure someone will chime in shortly. Good luck. __________________ Ron

8 August 2008, 11:10 PM	#5
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I bet a watchmaker who is authorized for Rolex parts could replace just the cyclops. They are glued on the crystal from what I understand. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

9 August 2008, 01:44 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	A watchmaker should be able to polish that edge of your cyclops and make the scratch almost unnoticeable.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 August 2008, 02:31 AM	#11
pricojorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Jorge Location: Palm Beach, Fl Watch: Sea dweller. Posts: 311	they run on ebay for like 50 bucks __________________ white gold plz

8 August 2008, 08:11 PM	#3
jmsrolls Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 3,185	Whole crystal. Fr. John+

9 August 2008, 12:22 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Yep, you need a new crystal, which costs $150 US, so not too bad. ~Scott

9 August 2008, 01:25 AM	#7
lordcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Jason Location: MD, USA Watch: 16600 SD_Z serial Posts: 309	Live with it until its time for service. If the watch is worn everyday then you will inevitably bang it up more.

9 August 2008, 01:41 AM	#8
MikeV Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nevada Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 229	Take it to a jeweler and have the cyclops polished. If they do it lightly it shouldn't distort the magnification. Or theres a thread somewhere in here that teaches you have to take the cyclops off (you may like the new look) and then replace the cyclops at a future service.

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