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qlee72 · 28 January 2010, 09:20 AM

Hi,
I was wiping some water off the face of the watch and the date magnifier fell off. I didn't know this kind of thing happens w/ a Rolex! What kind of glue should be used to put it back on?

thanks!

GerardoG · 28 January 2010, 09:21 AM

I would take it to RSC

Safetrends · 28 January 2010, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qlee72

Hi,
I was wiping some water off the face of the watch and the date magnifier fell off. I didn't know this kind of thing happens w/ a Rolex! What kind of glue should be used to put it back on?

thanks!

This is a joke right? Post some photographs this I got to see.

ParisDakarBmw · 28 January 2010, 09:22 AM

I'd either take it back or order a new crystal.

clubsta · 28 January 2010, 09:23 AM

Dont do anything yourself (crazy glue, etc.) Take it to your AD or RSC.

ParisDakarBmw · 28 January 2010, 09:23 AM

Or pretend it's a Seadweller.........

SLS · 28 January 2010, 09:34 AM

It cannot be reattached, you will need a new crystal. If it's under warranty, it will be covered as long as there is no noticeable damage to the crystal.
Scott

kyle L · 28 January 2010, 09:35 AM

Get a new crystal.

Post some pictures too!

Cato · 28 January 2010, 09:41 AM

I've heard of this happening. Did you use rubbing alcohol or some other alcohol based cleaner (Don't tell RLX that you did!)?

qlee72 · 28 January 2010, 09:45 AM

I had it for about 8 yrs...no problems until now. I was wiping off the water w/ a paper towel and after a few back and forth, I thought there was something missing...and it was the magnifier! Luckily, I found it on the floor.

DarkHorse · 28 January 2010, 09:48 AM

D'oh

qlee72 · 28 January 2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cato

I've heard of this happening. Did you use rubbing alcohol or some other alcohol based cleaner (Don't tell RLX that you did!)?

No, just some warm water. :(

SLS · 28 January 2010, 09:52 AM

You probably whacked it against something, which loosened it. There was a time when it was not uncommon for people to remove the cyclops. (easy JJ, it was a different forum!)
Scott

STEELINOX · 28 January 2010, 09:57 AM

The sapphire cyclops is attached with an adhesive that is activated with UV light, and not something for you to try with your dentists UV light and cement products that are for dental use ONLY !

JJ Irani · 28 January 2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qlee72

Hi,
I was wiping some water off the face of the watch and the date magnifier fell off. I didn't know this kind of thing happens w/ a Rolex! What kind of glue should be used to put it back on?

thanks!

Sorry to hear that, buddy, and welcome to TRF!!

Best thing is to take it back to your AD and let them sort it out. You might need a new crystal.

Good luck - JJ

Safetrends · 28 January 2010, 10:05 AM

I still want to see some photographs of this, it would be great!

moviefreak · 28 January 2010, 10:08 AM

Lets see the poor crystal...

JJ Irani · 28 January 2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by moviefreak

Lets see the poor crystal...

You sadistic bastid.......you!!

Safetrends · 28 January 2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You sadistic bastid.......you!!

What about me I wanted to see the photographs first!
I know what it is you like him more than me.

snow_rocks · 28 January 2010, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Safetrends

What about me I wanted to see the photographs first!
I know what it is you like him more than me.

Calm down Skeleton Man, I'm sure pics are forthcoming!

Welshwatchman · 28 January 2010, 10:22 AM

May as well show us some pictures.

The cyclops is already off, get them pics posted so we can have a good old butchers.

1000ftSub · 28 January 2010, 10:22 AM

How could this happen? Did your watch go under water in the past couple of days.

Very sorry that happened.

JJ Irani · 28 January 2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

May as well show us some pictures.

The cyclops is already off, get them pics posted so we can have a good old butchers.

When you mentioned the word "butchers", Paul, it just got me wondering what the NEW weight of the watch would now be sans cyclops!!

Safetrends · 28 January 2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 1000ftSub

How could this happen? Did your watch go under water in the past couple of days.

Very sorry that happened.

I have never seen one with the cyclops missing this is cool.

Safetrends · 28 January 2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

May as well show us some pictures.

The cyclops is already off, get them pics posted so we can have a good old butchers.

How is our Ninja mod doing tonight?

ghostrider · 28 January 2010, 11:57 AM

I have seen a vintage 1680 without a crystal. Both of us were volunteers at a PGA golf tournament and were taking a break. I was kinda staring at the watch since it looked like a Seadweller but not exactly. I asked and he showed it to me and said it fell off and the AD told him to not change the original crystal. Interesting thread since i am looking at getting a second crystal for my 15 year old Sub and removing the cyclops. I don't use the date and like the cleaner look.

Speed · 28 January 2010, 12:12 PM

Look at a photo of a Daytona or a milgauss...that's what the crystal will look like ;-)

kyle L · 28 January 2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ghostrider

I have seen a vintage 1680 without a crystal. Both of us were volunteers at a PGA golf tournament and were taking a break. I was kinda staring at the watch since it looked like a Seadweller but not exactly. I asked and he showed it to me and said it fell off and the AD told him to not change the original crystal. Interesting thread since i am looking at getting a second crystal for my 15 year old Sub and removing the cyclops. I don't use the date and like the cleaner look.

Without a crystal? You mean cyclops right?

I like the no cyclops look.

bodybump · 28 January 2010, 12:23 PM

i wanna see pics please!!!!

Safetrends · 28 January 2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

i wanna see pics please!!!!

Oscar we have been on the edge of our seat wanting to look at the beast and no such luck.

28 January 2010, 09:20 AM	#1
qlee72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 3	date magnifier fell off Hi, I was wiping some water off the face of the watch and the date magnifier fell off. I didn't know this kind of thing happens w/ a Rolex! What kind of glue should be used to put it back on? thanks!

28 January 2010, 09:34 AM	#7
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	It cannot be reattached, you will need a new crystal. If it's under warranty, it will be covered as long as there is no noticeable damage to the crystal. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 January 2010, 09:48 AM	#11
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	D'oh __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

28 January 2010, 09:52 AM	#13
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	You probably whacked it against something, which loosened it. There was a time when it was not uncommon for people to remove the cyclops. (easy JJ, it was a different forum!) Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

28 January 2010, 09:57 AM	#14
STEELINOX 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,024	The sapphire cyclops is attached with an adhesive that is activated with UV light, and not something for you to try with your dentists UV light and cement products that are for dental use ONLY ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN THAI - TAY - NEE - UMM

28 January 2010, 09:21 AM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	I would take it to RSC

28 January 2010, 09:22 AM	#4
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I'd either take it back or order a new crystal.

28 January 2010, 09:23 AM	#5
clubsta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 223	Dont do anything yourself (crazy glue, etc.) Take it to your AD or RSC.

28 January 2010, 09:35 AM	#8
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Get a new crystal. Post some pictures too!

28 January 2010, 09:41 AM	#9
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,200	I've heard of this happening. Did you use rubbing alcohol or some other alcohol based cleaner (Don't tell RLX that you did!)?

28 January 2010, 09:45 AM	#10
qlee72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: VA Posts: 3	I had it for about 8 yrs...no problems until now. I was wiping off the water w/ a paper towel and after a few back and forth, I thought there was something missing...and it was the magnifier! Luckily, I found it on the floor.

28 January 2010, 10:05 AM	#16
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	I still want to see some photographs of this, it would be great!

28 January 2010, 10:08 AM	#17
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Lets see the poor crystal... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

28 January 2010, 10:22 AM	#21
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	May as well show us some pictures. The cyclops is already off, get them pics posted so we can have a good old butchers. __________________ ..33

28 January 2010, 10:22 AM	#22
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	How could this happen? Did your watch go under water in the past couple of days. Very sorry that happened.

28 January 2010, 11:57 AM	#26
ghostrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 55	I have seen a vintage 1680 without a crystal. Both of us were volunteers at a PGA golf tournament and were taking a break. I was kinda staring at the watch since it looked like a Seadweller but not exactly. I asked and he showed it to me and said it fell off and the AD told him to not change the original crystal. Interesting thread since i am looking at getting a second crystal for my 15 year old Sub and removing the cyclops. I don't use the date and like the cleaner look.

28 January 2010, 12:12 PM	#27
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	Look at a photo of a Daytona or a milgauss...that's what the crystal will look like ;-)

28 January 2010, 12:23 PM	#29
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2025 TITANIUM Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	i wanna see pics please!!!! __________________

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