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cdweller · 20 April 2010, 02:47 AM

So the other day I went to check the date on my Sub LV, and noticed what I thought was a speck of lint on my cyclops. After fruitless attempts to brush it off, I realized that it is actually a scratch that almost looks like a chip was taken off of the cyclops

I don't mind scratches/scuffs on my watch, but this is something that affects function and I notice it everytime I check the date, which is quite often.

Has anybody ever had any success taking a watch to an AD to get something like this buffed out? If so, what price range would the repair fall into?

Any other thoughts/suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

bewithabob · 20 April 2010, 02:51 AM

photos?

DRAWTOOL · 20 April 2010, 02:54 AM

They aint a gonna buff it, they'll probably wanna replace the crystal. You could remove the cyclops entirely, I'd live with it until the next service.

BASSETHOUNDS · 20 April 2010, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drawtool

they aint a gonna buff it, they'll probably wanna replace the crystal. You could remove the cyclops entirely, i'd live with it until the next service.

x2

cdweller · 20 April 2010, 02:57 AM

My camera phone isn't high resolution enough to get a good shot of the chip. Too much reflection

2th Dr · 20 April 2010, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

They aint a gonna buff it, they'll probably wanna replace the crystal. You could remove the cyclops entirely, I'd live with it until the next service.

x3

rolexnovice · 20 April 2010, 03:02 AM

Any photos?

padi56 · 20 April 2010, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drawtool

they aint a gonna buff it, they'll probably wanna replace the crystal. You could remove the cyclops entirely, i'd live with it until the next service.

x4

smallcandle · 20 April 2010, 03:51 AM

Agreed, replace the crystal at the next service. Just try to think of that tiny little scratch as a "beauty mark" until then.

spuds · 20 April 2010, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallcandle

Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown....

Gerardus · 20 April 2010, 05:23 AM

Pics?

zillap · 20 April 2010, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

They aint a gonna buff it, they'll probably wanna replace the crystal. You could remove the cyclops entirely, I'd live with it until the next service.

x5

WatchSmith · 20 April 2010, 06:38 AM

Diamond paste on a piece of leather can remove a tiny chip or scuff on the cyclops lens.

chris russell · 20 April 2010, 06:44 AM

Never liked the damn things anyway.

cdweller · 20 April 2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triplock

Diamond paste on a piece of leather can remove a tiny chip or scuff on the cyclops lens.

Do you just rub it on in a circular motion? Is there the risk of introducing more scratches if I do not apply the paste correctly?

I was surprised that this scratch/chip happened so easily. I don't recall bumping the watch at all. I was always under the impression that saphire was very difficult to damage.

Psmith · 20 April 2010, 10:46 PM

I would leave well alone until service time...

Cheers

cwwhk · 20 April 2010, 11:00 PM

Years ago I tried to buff out some scratches from a crystal. It's just about impossible to do effectively.

I bought various grit size powder they use for grinding telescope mirror/lenses. I mix the powder with water to form paste and then spent hours going from coarser to finer grits. Don't bother. You are liable to do more harm than good.

If I recall correctly, cerium oxide is the finer grit to polish glass that's only "hazed" in appearance where you cannot catch your finger nail on the scuff/scratch.

Engi · 22 April 2010, 08:46 AM

My personal experience with the diamond paste is incredibly positive: this afternoon using different paste (from 5 micron to 0.5 micron) in about 40 minutes of work I was able to perfectly remove several scratches from a sapphire crystal of my watch.

That was also more difficult because some of those scratches were just on the "angle" of the crystal (I mean just at the protruding border of the crystal). The final result is incredible, the crystal is new, no issues at all and also the "nail test" is OK !

I suggest you to try those diamond paste (I used the ones in the syringes), it's absolutely worthwhile !

I'm sorry, no pics of my job (no camera available at the moment)

Ciao

Engi

WatchSmith · 22 April 2010, 09:11 AM

I also used the diamond past in the syringes. I purchased it from Rio Grande jewelers supply years ago. Works wonders if you work slowly and carefully.

bodybump · 22 April 2010, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRAWTOOL

They aint a gonna buff it, they'll probably wanna replace the crystal. You could remove the cyclops entirely, I'd live with it until the next service.

X6

20 April 2010, 02:47 AM	#1
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Argh! Chip/scratch on cyclops! So the other day I went to check the date on my Sub LV, and noticed what I thought was a speck of lint on my cyclops. After fruitless attempts to brush it off, I realized that it is actually a scratch that almost looks like a chip was taken off of the cyclops I don't mind scratches/scuffs on my watch, but this is something that affects function and I notice it everytime I check the date, which is quite often. Has anybody ever had any success taking a watch to an AD to get something like this buffed out? If so, what price range would the repair fall into? Any other thoughts/suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

20 April 2010, 02:51 AM	#2
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,417	photos? __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

20 April 2010, 03:51 AM	#9
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Agreed, replace the crystal at the next service. Just try to think of that tiny little scratch as a "beauty mark" until then. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

20 April 2010, 05:23 AM	#11
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	Pics? __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

20 April 2010, 06:44 AM	#14
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	If it was me, I'd get rid of the cyclops altogether. Never liked the damn things anyway.

20 April 2010, 02:57 AM	#5
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	My camera phone isn't high resolution enough to get a good shot of the chip. Too much reflection

20 April 2010, 03:02 AM	#7
rolexnovice Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 366	Any photos?

20 April 2010, 06:38 AM	#13
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Diamond paste on a piece of leather can remove a tiny chip or scuff on the cyclops lens.

20 April 2010, 10:46 PM	#16
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I would leave well alone until service time... Cheers __________________

20 April 2010, 11:00 PM	#17
cwwhk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Black Daytona Posts: 827	Years ago I tried to buff out some scratches from a crystal. It's just about impossible to do effectively. I bought various grit size powder they use for grinding telescope mirror/lenses. I mix the powder with water to form paste and then spent hours going from coarser to finer grits. Don't bother. You are liable to do more harm than good. If I recall correctly, cerium oxide is the finer grit to polish glass that's only "hazed" in appearance where you cannot catch your finger nail on the scuff/scratch. __________________ Everyday is a Rolex day.

22 April 2010, 08:46 AM	#18
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	My personal experience with the diamond paste is incredibly positive: this afternoon using different paste (from 5 micron to 0.5 micron) in about 40 minutes of work I was able to perfectly remove several scratches from a sapphire crystal of my watch. That was also more difficult because some of those scratches were just on the "angle" of the crystal (I mean just at the protruding border of the crystal). The final result is incredible, the crystal is new, no issues at all and also the "nail test" is OK ! I suggest you to try those diamond paste (I used the ones in the syringes), it's absolutely worthwhile ! I'm sorry, no pics of my job (no camera available at the moment) Ciao Engi

22 April 2010, 09:11 AM	#19
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	I also used the diamond past in the syringes. I purchased it from Rio Grande jewelers supply years ago. Works wonders if you work slowly and carefully.

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