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kradcliffe · 5 April 2007, 07:00 AM

Can this happen? I understand they are glued on in some way? Why aren't they cut out of the same piece of crystal?

ian.thomas · 5 April 2007, 07:22 AM

I never heard of anyone accidentally knocking it off, but I and others have removed them [from sapphire crystals] on purpose.

Here's my Tudor after I took off the bubble >>>

kradcliffe · 5 April 2007, 08:32 AM

What holds the crystal on? Why not carved out of one piece?

Ironstark · 5 April 2007, 08:52 AM

Look at the shape and finish of the cyclops. It would be/is impossible to cleanly cut and then polish this shape onto the sapphire crystal. You could not polish the rounded lens, as the rest of the crystal would prevent a full range of movement for the polishing equipment. Also you would have to start with a crystal at least twice as thick and then cut it back there would be a lot of waste material.

montecristo · 5 April 2007, 10:37 AM

I have heard people taking it out with a chisel, never have seen one getting knocked out by accident.

kradcliffe · 5 April 2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montecristo

I have heard people taking it out with a chisel, never have seen one getting knocked out by accident.

So how is it attached? Acryllic? Glue?

Chris B · 5 April 2007, 06:05 PM

I've never heard of a cyclops being accidentally knocked off, the intentional removal of the cyclops, if the desire is strong it can be done!!

There was a spate of this activity on another forum a while ago, apparently the cyclops is glued in place and can be removed with a sharp blow with a fine chisel.

I just didn't get it myself and never felt the urge to "alter" a watch, there's other models and brands that don't have a cyclops without having to do something that appears to me to be so drastic.

Besides, I need that magnification,lol

Andad · 5 April 2007, 06:17 PM

I struggle to read the date with the cyclops.

padi56 · 5 April 2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kradcliffe

What holds the crystal on? Why not carved out of one piece?

Quite simple cost its far easier to simply glue the cyclops magnifier to the watch crystal.And very difficult to make one all in one piece,never ever heard of one just falling off.

Chris B · 5 April 2007, 06:25 PM

My wife reckons they should sink the magnification into the sapphire so it has flush surface, see what I have to put up with, lol

davor · 5 April 2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I struggle to read the date with the cyclops.

so buy a real rolex ya tosser...

nko51 · 5 April 2007, 09:08 PM

I didn't know the cyclops eye was a separate piece that was glued on.

montecristo · 5 April 2007, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kradcliffe

So how is it attached? Acryllic? Glue?

I wouldn't know the difference if I take a chisel to knock mine off.

JJ Irani · 6 April 2007, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I struggle to read the date with the cyclops.

That's why you need an SD, Eddie!!

Blown Wide Open · 6 April 2007, 07:29 AM

Could you imagine placing a chisel next to your watch, let alone on it with force.

PAtrick

JJ Irani · 6 April 2007, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

Could you imagine placing a chisel next to your watch, let alone on it with force.

PAtrick

Agreed....wholeheartedly, Patrick.

If someone came even close to my watch with a chisel, I'd have no option but to shove it up his ass!!

ian.thomas · 6 April 2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blown Wide Open

Could you imagine placing a chisel next to your watch, let alone on it with force.

I took mine off with a razor-blade and a little bit of thumb pressure. It was not hard at all and no real tools are needed.

Dr Rock · 6 April 2007, 08:07 AM

So how would one go about putting the cyclops back on?

mike · 6 April 2007, 08:49 AM

Send it to me. I'm good at taking them off!

Prince · 6 April 2007, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Send it to me. I'm good at taking them off!

Yeah. That's gonna get some major responses from the folks around here, Mike!

Most of the recent posts are about which soft buffing cloth to carry with them when they go for a loaf of bread at the grocery store, or "Should I use Dove Soap or a hypo-allergenic mix of lanolin and aromatic herbs when I wash my 1,000ft-rated Rolex in the little plastic washtub I bought from Saks just for that purpose?"

mike · 6 April 2007, 09:01 AM

Heck Allan they can send em to me for cleaning too. I take them completely down for a through cleaning!

I got a special tool I use,

Prince · 6 April 2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

...I got a special tool I use...

Obviously a Rolex non-certified sledge hammer!!

davor · 6 April 2007, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Heck Allan they can send em to me for cleaning too. I take them completely down for a through cleaning!

I got a special tool I use,

mike where did u find this pic...what happend to the watch

is it urs

Prince · 6 April 2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davor

...is it urs

LMAO @ davor...

Is it yours!!! Hahahahaha... you must look through all of Mike's photos. NONE of his watches even shows one little teeny scratch! Is it yours... Hahahahahaaaaaaaaa

davor · 6 April 2007, 09:13 AM

yeah i know i know....im a tosser now arent i

Prince · 6 April 2007, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davor

yeah i know i know....im a tosser now arent i

LOL - just kidding with you, davor. However...if you WANT to be a tosser, I'll have a word with JJ and perhaps we can make it happen for ya!

Good to see you around, my friend. Haven't see you posting much recently. Hope all is well!

Prince · 6 April 2007, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

...I got a special tool I use

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Obviously a Rolex non-certified sledge hammer!!

Ohhhhhhh, NOW I know what tool you use:

Yeah. That's the ticket!!!

davor · 6 April 2007, 09:27 AM

oh yeah im fine just a few posts here and there...thank u 4 asking...

Prince · 6 April 2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davor

oh yeah im fine just a few posts here and there...thank u 4 asking...

You bet. Always good to see you around here. You have a great sense of humor - we love it! Cheers!!!

davor · 6 April 2007, 09:38 AM

hey lets go and pick on the old tosser...where he at

5 April 2007, 07:00 AM	#1
kradcliffe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis Watch: 14060M & TT GMT Posts: 120	Knock Cyclops Off? Can this happen? I understand they are glued on in some way? Why aren't they cut out of the same piece of crystal?

5 April 2007, 10:37 AM	#5
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	I have heard people taking it out with a chisel, never have seen one getting knocked out by accident. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

5 April 2007, 06:17 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,475	I struggle to read the date with the cyclops. __________________ E

5 April 2007, 09:08 PM	#12
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I didn't know the cyclops eye was a separate piece that was glued on. __________________

6 April 2007, 07:29 AM	#15
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Could you imagine placing a chisel next to your watch, let alone on it with force. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

5 April 2007, 07:22 AM	#2
ian.thomas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,354	I never heard of anyone accidentally knocking it off, but I and others have removed them [from sapphire crystals] on purpose. Here's my Tudor after I took off the bubble >>>

5 April 2007, 08:32 AM	#3
kradcliffe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis Watch: 14060M & TT GMT Posts: 120	What holds the crystal on? Why not carved out of one piece?

5 April 2007, 08:52 AM	#4
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	Look at the shape and finish of the cyclops. It would be/is impossible to cleanly cut and then polish this shape onto the sapphire crystal. You could not polish the rounded lens, as the rest of the crystal would prevent a full range of movement for the polishing equipment. Also you would have to start with a crystal at least twice as thick and then cut it back there would be a lot of waste material.

5 April 2007, 06:05 PM	#7
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I've never heard of a cyclops being accidentally knocked off, the intentional removal of the cyclops, if the desire is strong it can be done!! There was a spate of this activity on another forum a while ago, apparently the cyclops is glued in place and can be removed with a sharp blow with a fine chisel. I just didn't get it myself and never felt the urge to "alter" a watch, there's other models and brands that don't have a cyclops without having to do something that appears to me to be so drastic. Besides, I need that magnification,lol

5 April 2007, 06:25 PM	#10
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	My wife reckons they should sink the magnification into the sapphire so it has flush surface, see what I have to put up with, lol

6 April 2007, 08:07 AM	#18
Dr Rock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 58	So how would one go about putting the cyclops back on?

6 April 2007, 08:49 AM	#19
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Send it to me. I'm good at taking them off!

6 April 2007, 09:01 AM	#21
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Heck Allan they can send em to me for cleaning too. I take them completely down for a through cleaning! I got a special tool I use,

6 April 2007, 09:13 AM	#25
davor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: davor Location: croatia Posts: 669	yeah i know i know....im a tosser now arent i

6 April 2007, 09:27 AM	#28
davor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: davor Location: croatia Posts: 669	oh yeah im fine just a few posts here and there...thank u 4 asking...

6 April 2007, 09:38 AM	#30
davor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: davor Location: croatia Posts: 669	hey lets go and pick on the old tosser...where he at

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