Why I hate the cyclops!

[chiko323]

I took this pic and realized why I dislike the cyclops, it hides the perfect simplicity of the Submariner! The pic says it all



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[Jagatai]

dont care for the cyclops either! I know my loss, rules out so many great watches for me. :(

[dddrees]

Nice watch.

For me it's one of those things you first think of when someone says Rolex. It's classic Rolex, it works just fine for me.

[dysondiver]

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

[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.

[mjm800]

I once hated the cyclops so I bought a Sea Dweller but now as I get older my near vision is going bad and I cannot read the date on my Seas Dweller now I buy watches with a cyclops.

[Rags]

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.

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[Cru Jones]

agreed.....the cyclops wouldn't do much for your ND.

[manoloyloles]

I do like the 14060 and it is the Rolex for me!

But I also agree that the magnifying lens is a key detail for my 16613 or for my future GMT Master 16700. They are there and do not bother.

However, in the -unlikely- event that I would have to keep JUST ONE Rolex, this would be the no-lens watch: 14060!!!

[subtona]

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.

or maybe its just a bit of glass stuck to your crystal?

[STEELINOX]

Meh, take it or leave it - doesnt matter.

It's certainly much easier to view the date !

[STEELINOX]

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.

There's some men in white outfits outside that wanna hava word with you, sir

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by rags

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[Maxseven]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

There's some men in white outfits outside that wanna hava word with you, sir

Yes - this is my point. I think people who remove the date magnifier are a bit eccentric. They regard the cyclops as a wart on the sapphire. Constant urge to pick it off. It can't be helped.

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by Maxseven

Yes - this is my point. I think people who remove the date magnifier are a bit eccentric. They regard the cyclops as a wart on the sapphire. Constant urge to pick it off. It can't be helped.

Yup, I can buy that; I be "E" to the letter ~ !

[astcell]

My PAM has the cyclops on the underside. I posted a pic here a few years back of my GMT watch at 3:15 and 15 seconds, and the 2nd time zone was set to 615am. Needless to sat there is no way possible to read the date!

[stoner97]

I love the over magnification the cyclops has on my 1680 as the acrylic 'top hat' is so high off the dial. However, don't like the cyclops on a 16610 sub, so if I hadn't purchased the 1680, would have gone with an SD or ND Sub.

[RRGHOST1]

Well i love the cyclops,and i think of it like a Rolex trademark.

[SWIMPRUF]

I love the cyclops and it's a Rolex trademark indeed.

Either way, yours looks good.

[shocken2]

I don't hate the cyclops, but certaintly see your point. One of the reasons my nex Rolex will be an Explorer I!

[brkanand]

I don't like it either. But have accepted the harsh reality!

[Mercmanuk]

Originally Posted by dysondiver

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

yes but glued on with such precision and craftsmanship it's a beauty to behold in it's self.


good point stylish and simple the Rolex non date, functional and timeless

[sea-dweller]

Looks good!

[dpkong]

hate twisting my wrist to read the date at just the right angle. wish they made the cyclops BIGGER..

[Mockingbird]

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.

I could hypothetically defecate on the watch's crystal and that would add "geometry". And I'm pretty sure that would also visually interest quite a few passerby.

[Gerardus]

Honestly spoken, the "No Date" wears much more comfortable then the "Date".
And indeed a quiet lovely dial, but pfffff only thing is that I prefer due daily use is the date
function.

[eric23]

Great Photo!

[Maxseven]

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

I could hypothetically defecate on the watch's crystal and that would add "geometry". And I'm pretty sure that would also visually interest quite a few passerby.

The resale value of the watch would plummet and I don't think you would ever be able to sell it after applying such an 'artistic' modification, hypothetically.

[George Ab]

Not a cyclops fan either. However, I have learned to live with it. I have been an SD guy for many years. Recently tried the 14060; great watch, but I may need to go back to the SD or Sub. Life is compromises.

[Bruno C]

I'm not a cyclops fan. Prefer ND watches, more simples!!