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samsmart · 24 June 2013, 03:37 PM

Anyone ever seen a GMT Master II with out the Date Cyclops? Would anyone know if a Sapphire Crystal from a 90s model Sea Dweller would work on this watch? I know the cases are different, but they are both 40mm cases, so...

Thanks!

crowncollection · 24 June 2013, 03:45 PM

just have the cyclops removed,

padi56 · 24 June 2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by samsmart

Anyone ever seen a GMT Master II with out the Date Cyclops? Would anyone know if a Sapphire Crystal from a 90s model Sea Dweller would work on this watch? I know the cases are different, but they are both 40mm cases, so...

Thanks!

The cyclops can easily be removed with a bit of heat from any Rolex watch its only stuck on the crystal.

samsmart · 24 June 2013, 03:51 PM

really? I figured it was glued on, but never thought of having it removed. has anyone ever seen this done, or have any pics of this done on a gmt?

George Ab · 24 June 2013, 03:58 PM

If you go to youtube.com and search on "removing Rolex cyclops" you will get many how to. You could also purchase a generic non cyclops crystal and then have it installed and keep you original crystal with the watch.

samsmart · 24 June 2013, 04:00 PM

I am having a new bezel, and blue insert installed soon. I will just buy the new non date crystal as well. This way I can put it back to "stock" in case I ever sell it.

Thanks for the input!

cop414 · 24 June 2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsmart

I am having a new bezel, and blue insert installed soon. I will just buy the new non date crystal as well. This way I can put it back to "stock" in case I ever sell it.

Thanks for the input!

Sam,
Post up a pic or two once you have this done, would love to see it.

SUBversive · 24 June 2013, 08:54 PM

I had a watchmaker remove one on a sub once. The warning / risk was damage to the sapphire. Also if you send it to RSC you will have to buy a new one.

Rashid.bk · 24 June 2013, 08:58 PM

Here's a GMTllc without the cyclops. Notice it has an AR coating under the cyclops and still present in this photo which is something else, but easily remove.

Internet picture...

Tools · 24 June 2013, 11:56 PM

Earlier non-AR crystals will fit..

The SD crystal will not fit, it is a different size..

kilyung · 25 June 2013, 12:49 AM

Looks odd IMO

GradyPhilpott · 25 June 2013, 02:41 AM

Just don't remove the cyclops from a crystal that has AR under the cyclops.

JP Chestnut · 25 June 2013, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsmart

I am having a new bezel, and blue insert installed soon. I will just buy the new non date crystal as well. This way I can put it back to "stock" in case I ever sell it.

Thanks for the input!

Just remove the cyclops. It's 10,000 times easier than fitting a new crystal. Save the cyclops when it's removed and you can glue it back on later.

JP Chestnut · 25 June 2013, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Just don't remove the cyclops from a crystal that has AR under the cyclops.

You can remove the AR too.

GradyPhilpott · 25 June 2013, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

You can remove the AR too.

Oh!

JP Chestnut · 25 June 2013, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Oh!

I'm not surprised that it's not common knowledge among Rolex fans, since the brand doesn't really use an outer AR coating.

samsmart · 25 June 2013, 12:12 PM

Thanks for all of the input. I finally found a new Sapphire Crystal with out the Cyclops. I am just going to buy it, and keep my original along with the original Bezel assembly to put back on if I ever sale the watch.Plus this way, if I hate it, I can just re install the old parts! No Harm Done.

I will post pics when complete.

24 June 2013, 03:37 PM	#1
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	No Date Sapphire Crystal GMT Master II Anyone ever seen a GMT Master II with out the Date Cyclops? Would anyone know if a Sapphire Crystal from a 90s model Sea Dweller would work on this watch? I know the cases are different, but they are both 40mm cases, so... Thanks!

24 June 2013, 03:45 PM	#2
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	just have the cyclops removed, __________________ watches many

24 June 2013, 03:58 PM	#5
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	If you go to youtube.com and search on "removing Rolex cyclops" you will get many how to. You could also purchase a generic non cyclops crystal and then have it installed and keep you original crystal with the watch. __________________

24 June 2013, 11:56 PM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Earlier non-AR crystals will fit.. The SD crystal will not fit, it is a different size.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 June 2013, 02:41 AM	#12
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	Just don't remove the cyclops from a crystal that has AR under the cyclops. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 June 2013, 03:51 PM	#4
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	really? I figured it was glued on, but never thought of having it removed. has anyone ever seen this done, or have any pics of this done on a gmt?

24 June 2013, 04:00 PM	#6
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	I am having a new bezel, and blue insert installed soon. I will just buy the new non date crystal as well. This way I can put it back to "stock" in case I ever sell it. Thanks for the input!

24 June 2013, 08:54 PM	#8
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	I had a watchmaker remove one on a sub once. The warning / risk was damage to the sapphire. Also if you send it to RSC you will have to buy a new one.

25 June 2013, 12:49 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Looks odd IMO

25 June 2013, 12:12 PM	#17
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Thanks for all of the input. I finally found a new Sapphire Crystal with out the Cyclops. I am just going to buy it, and keep my original along with the original Bezel assembly to put back on if I ever sale the watch.Plus this way, if I hate it, I can just re install the old parts! No Harm Done. I will post pics when complete.

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