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leopardprey · 23 June 2008, 02:59 PM

Well, there is good Thread on the Rolex Watch section, about removing the Cyclops on the Explorer II.

So got me thinking, how about removing the inverted cyclops on the Panerai contempory models? Anyone do this or know of anyone doing this?

Seems you could have a compotent watchmaker remove the crystal and do for you?

That is the one sore spot I have with Panerais, is the cyclops, in that there is always that little reflective speck on the cyclops.

One thing I like about my 233 is no cyclops.

astcell · 23 June 2008, 05:57 PM

You can put another cyclops on the top of the dial over the date to counteract the one under it. It would then appear unmagnified.

Thani · 23 June 2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

You can put another cyclops on the top of the dial over the date to counteract the one under it. It would then appear unmagnified.

i like that looool

Earl · 23 June 2008, 11:44 PM

I'm sorry I don't have a Panerai but, what I have seen isn't the magnification ground into the underside of the crystal?

TswaneNguni · 24 June 2008, 03:22 AM

Negative on that soldier !! Panerai's cyclops is exquisite,with it being on the underside of the crystal.If you have a chance to see a 242,look at the cyclops,very unobtrusive,with the slightest magnification.A Rolex cyclops,on the other hand,will always look like a drop of water.

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 June 2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

I'm sorry I don't have a Panerai but, what I have seen isn't the magnification ground into the underside of the crystal?

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Negative on that soldier !! Panerai's cyclops is exquisite,with it being on the underside of the crystal.If you have a chance to see a 242,look at the cyclops,very unobtrusive,with the slightest magnification.A Rolex cyclops,on the other hand,will always look like a drop of water.

Yup, it's on the underside.

Still, the question remains: Can it be removed once the crystal is un-installed?

In other words: Is the PAM cyclops glued on (the underside)?

Earl · 24 June 2008, 11:26 AM

with that being said then if I had to bet, I'd say yes it's glued same as Rolex just on the other side.

ral · 24 June 2008, 06:48 PM

Maybe you can just buy a crystal without a cyclops from O.P.?

astcell · 24 June 2008, 07:04 PM

How about if I want a no-date model but I still want the cyclops?

Thani · 24 June 2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by astcell

How about if I want a no-date model but I still want the cyclops?

another good point

Earl · 25 June 2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

How about if I want a no-date model but I still want the cyclops?

Robert, I think that means you need glasses!!!!

Downing · 25 June 2008, 05:46 AM

One of the things that attracted me to my 183 is the lack of a cyclops. Of my four watches, only the Exp II has one. I just can't get used to it. Inside or outside the crystal, I find cyclops to be distracting.

Good thing I plan to give the Exp II to my son when he graduates from college in two years. Then I'll be--and plan to remain--cyclops free.

leopardprey · 25 June 2008, 08:06 PM

I have had several Panerai contempary models int he past, with the cyclops. |The problem with the cyclops on \panerais are the reflective specks/spots that you get on the cyclops. Many find this annoying, and why many prefer \Panerai without the cyclops date feature. Since this has been a problem for a long while, I am amazed that Panerai has not corrected this problem with their inverted cyclops yet.

Lol-x · 25 June 2008, 09:25 PM

I guess a cyclops does by it's nature distort the vision of the dial.

I guess anything is possible, but it might be easier to get a genuine non-cyclops crystal off Panerai and have that fitted.

Many years ago (when Rolex were not so finnicky) they would change your crystal from cyclops to non-cyclops at the option of the customer.

These days forget it, no chance.

Anyway I only have a non-cyclops Panerai. However, if you want a non-cyclops Panerai then you do have a real option in the PAM00062.

The PAM00062 has the date located at a about the 4:30 O'Clock mark and there is no cyclops. I think it looks pretty cool. The watch is made out of either white gold or yellow gold and it costs around $11,000

watchboy · 25 June 2008, 10:02 PM

Yes I think the better thing to do is to get an OEM crystal of a non-cyclop PANERAI and replace the one with the cyclop. It is not a difficult task as there are many hand winding models without date, instead of removing of the cyclop from the crystal.

23 June 2008, 02:59 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Remove the Cyclops on your Panerai?? Well, there is good Thread on the Rolex Watch section, about removing the Cyclops on the Explorer II. So got me thinking, how about removing the inverted cyclops on the Panerai contempory models? Anyone do this or know of anyone doing this? Seems you could have a compotent watchmaker remove the crystal and do for you? That is the one sore spot I have with Panerais, is the cyclops, in that there is always that little reflective speck on the cyclops. One thing I like about my 233 is no cyclops.

25 June 2008, 05:46 AM	#12
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	One of the things that attracted me to my 183 is the lack of a cyclops. Of my four watches, only the Exp II has one. I just can't get used to it. Inside or outside the crystal, I find cyclops to be distracting. Good thing I plan to give the Exp II to my son when he graduates from college in two years. Then I'll be--and plan to remain--cyclops free. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

25 June 2008, 08:06 PM	#13
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Cyclops problems I have had several Panerai contempary models int he past, with the cyclops. \|The problem with the cyclops on \panerais are the reflective specks/spots that you get on the cyclops. Many find this annoying, and why many prefer \Panerai without the cyclops date feature. Since this has been a problem for a long while, I am amazed that Panerai has not corrected this problem with their inverted cyclops yet.

25 June 2008, 09:25 PM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,690	I guess a cyclops does by it's nature distort the vision of the dial. I guess anything is possible, but it might be easier to get a genuine non-cyclops crystal off Panerai and have that fitted. Many years ago (when Rolex were not so finnicky) they would change your crystal from cyclops to non-cyclops at the option of the customer. These days forget it, no chance. Anyway I only have a non-cyclops Panerai. However, if you want a non-cyclops Panerai then you do have a real option in the PAM00062. The PAM00062 has the date located at a about the 4:30 O'Clock mark and there is no cyclops. I think it looks pretty cool. The watch is made out of either white gold or yellow gold and it costs around $11,000 __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

23 June 2008, 05:57 PM	#2
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	You can put another cyclops on the top of the dial over the date to counteract the one under it. It would then appear unmagnified.

23 June 2008, 11:44 PM	#4
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,615	I'm sorry I don't have a Panerai but, what I have seen isn't the magnification ground into the underside of the crystal?

24 June 2008, 03:22 AM	#5
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Negative on that soldier !! Panerai's cyclops is exquisite,with it being on the underside of the crystal.If you have a chance to see a 242,look at the cyclops,very unobtrusive,with the slightest magnification.A Rolex cyclops,on the other hand,will always look like a drop of water.

24 June 2008, 11:26 AM	#7
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,615	with that being said then if I had to bet, I'd say yes it's glued same as Rolex just on the other side.

24 June 2008, 06:48 PM	#8
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	Maybe you can just buy a crystal without a cyclops from O.P.?

24 June 2008, 07:04 PM	#9
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	How about if I want a no-date model but I still want the cyclops?

25 June 2008, 10:02 PM	#15
watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	Yes I think the better thing to do is to get an OEM crystal of a non-cyclop PANERAI and replace the one with the cyclop. It is not a difficult task as there are many hand winding models without date, instead of removing of the cyclop from the crystal.

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