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Fred48 · 11 January 2021, 02:49 PM

I'm not a fan of watches with a date complication, as it usually spoils the symmetry of the dial. However, I can understand the need and desire of many for a date.
But, in my opinion, the Rolex cyclops is ugly, especially on a dressier watch like a datejust.
So, I'm asking, why not get rid of the cyclops and just make the date BIGGER!
Seems to work pretty well for A Lange & Sohn!

Comments appreciated.

Seddyspaghetti · 11 January 2021, 02:52 PM

I like the cyclops. I think rolex with date window and no cyclops looks weird. Cyclops is signature rolex.

Oystersteel92 · 11 January 2021, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

I like the cyclops. I think rolex with date window and no cyclops looks weird. Cyclops is signature rolex.

Agree, it's quintessential Rolex, and as I get older I appreciate it more and more.

Virtued · 11 January 2021, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Oystersteel92

Agree, it's quintessential Rolex, and as I get older I appreciate it more and more.

I am totally agree.

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afmars · 11 January 2021, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by seddyspaghetti

i like the cyclops. I think rolex with date window and no cyclops looks weird. Cyclops is signature rolex.

+1!

Paul7 · 13 January 2021, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

I like the cyclops. I think rolex with date window and no cyclops looks weird. Cyclops is signature rolex.

Yup, if it doesn't have a cyclops, it isn't a Rolex.

Krash · 17 January 2021, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

I like the cyclops. I think rolex with date window and no cyclops looks weird. Cyclops is signature rolex.

I agree. A Rolex without the cyclops would look strange to the point where it would be ugly. I’m talking Rolex models with a date of course...Rolex models without a date are gorgeous too.

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duran · 11 January 2021, 02:53 PM

Date cyclops is no CindyCrawford mole. Cyclops look out off place on a Rolex...

alpharulez · 11 January 2021, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by duran

Date cyclops is no CindyCrawford mole. Cyclops look out off place on a Rolex...

That made me chuckle!

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GCFA · 11 January 2021, 03:02 PM

The market proves majority buyers are feeling ok with the Cyclope.

LDN · 11 January 2021, 03:06 PM

I prefer they cyclop, it looks good to me!

GradyPhilpott · 11 January 2021, 03:22 PM

Buy an Oyster Perpetual if you think that the cyclops looks ugly.

sirC · 11 January 2021, 03:25 PM

My eyes appreciate the clops.
I am in denial I need reading glasses.......................

MTdweller · 11 January 2021, 03:25 PM

I love the cyclops and would always choose it over no date.

Rori · 11 January 2021, 03:42 PM

It's practical, it is a signature, it's, like someone said, like Cindy Crawford's mole:-) or, to my eyes, it looks like a drop of water on the crystal of my SD43. I can't imagine a Rolex without it.

Fred48 · 11 January 2021, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rori

It's practical, it is a signature, it's, like someone said, like Cindy Crawford's mole:-) or, to my eyes, it looks like a drop of water on the crystal of my SD43. I can't imagine a Rolex without it.

Really? Ever seen an Explorer?

Rori · 11 January 2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred48

Really? Ever seen an Explorer?

The explorer has one no?

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Fred48 · 12 January 2021, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rori

The explorer has one no?

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No; you're thinking of the explorer 2, not the explorer.

Rori · 12 January 2021, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred48

No; you're thinking of the explorer 2, not the explorer.

You’re right. Y the way the Exp-1 is my favorite explorer, wish it’s bigger. Love the design.

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rnothog · 11 January 2021, 04:12 PM

“Well, that’s just like...your opinion...man.”

I like ‘em. It is part of the Rolex aesthetic, to me.

But then, I like the Air King, too.

RolexSimon · 11 January 2021, 04:17 PM

Love the James Cameron - perfect date!!

Andad · 11 January 2021, 04:35 PM

There are plenty of other choices so no need to fret:

robinmgb · 11 January 2021, 04:48 PM

I think the cyclops is horrible and very 80’s, all models without it look much better, more modern and cleaner in my opinion

Onikage · 11 January 2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by robinmgb

very 80’s

Never heard that about the cyclops before.

mmmmp · 13 January 2021, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by robinmgb

I think the cyclops is horrible and very 80’s, all models without it look much better, more modern and cleaner in my opinion

VERY 80'S?.....it was introduced in the *1950's*! I can understand some folks not liking it for the symmetry issue, but c'mon, it's a classic and quintessential Rolex hallmark.

'Very 80's', strange.

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Sandpit · 11 January 2021, 05:06 PM

Cyclops = Rolex. It's one of the tells of the brand from several feet away and something your average Joe even knows screams Rolex. It's part of the heritage of the brand. The story behind it (assuming it's true) is particularly interesting.

Functionally, to my eye it was a little weird to begin with on my Sub Date and was something that took a little getting used to, but now I absolutely love it.

Sjef1 · 11 January 2021, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sandpit

cyclops = rolex. It's one of the tells of the brand from several feet away and something your average joe even knows screams rolex. It's part of the heritage of the brand. The story behind it (assuming it's true) is particularly interesting.

Functionally, to my eye it was a little weird to begin with on my sub date and was something that took a little getting used to, but now i absolutely love it.

+1

PekWatchGuy · 11 January 2021, 10:46 PM

[QUOTE=Sandpit;11192407]Cyclops = Rolex. It's one of the tells of the brand from several feet away and something your average Joe even knows screams Rolex. It's part of the heritage of the brand. The story behind it (assuming it's true) is particularly interesting.

I agree.

samson66 · 11 January 2021, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandpit

Cyclops = Rolex. It's one of the tells of the brand from several feet away and something your average Joe even knows screams Rolex. It's part of the heritage of the brand. The story behind it (assuming it's true) is particularly interesting.

Functionally, to my eye it was a little weird to begin with on my Sub Date and was something that took a little getting used to, but now I absolutely love it.

Yep, agree. Before I knew ANYTHING about Rolex I knew about that "bubble thingy" over the date. Now that 9 have eclipsed 50 y/o I appreciate it more than ever.

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Fred48 · 12 January 2021, 02:51 AM

[QUOTE=Sandpit;11192407] The story behind it (assuming it's true) is particularly interesting.

What's the story behind it?

Maybe,
(Rolex design meeting many years ago):
Junior Designer: "People complain that they can't see the date, so let's just make it bigger".
Senior Designer: "No, no, we will stick a big magnifying glass on the crystal and call it the cyclops - much better - done!

And the rest is history?

11 January 2021, 02:49 PM	#1
Fred48 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 323	why the cyclops? I'm not a fan of watches with a date complication, as it usually spoils the symmetry of the dial. However, I can understand the need and desire of many for a date. But, in my opinion, the Rolex cyclops is ugly, especially on a dressier watch like a datejust. So, I'm asking, why not get rid of the cyclops and just make the date BIGGER! Seems to work pretty well for A Lange & Sohn! Comments appreciated.

11 January 2021, 03:22 PM	#12
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Buy an Oyster Perpetual if you think that the cyclops looks ugly. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

11 January 2021, 03:42 PM	#15
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	It's practical, it is a signature, it's, like someone said, like Cindy Crawford's mole:-) or, to my eyes, it looks like a drop of water on the crystal of my SD43. I can't imagine a Rolex without it. __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

11 January 2021, 04:35 PM	#22
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	There are plenty of other choices so no need to fret: Attached Images __________________ E

11 January 2021, 04:48 PM	#23
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	I think the cyclops is horrible and very 80’s, all models without it look much better, more modern and cleaner in my opinion __________________ ROLEX Submariner 116613LB ( Flat gloss dial ) ROLEX Precision 12376 (1964) Full Set OMEGA 131.019 (1967) Full Set

11 January 2021, 02:52 PM	#2
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	I like the cyclops. I think rolex with date window and no cyclops looks weird. Cyclops is signature rolex.

11 January 2021, 02:53 PM	#8
duran "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: usa Posts: 240	Date cyclops is no CindyCrawford mole. Cyclops look out off place on a Rolex...

11 January 2021, 03:02 PM	#10
GCFA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Real Name: Sebastian Location: Shanghai Watch: 50535 Moonface Posts: 161	The market proves majority buyers are feeling ok with the Cyclope.

11 January 2021, 03:06 PM	#11
LDN "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: USA Posts: 647	I prefer they cyclop, it looks good to me!

11 January 2021, 03:25 PM	#13
sirC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Not Bob Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 113	My eyes appreciate the clops. I am in denial I need reading glasses.......................

11 January 2021, 03:25 PM	#14
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	I love the cyclops and would always choose it over no date.

11 January 2021, 04:12 PM	#20
rnothog "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: always looking... Posts: 23	“Well, that’s just like...your opinion...man.” I like ‘em. It is part of the Rolex aesthetic, to me. But then, I like the Air King, too.

11 January 2021, 04:17 PM	#21
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,377	Love the James Cameron - perfect date!!

11 January 2021, 05:06 PM	#26
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	Cyclops = Rolex. It's one of the tells of the brand from several feet away and something your average Joe even knows screams Rolex. It's part of the heritage of the brand. The story behind it (assuming it's true) is particularly interesting. Functionally, to my eye it was a little weird to begin with on my Sub Date and was something that took a little getting used to, but now I absolutely love it.

11 January 2021, 10:46 PM	#28
PekWatchGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Finland Posts: 241	[QUOTE=Sandpit;11192407]Cyclops = Rolex. It's one of the tells of the brand from several feet away and something your average Joe even knows screams Rolex. It's part of the heritage of the brand. The story behind it (assuming it's true) is particularly interesting. I agree.

12 January 2021, 02:51 AM	#30
Fred48 Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Colorado Posts: 323	[QUOTE=Sandpit;11192407] The story behind it (assuming it's true) is particularly interesting. What's the story behind it? Maybe, (Rolex design meeting many years ago): Junior Designer: "People complain that they can't see the date, so let's just make it bigger". Senior Designer: "No, no, we will stick a big magnifying glass on the crystal and call it the cyclops - much better - done! And the rest is history?

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