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The Floridian · 8 July 2011, 07:56 AM

I stopped by my local AD to try on Rolex's. Before today I had only worn my DateJust.

It was a lot of fun.

One thing I noticed was that Rolex doesn't offer more than 1 option for a date without Cyclops. Why is that?

If you have decent vision, do you need the cyclops? Do you like it?

I have perfect vision, and I hate that bubble.

Thoughts?

texex91 · 8 July 2011, 07:59 AM

It's part of the Rolex brand and I personally love it. Certainly helps as I get older to see the date

Jason71 · 8 July 2011, 08:01 AM

Don't like it. I have had it removed on 2 of my Rolex watches thus far, and probably more in the future.

Sherwooddavid · 10 July 2011, 01:44 PM

Agree !

Art 1 · 8 July 2011, 08:02 AM

I have Rolex models with and with out the cyclops. I do need the cyclops to read the date. I do like the dateless models maybe more so as I don't have to have a date function.

capote · 8 July 2011, 08:02 AM

I like it now, but before I got really interested in Rolexes it was a deal breaker for me.

STEELINOX · 8 July 2011, 08:02 AM

Off with its head ~ !

The Floridian · 8 July 2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Off with its head ~ !

I love it! Just what I want. Well done.

blueface · 8 July 2011, 08:38 AM

I never cared for it. I would like to remove it from my sub, but can't bring myself to do it.

SUBversive · 8 July 2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Off with its head ~ !

x2.
I did the same thing. (well had it done. wasnt up to it myself) gives the sub the seadweller look. also that red hand is cool.

and no, it is not what makes a rolex a rolex.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 8 July 2011, 08:05 AM

I like it. It is part of what make a Rolex a Rolex. And, I don't need to put on my reading glasses to read the date.

dddrees · 8 July 2011, 08:12 AM

I have one Rolex without the Cyclops (Daytona), but all the rest with. No problem here, I like the Cyclops. It just belongs there and it works for me.

CashGap · 8 July 2011, 08:16 AM

It's growing on me, seems to triple the glare when I'm trying to read the date, I have to rock the watch back and forth to find a non-glare spot.

So, to me it's an idiosyncratic feature that I grudgingly tolerate. I'd have preferred not to have it, but I'm not ready to get out the chisel, solvent or torch yet.

Hansch99 · 8 July 2011, 08:14 AM

I like it on Datejusts, but not on the sports models.

ptugolf · 8 July 2011, 08:15 AM

I like it but my wife hates it.

T-Rip · 8 July 2011, 08:16 AM

cyclops= Rolex IMO

jmsrolls · 9 July 2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by haydendillon

cyclops= Rolex IMO

WOW!

Based upon that reasoning, I have another Rolex in my collection:

I'm not a "bubble" fan and removed it from my EXPII:

and will soon be removing it from my GMT Master II.

My 16600 SD of course did not come with the "abomination" which is one reason I have always considered it to be THE Rolex diver:

Mitch, the Cyclops no more makes a watch a Rolex than a dancing horse makes a car a Ferrari. Take the horse off the car and it is still a Ferrari. Same with the watch.

Fr. John†

nauticajoe · 8 July 2011, 08:17 AM

Like it or not, it's one of the things that makes it a Rolex. I'm just happy that it was never added to the SD.

car&watch · 8 July 2011, 08:42 AM

I LOVE it!! It's part of the watch. I am a "factory" guy, and I feel that if it comes like that from the Rolex factory, that's the way it belongs. It's part of what makes it a Rolex IMO.

GradyPhilpott · 8 July 2011, 08:47 AM

I don't mind it. It is a Rolex tradition, though.

Frankly, it does me no good whatsoever.

I can't read the date unless I have my glasses on anyway.

Heck, I can barely read the time without my glasses.

Eric88 · 8 July 2011, 08:49 AM

I prefer a non-cyclops crystal myself. I understand it is iconic and so much of the Rolex attraction, but I really like the ones with a date and no cyclops, e.g. Sea Dweller.

ManUtd · 8 July 2011, 09:01 AM

I suppose the cyclops equates to Rolex in a way. I used to like it a lot but lately not as much.

The Floridian · 8 July 2011, 09:03 AM

I don't like how the watch face must be at an exact angle to read the date. I have lots of other watches with dates, and I can read the number perfectly at most angles without glare.

It seems like a simple option for Rolex to offer versions of every watch with or without the cyclops. I wonder why they don't? Just tradition? If that was so, then the SD would have it.

The Joker · 8 July 2011, 09:05 AM

it,

What's not to love about it, it's iconic Rolex

East Bay Rider · 8 July 2011, 09:17 AM

I like it just fine.

A.J.R. · 8 July 2011, 09:29 AM

It does not bother me.

Mr. K · 8 July 2011, 09:32 AM

I like it.

CharlieSF · 8 July 2011, 10:18 AM

The Cyclops is a part of the reason why I love Rolex so much. To each his own I guess :)

STEELINOX · 8 July 2011, 10:22 AM

Off with its head I say ~ !

Ya shee, even here with the red seconds hand obstructing the apperture, we can clearly see its a "23" and not the unlucky, "13" ~ !

HL65 · 8 July 2011, 10:49 AM

I like it on my Subs and I like my SD's without it...

8 July 2011, 07:56 AM	#1
The Floridian Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ryan Location: Maitland, FL Watch: 14060 Posts: 187	Cyclops: Love it or Hate it? I stopped by my local AD to try on Rolex's. Before today I had only worn my DateJust. It was a lot of fun. One thing I noticed was that Rolex doesn't offer more than 1 option for a date without Cyclops. Why is that? If you have decent vision, do you need the cyclops? Do you like it? I have perfect vision, and I hate that bubble. Thoughts?

8 July 2011, 08:01 AM	#3
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Don't like it. I have had it removed on 2 of my Rolex watches thus far, and probably more in the future. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

8 July 2011, 08:02 AM	#7
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Off with its head ~ ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

8 July 2011, 08:38 AM	#9
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	I never cared for it. I would like to remove it from my sub, but can't bring myself to do it. __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

8 July 2011, 08:05 AM	#11
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	I like it. It is part of what make a Rolex a Rolex. And, I don't need to put on my reading glasses to read the date. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

8 July 2011, 07:59 AM	#2
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	It's part of the Rolex brand and I personally love it. Certainly helps as I get older to see the date

10 July 2011, 01:44 PM	#4
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Agree !

8 July 2011, 08:02 AM	#5
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have Rolex models with and with out the cyclops. I do need the cyclops to read the date. I do like the dateless models maybe more so as I don't have to have a date function.

8 July 2011, 08:02 AM	#6
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I like it now, but before I got really interested in Rolexes it was a deal breaker for me.

8 July 2011, 08:12 AM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I have one Rolex without the Cyclops (Daytona), but all the rest with. No problem here, I like the Cyclops. It just belongs there and it works for me. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 July 2011, 08:16 AM	#13
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	It's growing on me, seems to triple the glare when I'm trying to read the date, I have to rock the watch back and forth to find a non-glare spot. So, to me it's an idiosyncratic feature that I grudgingly tolerate. I'd have preferred not to have it, but I'm not ready to get out the chisel, solvent or torch yet.

8 July 2011, 08:14 AM	#14
Hansch99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: 14060M, 116200 Posts: 318	I like it on Datejusts, but not on the sports models.

8 July 2011, 08:15 AM	#15
ptugolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Alan Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 676	I like it but my wife hates it.

8 July 2011, 08:16 AM	#16
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	cyclops= Rolex IMO __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

8 July 2011, 08:17 AM	#18
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Like it or not, it's one of the things that makes it a Rolex. I'm just happy that it was never added to the SD.

8 July 2011, 08:42 AM	#19
car&watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: PA, USA Watch: Hulk Posts: 83	I LOVE it!! It's part of the watch. I am a "factory" guy, and I feel that if it comes like that from the Rolex factory, that's the way it belongs. It's part of what makes it a Rolex IMO.

8 July 2011, 08:47 AM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I don't mind it. It is a Rolex tradition, though. Frankly, it does me no good whatsoever. I can't read the date unless I have my glasses on anyway. Heck, I can barely read the time without my glasses. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

8 July 2011, 08:49 AM	#21
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	I prefer a non-cyclops crystal myself. I understand it is iconic and so much of the Rolex attraction, but I really like the ones with a date and no cyclops, e.g. Sea Dweller.

8 July 2011, 09:01 AM	#22
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	I suppose the cyclops equates to Rolex in a way. I used to like it a lot but lately not as much. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

8 July 2011, 09:03 AM	#23
The Floridian Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ryan Location: Maitland, FL Watch: 14060 Posts: 187	I don't like how the watch face must be at an exact angle to read the date. I have lots of other watches with dates, and I can read the number perfectly at most angles without glare. It seems like a simple option for Rolex to offer versions of every watch with or without the cyclops. I wonder why they don't? Just tradition? If that was so, then the SD would have it.

8 July 2011, 09:05 AM	#24
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	it, What's not to love about it, it's iconic Rolex

8 July 2011, 09:17 AM	#25
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I like it just fine. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

8 July 2011, 09:29 AM	#26
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	It does not bother me. __________________

8 July 2011, 09:32 AM	#27
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	I like it.

8 July 2011, 10:18 AM	#28
CharlieSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA Watch: 116710 Posts: 237	The Cyclops is a part of the reason why I love Rolex so much. To each his own I guess :)

8 July 2011, 10:22 AM	#29
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Off with its head I say ~ ! Ya shee, even here with the red seconds hand obstructing the apperture, we can clearly see its a "23" and not the unlucky, "13" ~ ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

8 July 2011, 10:49 AM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	I like it on my Subs and I like my SD's without it... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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