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superdog · 8 December 2011, 03:00 AM

one TRF member said, nail polish remover, but that has proven unsuccessful. any thoughts appreciated. thanks,

Tools · 8 December 2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

one TRF member said, nail polish remover, but that has proven unsuccessful. any thoughts appreciated. thanks,

Actually, acetone (some nail polish remover) would do the job.. but you have to have the crystal off the watch..

It's just glued on, but it is some very, very good glue. Taking it off always involves some risk of chipping the crystal..

Some have simply knocked it off with a blade and hammer... do any of this at your own risk..

TTmax · 8 December 2011, 03:08 AM

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T-Rip · 8 December 2011, 03:08 AM

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dooder202 · 8 December 2011, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Actually, acetone (some nail polish remover) would do the job.. but you have to have the crystal off the watch..

It's just glued on, but it is some very, very good glue. Taking it off always involves some risk of chipping the crystal..

Some have simply knocked it off with a blade and hammer... do any of this at your own risk..

superdog · 8 December 2011, 03:11 AM

ok, starting to think the guys donking me on the head are probably correct. i really would like to take it off, but i am not confident enough to do it.

77T · 8 December 2011, 03:12 AM

If you want to preserve the future value of your timepiece, and save money overall, I'd suggest sourcing a good aftermarket sapphire crystal and have your watchmaker swap the OEM with it. By keeping your Rolex crystal pristine you save the future value. The cost of the replacement is about the same as paying to remove it. And there's no risk of harming the OEM crystal.

You get a clean look and save overall.

superdog · 8 December 2011, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

If you want to preserve the future value of your timepiece, and save money overall, I'd suggest sourcing a good aftermarket sapphire crystal and have your watchmaker swap the OEM with it. By keeping your Rolex crystal pristine you save the future value. The cost of the replacement is about the same as paying to remove it. And there's no risk of harming the OEM crystal.

You get a clean look and save overall.

that is a super idea. thanks.

JustABreathAway · 8 December 2011, 03:14 AM

Leave it - buy watch without one if that's what you want.

superdog · 8 December 2011, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

Leave it - buy watch without one if that's what you want.

i was going to buy the no date sub, but was just too small for me. i wanted the new sub c case and bezel. i just don't want the cyclops. but it is a minimal concern in the grand scheme.

stephentross · 8 December 2011, 03:23 AM

@superdog - You are removing the cyclops from a sub c?

superdog · 8 December 2011, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stephentross

@superdog - You are removing the cyclops from a sub c?

thats the plan. but i like to keep things simple and this is getting complicated. i still love it the way it is, i just really appreciate the clean look without cyclops.

stephentross · 8 December 2011, 03:35 AM

may want to check this link out. I am sure you'd be trying to put it back on once it is off.

http://tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=185331

imono · 8 December 2011, 04:56 AM

Found these in my garage.
Has anyone tried these?

dcash0615 · 8 December 2011, 12:50 PM

This would be my suggestion!

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Originally Posted by imono

Found these in my garage.
Has anyone tried these?

Jolu · 9 December 2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by imono

Found these in my garage.
Has anyone tried these?

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Richardquattro · 9 December 2011, 08:11 PM

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Excellent LOL

Alcan · 9 December 2011, 10:07 PM

Here are a couple of prior threads on the topic. As youy can see from the comments, opinions vary about the look:

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ghlight=chisel

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ghlight=chisel

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ghlight=chisel

dieseldragon · 8 December 2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stephentross

may want to check this link out. I am sure you'd be trying to put it back on once it is off.

http://tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=185331

Can the AR not be polished off with Polywatch? I know this has been done with Omega watches where the AR became scuffed?

roger0770 · 8 December 2011, 06:50 AM

definitely think twice before removing the cyclops off on the sub c for it has the anti reflective coating underneath. the sub (no-date) crystal will fit the sub c, one of the forum members here in the sf bay area actually did it. so i would suggest asking your watchmaker and see if he could source a sub (no-date) crystal and go from there. the sf rsc is great to work with as well.

Onikage · 8 December 2011, 05:03 AM

Can't it be done quite safely with a razorblade? Safely for the watches safety of course...not your fingers :D

azguy · 8 December 2011, 06:14 AM

My local AD said he "did this all the time" and "it was no big deal to do". So I would either have a watchmaker do it or buy a second crystal and just have it swapped out.

If I was to own a sub I would have the cyclops pulled

goldminer · 8 December 2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

one TRF member said, nail polish remover, but that has proven unsuccessful. any thoughts appreciated. thanks,

Don't like the idea myself, if you don't like the magnifier on the Sub Date get a Sub or a Sea Dweller!

rkim11 · 8 December 2011, 12:02 PM

I remember reading a thread on here where the cyclops came off when the watch took a nasty fall. Now did this person have a faulty gluejob or is it pretty easy to remove one of these things?

Mickey® · 8 December 2011, 12:06 PM

psv · 8 December 2011, 12:06 PM

DON'T remove the cyclops on new cermic-bezel Rolex. The AR coating will leave an ugly mark. As pointed out, just source an older sapphire crystal and put that on. $100 + work.

RXPete · 8 December 2011, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by psv

DON'T remove the cyclops on new cermic-bezel Rolex. The AR coating will leave an ugly mark. As pointed out, just source an older sapphire crystal and put that on. $100 + work.

Does anyone know where to source an authentic rolex crystal that would fit a SubC?

77T · 8 December 2011, 12:08 PM

I think I saw something about one floating off in the "Is it safe to shower with my..."

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Chipmunk · 8 December 2011, 01:01 PM

Don't do it.

STEELINOX · 8 December 2011, 02:37 PM

Petesakes, go to HOME DEPOT, get some acetone and lop that puppy off !

The AR is on the cyclops sapphire not the main sapphire...

Granted mine doesnt hv AR, the glue joint can be seen here, its the outline on the main glass...

Just do it, it IS reversable !

Dab the edge of the cyclops with a Q-Tip of acetone and do it repeatedly over a period of an hours worth of dabbings, that shuld break down the glue enough - then take a single edge blade and carefully flick it off, its not a physically demanding motion, take the blade square to the cyclops top or bottom edge and the blade angled so that it can break that glue joint...

8 December 2011, 03:00 AM	#1
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	how do i remove cyclops? one TRF member said, nail polish remover, but that has proven unsuccessful. any thoughts appreciated. thanks, __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 December 2011, 03:11 AM	#6
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	ok, starting to think the guys donking me on the head are probably correct. i really would like to take it off, but i am not confident enough to do it. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

8 December 2011, 03:12 AM	#7
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	If you want to preserve the future value of your timepiece, and save money overall, I'd suggest sourcing a good aftermarket sapphire crystal and have your watchmaker swap the OEM with it. By keeping your Rolex crystal pristine you save the future value. The cost of the replacement is about the same as paying to remove it. And there's no risk of harming the OEM crystal. You get a clean look and save overall. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 December 2011, 04:56 AM	#14
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Found these in my garage. Has anyone tried these? Attached Images

9 December 2011, 10:07 PM	#18
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Here are a couple of prior threads on the topic. As youy can see from the comments, opinions vary about the look: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ghlight=chisel http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ghlight=chisel http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...ghlight=chisel __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

8 December 2011, 03:08 AM	#3
TTmax Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Christophe Location: France Watch: DJ/Gmt2/IIc/E2/ToG Posts: 434	. . You don't

8 December 2011, 03:14 AM	#9
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	Leave it - buy watch without one if that's what you want.

8 December 2011, 03:23 AM	#11
stephentross 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 896	@superdog - You are removing the cyclops from a sub c?

8 December 2011, 03:35 AM	#13
stephentross 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 896	may want to check this link out. I am sure you'd be trying to put it back on once it is off. http://tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=185331

8 December 2011, 06:50 AM	#20
roger0770 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: On Earth Watch: A Few Posts: 1,510	definitely think twice before removing the cyclops off on the sub c for it has the anti reflective coating underneath. the sub (no-date) crystal will fit the sub c, one of the forum members here in the sf bay area actually did it. so i would suggest asking your watchmaker and see if he could source a sub (no-date) crystal and go from there. the sf rsc is great to work with as well.

8 December 2011, 05:03 AM	#21
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Can't it be done quite safely with a razorblade? Safely for the watches safety of course...not your fingers :D __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

8 December 2011, 06:14 AM	#22
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	My local AD said he "did this all the time" and "it was no big deal to do". So I would either have a watchmaker do it or buy a second crystal and just have it swapped out. If I was to own a sub I would have the cyclops pulled

8 December 2011, 12:02 PM	#24
rkim11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baltimore Watch: 16610LV Posts: 311	I remember reading a thread on here where the cyclops came off when the watch took a nasty fall. Now did this person have a faulty gluejob or is it pretty easy to remove one of these things?

8 December 2011, 12:06 PM	#25
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801

8 December 2011, 12:06 PM	#26
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	DON'T remove the cyclops on new cermic-bezel Rolex. The AR coating will leave an ugly mark. As pointed out, just source an older sapphire crystal and put that on. $100 + work.

8 December 2011, 12:08 PM	#28
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	I think I saw something about one floating off in the "Is it safe to shower with my..." . . ...sorry couldn't resist... . . __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 December 2011, 01:01 PM	#29
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Don't do it. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

8 December 2011, 02:37 PM	#30
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	Petesakes, go to HOME DEPOT, get some acetone and lop that puppy off ! The AR is on the cyclops sapphire not the main sapphire... Granted mine doesnt hv AR, the glue joint can be seen here, its the outline on the main glass... Just do it, it IS reversable ! Dab the edge of the cyclops with a Q-Tip of acetone and do it repeatedly over a period of an hours worth of dabbings, that shuld break down the glue enough - then take a single edge blade and carefully flick it off, its not a physically demanding motion, take the blade square to the cyclops top or bottom edge and the blade angled so that it can break that glue joint... __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

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