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Aloysivz · 30 January 2013, 07:24 PM

What do u guys think of the protruding bubble that uses to magnify the date on rolex watches?

Why didn't the bubble design be changed to flush with the sapphire surface?

MonBK · 30 January 2013, 07:38 PM

Why do all Ferraris imported to the US come with GoodYear tires?

Because Mr. Ferrari wants it that way.......................................same thing with Rolex.

Bangel · 30 January 2013, 08:16 PM

I didn't like it at first. Then it grew on me.

It's kind of cool watching the second hand get magnified as it sweeps past.

It does also make the date much easier to read when looking at the watch at the correct angle.

With the heritage of the Rolex cyclops, I think changing its design would be akin to some sort of cataclysmic paradigm shift in the forces of the universe.

Psmith · 30 January 2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Why do all Ferraris imported to the US come with GoodYear tires?

Because Mr. Ferrari wants it that way.......................................same thing with Rolex.

Mr Ferrari designed the cyclops???

MonBK · 30 January 2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Mr Ferrari designed the cyclops???

No but he wants it that way.

Psmith · 30 January 2013, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

No but he wants it that way.

And what Mr Ferrari wants...

SUBversive · 30 January 2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Psmith

Mr Ferrari designed the cyclops???

Well I think it Pirelli tires....

MonBK · 30 January 2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

Well I think it Pirelli tires....

Watch (pun intended) the commercials.

padi56 · 30 January 2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Aloysivz

What do u guys think of the protruding bubble that uses to magnify the date on rolex watches?

Why didn't the bubble design be changed to flush with the sapphire surface?

Well some like the cyclops some dont myself not a huge fan, but the cyclops is just stuck on the surface of the crystal and can be removed if needed.

kilyung · 30 January 2013, 09:39 PM

Have you seen the watches designed with cyclops on the underside of the watch? I'm not a fan of the look. The only other design I like is AP where the cyclops is built into the dial.

francis · 1 February 2013, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Have you seen the watches designed with cyclops on the underside of the watch? I'm not a fan of the look. The only other design I like is AP where the cyclops is built into the dial.

I have one of those.. It's a Victorinox 500 meter dive watch.... Never really got used to it

Speed · 30 January 2013, 11:37 PM

Do you like it ?

MonBK · 30 January 2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Do you like it ?

The old Ferrari commercials, yes.

SUBversive · 31 January 2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

The old Ferrari commercials, yes.

Want to say that that old commercial is before my time. But don't want to be a wise guy.

MonBK · 31 January 2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

Want to say that that old commercial is before my time. But don't want to be a wise guy.

No problem, just shows you haven't been around long enough.

Armyguy03 · 30 January 2013, 11:39 PM

Its the reason I brought my Rolex. A few decades strong, and likely will never ever change.

mikkibarry · 31 January 2013, 12:28 AM

Us old people love the cyclops. Means we can actually SEE the date :-)

kilyung · 31 January 2013, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

Us old people love the cyclops. Means we can actually SEE the date :-)

I used to hate it. Now I need it to read the date.

mjclark32 · 31 January 2013, 04:25 AM

I didn't like the cyclops at all in the beginning. I seriously looked into having it removed. But over time it grew on me and now I kind of like it.

Brandon(phila) · 31 January 2013, 04:39 AM

...and other watch brands need something to copy...ha ha

I'm 50/50 with the cyclops. I don't hate it, I don't love it.
But I do love my 2 daily wearer's = 1 with and 1 w/o
(DSSD and DJ II)

GradyPhilpott · 31 January 2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

Us old people love the cyclops. Means we can actually SEE the date :-)

Actually, that benefit only lasts a limited time, then the date become just another illegible part of your watch face.

Thank God for shiny hands or I'd be out of luck without my glasses.

opm2008 · 31 January 2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mikkibarry

Us old people love the cyclops. Means we can actually SEE the date :-)

Word!

HRV · 31 January 2013, 12:37 AM

It's a Rolex thing....

AK797 · 31 January 2013, 04:05 AM

Love the Black Hole.

Kingair · 31 January 2013, 05:57 AM

I love it . . .

HAGOne

SeaDweller50 · 31 January 2013, 06:09 AM

The cyclops defines Rolex IMO.

Vincent65 · 31 January 2013, 06:22 AM

it's practical and functional - I like it

topjimmi · 31 January 2013, 02:46 PM

Love the cyclops

Hairdude1 · 31 January 2013, 03:48 PM

I love the cyclops

crowncollection · 31 January 2013, 03:55 PM

Love the cyclops

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30 January 2013, 07:24 PM	#1
Aloysivz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 2	Bubble to magnify the date What do u guys think of the protruding bubble that uses to magnify the date on rolex watches? Why didn't the bubble design be changed to flush with the sapphire surface?

30 January 2013, 11:39 PM	#16
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Its the reason I brought my Rolex. A few decades strong, and likely will never ever change. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 January 2013, 12:28 AM	#17
mikkibarry "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mikki Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,146	Us old people love the cyclops. Means we can actually SEE the date :-) __________________ No Matter Where You Go - There You Are (and so's your Rolex) Card Carrying Chinese Crested Owner

31 January 2013, 04:25 AM	#19
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I didn't like the cyclops at all in the beginning. I seriously looked into having it removed. But over time it grew on me and now I kind of like it. __________________

31 January 2013, 04:39 AM	#20
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	It's one of thier trademark features ...and other watch brands need something to copy...ha ha I'm 50/50 with the cyclops. I don't hate it, I don't love it. But I do love my 2 daily wearer's = 1 with and 1 w/o (DSSD and DJ II)

30 January 2013, 07:38 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Why do all Ferraris imported to the US come with GoodYear tires? Because Mr. Ferrari wants it that way.......................................same thing with Rolex.

30 January 2013, 08:16 PM	#3
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I didn't like it at first. Then it grew on me. It's kind of cool watching the second hand get magnified as it sweeps past. It does also make the date much easier to read when looking at the watch at the correct angle. With the heritage of the Rolex cyclops, I think changing its design would be akin to some sort of cataclysmic paradigm shift in the forces of the universe.

30 January 2013, 09:39 PM	#10
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Have you seen the watches designed with cyclops on the underside of the watch? I'm not a fan of the look. The only other design I like is AP where the cyclops is built into the dial.

30 January 2013, 11:37 PM	#12
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Do you like it ?

31 January 2013, 12:37 AM	#23
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	It's a Rolex thing....

31 January 2013, 04:05 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Love the Black Hole.

31 January 2013, 05:57 AM	#25
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I love it . . . HAGOne

31 January 2013, 06:09 AM	#26
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	The cyclops defines Rolex IMO.

31 January 2013, 06:22 AM	#27
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	it's practical and functional - I like it

31 January 2013, 02:46 PM	#28
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	Love the cyclops

31 January 2013, 03:48 PM	#29
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I love the cyclops

31 January 2013, 03:55 PM	#30
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Love the cyclops Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

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