Is this true?

[TimeOnMyHands]

I just read that Omega vs. ROLEX Sub article to find this statement:

"The cyclops date magnifier is an acquired taste, although most authorized dealers are willing to remove them at the client's discretion."..

I found this surprising. My AD would not do this - as I considered it for a moment on my Explorer II. He 'might-have' replaced the crystal with a non-cyclops version - but would certainly not remove it from the factory crystal.

Has anyone found an AD who will actually remove the cyclops 'at your discretion'?

Thanks.

[WatchWeb]

Not sure on a AD doing it but there was a thread on here somewhere which explains how to do it yourself.

Seems like a simple process if your careful.

Obviously at service they will add yours back on or charge you to get it back to shop state.

I like my cyclops. Each to their own, good luck.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by TimeOnMyHands

I just read that Omega vs. ROLEX Sub article to find this statement:

"The cyclops date magnifier is an acquired taste, although most authorized dealers are willing to remove them at the client's discretion."..

I found this surprising. My AD would not do this - as I considered it for a moment on my Explorer II. He 'might-have' replaced the crystal with a non-cyclops version - but would certainly not remove it from the factory crystal.

Has anyone found an AD who will actually remove the cyclops 'at your discretion'?

Thanks.

Well it can be done the cyclops is only stuck on surface of the crystal.Quickest and easiest to remove cyclops you must take crystal off the watch then remove the crystal gasket. Put crystal on ceramic block a ceramic tile will do,then use a small flame torch pointed directly at the cyclops it will just pop off in around 10 seconds. And no damage to crystal or the cyclops then clean glue off crystal with a glue residue remover then refit crystal and pressure check.

[TimeOnMyHands]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well it can be done the cyclops is only stuck on surface of the crystal.Quickest and easiest to remove cyclops you must take crystal off the watch then remove the crystal gasket. Put crystal on ceramic block a ceramic tile will do,then use a small flame torch pointed directly at the cyclops it will just pop off in around 10 seconds. And no damage to crystal or the cyclops then clean glue off crystal with a glue residue remover.

Thank you for the detail. Indeed I have read threads on this forum about how to accomplish this - and no I do not wish to remove mine.

I suppose I should have clarified my question: Has anyone found or heard of a ROLEX AD who would remove the cyclops for you? I have never found (or heard of) a ROLEX AD who would do this - thus I believe that the author of that statement is wrong. Purely curious.

Thanks.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by TimeOnMyHands

Thank you for the detail. Indeed I have read threads on this forum about how to accomplish this - and no I do not wish to remove mine.

I suppose I should have clarified my question: Has anyone found or heard of a ROLEX AD who would remove the cyclops for you? I have never found (or heard of) a ROLEX AD who would do this - thus I believe that the author of that statement is wrong. Purely curious.

Thanks.

I would doubt it not any AD or RSC.

[TimeOnMyHands]

Originally Posted by padi56

I would doubt it not any AD or RSC.

Thank you. That has been my experience.

[Speed]

I have not asked...but this has to be false. An AD removing a standard Rolex feature?