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Old 6 February 2015, 03:59 AM   #1
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Another cyclops thread

Hey Folks,

Sorry for adding to the threads about cyclops magnification concern, but i'm trying to be proactive in this purchase rather than reactive. My dealer has two blnr's in stock that she is offering at a good discount. The place is an hour from my work and I want to stop by, but wanted to show pics of the two different watches she sent me. Any issues with the magnification on either one-or reason to chose one over the other? I'm leaning towards the one with the"8" in the date window due to the cyclops looking straighter I guess and the crown on the reheat being more centered. I'm not saying that these things should be an issue for anyone, but if having a choice, I might as well take things into consideration.

Truly, thanks in advance.

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Old 6 February 2015, 04:10 AM   #2
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both seem normal to me at least
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Old 6 February 2015, 04:13 AM   #3
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The camera angles are different, so that much is hard to discern from the photo, but you should definitely pick the one that pleases you most.
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Old 6 February 2015, 04:13 AM   #4
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Agree. Both are fine.
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Old 6 February 2015, 04:25 AM   #5
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Different camera angles always messed with the cyclops/date centering. IMO it's very rare to see a crooked cyclops on the newer style Rolex models. That being said, the one on top does seem to be slightly straighter than the second one. Most likely camera angles though.
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Old 6 February 2015, 04:32 AM   #6
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The cyclops with the three looks crooked to me also. Go for the '8' date one.
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Old 6 February 2015, 04:46 AM   #7
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The cyclops with the three looks crooked to me also. Go for the '8' date one.
Could easily be camera angle.

Best to decide once you can see them in person...
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Old 6 February 2015, 05:01 AM   #8
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Could easily be camera angle.

Best to decide once you can see them in person...
Maybe, but since I've seen quite a few crooked cyclops it's most probably because it is. And even if the camera angle is off the date window should be parallel to the edge of the cyclops... I think anyway.
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Old 6 February 2015, 04:54 AM   #9
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Looks like camera angle...mag looks good at 2.5x
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Old 6 February 2015, 05:02 AM   #10
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Seems like normal magnification.
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Old 6 February 2015, 05:27 AM   #11
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The "3" looks crooked. Go with the "8"...With close to a million watches produced each year these things can happen


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Old 6 February 2015, 05:38 AM   #12
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Both have the correct magnification. Either one is fine.
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Old 6 February 2015, 05:43 AM   #13
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Use a loupe to inspect both watches........
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Old 6 February 2015, 05:47 AM   #14
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Both look fine.
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Old 6 February 2015, 05:48 AM   #15
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looks good to me
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Old 6 February 2015, 05:49 AM   #16
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They seem normal but I like the number 8 better than the number 3
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Old 6 February 2015, 06:40 AM   #17
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Quick, helpful advice! Thanks guys!!!
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Old 6 February 2015, 08:13 AM   #18
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Bonus question-I have one dealer offering new for $8100 and this one new for $8300 which includes an extra 2 years of warranty, which they state will go through Rolex. Would make no sense to not pay the extra $200 for the warranty I'm thinking? Both no tax
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Old 6 February 2015, 09:58 AM   #19
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Both are fine. Camera angle makes the '3' look crooked.
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Both look ok.
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Old 6 February 2015, 10:34 AM   #21
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Old 6 February 2015, 11:21 AM   #22
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Old 6 February 2015, 11:51 AM   #23
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I'd be interested in seeing a normal 2.5 compared to a lesser magnification one.
I'm not sure if mine is correct or not and I can't go to any AD's for a while.
I have a DateJust II and I think it is ok but not sure. I didn't know of this issue when I purchased it a month ago

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Old 6 February 2015, 07:55 PM   #24
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I have an exact watch but don't remember about these dates. I have another watch with cyclops, DJ II, some numbers seem like misaligned but I think it's due to double digits vs singular digits.
For instance: 6 exactly sits in the middle equal space between left and right
27 is a different story, 7 by microns of microns look bigger than 2
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Old 6 February 2015, 07:55 PM   #25
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Gotta see it in person .. But from the pictures both looks fine . Angle of the shot can be the reason why
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Old 6 February 2015, 11:05 PM   #26
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Mag is good on both.
I also think it's the camera angle but the cyclops with the "3" appears slightly crooked.
Just go with the "8".
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Old 7 February 2015, 03:00 AM   #27
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Thanks everyone. Cyclopes have always looked crooked to me when looking at close up photos. Are they supposed to be parallel to the date window? If I look at the "8" photo even that looks a little off if you apply a straight line over it. Strange....
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