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milwatch126 · 30 August 2016, 05:03 PM

I thought I would share this previously posted post (on another forum) here. As, I think it is quite rare for such a request to be fulfilled by Rolex.

This is what happens when your sapphire crystal Rolex bounces off a ceramic tiled floor, SICK!

0ff to Rolex the LV was sent for a full service with a request through my AD for a replacement sapphire without a cyclops?
-Rolex wanted to change the bezel insert during the service which I declined due to its early original shade of green.

The big surprise was when the request was fulfilled and IMO the watch looks so much better but maybe not so for the purist amongst the forum? The complete cost was 550GBP 2013.

The down side of this is that the watch is so gorgeous and different to other LV's it is still sitting with the service stickers and has been un-worn since the service was completed (3 years ago)

.

Cheers,
M

badass09 · 30 August 2016, 05:07 PM

i didn't know rolex would accept that request.. but anyhow.. the sub looks great..

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The Libertine · 2 September 2016, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badass09

i didn't know rolex would accept that request.. but anyhow.. the sub looks great..

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+1 - very surprised to see this, but your Submariner looks good.

badass09 · 2 September 2016, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Libertine

+1 - very surprised to see this, but your Submariner looks good.

thanks buddy..

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luvsub · 30 August 2016, 05:07 PM

Interesting, but it looks great.

second time · 30 August 2016, 05:12 PM

Wow! Rolex does mods now?

SC11 · 30 August 2016, 05:11 PM

Am I missing something or was this done back in 2013 by the looks of the service date?

If so don't think it's relevant now.

Orangejoe · 2 September 2016, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

Am I missing something or was this done back in 2013 by the looks of the service date?

If so don't think it's relevant now.

It's relevant if he just wanted to share... or is looking for offers. You know how Rolex collectors go crazy for watches with a good story.

milwatch126 · 30 August 2016, 05:45 PM

SC11

As, I said the watch still has her service stickers since 2013.

Cheers,
M

Shaky · 30 August 2016, 05:56 PM

I like it and I am very surprised they fulfilled the request.

I am assuming it was done by an in house Rolex watch tech and not back to a RSC.

brettpaul · 30 August 2016, 05:56 PM

Looks good without the cyclops IMHO

ILuvSubs · 30 August 2016, 06:07 PM

Cool story and I love the look of the LV without the cyclops

Thanks for sharing. Who knew that an RSC would allow you to replace the crystal without a cyclops!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by milwatch126

I thought I would share this previously posted post (on another forum) here. As, I think it is quite rare for such a request to be fulfilled by Rolex.

This is what happens when your sapphire crystal Rolex bounces off a ceramic tiled floor, SICK!

0ff to Rolex the LV was sent for a full service with a request through my AD for a replacement sapphire without a cyclops?
-Rolex wanted to change the bezel insert during the service which I declined due to its early original shade of green.

The big surprise was when the request was fulfilled and IMO the watch looks so much better but maybe not so for the purist amongst the forum? The complete cost was 550GBP 2013.

The down side of this is that the watch is so gorgeous and different to other LV's it is still sitting with the service stickers and has been un-worn since the service was completed (3 years ago)

.

Cheers,
M

SC11 · 30 August 2016, 06:08 PM

But this crystal swap was done in 2013? I knew a member who had a WG Daytona dial fitted to his 116520 by Rolex back then try asking them now?!

What I'm getting at is this may of been the case back then but unlikely to happen now.

milwatch126 · 30 August 2016, 06:11 PM

Maybe?

Passionata · 30 August 2016, 06:29 PM

Great watch but i personally miss the cyclops and the new crystals w AR coated cyclops are just superb.

J-E · 30 August 2016, 06:33 PM

they should do this with all the watches. I love Rolex, hate the cyclops

padi56 · 30 August 2016, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-E

they should do this with all the watches. I love Rolex, hate the cyclops

Trouble now with the newer watches they have AR coating under the crystal where the cyclops is glued on.

Castor · 30 August 2016, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Trouble now with the newer watches they have AR coating under the crystal where the cyclops is glued on.

Why is that a problem?

SC11 · 30 August 2016, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castor

Why is that a problem?

The AR coating leaves a shadow under the crystal

bighaole · 31 August 2016, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-E

they should do this with all the watches. I love Rolex, hate the cyclops

Let me guess...young eyes.

Rolex Cyclopses (Cyclopi?) are awesome!

J-E · 31 August 2016, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighaole

Let me guess...young eyes.

Rolex Cyclopses (Cyclopi?) are awesome!

haha, yes young eyes. still i just dont like the look of it

1William · 30 August 2016, 08:30 PM

Looks good.

the0thrdude · 30 August 2016, 10:48 PM

hm, i think it looks a little off without the cyclops but, hey your watch, your preference.
Cool post

subtona · 30 August 2016, 10:58 PM

looks great.

now if they would just drill some lugholes at the owners request it would open up a whole bunch of new choices for me :)

GB-man · 31 August 2016, 01:18 AM

Looks better imho.

sea-dweller · 31 August 2016, 01:54 AM

Looks fine!

watchwatcher · 31 August 2016, 01:59 AM

Love it. The green is such a nice shade. But...are you telling us you haven't worn this beauty in 3 years? Wow...

Splash · 2 September 2016, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Love it. The green is such a nice shade. But...are you telling us you haven't worn this beauty in 3 years? Wow...

Yeah- That's just sad.

And1dre · 31 August 2016, 02:03 AM

Very nice

sensui · 31 August 2016, 03:09 AM

That thing must have landed just right when it hit....basically really only damaged the sapphire and maybe a little of the bezel insert......count your lucky stars. It looks decent without the cyclops but a bit strange.....I just can't envision subs without cyclops (I don't even like cyclops).

30 August 2016, 05:03 PM	#1
milwatch126 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Emerald Island Watch: 1962, 5512 Posts: 180	LV smashed glass with a one in a million Rolex U.K. result.... I thought I would share this previously posted post (on another forum) here. As, I think it is quite rare for such a request to be fulfilled by Rolex. This is what happens when your sapphire crystal Rolex bounces off a ceramic tiled floor, SICK! 0ff to Rolex the LV was sent for a full service with a request through my AD for a replacement sapphire without a cyclops? -Rolex wanted to change the bezel insert during the service which I declined due to its early original shade of green. The big surprise was when the request was fulfilled and IMO the watch looks so much better but maybe not so for the purist amongst the forum? The complete cost was 550GBP 2013. The down side of this is that the watch is so gorgeous and different to other LV's it is still sitting with the service stickers and has been un-worn since the service was completed (3 years ago) . Cheers, M

30 August 2016, 05:12 PM	#6
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	Wow! Rolex does mods now? __________________ GMT IIc, Damasko DA36, Tudor Date+Day, GS SBGT035

30 August 2016, 05:56 PM	#11
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Looks good without the cyclops IMHO __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

30 August 2016, 06:29 PM	#15
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	Great watch but i personally miss the cyclops and the new crystals w AR coated cyclops are just superb. __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

30 August 2016, 10:58 PM	#24
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	looks great. now if they would just drill some lugholes at the owners request it would open up a whole bunch of new choices for me :) __________________

30 August 2016, 05:07 PM	#2
badass09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: prabhu Location: singapore Watch: ROLEX 116613LBD Posts: 713	i didn't know rolex would accept that request.. but anyhow.. the sub looks great.. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

30 August 2016, 05:07 PM	#5
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Interesting, but it looks great.

30 August 2016, 05:11 PM	#7
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	Am I missing something or was this done back in 2013 by the looks of the service date? If so don't think it's relevant now.

30 August 2016, 05:45 PM	#9
milwatch126 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Emerald Island Watch: 1962, 5512 Posts: 180	SC11 As, I said the watch still has her service stickers since 2013. Cheers, M

30 August 2016, 05:56 PM	#10
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	I like it and I am very surprised they fulfilled the request. I am assuming it was done by an in house Rolex watch tech and not back to a RSC.

30 August 2016, 06:08 PM	#13
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	But this crystal swap was done in 2013? I knew a member who had a WG Daytona dial fitted to his 116520 by Rolex back then try asking them now?! What I'm getting at is this may of been the case back then but unlikely to happen now.

30 August 2016, 06:11 PM	#14
milwatch126 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Emerald Island Watch: 1962, 5512 Posts: 180	Maybe?

30 August 2016, 06:33 PM	#16
J-E "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 168	they should do this with all the watches. I love Rolex, hate the cyclops

30 August 2016, 08:30 PM	#22
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Looks good.

30 August 2016, 10:48 PM	#23
the0thrdude Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: New York Watch: 16710,116300 Posts: 501	hm, i think it looks a little off without the cyclops but, hey your watch, your preference. Cool post

31 August 2016, 01:18 AM	#25
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Looks better imho.

31 August 2016, 01:54 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks fine! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

31 August 2016, 01:59 AM	#27
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Love it. The green is such a nice shade. But...are you telling us you haven't worn this beauty in 3 years? Wow...

31 August 2016, 02:03 AM	#29
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Very nice

31 August 2016, 03:09 AM	#30
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	That thing must have landed just right when it hit....basically really only damaged the sapphire and maybe a little of the bezel insert......count your lucky stars. It looks decent without the cyclops but a bit strange.....I just can't envision subs without cyclops (I don't even like cyclops).

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