Photoshop Request - 116622 YM minus cyclops

[Paul_I]

I don't know if there is a consolidated Photoshop request thread or not, so apologies if there is.

I'd be interested in a quick and dirty mock-up of a 116622 without the cyclops if anyone had the skills and time.

Thanks in advance!

[douglasf13]

Hi. I found this on the web. The biggest issue you may have, as shown in my markup, is whether you think there's too much space between the date window and the rehaut. Rolex date complications are inset to accommodate the cyclops, so I think they look a little off when the cyclops is removed. Rolex wisely made the old SeaDweller's dial a little smaller to shrink the gap, since it didn't have a cyclops. However, if you like the look of the new SeaDweller and Deep Sea, I'd imagine you'll be fine.

[Paul_I]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Hi. I found this on the web. The biggest issue you may have, as shown in my markup, is whether you think there's too much space between the date window and the rehaut. Rolex date complications are inset to accommodate the cyclops, so I think they look a little off when the cyclops is removed. Rolex wisely made the old SeaDweller's dial a little smaller to shrink the gap, since it didn't have a cyclops. However, if you like the look of the new SeaDweller and Deep Sea, I'd imagine you'll be fine.

Thanks so much, this is what I was looking for.

[AK797]

That does look good, more blue to enjoy.

[Paul_I]

I have found that the cyclops will frequently obstruct my view of the date and I generally am not a fan. I am thinking about swapping crystals to one without. This gives me a perfect idea of what it will look like.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Paul_I

I have found that the cyclops will frequently obstruct my view of the date and I generally am not a fan. I am thinking about swapping crystals to one without. This gives me a perfect idea of what it will look like.

FWIW, here's an example of how Rolex used to accommodate for the inset date by making the dial a little smaller. Any aesthetic improvements made by removing the cyclops is negated by the inset date, IMO.

Removing the Tudor Sub cyclops looks better, because the ETA date wheel is already closer to the rehaut for this dial size. It looks much more proportional.

[artschool]

looks better without the cyclops.

[natosub]

That's sharp!

[GreenLantern]

Is it easy to swap the crystal for one without the Cyclops?

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Is it easy to swap the crystal for one without the Cyclops?

A Daytona crystal should works.