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RustyW · 15 July 2021, 10:27 AM

Just got this back from LAWW. WOW!

Perfection for my tastes. Could not be happier with it.

Now...if Rolex would just fix the Deep Sea by removing the text around that beautiful steel ring lock!

tylerad1 · 15 July 2021, 10:43 AM

Looks great!

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RichM · 15 July 2021, 10:48 AM

Very nice!

Judge · 15 July 2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rustyw

now...if rolex would just fix the deep sea by removing the text around that beautiful steel ring lock!

blasphemy!

RustyW · 15 July 2021, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Judge

blasphemy!

I love everything about the watch except all that text around that beautiful steel ring. I am about to sell mine as the Red is replacing it.

Unnecessary clutter...IMO

fskywalker · 15 July 2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RustyW

Just got this back from LAWW. WOW!

Perfection for my tastes. Could not be happier with it.

Now...if Rolex would just fix the Deep Sea by removing the text around that beautiful steel ring lock!

Well done! Ignore the haters as they will always hate, your watch your choice!

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ltmgeller · 15 July 2021, 11:22 AM

Looks great

Alfa2109 · 15 July 2021, 11:43 AM

That’s a beauty!

Malum · 15 July 2021, 12:17 PM

Owning both the 43 and D Blue all I can say is enjoy that SD , it’s a great piece . If you ever get the chance to acquire the D Blue you will definitely admire every bit of that dial .

brandrea · 15 July 2021, 12:26 PM

Well done Rusty

FatTuesday · 15 July 2021, 12:42 PM

Yes indeed! I want the cyclops removed from mine as well.

101031-28 · 15 July 2021, 12:43 PM

Enjoy!

Orangeface · 15 July 2021, 01:20 PM

Nice! What was the cost?

RustyW · 15 July 2021, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangeface

Nice! What was the cost?

$120 for the crystal & gasket

$150 for the crystal swap

plus shipping (this part wasn't cheap)

RustyW · 15 July 2021, 01:42 PM

One more pic for ya'll

I think this is a great pic.

FirNaTine23 · 15 July 2021, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyW

One more pic for ya'll

I think this is a great pic.

Beautiful!!!

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Devildog · 15 July 2021, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyW

$120 for the crystal & gasket

$150 for the crystal swap

plus shipping (this part wasn't cheap)

Rusty,

May I ask what crystal was used?

From memory simply removing the cyclops leaves the AR coating under the crystal where the cyclops was, although that could easily be removed with the crystal out.

RustyW · 16 July 2021, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Rusty,

May I ask what crystal was used?

From memory simply removing the cyclops leaves the AR coating under the crystal where the cyclops was, although that could easily be removed with the crystal out.

An aftermarket crystal/gasket made to the same specs/dimensions/thickness. PM me if you want the source/link. LAWW removed the cyclops from the replacement crystal. I still have the original crystal/gasket so that it can be returned to original specs if needed or if I want a factory service. This seemed to be the best approach as I have read that it is not possible to get the cyclops off of the OEM crystal. Someone noted that it is fastened differently than in the past and that the crystal may have a receiving pit (lack of a better term) to strengthen the bond.

Rori · 15 July 2021, 01:28 PM

Gone is that beautiful water pearl characterizing a Rolex from 50 feet away.

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Mifune · 15 July 2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RustyW

Now...if Rolex would just fix the Deep Sea by removing the text around that beautiful steel ring lock!

whacha talkin bout Willis...

Jackie Daytona · 15 July 2021, 01:32 PM

I like it much better without the cyclops. Feels truer to the original DNA. We have advanced since then of course but aesthetically it looks perfect.

scombs263 · 15 July 2021, 01:34 PM

Nice work.

myporsche · 15 July 2021, 02:02 PM

Looks like a fake now.

RustyW · 15 July 2021, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by myporsche

Looks like a fake now.

Rashid.bk · 15 July 2021, 03:49 PM

Every time I see a modded Rolex, it looks okay, but can only say to myself that the oem configuration always looks best. As for the ring lock text....I like that too....it's the Deepsea's super power, why should Rolex hide it. To each their own, just happy no one here is on Rolex's design team, or we'd have all brushed bracelets and sterile dials.

Only thing I find a little puzzling is that Rolex gives so much choices yet still so many complaints. Jubilees, pcls, cyclops, different clasps, sizes, oyster bracelets, colors galore....options...which makes it easier and more enjoyable to own several Rolex. If not for such variety, I would agree with most wives as then they would "literally" all look the same.

Boaters · 15 July 2021, 03:51 PM

Wowza what a beautiful piece ��

Number3 · 15 July 2021, 06:03 PM

Nailed it! That’s how it should have been released in the first place. Nice one Rusty.

waterman1 · 15 July 2021, 06:14 PM

That looks great! I think I would love mine even more with no cyclops.

I am surprised at how little this cost. Is the new crystal the same thickness? Has depth rating been compromised?

RustyW · 16 July 2021, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by waterman1

That looks great! I think I would love mine even more with no cyclops.

I am surprised at how little this cost. Is the new crystal the same thickness? Has depth rating been compromised?

Same thickness...watch was preassure tested and 100%

alphadweller · 15 July 2021, 06:44 PM

Without the cyclops, the placement of date window looks kind of wrong to me. There's a large visible empty space between the date and the edge of the dial now. This space is normally hidden by the cyclops. Because of this, I personally prefer it with the cyclops, unless the date window could be placed further to the right. You’d essentially need a larger movement for that to happen. Buy hey, if that's what you like OP, more power to you.

15 July 2021, 10:27 AM	#1
RustyW "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: south Louisiana Posts: 157	Red Sea Dweller as it should be...true to history & roots! Just got this back from LAWW. WOW! Perfection for my tastes. Could not be happier with it. Now...if Rolex would just fix the Deep Sea by removing the text around that beautiful steel ring lock! Attached Images

15 July 2021, 10:48 AM	#3
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,773	Very nice! __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

15 July 2021, 11:22 AM	#7
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	Looks great __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 July 2021, 11:43 AM	#8
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15 July 2021, 12:43 PM	#12
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15 July 2021, 10:43 AM	#2
tylerad1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MI Posts: 812	Looks great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 July 2021, 12:17 PM	#9
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,165	Owning both the 43 and D Blue all I can say is enjoy that SD , it’s a great piece . If you ever get the chance to acquire the D Blue you will definitely admire every bit of that dial .

15 July 2021, 12:26 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,127	Well done Rusty

15 July 2021, 12:42 PM	#11
FatTuesday "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Deep South Posts: 53	Yes indeed! I want the cyclops removed from mine as well.

15 July 2021, 01:20 PM	#13
Orangeface "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SoCal Watch: No-Date Sub Posts: 251	Nice! What was the cost?

15 July 2021, 01:42 PM	#15
RustyW "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: south Louisiana Posts: 157	One more pic for ya'll I think this is a great pic. Attached Images

15 July 2021, 01:28 PM	#19
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	Gone is that beautiful water pearl characterizing a Rolex from 50 feet away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

15 July 2021, 01:32 PM	#21
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,626	I like it much better without the cyclops. Feels truer to the original DNA. We have advanced since then of course but aesthetically it looks perfect. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

15 July 2021, 01:34 PM	#22
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	Nice work.

15 July 2021, 02:02 PM	#23
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Looks like a fake now.

15 July 2021, 03:49 PM	#25
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Every time I see a modded Rolex, it looks okay, but can only say to myself that the oem configuration always looks best. As for the ring lock text....I like that too....it's the Deepsea's super power, why should Rolex hide it. To each their own, just happy no one here is on Rolex's design team, or we'd have all brushed bracelets and sterile dials. Only thing I find a little puzzling is that Rolex gives so much choices yet still so many complaints. Jubilees, pcls, cyclops, different clasps, sizes, oyster bracelets, colors galore....options...which makes it easier and more enjoyable to own several Rolex. If not for such variety, I would agree with most wives as then they would "literally" all look the same.

15 July 2021, 03:51 PM	#26
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Wowza what a beautiful piece ��

15 July 2021, 06:03 PM	#27
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,986	Nailed it! That’s how it should have been released in the first place. Nice one Rusty.

15 July 2021, 06:14 PM	#28
waterman1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 889	That looks great! I think I would love mine even more with no cyclops. I am surprised at how little this cost. Is the new crystal the same thickness? Has depth rating been compromised?

15 July 2021, 06:44 PM	#30
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	Without the cyclops, the placement of date window looks kind of wrong to me. There's a large visible empty space between the date and the edge of the dial now. This space is normally hidden by the cyclops. Because of this, I personally prefer it with the cyclops, unless the date window could be placed further to the right. You’d essentially need a larger movement for that to happen. Buy hey, if that's what you like OP, more power to you.

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