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21 January 2018, 05:29 AM | #1 |
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Has anybody removed there cyclops ?
Maybe tried fitting a SD4k Crystal ? ok I realise one case size is 43 the other is 40 but the tech in St James suggested it may actually be the same size just the case is larger . |
21 January 2018, 06:19 AM | #2 |
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You can buy a correct size generic cyclops for less than $5 but I think most, if not all, of the generic ones are mineral glass instead of sapphire. I did this with an extra 16800 crystal. Took more then a few days though.
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21 January 2018, 08:09 AM | #3 |
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I think the sizes are really similar, why not give it a go and see? Can they source you the crystal?
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21 January 2018, 08:52 AM | #4 |
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Cyclops can be removed be heating the cyclops once it is removed from the watch. The heat will loosen the glue.
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21 January 2018, 08:58 AM | #5 |
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I believe there is a coat in the crystal that when you remove the cyclops it wil show. So it is not as simple as removing.
I also prefer the SD without it |
21 January 2018, 08:59 AM | #6 |
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Someone has photoshopped this.
I think it looks great
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21 January 2018, 09:01 AM | #7 |
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It works. Nothing shows.
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21 January 2018, 10:23 AM | #8 |
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Cyclops nicely fills in the right side of the dial for more balance. I wouldn't change a thing (except me not having one). :-)
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