Tudor diver + cyclops...

[buddy13]

I used to hate the cyclops on Rolex sport models, on the couple date models I used to have.

In fact, I opted for the ND Sub twice.

I have not owned a Rolex for a long time. Since I have grown up, I am struggling to read the date on my watches without my newly made reading glasses on. Ahh...the pleasures of growing old. I also prefer my watches to have a date, as I use it quite a lot.

Is it only me, or would a date model of the Tudor Pelagos 39 look really nice with a cyclops :)? Never thought I'd say that, but I really think it would.

With Tudor, you'd not be wearing a 'fake' Rolex from a distance, since they used to have it for a long time. In your opinion, would Rolex ever allow the use of a cyclops on a Tudor diver ever again?

[kieselguhr]

Just buy an aftermarket one and slap it on

[Dan Pierce]

I've added a cyclops to my THC, as there was plenty of room @ 6:00 and it was a nod to the original Monte Carlo vintage chronographs.

But I actually prefer the clean look of no cyclops on a Tudor diver.

However, it's your watch, do what works best for you.
dP

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I've added a cyclops to my THC, as there was plenty of room @ 6:00 and it was a nod to the original Monte Carlo vintage chronographs.

But I actually prefer the clean look of no cyclops on a Tudor diver.

However, it's your watch, do what works best for you.
dP

Looks like it came out the factory looking like that!

[grimacej]

Just get Neo-vintage Tudor sub. 79090

[buddy13]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Just buy an aftermarket one and slap it on

Don't think it's the same.

The date font has to be the right size (small and impossible to read without a magnifier - eg. a 16600 date) for x2.5 magnifier to work well, also it would have to be fairly inside of the chapter ring and clear of nothing around it. Eg. I would not think it would work on a Pelagos 42.

Not that I'd do it still, as I'd want it to be up to same Standard as the watch.

[buddy13]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I've added a cyclops to my THC, as there was plenty of room @ 6:00 and it was a nod to the original Monte Carlo vintage chronographs.

But I actually prefer the clean look of no cyclops on a Tudor diver.

However, it's your watch, do what works best for you.
dP

That looks great

Eg. case in point, this Tudor Heritage chrono, am I the only one who thinks that it would look much better with the original serrations on the crowns and pushers, rather than this modern looking knurling, and also a cyclops on the date at 3 o'clock?

It's a nice watch, don't get me wrong, but I think the changes done from the vintage model, do not add, but rather take away from the design. Curious if others feel the same.

[subtona]

cyclops serves a function to magnify... if you have difficulty seeing the date their are two options eliminate it or make it bigger.

cyclops is a proven solution.

however, my 5 digit explorer II has the cyclops but does not have AR coating... the date is not visible at all, it is just a bright reflection where the date should be.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Looks like it came out the factory looking like that!

Thanks, Nick!

Originally Posted by buddy13

That looks great

Eg. case in point, this Tudor Heritage chrono, am I the only one who thinks that it would look much better with the original serrations on the crowns and pushers, rather than this modern looking knurling, and also a cyclops on the date at 3 o'clock?

It's a nice watch, don't get me wrong, but I think the changes done from the vintage model, do not add, but rather take away from the design. Curious if others feel the same.

Thanks, Etienne!

I prefer the knurling but wouldn't mind if the original serrations were used. The THC, as a modern reboot of the original Monte Carlo it does a great job IMHO of leaning into it's vintage design w/ modern construction & proportions.

For a 3:00 date window [and cyclops] Tudor would need to release a Big Block reissue. But I don't see that happening given Tudor's new chronograph movement has sub dials at 3 & 9.
dP

[buddy13]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Thanks, Nick!


Thanks, Etienne!

I prefer the knurling but wouldn't mind if the original serrations were used. The THC, as a modern reboot of the original Monte Carlo it does a great job IMHO of leaning into it's vintage design w/ modern construction & proportions.

For a 3:00 date window [and cyclops] Tudor would need to release a Big Block reissue. But I don't see that happening given Tudor's new chronograph movement has sub dials at 3 & 9.
dP

Big Block reissue would be immense, even though I buy diver's, I'd probably buy it too. Date at 3 would only work with a 7750 3,6,9h configuration!

As for the serrations, the knurling is fine, but I find them much better than the fine machining on the crown and bezel of my Pelagos 42. Seems like a few years later, even Tudor themselves found out and the new 39 & FXD have the Rolex serrations Sometimes I think it was just a decision for the sake of doing something different than Rolex