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ozzyp · 11 April 2011, 06:56 AM

Hello! i am close to buy a SeaDweller from ebay. The price is good (compared to Sweden) and there is a strong powerseller selling it. The only problem i have is that the pictures of the watch have the typical rolex bulb over the date. I have never seen this before on a SeaDweller...what do you think?
Oscar

Dr.Brian · 11 April 2011, 07:01 AM

I've seen this mod done before.
Post a link or some photos if you want a better opinion.
What does the seller say about it?

Explorer 2011 · 11 April 2011, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozzyp

Hello! i am close to buy a SeaDweller from ebay. The price is good (compared to Sweden) and there is a strong powerseller selling it. The only problem i have is that the pictures of the watch have the typical rolex bulb over the date. I have never seen this before on a SeaDweller...what do you think?
Oscar

post the link and we'll take a look. Some people have been known to add the 'cyclops' to a seadweller. It can also be removed if you wish.

ozzyp · 11 April 2011, 07:18 AM

It is supposed to be brand new with all papers etc....please see link

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Sea-Dwelle...item19c2794744

Johny · 11 April 2011, 07:27 AM

description says original sapphire with custom cyclops

ozzyp · 11 April 2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

description says original sapphire with custom cyclops

What exactly does this mean? that the watch is new but the seller has put the cyclops on it? is this normal while selling a new watch?

Explorer 2011 · 11 April 2011, 07:41 AM

pretty sure this very same watch was being discussed in another thread recently. Exactly the same one...

Dr.Brian · 11 April 2011, 07:42 AM

Looks real. I'm not sure if the Z's came with the green hologram though. It may not be new. Also, why no photo's of box and papers (card), how about the kit?
The best part about this listing is looking at the "custom cyclops" that doesn't seem to magnify the date at all. It also looks like it has glue overflowing out on the edges. Really nice custom work.

Clearly not an authentic Rolex cyclops.
Too much $$ as well, though MAYBE not if really BNIB with full extras. I'd make removal of the dreadful cyclops a condition of the sale.

Dr.Brian · 11 April 2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ozzyp

What exactly does this mean? that the watch is new but the seller has put the cyclops on it? is this normal while selling a new watch?

I think someone bought the watch, couldn't see the date, added a crappy aftermarket cyclops and was unhappy with the results. Fast forward a couple years, now they are ready to dump it.

BH13GMT · 11 April 2011, 07:44 AM

saw this on another thread, u can remove the cyclops if you are brave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8-33UbhuyE

it is easy to add a cyclops, I think DP added one to his Tudor Heritage Chrono using a watch maker he uses so it wouldnt surprise me if this has been retro fitted by a skilled individual.

Explorer 2011 · 11 April 2011, 07:46 AM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=171219

ozzyp · 11 April 2011, 07:52 AM

Thanx for all your answers, really appreciate it....i'll stay away and i´ll try to find someone on our forums. Any recommendations to how i should proceed? (sorry for my newbie questions!) My goal is to find a nice SD, preferably new or in a really nice mint condition.

TKB · 11 April 2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ozzyp

Thanx for all your answers, really appreciate it....i'll stay away and i´ll try to find someone on our forums. Any recommendations to how i should proceed? (sorry for my newbie questions!) My goal is to find a nice SD, preferably new or in a really nice mint condition.

pm bodybump or davidSW and ask them to find you one. or look in watches for sale. i see SDs all the time on there. good luck!

ozzyp · 11 April 2011, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TKB

pm bodybump or davidSW and ask them to find you one. or look in watches for sale. i see SDs all the time on there. good luck!

Thanks a lot!!!!

11 April 2011, 06:56 AM	#1
ozzyp Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 22	glas date bulb on Seadweller??? Hello! i am close to buy a SeaDweller from ebay. The price is good (compared to Sweden) and there is a strong powerseller selling it. The only problem i have is that the pictures of the watch have the typical rolex bulb over the date. I have never seen this before on a SeaDweller...what do you think? Oscar

11 April 2011, 07:01 AM	#2
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	I've seen this mod done before. Post a link or some photos if you want a better opinion. What does the seller say about it? __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

11 April 2011, 07:27 AM	#5
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	description says original sapphire with custom cyclops __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

11 April 2011, 07:41 AM	#7
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	pretty sure this very same watch was being discussed in another thread recently. Exactly the same one... __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

11 April 2011, 07:42 AM	#8
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Looks real. I'm not sure if the Z's came with the green hologram though. It may not be new. Also, why no photo's of box and papers (card), how about the kit? The best part about this listing is looking at the "custom cyclops" that doesn't seem to magnify the date at all. It also looks like it has glue overflowing out on the edges. Really nice custom work. Clearly not an authentic Rolex cyclops. Too much $$ as well, though MAYBE not if really BNIB with full extras. I'd make removal of the dreadful cyclops a condition of the sale. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

11 April 2011, 07:18 AM	#4
ozzyp Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 22	It is supposed to be brand new with all papers etc....please see link http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Sea-Dwelle...item19c2794744

11 April 2011, 07:44 AM	#10
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	saw this on another thread, u can remove the cyclops if you are brave http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8-33UbhuyE it is easy to add a cyclops, I think DP added one to his Tudor Heritage Chrono using a watch maker he uses so it wouldnt surprise me if this has been retro fitted by a skilled individual. __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

11 April 2011, 07:46 AM	#11
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=171219 __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

11 April 2011, 07:52 AM	#12
ozzyp Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sweden Posts: 22	Thanx for all your answers, really appreciate it....i'll stay away and i´ll try to find someone on our forums. Any recommendations to how i should proceed? (sorry for my newbie questions!) My goal is to find a nice SD, preferably new or in a really nice mint condition.

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