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DesertGoon · 9 July 2012, 12:27 AM

i was cleaning the glass of my wife's lady datejust with a piece of cloth when the cyclop moved and came off.

was this a normal occurrence on a rolex watch?

i may have to send the watch to a rsc to get it fixed.

cremator · 9 July 2012, 12:36 AM

should not just come off know send it back

Sean.c · 9 July 2012, 12:37 AM

pics ???

Omni · 9 July 2012, 12:39 AM

Send it to RSC.

xjeeunitx · 9 July 2012, 12:41 AM

If its under warranty you shouldbe good. If not theyllcharge you roughly 150 for replacement of crystal.

DesertGoon · 9 July 2012, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

If its under warranty you shouldbe good. If not theyllcharge you roughly 150 for replacement of crystal.

the watch is abt 8 years old.

i hope they can glue it back, can't they...?

topofk2 · 9 July 2012, 01:35 AM

Look at the bright side: It now has a little bit of SD16600 in it!
I like the new look!

Tan · 9 July 2012, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertGoon

the watch is abt 8 years old.

i hope they can glue it back, can't they...?

Chances are they will want to replace the crystal imo.

OrangeSport · 9 July 2012, 02:39 AM

I think I would leave it off, providing there's no mark left behind...

BmwA5H · 9 July 2012, 02:41 AM

Never heard of something like that happening before! I'd send it to RSC, like Tan posted Rolex will probably replace the whole crystal.

Trouble15 · 9 July 2012, 02:59 AM

If you decide to send it back let us know the outcome.

DesertGoon · 9 July 2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

I think I would leave it off, providing there's no mark left behind...

my wife said it looks 'less' rolex so i'll get it fixed at a rsc.

btw there is no mark on the crystal.

oneillba · 9 July 2012, 09:22 AM

A Rolex without a cyclops is just another watch. IMHO.

swissautopro · 9 July 2012, 09:28 AM

An AD with an in-house watchmaker should be able to rectify the situation without sending it off. I know firsthand.

U5512 · 9 July 2012, 09:59 AM

Just buy a small tube of clear UV Crystal Cement and glue that cyclops back. A single drop of UV cement on the back of cyclops and spread it out to cover the back of the cyclops. Put it back on the sapphire crystal and position it over the date. Take the watch outside and expose to sun light or under a UV light (hence the name UV Crystal Cement) for a few minutes and you're done. Sending it back to RSC to have it glued back on???

Bangel · 9 July 2012, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneillba

A Rolex without a cyclops is just another watch. IMHO.

Hmmm... I think a few ND sub, SD, DSSD, Milgauss and Daytona owners may disagree with you there!

To the OP, if RSC insist on changing the crystal, I'd be tempted to try to glue it back myself or seek out an independent first. I'd change the crystal at the RSC as a last resort. Just seems like a bit of overkill to me. Please let us know how it all works out.

kymwatchlog · 9 July 2012, 11:09 AM

in the first place, howis the cyclops installed on the glass i wonder? glue? sounds quite tacky job.

Mickey® · 9 July 2012, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertGoon

the watch is abt 8 years old.

i hope they can glue it back, can't they...?

Looks cool!

U5512 · 9 July 2012, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kymwatchlog

in the first place, howis the cyclops installed on the glass i wonder? glue? sounds quite tacky job.

Believe it or not, but yes it was glued on in the first place.

Rikki · 9 July 2012, 11:44 AM

The cyclop is put on with ultraviolet cement clean the back of the cyclop with a new straight razor to get the old glue off. then put a small dot of the cement on the crystal using tweezers drop the cyclop onto the drop and carefully move it around to just evenly cover the bottom of the cyclop. Now make sure it's lined up with the date a slowly walk outside into the sun making sure to keep it level within about 10 seconds it will set permanantly. The cement is designed to work with 2 pieces together wait a couple hours after it sets and wipe any excess off with naptha benzene and your good to go. Rikki

sig-x · 9 July 2012, 11:46 AM

I love the look of the non-cyclops Rolex.

MortgageGuy · 9 July 2012, 01:33 PM

Does seem odd, perhaps it had one to many bumps and loosened a bit... Easy fix and rather inexpensive. Ad/Watchmaker or RSC will be able to do it for you NP

Bangel · 9 July 2012, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikki

The cyclop is put on with ultraviolet cement clean the back of the cyclop with a new straight razor to get the old glue off. then put a small dot of the cement on the crystal using tweezers drop the cyclop onto the drop and carefully move it around to just evenly cover the bottom of the cyclop. Now make sure it's lined up with the date a slowly walk outside into the sun making sure to keep it level within about 10 seconds it will set permanantly. The cement is designed to work with 2 pieces together wait a couple hours after it sets and wipe any excess off with naptha benzene and your good to go. Rikki

Great info Rikki.

Just curious, where does one go to get ultraviolet cement? Is it difficult to get hold of?

Feras · 9 July 2012, 02:55 PM

Runnnn to the AD, that's what i would do and after that post some pics on TRF

acce1999 · 9 July 2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikki

The cyclop is put on with ultraviolet cement clean the back of the cyclop with a new straight razor to get the old glue off. then put a small dot of the cement on the crystal using tweezers drop the cyclop onto the drop and carefully move it around to just evenly cover the bottom of the cyclop. Now make sure it's lined up with the date a slowly walk outside into the sun making sure to keep it level within about 10 seconds it will set permanantly. The cement is designed to work with 2 pieces together wait a couple hours after it sets and wipe any excess off with naptha benzene and your good to go. Rikki

Good advice!

OP: Listen to the expert.

Best,

A

mikkolopez · 9 July 2012, 05:54 PM

Should be easy to have it glued by RSC. Or it can be a cyclops-less DJ, which is kinda cool.

Rikki · 9 July 2012, 11:46 PM

Any watch supply house has it, tube for under 10 dollars enough to last for years. I believe you can pick it up at Ace Hardware as well. Rikki

9 July 2012, 12:27 AM	#1
DesertGoon Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Sub date 16610T Posts: 19	Cyclop came off from Lady Datejust i was cleaning the glass of my wife's lady datejust with a piece of cloth when the cyclop moved and came off. was this a normal occurrence on a rolex watch? i may have to send the watch to a rsc to get it fixed.

9 July 2012, 02:39 AM	#9
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	I think I would leave it off, providing there's no mark left behind... __________________

9 July 2012, 09:22 AM	#13
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	A Rolex without a cyclops is just another watch. IMHO. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

9 July 2012, 09:28 AM	#14
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	An AD with an in-house watchmaker should be able to rectify the situation without sending it off. I know firsthand. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

9 July 2012, 11:44 AM	#20
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	The cyclop is put on with ultraviolet cement clean the back of the cyclop with a new straight razor to get the old glue off. then put a small dot of the cement on the crystal using tweezers drop the cyclop onto the drop and carefully move it around to just evenly cover the bottom of the cyclop. Now make sure it's lined up with the date a slowly walk outside into the sun making sure to keep it level within about 10 seconds it will set permanantly. The cement is designed to work with 2 pieces together wait a couple hours after it sets and wipe any excess off with naptha benzene and your good to go. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

9 July 2012, 12:36 AM	#2
cremator "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: kent uk Posts: 239	should not just come off know send it back

9 July 2012, 12:37 AM	#3
Sean.c Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai / Ireland Watch: Sub date Posts: 505	pics ???

9 July 2012, 12:39 AM	#4
Omni Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 95	Send it to RSC.

9 July 2012, 12:41 AM	#5
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,529	If its under warranty you shouldbe good. If not theyllcharge you roughly 150 for replacement of crystal.

9 July 2012, 01:35 AM	#7
topofk2 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: oregon Posts: 162	Look at the bright side: It now has a little bit of SD16600 in it! I like the new look!

9 July 2012, 02:41 AM	#10
BmwA5H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rolex 16618 Posts: 704	Never heard of something like that happening before! I'd send it to RSC, like Tan posted Rolex will probably replace the whole crystal.

9 July 2012, 02:59 AM	#11
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	If you decide to send it back let us know the outcome.

9 July 2012, 09:59 AM	#15
U5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,125	Just buy a small tube of clear UV Crystal Cement and glue that cyclops back. A single drop of UV cement on the back of cyclops and spread it out to cover the back of the cyclops. Put it back on the sapphire crystal and position it over the date. Take the watch outside and expose to sun light or under a UV light (hence the name UV Crystal Cement) for a few minutes and you're done. Sending it back to RSC to have it glued back on???

9 July 2012, 11:09 AM	#17
kymwatchlog Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 853	in the first place, howis the cyclops installed on the glass i wonder? glue? sounds quite tacky job.

9 July 2012, 11:46 AM	#21
sig-x "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 344	I love the look of the non-cyclops Rolex.

9 July 2012, 01:33 PM	#22
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Does seem odd, perhaps it had one to many bumps and loosened a bit... Easy fix and rather inexpensive. Ad/Watchmaker or RSC will be able to do it for you NP __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

9 July 2012, 02:55 PM	#24
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Runnnn to the AD, that's what i would do and after that post some pics on TRF

9 July 2012, 05:54 PM	#26
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Should be easy to have it glued by RSC. Or it can be a cyclops-less DJ, which is kinda cool.

9 July 2012, 11:46 PM	#27
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Any watch supply house has it, tube for under 10 dollars enough to last for years. I believe you can pick it up at Ace Hardware as well. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

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