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Old 3 March 2012, 09:46 AM   #1
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removing cyclops

Hi.

I am thinking about buying new a GMT II or Sub but the cyclops is really bothering me.

As I already have a SD, I really do like the clean look of SD w/o the cyclops.

Have anyone tried to remove it or change it to plain sapphire class?
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Old 3 March 2012, 09:56 AM   #2
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Take a chisel to it. IMO the cyclops is iconic to them and they don't look right without them. Plus you will be happy with the magnification when your eyes get bad.
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Old 3 March 2012, 10:48 AM   #3
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It's just glued on. There is a tutorial on how to do this on the forum if you do a search. IMO, I'd give a while and see how you feel. I to started with a SD for that exact reason. Now 7 years later the cyclops does not bother me.
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Old 3 March 2012, 10:51 AM   #4
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the bubble is one of the distinctive feature of rolex
i'd keep it
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Old 3 March 2012, 11:03 AM   #5
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