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Astrodokk · 30 April 2012, 06:09 AM

I'm perusing the internet "Rolex for sale" sites to further my education to eventually become a RIS (WIS), like so many of you.
I notice on this one that the cyclops has either a crack on the underside of it or...glue?
What do y'all think?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130688119874...84.m1436.l2649

Reu · 30 April 2012, 06:10 AM

Looks like a crack.

Astrodokk · 30 April 2012, 06:13 AM

All the rest of the pictures show it at better angles. I like this watch, since it's almost 39mm, and my 1505 is rather on the small size at 34mm. But I don't want to get screwed by a fake. They don't show pics of the etched/engraved case markings, and they say that the bevel is frozen. They gaurantee it though.

Keeperoftime · 30 April 2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reu

Looks like a crack.

+1

Pretty cheap fix, needs a new crystal (Can be sourced/installed for about 60 bucks. Well, my watchmaker usually charges that.)

77T · 30 April 2012, 06:30 AM

In addition to replacing the crystal, you may need to have a thorough cleaning and dial worked on.

The dial puzzles me since I've never seen an original pie pan dial have a lume dot applied right on top of the "T SWISS T" printing. Maybe it's been refinished?

Note the bezel no longer works either. So plan on $400+ if you really want it properly serviced by an independent watchmaker.

Astrodokk · 30 April 2012, 07:49 AM

What is pie pan?

azguy · 30 April 2012, 08:01 AM

It looks like very little magnification is going on the font looks wierd

xhype · 30 April 2012, 08:30 AM

Leave that one alone Just my two cents

Speed · 30 April 2012, 08:35 AM

Might better sites - like this one - vs eBay - to learn about watches.

up2nogood · 30 April 2012, 08:52 AM

I have a suspicion this one is a spare parts bin creation. Why would a watch seller not spend a couple of bucks making this perfect for resale? Doesn't seem right to me.

jolimont · 30 April 2012, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astrodokk

What is pie pan?

Dial is raised in the middle with edges sloping downwards, like an upside down pie pan

93 Turbo · 30 April 2012, 09:59 AM

Acrylic cyclops, probably a scratch across the surface. Had similar distortion on my Tudor Sub, easily solved with a light buffing.

Looks like a well worn 1625 DJ Thunderbird in need of a little/lot of TLC. Depending on how far you wanted to go. Get it at the right price and it's a nice little project, a lot of stretch in that bracelet and not cheap to replace.

30 April 2012, 06:09 AM	#1
Astrodokk Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. California Posts: 55	What's wrong with this cyclops? I'm perusing the internet "Rolex for sale" sites to further my education to eventually become a RIS (WIS), like so many of you. I notice on this one that the cyclops has either a crack on the underside of it or...glue? What do y'all think? http://www.ebay.com/itm/130688119874...84.m1436.l2649

30 April 2012, 06:30 AM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	In addition to replacing the crystal, you may need to have a thorough cleaning and dial worked on. The dial puzzles me since I've never seen an original pie pan dial have a lume dot applied right on top of the "T SWISS T" printing. Maybe it's been refinished? Note the bezel no longer works either. So plan on $400+ if you really want it properly serviced by an independent watchmaker. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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30 April 2012, 06:10 AM	#2
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	Looks like a crack.

30 April 2012, 06:13 AM	#3
Astrodokk Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. California Posts: 55	All the rest of the pictures show it at better angles. I like this watch, since it's almost 39mm, and my 1505 is rather on the small size at 34mm. But I don't want to get screwed by a fake. They don't show pics of the etched/engraved case markings, and they say that the bevel is frozen. They gaurantee it though.

30 April 2012, 07:49 AM	#6
Astrodokk Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. California Posts: 55	What is pie pan?

30 April 2012, 08:01 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	It looks like very little magnification is going on the font looks wierd

30 April 2012, 08:30 AM	#8
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	Leave that one alone Just my two cents

30 April 2012, 08:35 AM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Might better sites - like this one - vs eBay - to learn about watches.

30 April 2012, 08:52 AM	#10
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I have a suspicion this one is a spare parts bin creation. Why would a watch seller not spend a couple of bucks making this perfect for resale? Doesn't seem right to me.

30 April 2012, 09:59 AM	#12
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Acrylic cyclops, probably a scratch across the surface. Had similar distortion on my Tudor Sub, easily solved with a light buffing. Looks like a well worn 1625 DJ Thunderbird in need of a little/lot of TLC. Depending on how far you wanted to go. Get it at the right price and it's a nice little project, a lot of stretch in that bracelet and not cheap to replace.

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