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rkk208 · 4 July 2011, 04:16 PM

I want to remove them.

Would using acetone be a wise thing to do?

I don't want cyclops to pop off to be honest..

padi56 · 4 July 2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rkk208

I want to remove them.

Would using acetone be a wise thing to do?

I don't want cyclops to pop off to be honest..

Well in over 30 years of being around Rolex and since the net on various forums I have never heard of any residue glue around the cyclops.Please post a picture are you sure its glue and not just dirt build up from normal every day wearing.

rkk208 · 4 July 2011, 04:48 PM

I thought it was a dirt but I just couldn't get rid of it with my sharp knife...

mitchy · 4 July 2011, 05:47 PM

I had a similar problem with my GMT recently I look at it with my work loupe (x10) and noticed a small buildup of 'glue' not really visible with naked eye, so I just used a .5mm screwdriver and followed the cyclops all the way around the watch till it was gone, best to do that, should be right not going to scratch the Saphire

Let us know how you go

rkk208 · 4 July 2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mitchy

I had a similar problem with my GMT recently I look at it with my work loupe (x10) and noticed a small buildup of 'glue' not really visible with naked eye, so I just used a .5mm screwdriver and followed the cyclops all the way around the watch till it was gone, best to do that, should be right not going to scratch the Saphire

Let us know how you go

Problem solved. Thnx Mitch!

padi56 · 4 July 2011, 07:02 PM

You guys and your loupes remember a loupe can be a new Rolex owner worst enemy,

Passionata · 4 July 2011, 07:32 PM

it s dirt guys,wash it well and gonna be clean

Adam K. · 4 July 2011, 08:16 PM

I had the same problem with a (long gone now) GMT-IIC and have seen the glue residue on many new Rolex watches with cyclop magnifiers. That's just what you inevitably get since the thing is glued to the crystal. Contrary to popular opinion, there is SOME handwork involved in putting a Rolex watch together, but I doubt it goes so far as having technicians patiently scraping minute glue residue from around the edges of the cyclops magnifiers. (LOL!)

The solution is easy, and Mitchy has it covered: when you've a few spare moments, just take a sharp object (Xacto blade, etc.) and trace gently around the edge of the lens until you've removed the excessive adhesive to your satisfaction.

I'd avoid acetone or other similar chemicals to clean up around the cyclops edge...that runs the risk, however small, that you'll weaken the (glued) bond between cyclops and crystal and end up having the little sucker fall off at some point. Of course, if that's what you WANT...it might not be an issue. If so, stick to the razorblade method of glue cleanup.

Best,

Adam

AJMarcus · 4 July 2011, 08:33 PM

I would not take a sharp object anywhere near my Rolex let alone the crystal! If it's bothering you that much and a wash with warm water won't do it then have it serviced. Personally if it were me and I did not see it with the naked eye then I'd leave it alone.

Onikage · 4 July 2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AJMarcus

I would not take a sharp object anywhere near my Rolex let alone the crystal! If it's bothering you that much and a wash with warm water won't do it then have it serviced. Personally if it were me and I did not see it with the naked eye then I'd leave it alone.

The crystal has the properties of sapphire, hence "sapphire crystal". It's one of the hardest materials on the planet dont'cha know?

dddrees · 4 July 2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

you guys and your loupes remember a loupe can be a new rolex owner worst enemy,

x2

mitchy · 5 July 2011, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

You guys and your loupes remember a loupe can be a new Rolex owner worst enemy,

tell me about it padi

4 July 2011, 04:16 PM	#1
rkk208 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 122	SOme residual glue around cyclops I want to remove them. Would using acetone be a wise thing to do? I don't want cyclops to pop off to be honest..

4 July 2011, 05:47 PM	#4
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	I had a similar problem with my GMT recently I look at it with my work loupe (x10) and noticed a small buildup of 'glue' not really visible with naked eye, so I just used a .5mm screwdriver and followed the cyclops all the way around the watch till it was gone, best to do that, should be right not going to scratch the Saphire Let us know how you go __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted John Lennon

4 July 2011, 07:02 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	You guys and your loupes remember a loupe can be a new Rolex owner worst enemy, __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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4 July 2011, 04:48 PM	#3
rkk208 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 122	I thought it was a dirt but I just couldn't get rid of it with my sharp knife...

4 July 2011, 08:16 PM	#8
Adam K. Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: WA Watch: All the Oysters Posts: 811	I had the same problem with a (long gone now) GMT-IIC and have seen the glue residue on many new Rolex watches with cyclop magnifiers. That's just what you inevitably get since the thing is glued to the crystal. Contrary to popular opinion, there is SOME handwork involved in putting a Rolex watch together, but I doubt it goes so far as having technicians patiently scraping minute glue residue from around the edges of the cyclops magnifiers. (LOL!) The solution is easy, and Mitchy has it covered: when you've a few spare moments, just take a sharp object (Xacto blade, etc.) and trace gently around the edge of the lens until you've removed the excessive adhesive to your satisfaction. I'd avoid acetone or other similar chemicals to clean up around the cyclops edge...that runs the risk, however small, that you'll weaken the (glued) bond between cyclops and crystal and end up having the little sucker fall off at some point. Of course, if that's what you WANT...it might not be an issue. If so, stick to the razorblade method of glue cleanup. Best, Adam

4 July 2011, 08:33 PM	#9
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	I would not take a sharp object anywhere near my Rolex let alone the crystal! If it's bothering you that much and a wash with warm water won't do it then have it serviced. Personally if it were me and I did not see it with the naked eye then I'd leave it alone.

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