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colemanitis · 16 October 2007, 05:57 AM

I've had my Sub for almost two months now and I've always noticed that there's excess glue around my cyclops. Way to go Rolex

. Anyway, I finally got tired of looking at it, so with my fingernail and a toothpick I was able to scrape the extra glue from the crystal. WOW - WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT!!!

I now have a VERY DEFINED cyclops!!! I never realized before how sloppy it looked until now. Here's a before pic... you'll have to wait a few hours for an after pic.

Notice the excess glue around the cyclops

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 October 2007, 06:00 AM

Wow, that sucks, Jeff!

I have never experienced this problem with any of the nine SS Sub Dates I have owned, but Rolex QC really slipped there, didn't it??

Good thing you got it fixed!

JJ Irani · 16 October 2007, 06:04 AM

Are you sure that's excess glue and not just muck, Jeff?

Try some soap, water and a toothbrush. Should get it off and clean as a whistle!!

colemanitis · 16 October 2007, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Are you sure that's excess glue and not just muck, Jeff?

Try some soap, water and a toothbrush. Should get it off and clean as a whistle!!

You know I keep my Rollie cleaner than that

. It was definitely glue. It was crystal clear and hard as a rock. Took me about an hour to scrape it all off.

JJ Irani · 16 October 2007, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

You know I keep my Rollie cleaner than that

. It was definitely glue. It was crystal clear and hard as a rock. Took me about an hour to scrape it all off.

Hmmmm....sorry to hear that. Have had all my Rollies with cyclops.....never had a problem like that!!

Alex Stylianou · 16 October 2007, 06:13 AM

I think I might have the same problem on my new plexi crystal . I have noticed at the bottom there is something there which isn't dirt , but I am going to try JJ's meathod before I get the toothpick out.

Downing · 16 October 2007, 06:15 AM

Jeff, does the photograph make it look worse than it did in "real life"?

The reason I'm asking is that looks so bad that I'm surprised you didn't notice when you bought it.

I'm planning on buying a white Exp II later this week. My AD has three of them. I'm going to line them up and inspect each one carefully with a loupe, per JJ's instructions, just to avoid problems like this.

colemanitis · 16 October 2007, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stylianou

I think I might have the same problem on my new plexi crystal . I have noticed at the bottom there is something there which isn't dirt , but I am going to try JJ's meathod before I get the toothpick out.

You need to be VERY CAREFUL with your acrylic crystal. They scratch VERY EASILY. You might be better off with a little bit of glue than several scratches. My crystal is sapphire, so I didn't have to worry about scratching it.

roadcarver · 16 October 2007, 06:18 AM

Hi Jeff,

Looking at the photos of the watch when you first got it, does look like it has any excessive glue?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=21811

colemanitis · 16 October 2007, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Downing

Jeff, does the photograph make it look worse than it did in "real life"?

The reason I'm asking is that looks so bad that I'm surprised you didn't notice when you bought it.

I'm planning on buying a white Exp II later this week. My AD has three of them. I'm going to line them up and inspect each one carefully with a loupe, per JJ's instructions, just to avoid problems like this.

It's more noticeable in the pic above... the sun light is hitting it just right. You can barely tell with the naked eye.

colemanitis · 16 October 2007, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by roadcarver

Hi Jeff,

Looking at the photos of the watch when you first got it, does look like it has any excessive glue?

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=21811

Look closely at the top of the cyclops. You can also see some excess glue on the left side.

Ed Rooney · 16 October 2007, 07:13 AM

What is a cyclops?

Oh....yeah.....

colemanitis · 16 October 2007, 08:16 AM

Here's a few after shots. A cyclops as it should look!

Downing · 16 October 2007, 08:21 AM

Good job, Jeff!

Tools · 16 October 2007, 08:22 AM

Give it a few more scrapes....Maybe you can get it to look perfect....

Like this:

arttay10 · 16 October 2007, 08:23 AM

Good Photography....

colemanitis · 16 October 2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Give it a few more scrapes....Maybe you can get it to look perfect....

Like this:

Destroy · 16 October 2007, 08:27 AM

toothpick's a great idea. Of course, a toothbrush, warm water and some mild soap oughta have helped somewhat as well...... Nice work Jeff.

colemanitis · 16 October 2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Destroy

toothpick's a great idea. Of course, a toothbrush, warm water and some mild soap oughta have helped somewhat as well...... Nice work Jeff.

This stuff was WAAAAY too tough for that. I regularly clean my Sub with a warm water, soap, and a toothbrush. They wouldn't even come close to budging the glue.

Ed Rooney · 16 October 2007, 08:40 AM

Nicely done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Give it a few more scrapes....Maybe you can get it to look perfect....

Like this:

Destroy · 16 October 2007, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

This stuff was WAAAAY too tough for that. I regularly clean my Sub with a warm water, soap, and a toothbrush. They wouldn't even come close to budging the glue.

Furry muff. Good stuff though - a toothpick has just enough give but more than enough punch to move stubborn glue. I had the front crystal of my watch rub against some old mangy rubber - that took forever to get off with a toothbrush!!!

16 October 2007, 05:57 AM	#1
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Excess cyclops glue I've had my Sub for almost two months now and I've always noticed that there's excess glue around my cyclops. Way to go Rolex . Anyway, I finally got tired of looking at it, so with my fingernail and a toothpick I was able to scrape the extra glue from the crystal. WOW - WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT!!! I now have a VERY DEFINED cyclops!!! I never realized before how sloppy it looked until now. Here's a before pic... you'll have to wait a few hours for an after pic. Notice the excess glue around the cyclops __________________ Member #471

16 October 2007, 06:00 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Wow, that sucks, Jeff! I have never experienced this problem with any of the nine SS Sub Dates I have owned, but Rolex QC really slipped there, didn't it?? Good thing you got it fixed! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 October 2007, 06:04 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Are you sure that's excess glue and not just muck, Jeff? Try some soap, water and a toothbrush. Should get it off and clean as a whistle!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 October 2007, 06:15 AM	#7
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Jeff, does the photograph make it look worse than it did in "real life"? The reason I'm asking is that looks so bad that I'm surprised you didn't notice when you bought it. I'm planning on buying a white Exp II later this week. My AD has three of them. I'm going to line them up and inspect each one carefully with a loupe, per JJ's instructions, just to avoid problems like this. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

16 October 2007, 06:18 AM	#9
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Hi Jeff, Looking at the photos of the watch when you first got it, does look like it has any excessive glue? http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=21811 __________________ I'm just a cook...

16 October 2007, 06:13 AM	#6
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	I think I might have the same problem on my new plexi crystal . I have noticed at the bottom there is something there which isn't dirt , but I am going to try JJ's meathod before I get the toothpick out.

16 October 2007, 07:13 AM	#12
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	What is a cyclops? Oh....yeah.....

16 October 2007, 08:16 AM	#13
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Here's a few after shots. A cyclops as it should look! __________________ Member #471

16 October 2007, 08:21 AM	#14
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Good job, Jeff! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

16 October 2007, 08:22 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Give it a few more scrapes....Maybe you can get it to look perfect.... Like this:

16 October 2007, 08:23 AM	#16
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Good Photography....

16 October 2007, 08:27 AM	#18
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	toothpick's a great idea. Of course, a toothbrush, warm water and some mild soap oughta have helped somewhat as well...... Nice work Jeff.

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