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bwood74 · 24 April 2014, 11:49 AM

I didn't like it at first either, but it grows on you. Of course I'm a vintage guy though.

AK797 · 24 April 2014, 12:29 PM

I don't really notice it any more, except for when dust gets around it.

adiorandomhero93 · 24 April 2014, 12:57 PM

Love it, very classic look

Starbucksboss · 24 April 2014, 01:02 PM

No...mine has stayed on my watch.

skprd13 · 24 April 2014, 01:20 PM

Love it!

ec51 · 24 April 2014, 01:30 PM

I do not like dates nor the cyclops. With that being said, if you need the date -- you can always have the cyclops removed. Or buy an extra crystal so you have the original just in case.

james1787 · 24 April 2014, 02:34 PM

The cyclops is a part of Rolex..

Someday if I get a second Rolex it absolutely will have one.

Tokyo Time · 24 April 2014, 02:45 PM

Love the date function but prolly wouldn't if I was left eyed.

JohnFM · 24 April 2014, 03:06 PM

Yes, it will grow on you. That doesn't mean you'll like it, but you will get used to it.

I prefer no cyclops and even went so far as to remove it from a 16610. It bugged me, distorting the view, and obscuring portions of the dial. I obsessed over this. It bothered me.

Then I bought a 16610LV with cyclops and learned to like the darned thing. If you think too much about the cyclops, it's a distraction. When you stop thinking about it and just wear the watch, you realize it magnifies the date nicely. I still prefer no cyclops, but it's not a big deal and you'll very likely get used to it. At least that's my prediction ;-)

GB-man · 24 April 2014, 03:09 PM

I agree it is classic Rolex. A bit foolish? Yeah but so is putting the engine in the arse of a German sports car. Classics rock!

BBQ BOY · 24 April 2014, 03:16 PM

I like it just fine. Yes, there are dates around you on every device and computer, but that doesn't mean the cyclops isn't useful. I am a business owner and do paper work rail. The date is a great feature for me.
You will get use to it without qualm.

Touring · 24 April 2014, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

I do not like it and never will

+1

So much so that I got rid of it from my 16570:

The others I own are all non-date, so no cyclops.

rolexnub · 24 April 2014, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

I like it a lot. Its Rolex signature

X2

jshepard · 24 April 2014, 03:24 PM

I don't love the cyclops but I've learned to live with it and I don't hate it. Ever since I got my GMTII I've learned to not worry about it.

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Tombstone · 24 April 2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

I like it on the watches that have it and am fine with the ones that don't....It's all good by me.

I agree100%

Dr. Robert · 24 April 2014, 03:37 PM

Love the cyclops...always rooted for him in those old Jason & The Golden Fleece sword & sandal films.

beaglehusky · 24 April 2014, 05:17 PM

I've never been a fan, but in recent years I've noticed that it keeps me from squinting when I need to look at the date. Being old blows.

77T · 24 April 2014, 06:10 PM

If you don't like cyclops then perhaps an Omega is worth considering?

MaxCargo · 24 April 2014, 06:11 PM

Dont like it. I tried with the EXP II, but no. cyclops

So now it only dwellers for me

rustyduck · 24 April 2014, 06:21 PM

i have had a date feature on watches for years. despite that I don't rely upon it. given that I was happy to save money on the sub c with no date. of course, most of the sport watches have the date feature with no option for none. I'm fine with a date when I have no choice but I don't use it much.

ejvette · 24 April 2014, 07:43 PM

I like the sub without the date when I need the date I look at my phone...I'm always rotating the watches so I never even bother setting the date anymore

MonBK · 24 April 2014, 07:47 PM

No thank God it stays on the watch.

Racerdj · 24 April 2014, 08:50 PM

I have always liked it.

lmcgbaj · 24 April 2014, 09:14 PM

The cyclops are a signature Rolex. It's like saying "I want a Ferrari, but will I get used to red?"

To me it adds to the tool watch that the Rolex is supposed to be. It is a useful feature to view the date easier.

Rolexes are made to be kept for life and you will appreciate the feature when you get older and start using the watch for its intent purpose.

If you don't like the look, I understand that as well.

SUBversive · 24 April 2014, 09:16 PM

Is this a thread talking about that new member from Florida who's got one eye? If so this isn't very nice.

beshannon · 24 April 2014, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

If you don't like cyclops then perhaps an Omega is worth considering?

Yes my Speedmaster is a fantastic watch.

Of course you could just get Rolex watches than do not need that thing sticking up from the crystal, unbalanced on one side like a wart

Starbucksboss · 24 April 2014, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

Is this a thread talking about that new member from Florida who's got one eye? If so this isn't very nice.

:)

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hardel · 24 April 2014, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Yes my Speedmaster is a fantastic watch.

Of course you could just get Rolex watches than do not need that thing sticking up from the crystal, unbalanced on one side like a wart

Lol!

Baco Noir · 25 April 2014, 12:01 AM

Not a fan - never have been and never will be. Just like the He valve on the Omegas (aka the wart). Both bug me enough that I avoid watches with them.

Someone said it earlier, if you don't like something about a watch, that feeling is unlikely to go away with time.

Fiery · 25 April 2014, 12:03 AM

I wasn't sure about the cyclops either. I thought I'd hate it. So, as a test run, I've got myself an Invicta 8926. I quickly found out that I can perfectly live with the cyclops, so a few months later I've got myself a Sub-C Date. Never looked back, still lovin' the cyclops

24 April 2014, 11:49 AM	#31
bwood74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: virginia Posts: 58	I didn't like it at first either, but it grows on you. Of course I'm a vintage guy though. Attached Images

24 April 2014, 02:45 PM	#38
Tokyo Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Douglas Location: Tokyo Watch: but don't touch Posts: 481	Cyclops Love the date function but prolly wouldn't if I was left eyed.

24 April 2014, 03:37 PM	#46
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	Love the cyclops...always rooted for him in those old Jason & The Golden Fleece sword & sandal films. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 April 2014, 06:10 PM	#48
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	If you don't like cyclops then perhaps an Omega is worth considering? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 April 2014, 06:11 PM	#49
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	Dont like it. I tried with the EXP II, but no. cyclops So now it only dwellers for me Attached Images __________________ Life is a sexually transmitted disease and the mortality rate is one hundred percent" You just have to trust your own madness,sanity is only a cosy lie. DSSD, Tudor Pelagos. SDc 4000

24 April 2014, 12:29 PM	#32
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I don't really notice it any more, except for when dust gets around it.

24 April 2014, 12:57 PM	#33
adiorandomhero93 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrisburg pa Posts: 421	Love it, very classic look

24 April 2014, 01:02 PM	#34
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	No...mine has stayed on my watch.

24 April 2014, 01:20 PM	#35
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Love it!

24 April 2014, 01:30 PM	#36
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	I do not like dates nor the cyclops. With that being said, if you need the date -- you can always have the cyclops removed. Or buy an extra crystal so you have the original just in case.

24 April 2014, 02:34 PM	#37
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	The cyclops is a part of Rolex.. Someday if I get a second Rolex it absolutely will have one.

24 April 2014, 03:06 PM	#39
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	Yes, it will grow on you. That doesn't mean you'll like it, but you will get used to it. I prefer no cyclops and even went so far as to remove it from a 16610. It bugged me, distorting the view, and obscuring portions of the dial. I obsessed over this. It bothered me. Then I bought a 16610LV with cyclops and learned to like the darned thing. If you think too much about the cyclops, it's a distraction. When you stop thinking about it and just wear the watch, you realize it magnifies the date nicely. I still prefer no cyclops, but it's not a big deal and you'll very likely get used to it. At least that's my prediction ;-)

24 April 2014, 03:09 PM	#40
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I agree it is classic Rolex. A bit foolish? Yeah but so is putting the engine in the arse of a German sports car. Classics rock!

24 April 2014, 03:16 PM	#41
BBQ BOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 513	I like it just fine. Yes, there are dates around you on every device and computer, but that doesn't mean the cyclops isn't useful. I am a business owner and do paper work rail. The date is a great feature for me. You will get use to it without qualm.

24 April 2014, 03:24 PM	#44
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	I don't love the cyclops but I've learned to live with it and I don't hate it. Ever since I got my GMTII I've learned to not worry about it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 April 2014, 05:17 PM	#47
beaglehusky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Adrian Location: Tanzania Posts: 1,553	I've never been a fan, but in recent years I've noticed that it keeps me from squinting when I need to look at the date. Being old blows.

24 April 2014, 06:21 PM	#50
rustyduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Lake Oswego Posts: 178	i have had a date feature on watches for years. despite that I don't rely upon it. given that I was happy to save money on the sub c with no date. of course, most of the sport watches have the date feature with no option for none. I'm fine with a date when I have no choice but I don't use it much.

24 April 2014, 07:43 PM	#51
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	I like the sub without the date when I need the date I look at my phone...I'm always rotating the watches so I never even bother setting the date anymore __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

24 April 2014, 07:47 PM	#52
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Does the cyclops grow on you? No thank God it stays on the watch.

24 April 2014, 08:50 PM	#53
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I have always liked it. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

24 April 2014, 09:14 PM	#54
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	The cyclops are a signature Rolex. It's like saying "I want a Ferrari, but will I get used to red?" To me it adds to the tool watch that the Rolex is supposed to be. It is a useful feature to view the date easier. Rolexes are made to be kept for life and you will appreciate the feature when you get older and start using the watch for its intent purpose. If you don't like the look, I understand that as well. __________________ "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.* "*

24 April 2014, 09:16 PM	#55
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Is this a thread talking about that new member from Florida who's got one eye? If so this isn't very nice.

25 April 2014, 12:01 AM	#59
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,971	Not a fan - never have been and never will be. Just like the He valve on the Omegas (aka the wart). Both bug me enough that I avoid watches with them. Someone said it earlier, if you don't like something about a watch, that feeling is unlikely to go away with time. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

25 April 2014, 12:03 AM	#60
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I wasn't sure about the cyclops either. I thought I'd hate it. So, as a test run, I've got myself an Invicta 8926. I quickly found out that I can perfectly live with the cyclops, so a few months later I've got myself a Sub-C Date. Never looked back, still lovin' the cyclops __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

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