Sea-Dweller with cyclops?

[brent1202]

Just curious if any of you have ever had a cyclops installed on a sea-dweller? I assume it's possible to have a watch maker do it. Love the sea-dweller, but I would have to have a cyclops. Just curious what if anyone else had thought about it or has done it.

Cheers,
Brent.

[SaddleSC]

If you search in the archives there is a thread with a bunch of Sea Dweller pics. One member of the forum purchased a 16600 SD that had a cyclops installed. Definitely not for me...but to each his own. The Sea Dweller is an absolutely fantastic watch either way! Good luck.

[CPTL]

This is an issue that I don't think has ever been conclusively resolved on this forum. Yes, you can glue a cyclops on the SD crystal just like you could on any other watch. Some have said that the 16600 lacks a cyclops because at great depths and pressure the cyclops could compromise the integrity of the crystal. Others have said that the thickness of the 16600 crystal would negate the magnification effect.

I've seen pictures posted on this forum of a 16600 with a cyclops affixed, and it looked to me pretty much the same as it does on a 16610. I think that Rolex left the cyclops off of the SD to distinguish it from a Sub for those who don't spend a significant portion of their day claiming to be able to tell the difference between 40mm and 39.

[SaddleSC]

I think from a functional design perspective, Rolex left the cyclops off the 16600 because it would concentrate the pressure on one side of the crystal at extreme depths. However, if the original poster is looking to magnify the date and stay above say 1000 feet, then the cyclops will definitely work on the thicker SD crystal for that purpose.

[Trailblazer]

No cyclops for SD if i may.

[psv]

Then I suggest getting a regular Submariner, it really isn't such a big difference between the watches, especially after the Sub got SEL as well.

I know I've seen it done but certainly not for me. However, yes you can have it done.

[autofiend]

Originally Posted by psv

then i suggest getting a regular submariner, it really isn't such a big difference between the watches, especially after the sub got sel as well.

I know i've seen it done but certainly not for me. However, yes you can have it done.

+2.

[George Ab]

The beauty of the Sea-dweller is that is doesn't have a cyclops. It detracts from a pretty face. My favorite Rolex diver.

Get a standard sub. Putting a cyclops on a Sea-dweller is like putting on an aftermarket spoiler (or furry dice) on a Porsche. Don't mess with design perfection.

[Submarino]

Originally Posted by George Ab

The beauty of the Sea-dweller is that is doesn't have a cyclops. It detracts from a pretty face. My favorite Rolex diver.

Get a standard sub. Putting a cyclops on a Sea-dweller is like putting on an aftermarket spoiler (or furry dice) on a Porsche. Don't mess with design perfection.

x2

[snowbird]

I agree with those above - I imagine it can be done, but why not just get a Sub?

[Wrist Candy]

The SD or at least the DSSD has a domed / convex crystal. I cannot recall seeing a magnifier installed on a watch with a domed crystal before. (A large # of Breitlings have domed crystals but do not have magnifiers. Would the shape of the crystal have anything to do with not installing a magnifier

[snowbird]

Originally Posted by Wrist Candy

The SD or at least the DSSD has a domed / convex crystal. I cannot recall seeing a magnifier installed on a watch with a domed crystal before. (A large # of Breitlings have domed crystals but do not have magnifiers. Would the shape of the crystal have anything to do with not installing a magnifier

Interesting point. You're correct on the DSSD having a domed crystal - sapphire SDs though have a flat crystal. It is noticeably thicker than the Sub crystal though.

[Hooper]

The Dweller needs a Cyclops in my opinion !! But you know what they say about people and their opinions

[Wrist Candy]

Originally Posted by snowbird

Interesting point. You're correct on the DSSD having a domed crystal - sapphire SDs though have a flat crystal. It is noticeably thicker than the Sub crystal though.

Did any of the earlier SD have a domed crystal? and does the new DSSD not have a sapphire crystal?

In order for a magnifyier to fit properly on a domed crystal it would need to be machined concave on its inner surface to mate up with the convex curvature of the dome. certainly not an impossible process, but I wonder if that might effect the viewing clarity and thus the reason that they are not seen on domed crystals.

Another question. Does Rolex use sappire in the making of the magnifiers or some other material?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by psv

Then I suggest getting a regular Submariner, it really isn't such a big difference between the watches, especially after the Sub got SEL as well.

I know I've seen it done but certainly not for me. However, yes you can have it done.

[snowbird]

Originally Posted by Wrist Candy

Did any of the earlier SD have a domed crystal? and does the new DSSD not have a sapphire crystal?

In order for a magnifyier to fit properly on a domed crystal it would need to be machined concave on its inner surface to mate up with the convex curvature of the dome. certainly not an impossible process, but I wonder if that might effect the viewing clarity and thus the reason that they are not seen on domed crystals.

Another question. Does Rolex use sappire in the making of the magnifiers or some other material?

I believe the earlier SDs with acrylic crystal are domed but I'm sure someone can confirm. The later SDs with sapphire are flat. The DSSD is sapphire but domed, I assume because of the greater depth rating.

[Atomant]

Dweller is beauty without a cyclops.

[Lion]

Hey, each to there own I enjoy the Sea Dweller just the way it is but if a cyclops is what you like and want.....by all means do it!!!

[rolexertion]

Who was it who said, 'A Sea Dweller needs a cyclops like a fish needs a bicycle'?

[ParisDakarBmw]

http://www.ofrei.com/page_208.html

The cement, and UV light are needed, and a cyclop device

http://www.ofrei.com/page474.html

It would take you 15 minutes to do..........................But I wouldn't do that to my watch...

[Wrist Candy]

Originally Posted by snowbird

I believe the earlier SDs with acrylic crystal are domed but I'm sure someone can confirm. The later SDs with sapphire are flat. The DSSD is sapphire but domed, I assume because of the greater depth rating.

Thanks for this info.

[kzm40]

Originally Posted by brent1202

Just curious if any of you have ever had a cyclops installed on a sea-dweller? I assume it's possible to have a watch maker do it. Love the sea-dweller, but I would have to have a cyclops. Just curious what if anyone else had thought about it or has done it.

Cheers,
Brent.

A friend of mine has one, the dealer put it on for the previous owner, It looks fine, no issues at all, easily removed to.. It can only be done to the saphire models, as the acrylic is one peice.

[DoxaDavid]

It's strictly a personal choice and they are easily added. It is incomplete hogwash a cyclopse would affect the integrity of the crystal at depth on any watch..PUULLEASE as well as the silly statement it wouldn't magnify the date because of the crystal thickness. Come on, if I hold a magnifying glass in front of the dial it wouldn't make the face, hands etc bigger. Of course it would. My guess is Rolex wanted to distinguish it from the Sub, nothing more. Purists won't like it but if you as an owner do, add it and enjoy!