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gwozhog · 13 February 2013, 12:40 PM

Looking at purchasing a Sea Dweller. The seller has ruined the crystal by adding a cyclops. Anyone know how much a new crystal from RSC would be for a f serial Sea Dweller. Will rolex insist on a complete service? I'm almost embarrassed to even send it in.

kilyung · 13 February 2013, 01:03 PM

Why not just knock it off?

zeuloa · 13 February 2013, 01:04 PM

When was the last service? It could need a service if never serviced. I would negotiate into price of watch.

psv · 13 February 2013, 01:09 PM

Super-easy to remove. tap the crystal with heavy masking tape, put some acetone on a Q-tip around the edges of the cyclops or just heat it very carefully, then chip it off with a razor blade. It takes less than a minute.

SteveFromNY · 13 February 2013, 01:38 PM

can you post a pic? I know it looks like a sub-date, but I've never seen an SD with a cyclops.

SUBversive · 13 February 2013, 01:50 PM

Are you sure it's a sea dweller?

gwozhog · 13 February 2013, 02:17 PM

Here is the sellers pic. I almost throw up in my mouth everytime I see it.

ratty · 13 February 2013, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

Here is the sellers pic. I almost throw up in my mouth everytime I see it.

If it looks so bad why do you want it?

Andad · 13 February 2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

Here is the sellers pic. I almost throw up in my mouth everytime I see it.

Can't see why you would buy that one if that's how you feel about it Clarky.

You will always remember how it looked in its previous life.

gwozhog · 14 February 2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Can't see why you would buy that one if that's how you feel about it Clarky.

You will always remember how it looked in its previous life.

I Like to look at watches like I look at Woman sometimes. I think to myself you know I could have her fixed up real nice with just a little bit of work done. With that being said Incoming

I picked her up this evening. I guess I will have to head to the tool shed tommorow and take a pair of pliars and a blow torch to that one eyed cyclops bastad. Here is a much better pick of her.

jackruff · 15 February 2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

I Like to look at watches like I look at Woman sometimes. I think to myself you know I could have her fixed up real nice with just a little bit of work done.

Huh.... ever tell em that??

Vincent65 · 16 February 2013, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

Here is a much better pick of her.

really?

Mickey® · 16 February 2013, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

Here is the sellers pic. I almost throw up in my mouth everytime I see it.

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

GradyPhilpott · 3 March 2013, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

Here is the sellers pic. I almost throw up in my mouth everytime I see it.

It doesn't look horrible, but I understand why you wouldn't want it on there.

I wouldn't, either.

thomas311 · 13 February 2013, 04:29 PM

why not just look for another one?

bdex75 · 14 February 2013, 03:18 PM

That dirty one eyed [email protected]/K. I almost like it, but it does ruin the cleanliness of the SD. Congrats on the pick up. Kind of like rescuing a stray dog I guess. Little mange, some mats, some bugs, but still a good companion.

gwozhog · 14 February 2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

That dirty one eyed [email protected]/K. I almost like it, but it does ruin the cleanliness of the SD. Congrats on the pick up. Kind of like rescuing a stray dog I guess. Little mange, some mats, some bugs, but still a good companion.

SteveFromNY · 15 February 2013, 03:18 PM

as much as I like the cyclops on my sub, that just looks all kinds of wrong. it even looks lower than it's supposed to be.

Runnin' Rebel · 15 February 2013, 03:26 PM

Oh come on now ! If it was done right, it would be ok. I can't really see how it looks though with the blurry pictures. Send that cyclops to me, I'll have someone put it on my Pelagos.

Stoner319 · 15 February 2013, 03:34 PM

Doesn't really bother me but I do prefer the cleaner look.

zeuloa · 15 February 2013, 04:26 PM

Off with its head!

Perpetual Spirit · 15 February 2013, 04:41 PM

Congrats! If it were me and I was apprehensive about sending it off to Rolex, then I would leave it to an independent Rolex trained watchmaker. I'd want the cyclops removed too-doesn't look bad but at the same time I'd like to have it as original as possible not to mention if you ever plan to sell it in the future and want top dollar. I think you'll be the perfect owner for it who can give the TLC it needs!

subtona · 15 February 2013, 09:45 PM

Cyclops on SD, worst mod ever.

joseluu · 15 February 2013, 10:21 PM

First time I manage to see the date on a sea dweller!!

Kiddodoc · 15 February 2013, 11:07 PM

Can't understand why the guy just didn't buy a sub instead of modifying the SD.

mjclark32 · 16 February 2013, 12:10 AM

Should be pretty easy to take off, I looked into taking the cyclops off my sub when I first got it.
Let us know how you do

Oh, and Congrats!

Jake B · 16 February 2013, 01:10 AM

In what year did they stop bevelling the lugs? Was it when they nixed the drilled lug holes?

enginerd · 16 February 2013, 01:28 AM

I think they used a Sub's crystal on it. The SD crystal is quite a bit thicker and so renders the cyclops useless. That's why it was never on there to begin with!

Mine:

storm66 · 16 February 2013, 04:10 AM

Its prob a Sub with a sea dweller dial!

gwozhog · 16 February 2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 66storm

Its prob a Sub with a sea dweller dial!

Sorry but its not. This whale has a blow hole on the case.

13 February 2013, 12:40 PM	#1
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Sea Dweller with a cyclops Looking at purchasing a Sea Dweller. The seller has ruined the crystal by adding a cyclops. Anyone know how much a new crystal from RSC would be for a f serial Sea Dweller. Will rolex insist on a complete service? I'm almost embarrassed to even send it in. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

13 February 2013, 02:17 PM	#7
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Here is the sellers pic. I almost throw up in my mouth everytime I see it. Attached Images __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

13 February 2013, 04:29 PM	#15
thomas311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NorCal Watch: SD/LV Posts: 216	why not just look for another one? __________________ using no way as way having no limitation as limitation

15 February 2013, 03:26 PM	#19
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Oh come on now ! If it was done right, it would be ok. I can't really see how it looks though with the blurry pictures. Send that cyclops to me, I'll have someone put it on my Pelagos. __________________ ♛

15 February 2013, 09:45 PM	#23
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Cyclops on SD, worst mod ever. __________________

13 February 2013, 01:03 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Why not just knock it off?

13 February 2013, 01:04 PM	#3
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	When was the last service? It could need a service if never serviced. I would negotiate into price of watch.

13 February 2013, 01:09 PM	#4
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Super-easy to remove. tap the crystal with heavy masking tape, put some acetone on a Q-tip around the edges of the cyclops or just heat it very carefully, then chip it off with a razor blade. It takes less than a minute.

13 February 2013, 01:38 PM	#5
SteveFromNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 109	can you post a pic? I know it looks like a sub-date, but I've never seen an SD with a cyclops.

13 February 2013, 01:50 PM	#6
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Are you sure it's a sea dweller?

14 February 2013, 03:18 PM	#16
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	That dirty one eyed [email protected]/K. I almost like it, but it does ruin the cleanliness of the SD. Congrats on the pick up. Kind of like rescuing a stray dog I guess. Little mange, some mats, some bugs, but still a good companion.

15 February 2013, 03:18 PM	#18
SteveFromNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 109	as much as I like the cyclops on my sub, that just looks all kinds of wrong. it even looks lower than it's supposed to be.

15 February 2013, 03:34 PM	#20
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Doesn't really bother me but I do prefer the cleaner look.

15 February 2013, 04:26 PM	#21
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Off with its head!

15 February 2013, 04:41 PM	#22
Perpetual Spirit "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: United States Watch: Vintage Rolex 1501 Posts: 93	Congrats! If it were me and I was apprehensive about sending it off to Rolex, then I would leave it to an independent Rolex trained watchmaker. I'd want the cyclops removed too-doesn't look bad but at the same time I'd like to have it as original as possible not to mention if you ever plan to sell it in the future and want top dollar. I think you'll be the perfect owner for it who can give the TLC it needs!

15 February 2013, 10:21 PM	#24
joseluu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Madrid (Spain) Posts: 702	First time I manage to see the date on a sea dweller!!

15 February 2013, 11:07 PM	#25
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	Can't understand why the guy just didn't buy a sub instead of modifying the SD.

16 February 2013, 12:10 AM	#26
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Should be pretty easy to take off, I looked into taking the cyclops off my sub when I first got it. Let us know how you do Oh, and Congrats! __________________

16 February 2013, 01:10 AM	#27
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	In what year did they stop bevelling the lugs? Was it when they nixed the drilled lug holes? __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

16 February 2013, 01:28 AM	#28
enginerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Nathan Location: Denver, CO Watch: Too many Posts: 1,008	I think they used a Sub's crystal on it. The SD crystal is quite a bit thicker and so renders the cyclops useless. That's why it was never on there to begin with! Mine: Attached Images

16 February 2013, 04:10 AM	#29
storm66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: london Posts: 842	Its prob a Sub with a sea dweller dial!

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