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ever · 30 September 2013, 12:07 AM

If removing the cyclops in a sapphire of a 16610 is reversible and how?
thanks

77T · 30 September 2013, 12:14 AM

Reversible with much care and effort - plus UV curing adhesive...a new cyclops...much experience...

Medtech · 30 September 2013, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ever

If removing the cyclops in a sapphire of a 16610 is reversible and how?
thanks

You would have to remove the cyclops, then buy a new cyclops and have a professional glue it back on.

My suggestion would be to buy a replacement crystal, remove the cyclops, and have a pro replace the crystal at your next service. Then keep the original in a safe place.

ever · 30 September 2013, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medtech

You would have to remove the cyclops, then buy a new cyclops and have a professional glue it back on.

My suggestion would be to buy a replacement crystal, remove the cyclops, and have a pro replace the crystal at your next service. Then keep the original in a safe place.

please, how much is the cost a replacement cristal? thanks again

kilyung · 30 September 2013, 03:11 AM

Should be less than $200

77T · 30 September 2013, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Medtech

You would have to remove the cyclops, then buy a new cyclops and have a professional glue it back on.

My suggestion would be to buy a replacement crystal, remove the cyclops, and have a pro replace the crystal at your next service. Then keep the original in a safe place.

This would be the route I'd suggest, too. It would be very hard to line up a new cyclops onto the original crystal methinks.

samsmart · 30 September 2013, 04:13 AM

Just a thought, but would a Sea Dweller Crystal work on a 16610? I know the cases are not exactly the same, but are the crystals?

Jocke · 30 September 2013, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samsmart

Just a thought, but would a Sea Dweller Crystal work on a 16610? I know the cases are not exactly the same, but are the crystals?

Nope that is not the same, both size and how they sit in the case is different.

JohnFM · 30 September 2013, 04:47 AM

I have a 16610 and wanted to remove the cyclops. It's possible, but not easy, and then you're left with something that few people want, should you choose to sell the watch down the road.

So I opted for having a Daytona crystal installed on my 16610. Fits perfectly and I still have the old crystal with cyclops if I want to go back to the original look.

John

ever · 30 September 2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnFM

I have a 16610 and wanted to remove the cyclops. It's possible, but not easy, and then you're left with something that few people want, should you choose to sell the watch down the road.

So I opted for having a Daytona crystal installed on my 16610. Fits perfectly and I still have the old crystal with cyclops if I want to go back to the original look.

John

dear John:
The daytona crystal fit perfectly? are you sure, i think the daytona crystal is more thinner, or not?

rolio · 1 October 2013, 01:54 AM

Yes, buying an extra crystal would be the route I would take

Wacker23 · 1 October 2013, 01:58 AM

I wish someone here would offer a crystal for under 200

azguy · 1 October 2013, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wacker23

I wish someone here would offer a crystal for under 200

Heck a bezel insert can cost that much in the aftermarket, $200 for a crystal is pretty reasonable if you ask me...

Jocke · 1 October 2013, 05:02 AM

I use to do like this when I try that on one of my DateJust´s.

I start with my cyclop remover kit.

Pull it up in my full size Bergeon case holder.

And start thr work.

Damn, Rolex have quality glue so I have to warm it up a bit.

Now I hope it will come off.

Ouups, not so good.

What do you think, did I have to change crystal? Or can it
be polished?

I guess it will be hard to get it back again.

luvsub · 1 October 2013, 05:27 AM

Nice instructions.

james1787 · 1 October 2013, 06:14 AM

Jocke, thanks for the instructions... nice and easy to follow!

77T · 1 October 2013, 06:34 AM

Jocke - you must be in the destructive phase of Rolex Zen...

rmfnla · 1 October 2013, 07:18 AM

Now try it with the one on your wrist...

Cc1966 · 2 October 2013, 02:36 AM

Jocke strikes again!

farmer1234 · 2 October 2013, 05:07 AM

I think you're crazy
why did you do it???

Jocke · 2 October 2013, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmer1234

I think you're crazy
why did you do it???

Because I don't like the cyclop.

dysondiver · 2 October 2013, 05:18 AM

firm but fair.

Erok · 2 October 2013, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I use to do like this when I try that on one of my DateJust´s.

I start with my cyclop remover kit.

Pull it up in my full size Bergeon case holder.

And start thr work.

Damn, Rolex have quality glue so I have to warm it up a bit.

Now I hope it will come off.

Ouups, not so good.

What do you think, did I have to change crystal? Or can it
be polished?

I guess it will be hard to get it back again.

Hhhhahahahahaha that

is EPIC !!!

SUBversive · 2 October 2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I use to do like this when I try that on one of my DateJust´s.

I start with my cyclop remover kit.

Pull it up in my full size Bergeon case holder.

And start thr work.

Damn, Rolex have quality glue so I have to warm it up a bit.

Now I hope it will come off.

Ouups, not so good.

What do you think, did I have to change crystal? Or can it
be polished?

I guess it will be hard to get it back again.

What is the date?

JohnFM · 2 October 2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ever

dear John:
The daytona crystal fit perfectly? are you sure, i think the daytona crystal is more thinner, or not?

Ever,

Good question about the relative thickness of a Daytona vs. Sub crystal -- I don't know. What I can tell you is that it is a Daytona crystal, it fits the 16610 perfectly, and it sits slightly above (not below or flush with) the Sub bezel.

John

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JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	I have a 16610 and wanted to remove the cyclops. It's possible, but not easy, and then you're left with something that few people want, should you choose to sell the watch down the road. So I opted for having a Daytona crystal installed on my 16610. Fits perfectly and I still have the old crystal with cyclops if I want to go back to the original look. John

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