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scooba · 21 January 2018, 05:29 AM

Has anybody removed there cyclops ?

Maybe tried fitting a SD4k Crystal ? ok I realise one case size is 43 the other is 40 but the tech in St James suggested it may actually be the same size just the case is larger .

rodwillson · 21 January 2018, 06:19 AM

You can buy a correct size generic cyclops for less than $5 but I think most, if not all, of the generic ones are mineral glass instead of sapphire. I did this with an extra 16800 crystal. Took more then a few days though.

AK797 · 21 January 2018, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by scooba

Has anybody removed there cyclops ?

Maybe tried fitting a SD4k Crystal ? ok I realise one case size is 43 the other is 40 but the tech in St James suggested it may actually be the same size just the case is larger .

I think the sizes are really similar, why not give it a go and see? Can they source you the crystal?

springer · 21 January 2018, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooba

Has anybody removed there cyclops ?

Maybe tried fitting a SD4k Crystal ? ok I realise one case size is 43 the other is 40 but the tech in St James suggested it may actually be the same size just the case is larger .

Cyclops can be removed be heating the cyclops once it is removed from the watch. The heat will loosen the glue.

simongpaez · 21 January 2018, 08:58 AM

I believe there is a coat in the crystal that when you remove the cyclops it wil show. So it is not as simple as removing.

I also prefer the SD without it

jay_kay · 21 January 2018, 08:59 AM

Someone has photoshopped this.

I think it looks great

springer · 21 January 2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by simongpaez

I believe there is a coat in the crystal that when you remove the cyclops it wil show. So it is not as simple as removing.

I also prefer the SD without it

It works. Nothing shows.

Cru Jones · 21 January 2018, 10:23 AM

Cyclops nicely fills in the right side of the dial for more balance. I wouldn't change a thing (except me not having one). :-)

21 January 2018, 05:29 AM	#1
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,586	Sd43 Has anybody removed there cyclops ? Maybe tried fitting a SD4k Crystal ? ok I realise one case size is 43 the other is 40 but the tech in St James suggested it may actually be the same size just the case is larger .

21 January 2018, 08:59 AM	#6
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Someone has photoshopped this. I think it looks great __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

21 January 2018, 06:19 AM	#2
rodwillson Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 30	You can buy a correct size generic cyclops for less than $5 but I think most, if not all, of the generic ones are mineral glass instead of sapphire. I did this with an extra 16800 crystal. Took more then a few days though.

21 January 2018, 08:58 AM	#5
simongpaez "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Simon Location: Houston Watch: Some Posts: 1,109	I believe there is a coat in the crystal that when you remove the cyclops it wil show. So it is not as simple as removing. I also prefer the SD without it

21 January 2018, 10:23 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Cyclops nicely fills in the right side of the dial for more balance. I wouldn't change a thing (except me not having one). :-)

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