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kip595 · 4 March 2021, 03:43 PM

Hi guys;

I absolutely love my DJ, circa 2006. What I don't love, never have, and just can't come to terms with, is the date window 'eye' in actual use, i.e. when I wear it.

I'll pause for the purists to finish yelling at me.

Anyway, seeing as I absolutely love every single other aspect of mine and it isn't similar to any other offering (full disclosure, it's a Turn-O-Graph ref. 116264) - all I want to do is swap the crystal for a "flat" type as would be seen on the OP 36 no-date, or such.

Anyone done this? Any advice on a good place to have such a service done? I do want to keep the WR correct, so making sure this is done properly and pressure tested after is important to me.

I know, I know, the eye is a classic part of the design...but hey, I don't figure to sell this one and even if I do I can always have the original put back in, least in theory...right?

Thanks for reading my little ramble and any advice guys!

Nickn · 7 March 2021, 07:14 AM

A Crystal is a consumable if you like the flat look take the window off

chocopeluche · 7 March 2021, 05:00 PM

Lots of high end dealers do this on stella dials and vintage subs so Im sure many purists will come to your defense.

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Nick9 · 8 March 2021, 12:28 AM

I have a vintage Air-King that came to me with a flat crystal. To me, it looked “off”. I wouldn’t call myself a purist, but I swapped the crystal and liked it better.

It’s easy enough to have a flat crystal installed on your watch. And if you don’t like it, just change it back.

enjoythemusic · 8 March 2021, 06:34 AM

Your timepiece, your choice.

Wife has a very Frankin DJ36 and loves it. So just a crystal mod is easy to do / undo. Go for it!

kip595 · 13 March 2021, 07:22 AM

Thanks guys, after another week on my wrist I definitely like the style too much to move it along, but that cyclops...going to talk to my watchmaker about it tomorrow! :)

enjoythemusic · 13 March 2021, 07:31 AM

Cool, look fwd to pics!

Stan Cooper · 13 March 2021, 07:49 AM

Trust me, as you get older you'll develop an appreciation for the cyclops.

P.S. You have excellent taste.

Jster · 13 March 2021, 11:39 AM

Do it. You can always change it back.

4 March 2021, 03:43 PM	#1
kip595 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: U.S. East Coast Posts: 174	Input on a slight 'mod' to a DJ 36 Hi guys; I absolutely love my DJ, circa 2006. What I don't love, never have, and just can't come to terms with, is the date window 'eye' in actual use, i.e. when I wear it. I'll pause for the purists to finish yelling at me. Anyway, seeing as I absolutely love every single other aspect of mine and it isn't similar to any other offering (full disclosure, it's a Turn-O-Graph ref. 116264) - all I want to do is swap the crystal for a "flat" type as would be seen on the OP 36 no-date, or such. Anyone done this? Any advice on a good place to have such a service done? I do want to keep the WR correct, so making sure this is done properly and pressure tested after is important to me. I know, I know, the eye is a classic part of the design...but hey, I don't figure to sell this one and even if I do I can always have the original put back in, least in theory...right? Thanks for reading my little ramble and any advice guys!

7 March 2021, 05:00 PM	#3
chocopeluche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: san francisco Posts: 472	Lots of high end dealers do this on stella dials and vintage subs so Im sure many purists will come to your defense. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex OQ Fanatic SF, CA

8 March 2021, 06:34 AM	#5
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,176	Your timepiece, your choice. Wife has a very Frankin DJ36 and loves it. So just a crystal mod is easy to do / undo. Go for it! __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

13 March 2021, 07:31 AM	#7
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,176	Cool, look fwd to pics! __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

13 March 2021, 07:49 AM	#8
Stan Cooper 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,888	Trust me, as you get older you'll develop an appreciation for the cyclops. P.S. You have excellent taste. __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M Traveler GMT Meteorite, Seiko SSC813 quartz solar powered chronograph It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

7 March 2021, 07:14 AM	#2
Nickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: London Posts: 526	A Crystal is a consumable if you like the flat look take the window off

8 March 2021, 12:28 AM	#4
Nick9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 378	I have a vintage Air-King that came to me with a flat crystal. To me, it looked “off”. I wouldn’t call myself a purist, but I swapped the crystal and liked it better. It’s easy enough to have a flat crystal installed on your watch. And if you don’t like it, just change it back.

13 March 2021, 07:22 AM	#6
kip595 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: U.S. East Coast Posts: 174	Thanks guys, after another week on my wrist I definitely like the style too much to move it along, but that cyclops...going to talk to my watchmaker about it tomorrow! :)

13 March 2021, 11:39 AM	#9
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	Do it. You can always change it back.

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