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c3pastor · 12 August 2009, 06:54 AM

Hi everyone! Does anyone know if it possible to fix (buff, polish out, etc) a scratch on the wife's datejust? She stood up and as she turned, she hit the door knob and inflicted a small scratch on the cyclops? Leave it? The scratch does not severely affect the visibility of the date... Input?
You guys and gals are awesome... Thanks for your time

c3p

SteKos · 12 August 2009, 07:31 AM

Rolex will replace the whole crystal, they don't sell the cyclops lens by itself. A new crystal replacement isn't too expensive, but I would have to weigh the value of going to have that done, and paying for it, against "how bad is it really?".

Of course, a watch-maker could buff out the scratch, but it would require wearing down the crystal a bit, which might warp the view of the date since it would change the shape of the "lens".

PHPuser · 12 August 2009, 07:38 AM

I priced a crystal replace at one of my areas watchmakers that have a Rolex account. it was only $65 or $75. so you might want to go ahead and get it replaced if it bothers you that much.

Tools · 12 August 2009, 08:21 AM

If she is anything like my wife, she changes the date (or rather I change the date for her) somewhere between the 1st of the month and the middle of the month.... or later, if she notices it hasn't been changed in a while.......

This is not worth changing unless it is really a problem..

c3pastor · 12 August 2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

If she is anything like my wife, she changes the date (or rather I change the date for her) somewhere between the 1st of the month and the middle of the month.... or later, if she notices it hasn't been changed in a while.......

This is not worth changing unless it is really a problem..

Harvey58 · 12 August 2009, 11:49 AM

If it does not bother her, wait until the service and then have it replaced.....if we can afford a Rolex, then $75 bucks is not big deal to fix it!!!

shandy · 12 August 2009, 01:19 PM

Am I right in thinking that the cyclops is acrylic? If so then polywatch would sort it out in a jiffy!

YuppieKid · 12 August 2009, 01:26 PM

nektar · 12 August 2009, 01:59 PM

just wait for the service..

Colnago · 12 August 2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shandy

Am I right in thinking that the cyclops is acrylic? If so then polywatch would sort it out in a jiffy!

Be careful with the polish on a cyclops......very easy to change the magnification

Numismatist · 19 August 2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by shandy

Am I right in thinking that the cyclops is acrylic? If so then polywatch would sort it out in a jiffy!

IS the cyclops sapphire also or something else?

Rikki · 19 August 2009, 11:26 AM

The cyclops can be replaced with a new one just requires removal of crystal heating it up to about 400 degrees till the old one pops off let it cool and install new one. I save all broken sapphire crystals just for the cyclops have a few hundred in stock. IKf you need one drop me a line Rik the watchmaker

tthopp05 · 22 August 2009, 01:55 AM

servise please.

Kokyuryoku · 22 August 2009, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikki

The cyclops can be replaced with a new one just requires removal of crystal heating it up to about 400 degrees till the old one pops off let it cool and install new one. I save all broken sapphire crystals just for the cyclops have a few hundred in stock. IKf you need one drop me a line Rik the watchmaker

Kia ora Rik,

Great information

Really interesting thanks. Btw how do you heat up the crystals? Blow torch? Bunsen burner?

STEELINOX · 22 August 2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by shandy

Am I right in thinking that the cyclops is acrylic? If so then polywatch would sort it out in a jiffy!

I once took a DREMEL to an acrylic lens and "oops, Bobs gonna kick my butt" melted that puppy !

shandy · 22 August 2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

I once took a DREMEL to an acrylic lens and "oops, Bobs gonna kick my butt" melted that puppy !

Arrggh, More power! I was just meaning a gentle polish with me finger and a soft cloth

JJ Irani · 22 August 2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Colnago

Be careful with the polish on a cyclops......very easy to change the magnification

Correct.......the result could be a distorted date image!!

Rikki · 22 August 2009, 06:01 AM

I use a bic mini torch on a carbon block when it starts to glow red the cyclop will pop off. Then let it cool off put the crystal back on the watch put a drop of infrared cement over the date drop the new cyclop over it line it up walk outside in the sun 30 seconds later it's done. Now unfortunatley you'll have a hard time in London or Seattle Rik

12 August 2009, 06:54 AM	#1
c3pastor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Whitman Toland Location: Summerfield, NC Watch: MillyGV, SD, SD4K Posts: 292	Scratched cyclops fixable? Hi everyone! Does anyone know if it possible to fix (buff, polish out, etc) a scratch on the wife's datejust? She stood up and as she turned, she hit the door knob and inflicted a small scratch on the cyclops? Leave it? The scratch does not severely affect the visibility of the date... Input? You guys and gals are awesome... Thanks for your time c3p

12 August 2009, 08:21 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,080	If she is anything like my wife, she changes the date (or rather I change the date for her) somewhere between the 1st of the month and the middle of the month.... or later, if she notices it hasn't been changed in a while....... This is not worth changing unless it is really a problem.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 August 2009, 11:49 AM	#6
Harvey58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Harvey Location: Clermont, Florida Watch: TT Sub Champ Serti Posts: 338	If it does not bother her, wait until the service and then have it replaced.....if we can afford a Rolex, then $75 bucks is not big deal to fix it!!! __________________ TT Sub Champ. Serti Dial "M" SS Sub-C "G"

12 August 2009, 01:26 PM	#8
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Well, what does she want to do? __________________ Brandon

12 August 2009, 07:31 AM	#2
SteKos Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 150	Rolex will replace the whole crystal, they don't sell the cyclops lens by itself. A new crystal replacement isn't too expensive, but I would have to weigh the value of going to have that done, and paying for it, against "how bad is it really?". Of course, a watch-maker could buff out the scratch, but it would require wearing down the crystal a bit, which might warp the view of the date since it would change the shape of the "lens".

12 August 2009, 07:38 AM	#3
PHPuser Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: John Location: River City Ky Watch: none anymore Posts: 249	I priced a crystal replace at one of my areas watchmakers that have a Rolex account. it was only $65 or $75. so you might want to go ahead and get it replaced if it bothers you that much.

12 August 2009, 01:19 PM	#7
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Am I right in thinking that the cyclops is acrylic? If so then polywatch would sort it out in a jiffy!

12 August 2009, 01:59 PM	#9
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	just wait for the service..

19 August 2009, 11:26 AM	#12
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	The cyclops can be replaced with a new one just requires removal of crystal heating it up to about 400 degrees till the old one pops off let it cool and install new one. I save all broken sapphire crystals just for the cyclops have a few hundred in stock. IKf you need one drop me a line Rik the watchmaker

22 August 2009, 01:55 AM	#13
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	servise please.

22 August 2009, 06:01 AM	#18
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	I use a bic mini torch on a carbon block when it starts to glow red the cyclop will pop off. Then let it cool off put the crystal back on the watch put a drop of infrared cement over the date drop the new cyclop over it line it up walk outside in the sun 30 seconds later it's done. Now unfortunatley you'll have a hard time in London or Seattle Rik

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