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c9smw · 2 April 2013, 04:23 AM

I own a Tudor THC and love the picture of Dans with the cyclops but I'm struggling to have one fitted in the UK. Any suggestions on who can do it or is it a possible DIY job ? If you think it's possibly something I could tackle myself where could I source a cyclops ?

RRGHOST1 · 2 April 2013, 05:54 AM

Where are you fitting the cyclops..at the bottom....not fussed on that really !

c9smw · 2 April 2013, 06:06 AM

Hope you don't mind me using your picture Dan, but I think the cyclops at the 6 o'clock position looks like it should be there, factory fitted as you say !!!!

Chris B · 2 April 2013, 07:39 AM

You're right, it should have been there as per the iconic beauty it pays homage to,
Dan's modification is the final brush-stroke to a masterpiece, simple yet so effective

I am sure Dan or one of the guys will be along to advise shortly

timlaw · 2 April 2013, 07:45 AM

hi. My THC is at a watchmaker in birmingham at the moment for a cyclops to be fitted. will report on progress later in the week.

Chris B · 2 April 2013, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timlaw

hi. My THC is at a watchmaker in birmingham at the moment for a cyclops to be fitted. will report on progress later in the week.

Look forward to it Tim

NKflyer · 2 April 2013, 08:03 AM

I had one fitted to my THC also. Originally bought a generic cyclops and UV glue from Esslinger. Was going to do it myself but I chickened out and took it to my watchmaker. He said that the Esslinger crystal was mineral glass and would be way more prone to chips than sapphire. Fortunately, he had a bunch of Rolex sapphire crystals and we fitted one of those instead. So might want to ask at your AD if they have a watchmaker on staff. I love the look, by the way. More like the original, it balances out the Tudor shield at the top of the dial, and the date IS more legible.

Dan Pierce · 2 April 2013, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c9smw

Hope you don't mind me using your picture Dan, but I think the cyclops at the 6 o'clock position looks like it should be there, factory fitted as you say !!!!

I'm honored.

Hopefully timlaw's source can work for you too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

You're right, it should have been there as per the iconic beauty it pays homage to,
Dan's modification is the final brush-stroke to a masterpiece, simple yet so effective

I am sure Dan or one of the guys will be along to advise shortly

Thanks for the nice words, Chris!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NKflyer

I had one fitted to my THC also. Originally bought a generic cyclops and UV glue from Esslinger. Was going to do it myself but I chickened out and took it to my watchmaker. He said that the Esslinger crystal was mineral glass and would be way more prone to chips than sapphire. Fortunately, he had a bunch of Rolex sapphire crystals and we fitted one of those instead. So might want to ask at your AD if they have a watchmaker on staff. I love the look, by the way. More like the original, it balances out the Tudor shield at the top of the dial, and the date IS more legible.

Agreed!

dP

Kevin.S · 2 April 2013, 11:14 AM

Did my Tudor myself:)

Michael M. · 2 April 2013, 11:21 AM

The cyclops really adds a 'vintage look' synonymous with the 703x Tudor Montecarlo's.

timlaw · 16 April 2013, 07:37 AM

I had mine done vertically - my watch maker salvaged a cyclops from aan old rolex sapphire. he actually used a ladies size one. I am very pleased with the result.

2 April 2013, 04:23 AM	#1
c9smw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 165	Where can I get a cyclops in the UK or DIY I own a Tudor THC and love the picture of Dans with the cyclops but I'm struggling to have one fitted in the UK. Any suggestions on who can do it or is it a possible DIY job ? If you think it's possibly something I could tackle myself where could I source a cyclops ?

2 April 2013, 05:54 AM	#2
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,911	Where are you fitting the cyclops..at the bottom....not fussed on that really ! __________________ RRGHOST1

2 April 2013, 07:45 AM	#5
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	hi. My THC is at a watchmaker in birmingham at the moment for a cyclops to be fitted. will report on progress later in the week. __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

16 April 2013, 07:37 AM	#11
timlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: Worcestershire,UK Watch: Coke 16710 Posts: 894	I had mine done vertically - my watch maker salvaged a cyclops from aan old rolex sapphire. he actually used a ladies size one. I am very pleased with the result. __________________ Tim. 124060 Submariner, 16710 Coke, 16570 Black dial, Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial, Tudor Black Bay GMT, Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue, Tudor Black Bay 58 925, Tudor Prince Date Chronograph (panda dial)

2 April 2013, 06:06 AM	#3
c9smw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 165	Hope you don't mind me using your picture Dan, but I think the cyclops at the 6 o'clock position looks like it should be there, factory fitted as you say !!!!

2 April 2013, 07:39 AM	#4
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,627	You're right, it should have been there as per the iconic beauty it pays homage to, Dan's modification is the final brush-stroke to a masterpiece, simple yet so effective I am sure Dan or one of the guys will be along to advise shortly

2 April 2013, 08:03 AM	#7
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	I had one fitted to my THC also. Originally bought a generic cyclops and UV glue from Esslinger. Was going to do it myself but I chickened out and took it to my watchmaker. He said that the Esslinger crystal was mineral glass and would be way more prone to chips than sapphire. Fortunately, he had a bunch of Rolex sapphire crystals and we fitted one of those instead. So might want to ask at your AD if they have a watchmaker on staff. I love the look, by the way. More like the original, it balances out the Tudor shield at the top of the dial, and the date IS more legible.

2 April 2013, 11:14 AM	#9
Kevin.S "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,371	Did my Tudor myself:)

2 April 2013, 11:21 AM	#10
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	The cyclops really adds a 'vintage look' synonymous with the 703x Tudor Montecarlo's.

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