Zen5 Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Hi, I tried the search function without success, but I am sure it's been discussed... I am trying to swap movement of one rolex replica to the next, and I realized between the 2 versions, they moved the location of the date wheel. Now the cyclop does not line up with the date window location. Can the cyclop be removed and re-glued to the new location? What is the solvent and what is the glue to do this? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce79 Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 Good question, I know that the cylops can be removed and reglued but am not quite sure which glue is used...I'm curious myself. For cyclops removal, I've heard a little heat and a razor blade will do the trick though I have not tried it yet so maybe some of the experts can confirm this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazz Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 The glue you need can be found here CLICK ME! You need to use a special glue that will dry clear, also as it set by ultra violet light you can take your time to line it up correctly before exposing it to UV light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted August 26, 2006 Report Share Posted August 26, 2006 It might be easier to pop the crystal out and swap them - assuming they are the same size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmex Posted August 28, 2006 Report Share Posted August 28, 2006 I had the same dilemma, and I tried to remove the cyclops... it was impossible without damaging the crystal. The genuine version should be further inside than some reps. Some reps have the cyclops in the correct spot--they tend to use the glue-on date overlay discs that are usually mis-centered. If you get a replacement glass, it may not have the cyclops in the correct spot either, and unfortunately it may be difficult to find a sapphire crystal that is that tick and bevelled. You can purchase the cyclops separately (good luck finding one with the correct magnification see The Zigmeister's dilemma doing the exact thing here http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=1415 ) and glue it in with the UV cement. Regarding the UV cement you don't need a UV light, and can simply go outside on a sunny day and cure it with the sunlight in a couple of minutes. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torques Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 I had the same dilemma, and I tried to remove the cyclops... it was impossible without damaging the crystal. The genuine version should be further inside than some reps. Some reps have the cyclops in the correct spot--they tend to use the glue-on date overlay discs that are usually mis-centered. If you get a replacement glass, it may not have the cyclops in the correct spot either, and unfortunately it may be difficult to find a sapphire crystal that is that tick and bevelled. You can purchase the cyclops separately (good luck finding one with the correct magnification see The Zigmeister's dilemma doing the exact thing here http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=1415 ) and glue it in with the UV cement. Regarding the UV cement you don't need a UV light, and can simply go outside on a sunny day and cure it with the sunlight in a couple of minutes. Good luck! Does the excess glue come off by a razor blade easily after curing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lello Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 To take away the cyclops, just put it on a flame for around 45-50 secs and usually it drifts away. To replace the new one, I use a Seiko double component glue, special for crystals of course. To remove exceeding glue, use acetone and a little blade to help with the hard one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsen1 Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 To take away the cyclops, just put it on a flame for around 45-50 secs and usually it drifts away. any better description as to how to do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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