Silix Rolex 6694 crystal cyclops

[tomyeshuah]

Will the Clark's Crystal Ref. # 25-108 fit and align with this Silix 6694 date-wheel?

cgi.ebay.com/Crystal-Ref-25-108-108-Rolex-New-CLARK-/230372522716?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35a345badc

silix-prime.com/rols048-p-1468.html

[alligoat]

It fits, but it won't align w/ the DW. Been there, done that.

I bought a T-12 and turned my 6694 into a MKII Explorer I

Unfortunately the MKII dials are no longer available, but you could get a Yuki 5500 Explorer dial and build a nice Explorer rep with the case and a T-12.

[jmb]

They made Explorers in a 34mm case?

[alligoat]

Yep, they're 5500's and had a 1530/1520 non chronometer movement. Typically said 'Precision' on the dial at the bottom, instead of SCOC or the older OCC. The 1016 (36mm)would have had a 1560/1570 movement- chronometer grade.

[jmb]

Aha! Another use for one of my 34mm cases. I need to build a cousin for my Ranger!

[alligoat]

A dial from Yuki would be easy enough

http://www.yukiwatch.com/catalog/item/6380817/6203058.htm

But you really need to check with our buddy M, he's the best judge of Explorer dials. Maybe he might even have a spare...

[If you see Kay]

The only thing you can do is get a non cyclops crystal and get Finedd (uwe) to glue on a 2.5x crystal on for you. Mind you the crystal will be acrylic and the cyclops will be glass, but that didn't seem to be an issue when I contacted Uwe.

by the way, you'll also want to get a datewheel overlay on that Silix too, as the datefont is butt FUGLY

Edited February 5, 2011 by If you see Kay