Whatever123 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi there, is there a plexi that has the same diimensions as the Tropic 127 but doesn't have a cyclops? Thanks, Whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 T-19 or T-39 work since the 1680, 5513 and 1665 all have the same bezel and retention ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Agree but they don't have the same shape as the 127 ( top hat ) Carpe Diem Cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Thanks! So exactly the same one without cyclops doesn't exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 On a plexi crystal you can sand down the cyclops to remove it. Obviously being careful, I've used 400 wet sandpaper to take the cyclops just shy of the crystal surface, then 1500 wet sandpaper to finish and blend in. Then polish it all, I use 'Brasso' with terry cloth, and it looks like new. This method was suggested to me by Gary Clark when I needed to relocate the cyclops. I bought a cyclops from Otto Frei and used UV glue to relocate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 that is what i would sugest as well machine it off and then polish it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 that is what i would sugest as well machine it off and then polish it OK, I'll do that. My problem is that I've one of those Trusty 1680s with wrong cyclops alignment. I'd rather see it without cyclops than with the crooked one... @JoeyB: You said you glued another cylops to the crystal - does ofrei sell plexi/acrylic cyclopses or did you use a glass one? Does it look OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Would a Clarks 127 not solve the issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 OK, I'll do that. My problem is that I've one of those Trusty 1680s with wrong cyclops alignment. I'd rather see it without cyclops than with the crooked one... @JoeyB: You said you glued another cylops to the crystal - does ofrei sell plexi/acrylic cyclopses or did you use a glass one? Does it look OK? Yes, I believe it's glass. Looks perfect. Otto Frei cyclops Different sizes and UV cement listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Would a Clarks 127 not solve the issue? No, don't think so. Look here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Oh yer I remember that post now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 OK, I sanded the cyclops off a Clark 127 and re-polished the crystal, not too much to maintain that used look (it's exaggerated on the pic due to the light). I actually like it without cyclops and will probably leave it like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGMAN Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 How long did id take to sand off the cyclops bro? I'm sending my watch to PBdad on Monday and he is going to try a few things to correct this same issue. I would love to see what the watch looks like with an ofrei cyclops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 How long did id take to sand off the cyclops bro? I'm sending my watch to PBdad on Monday and he is going to try a few things to correct this same issue. I would love to see what the watch looks like with an ofrei cyclops. Didn't take long... about 5 minutes with a Dremel, another 5 with sandpaper and 5 for polishing. Still thinking about adding a cyclops again... I probably will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 How long did id take to sand off the cyclops bro? I'm sending my watch to PBdad on Monday and he is going to try a few things to correct this same issue. I would love to see what the watch looks like with an ofrei cyclops. Like everything else, it depends on the installation. The cyclops looks the same as the gen. I'd suggest following the directions using UV cement. It doesn't set until UV rays hit it, so that allows room for 'do-overs'. One drop, centered as best you can on the cyclops, position it on the crystal, light finger press it down, and clean the overages/residue with rubbing alcohol. Once set, if you missed some residue, the alcohol will take that off as well, with just a little effort. I position it and clean it all up after it's set just so I don't move it before hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGMAN Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 This sounds like a good option to the offset problem. Thanks for the replies guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 I already have UV glue now I only need a cyclops to try... I will have to polish the crystal more before installing the cyclops though. Don't want that dull look under it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 But isn't the cyclob sapphire or mineral glass, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Here we go... I glued on a cyclops. The cyclops is from a rep GMT Iic so it's probably mineral glass. Looks OK imo! I just need an new insert because I bleached mine a bit too long... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Good job on the cyclops. Maybe an option for lot of people. What UV glue did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGMAN Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Good job bro....This looks nice. You know one feature I've always noticed about the 1680 is how bold the date is compared to the modern ones. The date fills the window. I'm wondering if the crystal needs to be taken down just a little at the base. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Good job on the cyclops. Maybe an option for lot of people. What UV glue did you use? It's called "Crystalfix UV". Got it from eBay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Good job bro....This looks nice. You know one feature I've always noticed about the 1680 is how bold the date is compared to the modern ones. The date fills the window. I'm wondering if the crystal needs to be taken down just a little at the base. Thoughts? You mean it doesn't look magnified enough atm? Yes, maybe a tiny bit compared to gen pictures I saw. Anyway, it's good enough for me. I'm even not sure if I leave the cyclops on the crystal, I actually liked it better without I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Here's another top hat sans mag... Kind of an odd, funky look methinks. I feel that the 125/127 needs the cyclops for aesthetics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever123 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2011 Bad news... the crystal cracked. Right under the new cyclops... no idea why. Any ideas??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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