More SAR trivia; the date cyclops (more)

by Bob

Hi MWRines,

In case anyone wants to know: The date cyclops was called for in the contract. Removal is really easy. Use a small butane torch or better yet a cigar lighter. I have a Windmill lighter that casts a small blue flame. Heat the cyclops with the tip of the flame pointed away from the bezel to avoid burning the bezel. After a few short seconds, the cyclops turns white and it can be nudged off with a razor. Scrape away any excess glue. Replacement is just as easy. Scrape excess glue off the cyclops and glue it back on with ultra violet glue available at watch supply stores.

There is no permanent damage done and you can put the cyclops away for another day.

Best Regards,

Bob

Posted on Dec 30, 2001, 7:34 AM
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Bob, why alter an issued watch, especially when there were so few made? <nt>. on Dec 30, 2001, 8:18 AM

It's not a permanent alteration by any means (more). Bob on Dec 30, 2001, 8:24 AM

We agree then (more). on Dec 30, 2001, 8:30 AM

Not "in part" (more). Bob on Dec 30, 2001, 8:35 AM

I wondered about that! I loved those earlier >>. on Dec 30, 2001, 11:37 AM

I wonder if a soldering iron would work? nt.. Andy S. on Dec 30, 2001, 11:40 AM

Isnt the Crystal Glued in as well ..... on Dec 30, 2001, 12:54 PM

The crystal glue will be different from the .... on Dec 30, 2001, 1:04 PM
Probably not... most are pressure fit. (nt). Bob on Dec 30, 2001, 4:57 PM

I don't think .... on Dec 30, 2001, 7:39 PM

I know that..... jim on Dec 30, 2001, 8:31 PM
Normally pressure fitted (more). LEMAC on Dec 31, 2001, 6:05 AM

Wow !!. on Dec 31, 2001, 9:48 AM
Having assisted in numerous case pressure tests,>>>. Jack on Dec 31, 2001, 3:03 PM

i need the date cyclops!. bob w. on Dec 31, 2001, 5:52 AM

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