jerkstore 14 Posted January 17, 2013 Say you have a watch where the Cyclops is too close to the edge of the crystal, so it doesn't center over the date window. Is it possible to pop the magnifier off and re-center it? At RWI, DarthAlex used a butane torch to do that for his subasaurus, but I'm wondering if it can be accomplished in an oven. And how would you reattach the cyclops? Any advice? Or would you just source a better crystal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted January 17, 2013 Just source the better glass, avoid the hassle. But yes, it's possible to replace cyclop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted January 20, 2013 Say you have a watch where the Cyclops is too close to the edge of the crystal, so it doesn't center over the date window. Is it possible to pop the magnifier off and re-center it? At RWI, DarthAlex used a butane torch to do that for his subasaurus, but I'm wondering if it can be accomplished in an oven. And how would you reattach the cyclops? Any advice? Or would you just source a better crystal? You can heat it over a gas stove too. You'll burn the adhesive underneath and have to clean it up with acetone. So if you have an AR crystal you will probably damage the AR too. Then get some UV glass adhesive and reapply. It's not that easy to get the cyclops in the correct position, factories have jigs for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT88 1 Posted January 21, 2013 +1 chris. i got mine off without heat, i slice it off with a razor blade. getting it off is easy, putting is hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indigo38 0 Posted January 27, 2013 after much fussing about with a stanley blade (not the knife just the blade) and trying to slide it under the cyclops unsuccessfully - i resorted to getting my cigar lighter (jet flame) and heating the cyclops - 3 seconds later it dropped off and i cleaned off the residue - finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
