Questions about changing 1675 crystal for one w/o cyclops..
I would like to wear my 1675 with a crystal that is slightly domed and without the cyclops. My ex 5513 had a crystal like this.
My local watchmaker measured the original crystal and couldn't come up with a substitute.
Can someone please advise which crystal to use and where to find it.
Cheers
Jon
NZ
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There is no cyclops-free crystal for the 1675; however, some people have removed their cyclops. Two ways mentioned in a previous post was to use a jeweler's chisel or a jeweler's vice. In the former, place the chisel between the cyclops and crystal & tap smartly with a small hammer - it should pop right off (held with clear glue). In the latter, lock the cyclops in the vice and twist sharply. Note of caution: either method could crack/chip the crystal!
As the owner of a 1675, I say leave the cyclops alone - it's part of the character of the watch.
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I dont think you can chop-off the eye on a plastic crystal. This may work on a saphire crystal because of its hardness, but on a plastic crystal, you will probably take a gouge out of the flat surface. Once that happens, I doubt that even polishing the crystal will give you a un-distorted view.
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From a recent post about a beautiful 16750 GMT, I suggest to look for a crystal "Tropic 38" which might also fit the 1675. Gives a very nice and smooth look. However, the date aperture will look rather far towards the center of the dial compared to the indices. I fitted a Daydate 1803 with a non-cyclops crystal once but returned to original soon afterwards. The date looked very much misplaced.
Anatol
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...it is Tropic 38--I remember from previous posts because many of our French members have chosen this option for some mystifying cultural reason. And with a plastic crystal, I seriously doubt that one can remove the Cyclops without destroying it. Best,
T.
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i thought some of the early 1675s were even offered w/o a cyclops. <* shark >>><