Removing cyclops PAM346

[Swiss_goupil]

Ok guys, this might be controversial but I have to admit I am a cyclops hater, just can’t get around it. Rolex, PAM, etc it doesn’t matter, that mole is just not aesthetically pleasing to my eye.

I just got a PAM346 and would like to know if it is possible to remove the cyclops - it seats on the inside of the glass. I would actually be more in favour of replacing the crystal (so if one day I sell the watch, new buyer will have the option to bring it back to original specs).

Where can I found such crystal? Can I use the xtal for the pam753/754? Choice on the net is... wide and confusing. Some help would be welcome to find something top notch

Thank you


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[pimsis]

It’s funny, I honestly thought about this too a few days ago. Quite curious!

 

[PAM_BOY]

Ha ha, I totally agree with the evil Cyclops!
Take it to your watch smith and he will find a crystal and he can install it too!
OR better, switch to a PAM190, who needs a date (window)?

 

[Swiss_goupil]

Ha ha, I totally agree with the evil Cyclops!
Take it to your watch smith and he will find a crystal and he can install it too!
OR better, switch to a PAM190, who needs a date (window)?

Lol, just want to replace the crystal, not the watch! And I don’t need a watch smith. I m going to service it and change the crystal at the same type


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[mysterio]

It's your watch, do with it as you please. The crystal cyclops is etched onto the underside of the crystal I think. It is not like the Rolex design where the cyclops is applied on top of the crystal where you could remove it by using a sharp knife. Try asking WSO on ebay if they have one for a 45mm Radiomir without a cyclops. Good luck.

 

[Hazing]

I’m irritated by the way the Cyclopes looks on Panerai references too. It makes things look so cluttered and distracting. I thought about replacing the crystal on the one model I have with the date magnification and could definitely go without it. I’ve thought about it a number of times and kinda planned on looking into this the next time it’s down for service.

 

[Swiss_goupil]

It's your watch, do with it as you please. The crystal cyclops is etched onto the underside of the crystal I think. It is not like the Rolex design where the cyclops is applied on top of the crystal where you could remove it by using a sharp knife. Try asking WSO on ebay if they have one for a 45mm Radiomir without a cyclops. Good luck.

WSO was my first guess but they don’t list any crystal for 45mm models, only 40, 44 and 47mm


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[mysterio]

WSO was my first guess but they don’t list any crystal for 45mm models, only 40, 44 and 47mm


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Try messaging them. Who knows? Maybe they have one and just forgot to post it.

 

[Raddave]

Maybe Prof could help out ?

 

[Swiss_goupil]

Maybe Prof could help out ?

Thank you boss, I have pm’d Prof


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[Raddave]

Thank you boss, I have pm’d Prof


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cool. keep us posted !

 

[Carbonara]

It’s the crystal from the likes of a 505 you’ll want.

Not that I want to condone this sort of behaviour, you wait til your eyes get like mine

 

[Swiss_goupil]

I have sent crystal measurement to Prof. Fingers crossed


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[Swiss_goupil]

It’s the crystal from the likes of a 505 you’ll want.

Not that I want to condone this sort of behaviour, you wait til your eyes get like mine

That is exactly the crystal I need....

Prof has not that size in stock.

Who/where else can I talk to/look into??


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[Taz71]

Have you tried wholesaleoutlet990?

 

[Swiss_goupil]

Have you tried wholesaleoutlet990?

Not crystal listed for Radiomirs, I have messaged them, waiting for an answer.

I have found Minging Sapphire on eBay. Any experience with this brand?


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[Swiss_goupil]

Update: receive this from China

No info on coating... Let’s see if it fits


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[Swiss_goupil]

It looks some much better!

But no AR is quite disturbing. Me thinking I need to go back to talk to Prof....

What do you guys think?


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[Swiss_goupil]

On its new Orloff strap


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[Hazing]

I think it looks good. Aesthetically without the fisheye and it doesn't look terrible without AR. Looks similar to the 1661 I'm wearing right now. But I get it because I think it would look better AR'ed.

Did you change the crystal yourself or send it out?

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