Submariner Date 41mm without cyclops (is it possible?)

[jlovda]

Originally Posted by 1William

I believe the answer is yes on the cyclops removal or the replacement of the crystal. Talk to a independent watch maker and see what they say. I would be tempted to by an OEM crystal from a ND and have it switched out and keep the OEM. Down the road you could include it in a package with a sale or trade or just switch it back should you desire. Great watch.

I like this idea.

Also, I am not an expert on different vintages but I heard stories that the AR coating on the crystal is different under the cyclops and the crystal would look strange if the cyclops was removed.

[Crazy Lugs]

Originally Posted by jlovda

I like this idea.

Also, I am not an expert on different vintages but I heard stories that the AR coating on the crystal is different under the cyclops and the crystal would look strange if the cyclops was removed.

This is correct, although I am unsure if this has changed on the 126610.