removing cyclops from Stargate II

This might help - although I've removed a few pics( sorry)
http://www.thewatchsite.com/21-japa...-cyclops-removal-arrived-now-decyclopsed.html

Thanks for the tips!

I too despise the cyclops. I replaced the crystal with one of Harold's SKZ Stargate sapphire crystals. I bought 2 more SRP Stargates and used generic sapphires from Borel and they fit perfectly. The flat generic is 31.0mm x 2.5mm. I reused the original gaskets.

Very easy to do with a crystal press.

Good luck however you remove the hated cyclops.

Gordy

I have two MK2 Stargates, tried to remove the cyclops from both by soaking in acetone for a couple of days, hammer and chisel and an oven on gas mark 27 million for an hour. I do not know what glass adhesive Seiko use but it is bomb proof. One did come off eventually but the chisel scratched the glass so i bought a Sapphire domed crystal from yobokies for one and a flat generic Sapphire for the other.

Please let me know how you fare, and good luck:93:

yeah, I'm worried about permanent damage to the crystal.
I admit the cyclops helps me see the D/D better, but I just hate the looks of it!

do you have a link to the borel x-stals?

What about WR pressure testing after installing new x-stals?
I want to avoid if possible replacing it to keep WR to ISO Diver levels as Seiko intended.