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2th Dr · 8 March 2013, 02:54 AM

Always wondered what others thought about it. Make any difference to you or how a watch would look with or without it?

salem65 · 8 March 2013, 03:30 AM

I can't tell the difference between one that has single or double coating or no coating at all. Just like all the anti-glare on eye glasses, I still cannot tell the difference. So, it doesn't matter to me if there is anti-reflective on the crystal or not.

kilyung · 8 March 2013, 03:54 AM

It makes a huge difference soi like it but I don't like when it gets scratched so I'd only want the under glass coating.

Johny · 8 March 2013, 04:02 AM

i had an a/r cyclops crystal fitted to my lv recently. it looks great and the date is a lot easier to read.

77T · 8 March 2013, 04:12 AM

Since I have mostly vintage pieces currently I don't have an AR crystals - on the sapphire models I understand its value though.

2th Dr · 8 March 2013, 04:25 AM

I'm also curious why Rolex doesn't use it. I think it makes ANY dial really pop! But once it's damaged, at least for me, it becomes a focal point.

withthesword · 8 March 2013, 05:03 AM

AR coating on the underside of Rolex's sapphire has always been one of the things i wish they would do.

dddrees · 8 March 2013, 05:22 AM

Not that big of fan.

I like the glisten of the Rolex crystal, and I've heard about a few watches that had it and it started to peel or scratch.

My understanding is that it generally does better underneath the crystal than on top of.

Jocke · 8 March 2013, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

i had an a/r cyclops crystal fitted to my lv recently. it looks great and the date is a lot easier to read.

Any pics?

Paul need one too, the he can see his date.

Bangel · 8 March 2013, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by withthesword

AR coating on the underside of Rolex's sapphire has always been one of the things i wish they would do.

Me too.

Rashid.bk · 8 March 2013, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

I'm also curious why Rolex doesn't use it. I think it makes ANY dial really pop! But once it's damaged, at least for me, it becomes a focal point.

I agree. My PO's dial looks like it's in hd. I think the real reason Rolex doesn't use it is just for bling since the crystal shines and reflects light so much. I do like the shiney look of my Rolex but I'm also captivated when looking at my PO's crystal clear dial.
An even compromise for Rolex would be to just apply it to the underside.

My vote is that I like it more.

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T. Ferguson · 8 March 2013, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

I'm also curious why Rolex doesn't use it. I think it makes ANY dial really pop! But once it's damaged, at least for me, it becomes a focal point.

As far as AR under the cyclops, I only wish they had thought of it sooner.

Art 1 · 8 March 2013, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

Always wondered what others thought about it. Make any difference to you or how a watch would look with or without it?

Mark, I like it on my Breitlings but don't think it would look so good on a Rolex. If you know what I mean.

2th Dr · 8 March 2013, 07:22 AM

I personally like it but somehow some of it rubbed off my new Perrelet that I wear at work and it is definitely noticable. Now I'm thinking of removing the rest of it.

Johny · 8 March 2013, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Any pics?

Paul need one too, the he can see his date.

will post some later jocke....right now i am at my flute lesson.

:thumbsu p:

benlee · 8 March 2013, 10:59 PM

My Omega PO has double AR. To me, it significant enhance readability even at odd angles.

tinger · 9 March 2013, 03:34 AM

Seiko's new proprietary 'super-clear coating' is awesome. You dont see/notice the glass at most angles. Super clear and no color/blue tint.

watchf · 9 March 2013, 12:05 PM

Its great on the cyclops. It does make a slight difference on the crystal when I had a 2500 PO but its not a deal breaker or anything significant to me at all. In fact having the coating on the outer glass itself is a big negative due to potential scratches wearing off the coating making the crystal look awful.

Psmith · 9 March 2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

It makes a huge difference soi like it but I don't like when it gets scratched so I'd only want the under glass coating.

This

8 March 2013, 02:54 AM	#1
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Anti-reflective coating... Like it or not and why? Always wondered what others thought about it. Make any difference to you or how a watch would look with or without it?

8 March 2013, 03:30 AM	#2
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	I can't tell the difference between one that has single or double coating or no coating at all. Just like all the anti-glare on eye glasses, I still cannot tell the difference. So, it doesn't matter to me if there is anti-reflective on the crystal or not. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

8 March 2013, 04:02 AM	#4
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	i had an a/r cyclops crystal fitted to my lv recently. it looks great and the date is a lot easier to read. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

8 March 2013, 04:12 AM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,031	Since I have mostly vintage pieces currently I don't have an AR crystals - on the sapphire models I understand its value though. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 March 2013, 05:03 AM	#7
withthesword "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matte Location: Toronto Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,006	AR coating on the underside of Rolex's sapphire has always been one of the things i wish they would do. __________________ Ready. Ready. Hack. My Flickr Photostream Wishlist: 1984 gmt

8 March 2013, 03:54 AM	#3
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It makes a huge difference soi like it but I don't like when it gets scratched so I'd only want the under glass coating.

8 March 2013, 04:25 AM	#6
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I'm also curious why Rolex doesn't use it. I think it makes ANY dial really pop! But once it's damaged, at least for me, it becomes a focal point.

8 March 2013, 05:22 AM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Not that big of fan. I like the glisten of the Rolex crystal, and I've heard about a few watches that had it and it started to peel or scratch. My understanding is that it generally does better underneath the crystal than on top of. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 March 2013, 07:22 AM	#14
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	I personally like it but somehow some of it rubbed off my new Perrelet that I wear at work and it is definitely noticable. Now I'm thinking of removing the rest of it.

8 March 2013, 10:59 PM	#16
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	My Omega PO has double AR. To me, it significant enhance readability even at odd angles.

9 March 2013, 03:34 AM	#17
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	Seiko's new proprietary 'super-clear coating' is awesome. You dont see/notice the glass at most angles. Super clear and no color/blue tint.

9 March 2013, 12:05 PM	#18
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Its great on the cyclops. It does make a slight difference on the crystal when I had a 2500 PO but its not a deal breaker or anything significant to me at all. In fact having the coating on the outer glass itself is a big negative due to potential scratches wearing off the coating making the crystal look awful.

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