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postiff · 4 April 2009, 04:14 AM

Is the Sapphire on the GMT IIc coated with anything?

I ask as my local water is VERY hard. I sometimes get water spots and they do not come off very easy. Can I use Polywatch on the sapphire to clean it off or will it remove the coating?

Thanks in advance,

Danny

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SLS · 4 April 2009, 04:18 AM

No, there is no coating on the crystal. Try some windex!
~Scott

seantk · 4 April 2009, 04:20 AM

The cyclops of the GMT IIc has the AR (anti-reflective) coating

Sean

postiff · 4 April 2009, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

No, there is no coating on the crystal. Try some windex!
~Scott

Often times the obvious answer escapes me.

A little windex on a Qtip should work thanks i will try that next time.

2th Dr · 4 April 2009, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

The cyclops of the GMT IIc has the AR (anti-reflective) coating

Sean

And that coating is on the underside of the cyclops, right?

WatchSmith · 4 April 2009, 05:31 AM

Yes, it's on the underside where it's protected. It would only last a short time if it was on top. I would like to see AR coating on the rest of the crystal as well.

CPTL · 4 April 2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by postiff

I sometimes get water spots and they do not come off very easy.
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What??? You got it WET????

seantk · 4 April 2009, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Triplock

Yes, it's on the underside where it's protected. It would only last a short time if it was on top. I would like to see AR coating on the rest of the crystal as well.

Mr. Dowling had the opportunity to interview Rolex during the recent Basel show. This was brought up in regards to AR

Quote:

Will Rolex introduce AR coatings on the glass?
No, except on the cyclops; if AR coating is used the glass essentially disappears, this is not something Rolex wish to do. In all Rolex watches the glass is an integral part of the design of the watch, which is why it sits above the bezel

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPTL

What??? You got it WET????

Sean

Andad · 4 April 2009, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triplock

Yes, it's on the underside where it's protected. It would only last a short time if it was on top. I would like to see AR coating on the rest of the crystal as well.

When you say the AR coating is on the underside do you mean it's on the surface where the cyclops is glued on to the crystal?

postiff · 4 April 2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seantk

Mr. Dowling had the opportunity to interview Rolex during the recent Basel show. This was brought up in regards to AR

Sean

Now that you quote that I remember reading that very thread a week or so ago.

Dom · 4 April 2009, 04:01 PM

It is advisable to wipe of the watch after bathing it.

browngo1 · 4 April 2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dom

It is advisable to wipe of the watch after bathing it.

I agree, Dom.

I always try and dry my whole watch if it has been wet.

You can clean the crystal with any household glass cleaner, it won't damage it.

4 April 2009, 04:14 AM	#1
postiff Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Danny Location: Ca Watch: 116710LN Posts: 936	Sapphire question. Is the Sapphire on the GMT IIc coated with anything? I ask as my local water is VERY hard. I sometimes get water spots and they do not come off very easy. Can I use Polywatch on the sapphire to clean it off or will it remove the coating? Thanks in advance, Danny <>

4 April 2009, 04:18 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	No, there is no coating on the crystal. Try some windex! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

4 April 2009, 04:20 AM	#3
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	The cyclops of the GMT IIc has the AR (anti-reflective) coating Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

4 April 2009, 05:31 AM	#6
WatchSmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 702	Yes, it's on the underside where it's protected. It would only last a short time if it was on top. I would like to see AR coating on the rest of the crystal as well.

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Dom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dominik Location: Zürich Watch: Rolex, Patek, FPJ Posts: 381	It is advisable to wipe of the watch after bathing it.

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