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SPACE-DWELLER · 2 November 2007, 10:05 PM

If you could change the design of the Rolex sapphire crystal, how should it look like?

In 2000, the Rolex Day-Date was updated, and got the model with SIX numbers, besides getting SOLID centre and SOLID end links (in fact, those were NOT solid before 2000, even though they LOOKED solid! ), polished lugs and an updated clasp, the SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL also received the update of becoming just slightly DOMED.

So should the DOMED crystal be on ALL Rolex models??

OR should the sapphire crystals be ANTIREFLECTION COATED??

OR maybe the cyclops should be UNDER the crystal, like on Ulysse Nardin and Panerai??

OR all crystals should be "Green etched" like on the special edition Milgauss?

What should Rolex crystals look like if you could decide?? Please state WHY!

leopardprey · 2 November 2007, 10:08 PM

Slightly domed and AR coated on the inside of the crystals. Like UN, Omega, Dubey, Vacheron and Panerai does. Much easier to veiw the time in direct sunlight or at night under glare or bright lights. Also fingerprints, smudges, and dust on dial is less visible.

The Crystals I had on my Omega, Panerai and UN were much better than my Rolex crystals.

TARDIS · 2 November 2007, 10:21 PM

I can't vote on this BO as I prefer the crystal to be left as it is.

Steve

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 November 2007, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARDIS

I can't vote on this BO as I prefer the crystal to be left as it is.

Steve

You're right! It is corrected now, so feel free to vote!

SLR · 2 November 2007, 11:29 PM

Good poll! dont like the cyclops - ruins the symmetry of the face but a slight magnification under the crystal would be pretty cool!

Ed Rooney · 3 November 2007, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Slightly domed and AR coated on the inside of the crystals. Like UN, Omega, Dubey, Vacheron and Panerai does. Much easier to veiw the time in direct sunlight or at night under glare or bright lights. Also fingerprints, smudges, and dust on dial is less visible.

The Crystals I had on my Omega, Panerai and UN were much better than my Rolex crystals.

Ditto.

Tools · 3 November 2007, 02:41 AM

I think the slightly domed crystal is a pleasing look.

However, that leaves the domed apex of the crystal as a point for concentrated scratches and abrasion..

Over time you end up with the center of the crystal with a hazy, muddy look...
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JJ Irani · 3 November 2007, 03:14 AM

I would like the age old UNIQUE Rolex look with the existing crystal and cyclops.....but some AR coating under the cyclops would be welcome for easier date readability!!

mike · 3 November 2007, 04:17 AM

Like this!!

or this,

Geoff · 3 November 2007, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I would like the age old UNIQUE Rolex look with the existing crystal and cyclops.....but some AR coating under the cyclops would be welcome for easier date readability!!

JJ, you just described the crystal treatment on the new GMTs. I like the cyclops as it is a defining feature of Rolex. The AR treatment on the new GMTs a big improvement.

JRRolex · 3 November 2007, 06:01 AM

Domed in saphire with/without cyclop! best of both worlds. I BY FAR prefer the domed crystal, but acrylic is just not realistic- I would LOVE the older look with newer material.

ashu2289 · 3 November 2007, 06:21 AM

AR coated but only from the inside so that there's no worry of scratching the AR coating outside.

Downing · 3 November 2007, 06:25 AM

Flat as a pancake, as they are now, but even with the bezel.

Which would require bigger bezels to compensate, I guess.

View Poll Results: How should Rolex crystal be like?
Domed, please!	5	12.50%
AR coated, please!	14	35.00%
Cyclops on the underside!	3	7.50%
Green etched crystal like on the Milgauss spec. edition.	1	2.50%
Leave the crystal as it is at present	17	42.50%
Voters: 40. You may not vote on this poll

2 November 2007, 10:05 PM	#1
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	What should Rolex crystals be like??? If you could change the design of the Rolex sapphire crystal, how should it look like? In 2000, the Rolex Day-Date was updated, and got the model with SIX numbers, besides getting SOLID centre and SOLID end links (in fact, those were NOT solid before 2000, even though they LOOKED solid! ), polished lugs and an updated clasp, the SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL also received the update of becoming just slightly DOMED. So should the DOMED crystal be on ALL Rolex models?? OR should the sapphire crystals be ANTIREFLECTION COATED?? OR maybe the cyclops should be UNDER the crystal, like on Ulysse Nardin and Panerai?? OR all crystals should be "Green etched" like on the special edition Milgauss? What should Rolex crystals look like if you could decide?? Please state WHY! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 November 2007, 11:29 PM	#5
SLR "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: NYC Watch: SS Daytona B/W Posts: 362	Good poll! dont like the cyclops - ruins the symmetry of the face but a slight magnification under the crystal would be pretty cool! __________________ SLR

3 November 2007, 03:14 AM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I would like the age old UNIQUE Rolex look with the existing crystal and cyclops.....but some AR coating under the cyclops would be welcome for easier date readability!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

3 November 2007, 04:17 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Like this!! or this, or this,

2 November 2007, 10:08 PM	#2
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Slightly domed and AR coated on the inside of the crystals. Like UN, Omega, Dubey, Vacheron and Panerai does. Much easier to veiw the time in direct sunlight or at night under glare or bright lights. Also fingerprints, smudges, and dust on dial is less visible. The Crystals I had on my Omega, Panerai and UN were much better than my Rolex crystals.

2 November 2007, 10:21 PM	#3
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	I can't vote on this BO as I prefer the crystal to be left as it is. Steve

3 November 2007, 02:41 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think the slightly domed crystal is a pleasing look. However, that leaves the domed apex of the crystal as a point for concentrated scratches and abrasion.. Over time you end up with the center of the crystal with a hazy, muddy look... '

3 November 2007, 06:01 AM	#11
JRRolex Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: John Location: usa Watch: Sub 14060m Posts: 61	Domed in saphire with/without cyclop! best of both worlds. I BY FAR prefer the domed crystal, but acrylic is just not realistic- I would LOVE the older look with newer material.

3 November 2007, 06:21 AM	#12
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	AR coated but only from the inside so that there's no worry of scratching the AR coating outside. __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

3 November 2007, 06:25 AM	#13
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Flat as a pancake, as they are now, but even with the bezel. Which would require bigger bezels to compensate, I guess. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

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