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SOG DIVER · 17 August 2019, 01:24 PM

If any brand could develop an AR crystal, Rolex could probably pioneer
the principle. They have the R&D horological deep pockets.

Not a coating, but a sapphire or similar crystal with inherent or impregnated
AR properties. AR coatings eventually will scratch like Breitlings or Tag Hr-
Ginault has tried another crystal material that is AR, but don't know if it
is a double coating or inherent.

It would be a step in the right direction for Rolex, but the days of their
responsiveness to customer base desires have slowed....
perhaps if the glare shown from the watch while swimming the English Channel?

nicon · 25 August 2019, 08:56 AM

AR coating when applied on the inside is effective and obviously scratch resistant. Don't know why they still refuse to apply it besides date loupe.

MP5 · 25 August 2019, 12:56 PM

The crystal flash is a long time rolex trademark. AR is ugly except for rolex almost clear Blue and purple tint are disgusting. Panerai had a light light yellow around the A series but now its a toy looking green (at least since the first 000)

MikeyV · 27 August 2019, 07:26 AM

^^ This.

I have a DJ41 and a Pelagos. The Pelagos has the AR coating inside the crystal, and the clarity of the crystal is seriously diminished. It looks terrible in comparison to the Rolex crystal, which is super clear and shows the dial with the utmost clarity.

The Pelagos crystal looks terrible. And I LOVE the Pelagos.

I should have it removed by a watchmaker. It's nasty.

And I don't notice any difference in reflections between the two.

MikeyV · 27 August 2019, 07:27 AM

^^ This.

I have a DJ41 and a Pelagos. The Pelagos has the AR coating inside the crystal, and the clarity of the crystal is seriously diminished. It looks terrible in comparison to the Rolex crystal, which is super clear and shows the dial with the utmost clarity.

The Pelagos crystal looks terrible. And I LOVE the Pelagos.

I should have it removed by a watchmaker. It's nasty.

And I don't notice any difference in reflections between the two.

17 August 2019, 01:24 PM	#1
SOG DIVER "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: LtCol R Location: Mtns-NM-MT Watch: 1680Red-551214060M Posts: 274	Non-reflective sapphire crystal If any brand could develop an AR crystal, Rolex could probably pioneer the principle. They have the R&D horological deep pockets. Not a coating, but a sapphire or similar crystal with inherent or impregnated AR properties. AR coatings eventually will scratch like Breitlings or Tag Hr- Ginault has tried another crystal material that is AR, but don't know if it is a double coating or inherent. It would be a step in the right direction for Rolex, but the days of their responsiveness to customer base desires have slowed.... perhaps if the glare shown from the watch while swimming the English Channel?

25 August 2019, 08:56 AM	#2
nicon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Poland Watch: 16610 Posts: 341	AR coating when applied on the inside is effective and obviously scratch resistant. Don't know why they still refuse to apply it besides date loupe.

25 August 2019, 12:56 PM	#3
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	The crystal flash is a long time rolex trademark. AR is ugly except for rolex almost clear Blue and purple tint are disgusting. Panerai had a light light yellow around the A series but now its a toy looking green (at least since the first 000)

27 August 2019, 07:26 AM	#4
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	^^ This. I have a DJ41 and a Pelagos. The Pelagos has the AR coating inside the crystal, and the clarity of the crystal is seriously diminished. It looks terrible in comparison to the Rolex crystal, which is super clear and shows the dial with the utmost clarity. The Pelagos crystal looks terrible. And I LOVE the Pelagos. I should have it removed by a watchmaker. It's nasty. And I don't notice any difference in reflections between the two.

27 August 2019, 07:27 AM	#5
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	^^ This. I have a DJ41 and a Pelagos. The Pelagos has the AR coating inside the crystal, and the clarity of the crystal is seriously diminished. It looks terrible in comparison to the Rolex crystal, which is super clear and shows the dial with the utmost clarity. The Pelagos crystal looks terrible. And I LOVE the Pelagos. I should have it removed by a watchmaker. It's nasty. And I don't notice any difference in reflections between the two.

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