frost Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I apologize if this topic has been discussed before, but I recently purchased my first rep, and while happy with the overall experience with Andrew from Trusty Time (excellent communication), I'd like to inquire about the experiences people have had with the AR coating on these watches. The model I purchased (OMG0154) is a rep of the PO worn in Quantam of Solace (Omega 2201.50). It's listed as having a purple AR coating on the crystal. I didn't notice it at first, but at certain angles it looks like a very smudged up purple hologram on the glass. I tried using a lens cleaning cloth to wipe it clean, but to no avail. Unfortunaetly, it's next to impossible to photograph this phenomenon. Has anyone here seen anything similar with AR coatings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Let's see a pic of this issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frost Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Let's see a pic of this issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Looks like it's partially rubbed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Looks pretty crappy. Did you try asking Andrew? Edited March 6, 2014 by Cromag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frost Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Looks pretty crappy. Did you try asking Andrew? I sent him an email. Waiting on reply. He's been very good at getting back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 He is super fast. I'm interested to know what he says about that pic. Pro'ly will say just ship it back. Too bad you could not see it in the QC pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frost Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 He is super fast. I'm interested to know what he says about that pic. Pro'ly will say just ship it back. Too bad you could not see it in the QC pics I'm more concerned about this being a QC problem in general that they don't have a fix for. I literally just got the thing yesterday.. kind of frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxboy Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Same issue on my 42mm PO from Josh. Going to message him about it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frost Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Same issue on my 42mm PO from Josh. Going to message him about it now. Please let me know what he says.. I'm curious. Andrew offered to send another piece of "glass" --- I'm verifying that he means sapphire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 yes, I believe this is an improper ar coating. I had this similar situation happen on an 3rd party AR coat done through one of the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frost Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 yes, I believe this is an improper ar coating. I had this similar situation happen on an 3rd party AR coat done through one of the forums. Improper, as in they occasionally screw them up, or is this a known flaw affecting a large percentage, or all of the items they release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 It looks to me like there is a sticker still stuck to the glass...Maybe check this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frost Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 It looks to me like there is a sticker still stuck to the glass...Maybe check this. Unfortunately not. By all accounts, it appears to be some kind of poorly implemented coating that rubs off very easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Maybe you ought to just take the top coating off and live with it. Many people with gens do that when the AR gets scratched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frost Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Maybe you ought to just take the top coating off and live with it. Many people with gens do that when the AR gets scratched. Agreed. Is there a preferred method, or just elbow grease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Elbow grease and a little polishing compound. Probably a little tooth paste on your finger would take it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxboy Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Please let me know what he says.. I'm curious. Andrew offered to send another piece of "glass" --- I'm verifying that he means sapphire. Josh has asked me to return the watch for repair. Already noticed my rotor isn't winding the watch correctly (DG 4813) version, so looks like it's going back to China! Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxboy Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 After extensive reading I realised that sending back to China was going to be a frustrating experience. Popped down to my local hardware store and purchased some liquid metal polish (like Brasso) for £1. 10 minutes of rubbing took the AR coating right off. I actually prefer it without the coating, obviously because with the peeling it looked horrific, but also, the overly blue tint has now gone. There is AR coating under the crystal, so there is still a slight tint at certain angles, but nothing like it was before. Fingers crossed the watch stopping was due to a day of inactivity. If I notice it again I'd rather have it repaired locally than send it back. I recommend taking the AR off Frost. Hope you resolve your situation. Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks for the update linx! I hate the too blue AR on mine. I just might try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaaakeey Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 My noob 45mm op had very tiny swirls in the ar 2 weeks after I got it. I only ever wiped it with a new micro cloth. I drove me crazy so I took it off with a dremil buff and simichrome. Looks spotless in bright light now if slightly more reflective. Does anyone know of a company that does double AR with high resistance or is this the same with the gens too? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Pretty sure the Noob UPO takes a gen crystal. That's your best solution by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Or get on @Sunnydale's next AR batch. I think he's on RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydale Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Or get on @Sunnydale's next AR batch. I think he's on RG Yep I am here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynxboy Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Yep I am here Or get on @Sunnydale's next AR batch. I think he's on RG For one of Sunnydale's famed crystal batches, must you supply your own? Or can you simply buy one after the batch has been run? Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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