Rolexman Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I'm on vacation now but I just got confirmation from my contact. Will post more details soon. The coating will be on par with gen IWC, Hublot, Omega, Breitling etc. Color and strength. No soft green opticians hue! Will do a free test run for 1 sapphire and 1 mineral crystal for a friend or veteran (shoot me a pm). If they are ok I will do small batch of 5~10 pieces. Price will probably be a bit steep due to the small quantity. But if everything turns out ok and volumes can go up the price must come down. Will make sure of that. Once again everything looks real promissing so watch out for the update probably around the end of August. For everyone who ever wanted this. This is the moment stick with me and help me set this up. I need your help and support. Mark -------------- Update 26-08-2012 Test crystal arrived at lab. Awaiting results. -------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Nice work mate... I hope it works out I appreciate your effort and time Sorry if this sounds stupid but if the samples work out... wouldnt it be better to get a bigger order together first for a lower price straight off? At least that stops the first guys taking the 'hit' for the first batch Sorry if thats coming across wrong mate ... I dont want to sound ungrateful of your efforts... But if you can indulge an ignaramous like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 This sounds wonderful Mark! Would love some gen like AR on my IWC 3714... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobster Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Sounds good!!! We really needed this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 how much would that be? Just to have an idea, having a budget PO i'd love to upgrade, but not sure if it's worth it anyway, good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rymeister Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thanks for putting the effort it mark to make this happen, what sort of cost would we be looking at as I'm very interested in this for my franken upo 45mm . Thanks again Ry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I hear you Pete and i understand your reasoning. But as this is new for me I feel more comfortable doing a first small run with some friends and vets. If things go wrong or quality/ looks won't be ok they are more capable of putting this in the right perspective. I don't want any Noobs screaming fire and murder if things don't go perfect right away and crystals need to be re-coated for example. If you know what I mean. We are in this together. Unless I can get 25 vets or fiends for the first run off course My estimation is that if everything works out and we can do batches of 20 and up a price of around 80~90 euro is possible. A small batch will probably ly around the 100 euro mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lja1821 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Cant wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cougar1 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Good stuff Rolexman, there is serious need for more quality AR options for the rep community! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Not sure I have anything in need (maybe 212 mineral now I think of it) but would be happy to support this initiative, long overdue since Jakub's unfortunate demise as a trusted member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Awesome stuff, M! I wish I had an xtal or 2 to do.... Sent from my SGN using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimpie007 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Sent a Pm your way M! I have a guinea pig crystal i can send you ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBOGH Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Looking forward to the details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks for the support guys. Really appreciate it. Will contact Wimpie and use his crystal for the test run. Will keep you guys updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Grate news and effort rolexman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 If needed I have a crystal in my drawer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slask111 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Awsome, lets hope this works out. I got a few crystals that would need new AR.. but i also need someone to part the crystal from the case.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Awsome, lets hope this works out. I got a few crystals that would need new AR.. but i also need someone to part the crystal from the case.. Should be no problem. Just follow this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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