flavor flav Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 just got the AR crystals back from cheiftang and it was a big success! we all owe him a thank you for organizing this. the double coating adds a new dimension to these watches.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotersf Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Damn... I was on the fence, almost sent 6-10 but wasn't sure how it would turn out. Hoping Chieftang sets up another run soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsv123 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 That is very nice looking. Good A/R certainly does add an extra dimension - especially in the believability stakes. The VC's in particular look awesome with the coating! Enjoy 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Excellent work Chieftang! The watches look good FF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Chieftang- Great work. They came out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bignasty Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Looks amazing. Can't wait to see if there is a second run. Got quite a few that need the coating myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 the double coating adds a new dimension to these watches.. Those look incredible, ff! Especially those VCs! VERY nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunk21 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Awesome. I'm in for a couple on the next run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 can you compare the AR with PO or Chronomat AR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Just amazing, flavor flav!! Really hope that Chieftang does another run soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 You really don't realize what you're missing until suddenly your crystal has AR on it.... It's kind of like Tivo: once you have it, you don't know how you ever lived without it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 And I am still avoiding TIVO. My buddies who have it have not left their homes in several months now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoman Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 And I am still avoiding TIVO. My buddies who have it have not left their homes in several months now. i have 3 tivos (all HD) 1 for my wife, 1 for me and 1 for my mother in law who comes over to help out with the kid. i can record 6 shows simultaneously although, i don't need to Never Watch Commercials - Never Wait for a show to come on - Its all about having your content on demand - email to phones - ipod - tivo Don't let your content rule you - --- Rule your Content Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Here's the shots of mine: SMP with AR on inside of crystal: Inge with double sided AR coating and new nylon strap: Bentley GT with double sided AR coating: For watches with a textured dial, it makes a very big difference, as it lets the dial really "pop". Without the AR, they looked a lot cheaper and way more washed out. After AR I am definitely holding onto the Inge and the SMP Chrono, both of which I was considering selling before getting the AR done. The only rep I have that comes close is the HBB with AR coating already included: For Single Sided, the AR coating on the PO Ultimate is a pretty close match to how the SMP Chrono looks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Man you guys are quick!! Yours look great subzero. I'm glad you like the results!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trunk21 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Man you guys are quick!! Yours look great subzero. I'm glad you like the results!! Kudos to you for taking on this monster. I'm in for a couple (at least) on the next round... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltatahoe Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 @chieftang, i think you are going to have an overwhelming response for your next AR run.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 wow!! amazing stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Really amazing! Those watches almost look as they have no crystals at all! Congrats, Brian! Flav, that PAM is not supposed to have a double AR coating, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted March 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Really amazing! Those watches almost look as they have no crystals at all! Congrats, Brian! Flav, that PAM is not supposed to have a double AR coating, is it? the 187? i'm 80% sure it should be double but i am 100% sure it looks the part now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Subzero, I have the Bentley GT too... and I must say, the ar-coating really makes it look so much more beautiful! Hope the next run comes soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shultz Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 My Ingie and PAM196 crystals (first double second single coated) are still on the way across the big pond I can't wait to get them installed especially the double coated crystal for my Ingie. Referring to the "issue" (small spots on the edges from the clamps): Brian you did a great job and it was clear to me that there will be some micro spots before I took part in your project. I did a research in Europe earlier and all optical stores and manufacturers told me that the crystals will probably show these spots because they have to be adjusted with small clamps for the ar coating. So no prob to me! As said: A great job and I can't wait to see my crystals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 My Ingie and PAM196 crystals (first double second single coated) are still on the way across the big pond I can't wait to get them installed especially the double coated crystal for my Ingie. Referring to the "issue" (small spots on the edges from the clamps): Brian you did a great job and it was clear to me that there will be some micro spots before I took part in your project. I did a research in Europe earlier and all optical stores and manufacturers told me that the crystals will probably show these spots because they have to be adjusted with small clamps for the ar coating. So no prob to me! As said: A great job and I can't wait to see my crystals shultz, thanks for your comments. It should be any day now. I sent yours Global Express on 12 March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notguilty Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 amazing frigging job guys! all them watches look amazing,like as if there is no crystal! anyway im definitely interested for the 2nd round of this AR adventure as im sure many are. i have a few noob questions... will the AR on the outer side come off if it makes contact with water? i mean i read it was durable but how durable? will it fade over time? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 will the AR on the outer side come off if it makes contact with water? i mean i read it was durable but how durable? will it fade over time? thanks! No, the coating doesn't come off if it makes contact with water. In fact, it doesn't really come off at all. I'm not sure what you mean by fade. If you mean will the color fade, no. If you mean will the anti-reflective properties degrade, no. The color is not artificial or added, it is simply the color of the AR substrate. As far as durability goes, the coating we used meets military spec Mil-C-675 for durability. It can be touched, washed, etc. But it doesn't withstand abrasives like sapphire (or even mineral), so if you're not using common sense, then you CAN scratch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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