vlydog Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 hello all Can anyone tell me where I would find a sapphire replacement crystal that does not have AR for an IWC 3717 pilot? I would also need a part number or a more detailed description for ordering. What I want to do involves a watch I have yet to receive. This is all in preparation for mods that will be done later this summer. I would actually like to go ahead and purchase an extra crystal without AR. My plan was to put it through with Chieftang's next run. I don't have the watch so I can't just pop off the crystal and measure it. If anyone knows the size and parts number for this crystal I would be grateful. IWC 3717 pilot. Best regards, vlydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 I don't know of a replacement crystal, but if you have a watch supply warehouse locally, you can go there and measure the 3717 crystal. I will tell you this though: the 3717 does not need AR. It seems to have a slight amount. The rep appears the same as OEM. Once you get your 3717, you will see what I mean. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 I will tell you this though: the 3717 does not need AR. It seems to have a slight amount. The rep appears the same as OEM. Once you get your 3717, you will see what I mean. Cheers I agree. The factory AR is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 I third that. For the brief period of time I had my first one I went to the AD and compared. IMHO, not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 I third that. For the brief period of time I had my first one I went to the AD and compared. IMHO, not worth it. Eunomians, dluddy and Kruzer00 thank you for your opinions. I think I can put this issue behind me now. I will now plan the modifications for this watch to be a relume, day/date replacement and a movement swap. Thank you for your sound advice. vlydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted June 20, 2007 Report Share Posted June 20, 2007 You will very much enjoy the quality of the 3717. It is a beautiful watch and without a doubt, it is a keeper. Enjoy & best regards, Euno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chad Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I went to AD and there was no comparison....the gen is double AR and the rep is NOT EVEN CLOSE. From all angles you can tell. Find a way to get the AR done.....you will not be disappointed. You will very much enjoy the quality of the 3717. It is a beautiful watch and without a doubt, it is a keeper. Enjoy & best regards, Euno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I have to politely disagree. I've been to several ADs and the AR is pretty much the same as the rep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I have to politely disagree. I've been to several ADs and the AR is pretty much the same as the rep. Same here. You see some reflectivity on the genuines I have looked at. If it truly had Double AR, you would see none. I like mine the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nxuan Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 See it yourselves. Unicorn 3717 vs gen XVI. Then tell me that they are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Yes the IWC's definitely have double AR. From the post above and previous visits to AD's they are double coatings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Yes the IWC's definitely have double AR. From the post above and previous visits to AD's they are double coatings. Has anyone measured the crystal of the 3717 pilot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Gen. 3717 is double AR coated, as You can read here https://www.iwc.com/index-en.asp ....Convex sapphire glass, antireflective on both sides and secured against displacement by drop in air pressure... I was at my AD and compare those two watches side by side, and rep. AR is NOT EVEN CLOSE to genuine so please stop.... On this pic. You can notice how strong blue/purple tint is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 hello all Can anyone tell me where I would find a sapphire replacement crystal that does not have AR for an IWC 3717 pilot? I would also need a part number or a more detailed description for ordering. What I want to do involves a watch I have yet to receive. This is all in preparation for mods that will be done later this summer. I would actually like to go ahead and purchase an extra crystal without AR. My plan was to put it through with Chieftang's next run. I don't have the watch so I can't just pop off the crystal and measure it. If anyone knows the size and parts number for this crystal I would be grateful. IWC 3717 pilot. Best regards, vlydog Errrr....am I missing something? All you have to do is remove the crystal, clean off the AR (Cheiftang wrote up a "How To" for this) and than send it to Cheiftang to be AR coated...saves you money and time/headache/aggravation looking for a new crystal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 AR AR AR AR... Yes, no, yes, no, yes, no... Actually, AR in the real world means Acoustic Research. And I'm glad that I've got AR-3a's. Miles Davis swore by them. He was glad he had AR. Me, too. Solid walnut. True acoustic suspenion Alnico magnets, cloth surrounds... The first in acoustic suspension, and still one of the very very best. That's right: AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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