k2222 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) I'am doing AR for my GST Ti, but gen doesn't have AR so it will not be very accurate. SMP looks better with one side coated i guess. Anyway we have about 5 crystals so far Edited August 28, 2007 by k2222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Im down for at least 3 crystals. People keep telling me how excellent AR is so lets give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 it gives total differnt look , much more closer to gen no doubt, i think that we will have list of people very soon, so stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobM Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 K2222, Would you, please, ask your optics lab there to help you capture the specs on this process? ... so we might be able to use those specs and your experience to setup a similar arrangement in North America. Sounds like an excellent thing to have available. Thanks for your initiative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archibald Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 So is this the answer to our Asian SFSO? Buy from Silix for $100 plus $16 shipping then get the Ar done for $55 Total = $171 compared to $330 plus shipping for the ETA? Also if the Asian movement craps out just get a new one from Cousins for $10 Who needs ETA Absolutely. The Swiss SFSO is nice, but not twice as nice than an asian. The spare $170 will buy you a first class lume job, a nice strap and maybe even a stelita movement if you can source one. You then would have an SFSO that doesn't bust a reasonable rep/gen cost ratio...which 5 or 6 Franklins for a modded and strapped Swiss version certainly does. I'm in for the 3 AR, pending pics or a successful first run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajoesmith Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Absolutely. The Swiss SFSO is nice, but not twice as nice than an asian. The spare $170 will buy you a first class lume job, a nice strap and maybe even a stelita movement if you can source one. You then would have an SFSO that doesn't bust a reasonable rep/gen cost ratio...which 5 or 6 Franklins for a modded and strapped Swiss version certainly does. I'm in for the 3 AR, pending pics or a successful first run. Considering i just received all 3 colours from Silix last week, i think ill do Ar on them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Hey k2222, Please line me up for 1 crystal (Breitling for Bentley) ok? Do let us see pics of your sample too... If the 1st run turns out good, I will be in for more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I will be out of my computer for few hours, so please email me at SHANEADAMSKI@GMAIL.COM, later we gona make a list of everybody who want to participate in this run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Well, as long as I can see pictures of a sample, and find someone to pop my crystals out, I wouldn't mind to have several done. Coun't me in for at least 2, pending pics and help. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pman Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'm very interested. I would love to see some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I would also be interested in getting 2 done, my UPO and 187. Need to see sample pics first though as gen 187 does not have a strong purple AR hue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pivaro Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'm interested also , I'd like to have my ingy AR'ed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Count me in for one crystal, tentatively. I don't know if removing and replacing the crystal on a patek Nautilus is going to be a harder job- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 5 i'am located in Poland Do you do other watch servicing? I have family there, and we often need repairs on rep's. Is it possible to meet you in person? What city are you in? Mowisz po Polsku? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklm1234 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 at least one for me (old davidsen 112h) anybody knows the steps to take the crystal off a Navitimer, EVO and UPO? Do I have to pop the bezels first. Thanks. -bk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 This would be a smart mod for those with a uPO. A double-sided crystal would add greatly to the appearance, and would essentially make the uPO a 'verifiable' super-rep. My PP is a mocoque design- meaning the movement is removed from the case up through the crystal hole?- hopefully someone is feeling up to the challenge. If I'd known the service would be back, I probably wouldn't have purchased my ETA Steelfish... Someone could do very nicely to get a hold of an asian SFSO and an asian uPO and send them for treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 With the Navitimer it will just pop out (after the movement has been removed), the UPO you wil need to remove the bezel, and Im not sure about the Evo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 The benefit of this service, vs. the previously offered one, is that the organizer is able to do AR removal on watches that have light AR coating. That opens up the realm of possibility somewhat. I hope the organizer has an efficient means of stripping AR from the already-treated crystals, as I've read that it can be something of a chore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Yes it can be. I had mine removed with a dremel and diamond paste I think. I would imagine a lab will use a corrosive based agent to strip the existing AR from the crystal. It was surprising on the Navitimer crystal, even though only a slight ar, it was very durable and tough to remove!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbig Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 (edited) Yes it can be. I had mine removed with a dremel and diamond paste I think. I would imagine a lab will use a corrosive based agent to strip the existing AR from the crystal. It was surprising on the Navitimer crystal, even though only a slight ar, it was very durable and tough to remove!! You can use to remove AR cape cod. I did that. Edited August 28, 2007 by szumi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 @k2222 I suggest you update your e-mailaddress on file here at RWG to a valid e-mailaddress. All e-mails sent to you (PM notifications, e-mail sent from the board by members, etc.) are returned because the "user is unknown" at your ISP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexsandwich Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 If this is legit...... I am in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 k2222, put me down for (at least) three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 @k2222 I suggest you update your e-mailaddress on file here at RWG to a valid e-mailaddress. All e-mails sent to you (PM notifications, e-mail sent from the board by members, etc.) are returned because the "user is unknown" at your ISP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Sorry, count me out. No Pm notification, no emails.... If you can't get this right since the first minute, no way you can get it right later. My 2 cents. Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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