bklm1234 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 k2222, I got 2 this time. Thanks. -bk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 IWC Inge - Yes IWC 3717 - Yes Omega PO - Yes Breitling i'm not sure but i guess it's yes for Avenger also. IWC Gst genuine doesn't have any AR but i like that watch so much to think to get it coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 IWC Inge - Yes IWC 3717 - Yes (rep coating is not even coating it is some kind of thin bad quality film) IWC Porto - Yes IWC GST - No, but i did on mine (will post some pics below) Omega SMP - Depends on model, somtimes it is only single but i love to see this one coated Omega SMP Chrono - same as before Omega PO -Yes, standard is single but need double, one more thing is that PO crystal is thick and dome, and this kind of crystal is allways less effective than flat like Inge Breitling Chrono avenger - YES YES YES Breitling Navitimer - Depends on model, but i think that this one needs double AR Breitling SFSO - Yes TagHeuer Aquaracer - TH is useing lite, not very strong AR with blue tint, so my answer is no, but it's up to You This is my IWC GST Ti, still missing some hands and movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 The navitimer uses double AR coating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 The navitimer uses double AR coating Not all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen1985 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Not all And navitimer serie special??? That's the one I sent you....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Yes double AR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 My feeling is that even watches that don't come double-coated would still benefit greatly from having it done. The Omegas and Breitlings especially- those watches should be double-coated, every one of them, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I think so too, thats why i coated my GST, now thats a different watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mezzanine Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I think we're all programmed, because of the whole rep thing, to want accuracy at the expense of anything else. I believe that as 'watch enthusiasts', there's a line between desiring consistency/accuracy, but also being open to aftermarket types of improvements and mods. Pam enthusiasts don't go nuts over the idea of using non-genuine straps...there are some great aftermarket straps out there that are even better in quality. I think the AR issue is a good example. I think almost every watch improves in appearance with good double-sided AR. Also, crystals are a funny thing...people don't notice them in the same way they may notice some dial irregularity. If you got a crystal double-AR'd, that was only single coated stock, or not even coated at all...people wouldn't notice, because it's the crystal. It's by definition not something that jumps at you consciously- it's an unconscious effect, the impact it has on the appearance of the watch. But a damn nice effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwang0725 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 For those of you that are sending in crystals for the double AR, how are you removing them? Is the crystal removable without the use of a crystal press? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Is the crystal removable without the use of a crystal press? It is not supposed to be. But any local watchsmith can remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'm having my SMP chrono AR'ed, for I love the watch and I think it deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Double AR is such a cool feature that I found myself not wearing my other watches that are not double coated at all. Got the bug with the Big Bang, then the cousteau... can't wait to see it in my 3717! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'd love to get an extra 3717 crystal so i can get it AR'd without taking the watch out of rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_tgg Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Mines send today to Poland! A ingy and a Spitfire. I could not take out the cristal from the GST. It will go in the next run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I may miss this one unfortunately but I have three crystals that I will need Double coated. Any chance of having a third AR run at some stage.?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 How many are left to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I could not take out the cristal from the GST. It will go in the next run! What was the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 My next two are already on the way to Polska! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horse Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 2 from me sent today as well. Thanks to k222!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen1985 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 K222, did you received any crystals yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Not yet, i will email You right after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_tgg Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I have taked out the cristal of both, the spitfire and the Ingy with my fingers without problem (I must say that I was totally afraid). Bu with the gst I press it really hard butv I could not move it. I have buyed a press in Spain (no cheap at all, but good quality), and I will go in the next run with the GST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2222 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Same here, my watchsmith had problem with GST ti, BTW just came from the Lab and i ordered more collars (there is a techinc drawing for each crystal!!!) Black spots are becouse i dont like to post my adress on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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