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Rolex manufacture + Sapphire crystal + AR coating applied.

True or False?

;)

You can apply AR on any sapphire crystal.

I don't think Rolex does it on the gen ones out of the box. Don't know 'bout the new ones from 2007 though.

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OK well I've been as subtle as an Australian sledgehammer, and no-one's biting so I'll spill - that answer is TRUE!!!

There IS a current production Rolex watch that has a factory spec that includes an AR coating applied to the crystal.

Anyone know what it is?

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A follow-up question: If proven to be true, is it single or double AR? (I'm guessing single.)

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on the cylcop of the GMT II is AR I think?

And we have a winner! :1a:

Yes, the ceramic-bezelled 116710 GMTII does indeed have a single-layer of AR coating applied to the underside of the cyclops ;)

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Also had it confirmed by a good friend (and AD) of mine last night...

A sign of things to come maybe with the new Sub and SD (using the new case on the GMT) likely to be announced at Basel 2008?

Fingers crossed....

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Well, that is a good move.

My guess is the cyclop was invented to make the date easier to read...but it is bloody hard to read from certain angles in fact.

Having said that, I am very happy there is no AR on the "vintage" or say recent Rolex.

Maybe one of us should have a Noob AR coated...could be funny to see.

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well finally!! now that rolex has discovered AR maybe they will use it on all their watches.. even if they did a single side side AR.. i think i am gunna pop the crystal outta my franken 16610 MBW and get it done.

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