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kokedose

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kokedose Newbie

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Hi @ll,

After loosing two crystals to the much discussed K2222 (Jakub) I have been searching for a supplier for AR coating in the EU.

I think i may have found one and need the communities help.

I do not have any crystals at the moment that are waiting for AR and so i need a volunteer!

I basically need any Sapphire crystal to send to the coating plant for coating to see what the appearance and durability are going to be like.

It is a bit of an ask i know but if one of you guys has a crystal lying around that you can forward to me as a loaner for a couple of weeks then you could end up with a great AR coated Crystal for free or at the least have the crystal returned as sent (i will have the crystal stripped if the AR doesn't come up to scratch, scuse the pun).

If all goes according to plan and the AR is good i will be offering the service to EU members at a reasonable price :) (with admins kind permission!)

So, if anyone can help pls PM me.

Be lucky @ll :)

Thanks guys

FxrAndy Newbie

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I hyave a spair saphire from my moon watch you can do if you want, it is in germany but can be with you in a couple of days

kokedose Newbie

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I hyave a spair saphire from my moon watch you can do if you want, it is in germany but can be with you in a couple of days

Thannks FxrAndy. Shoot me a PM and i will send details :)

kokedose Newbie

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I've got a spare crystal I could send your way, but I'm not 100% sure it's sapphire...

Thanks TeeJay. FxrAndy has very kindly offered to send a crystal for test purposes and i think i will have that one done first to see what the outcome is. Having said that, if the Sapphire is good then it may be a good idea to try a mineral as well.

Be lucky @ll :)

TeeJay Newbie

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Thanks TeeJay. FxrAndy has very kindly offered to send a crystal for test purposes and i think i will have that one done first to see what the outcome is. Having said that, if the Sapphire is good then it may be a good idea to try a mineral as well.

Be lucky @ll :)

Sounds like a plan :) I have a hunch that it is sapphire, I just can't confirm it 100% :) If you do need it in the future, just let me know :)

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kokedose Newbie

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Just a quick update. The crystal arrived from FXRandy (thanks chap :) )yesterday and will be sent for coating on Monday. Should have some pics to up in about a week or so...getting a bit exited now :)

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Just a quick update. The crystal arrived from FXRandy (thanks chap :) )yesterday and will be sent for coating on Monday. Should have some pics to up in about a week or so...getting a bit exited now :)

sounds good will sticky this and see how it turns out

Chronus Newbie

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Sounds like a plan :) I have a hunch that it is sapphire, I just can't confirm it 100% :) If you do need it in the future, just let me know :)

I have a sapphire tester if you were in London...

Just a quick update. The crystal arrived from FXRandy (thanks chap :) )yesterday and will be sent for coating on Monday. Should have some pics to up in about a week or so...getting a bit exited now :)

Good luck! If I'd seen this earlier, I have a few that need this ... hopefully if it works!

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I have a sapphire tester if you were in London...

Good luck! If I'd seen this earlier, I have a few that need this ... hopefully if it works!

i'm very excited about this, i also have a guy in EU that may be able to do it, he's an optician though and i don't know if it's the same type of AR as the one used for watches.

it would be the coolest if we had someone in EU to do it.

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Chronus Newbie

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hi there,

i would love to have an A/R service in the EU.

i have about 5 crystals, which would need double AR.

thanks,

trombone

Hold your horses, he's just running a test!

Star69 Newbie

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if you can manage that the coating has a blue tint u ar my new hero :D

sadly the normal coating from an optican has a green tint wich looks shitty on watches :inv:

cheers,

Frank

kokedose Newbie

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To answer a few questions.

The AR is going to be the same Blue/Purple colour that Jakub used to do.

The AR coat will be double or single sided depending on requirements from the customer.

I'm not sure about cost yet as i haven't received my invoice for the test crystal that is currently with the coating company.

I hope to have some pics to post in the next 5 - 7 days.

I am not a watch smith and so will only be accepting removed crystals for the time being, this may change if i can find a reliable/competent watch smith.

Thanks for all the interest guys, i really hope to be able to provide the AR service for our EU members :)

Watch this space......

numptyj Newbie

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To answer a few questions.

The AR is going to be the same Blue/Purple colour that Jakub used to do.

The AR coat will be double or single sided depending on requirements from the customer.

I'm not sure about cost yet as i haven't received my invoice for the test crystal that is currently with the coating company.

I hope to have some pics to post in the next 5 - 7 days.

I am not a watch smith and so will only be accepting removed crystals for the time being, this may change if i can find a reliable/competent watch smith.

Thanks for all the interest guys, i really hope to be able to provide the AR service for our EU members :)

Watch this space......

cheers Kokedose will wait to see some of these pics :)

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Chronus Newbie

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Koke - if it works and is affordable, I would suggest to start with a small run of say 10 crystals and see how it goes before taking on a second run that may be 15-20 crystals. You don't want to get snowed under with crystals and constant emails from impatient members. Chief seems to be quite organised, so take tips from him.

Anyone who wants to use any future service - I would suggest send 1 crystal the first time to see the final results and if you are happy with it.

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kokedose Newbie

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Hey @ll.

Just a quick update on the AR coating. I have had the crystal kindly loaned to me by fxrandy back from the coating company but the colour is wrong. I am told that the problem can be solved and we can have the blue AR but it will take a bit longer. The AR is very good IMO and seems to stand up to the washing up scouring pad test very well and survived without any scratches :)

Once the colour is sorted i will post again, but for now here is the crystal with the green hue AR to give you an idea of the actual anti reflectivity (snapped under direct halogen bulb)

For those who asked, i think the price is going to be about

kokedose Newbie

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is this service going to be done in the UK then?

The coating company isn't UK based but the crystals will be received and sent from the UK. I am not taking any orders at the moment as the colour needs to be correct.

cheers

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