Personally, I prefer it on both sides, as do many others. When it works, it works very well, and the crystal just disappears.
Since the outer AR coating can be removed easily in a few minutes, those who don't want it can remove it if they so choose, and crystals don't have to be replaced.
How can we remove it? Does it void warranty? Do I need a dremmel drill or can I do it by hand with diamond paste? How can I safely do it on my watch?
Just make sure that you tape the bezel to protect it before you proceed to remove the AR coating. I’m still at a loss to understand how some owners are picking up these scratches on the AR coating as it’s really pretty durable. I’ve been wearing my 2017 SMPc most days since I purchased it new and the AR coating is still pristine.
A similar thing happened shortly after i got my seamaster diver in 2016, i believe there was talk of a bad batch of outer applied coating, sent mine in under warranty , new crystal was put in, been fine since.
Just make sure that you tape the bezel to protect it before you proceed to remove the AR coating. I’m still at a loss to understand how some owners are picking up these scratches on the AR coating as it’s really pretty durable. I’ve been wearing my 2017 SMPc most days since I purchased it new and the AR coating is still pristine.
Love your dial. I wish they stuck with this dial.
Thanks. I bought mine just when the new 2018 version had come out and the prior generation was still available. I went with the older model after comparing the two. Although the new model is technologically superior, the older model is a bit smaller at 41 mm, thinner, has the applied logo, no wave high gloss dial (which I think is really attractive) and the beautiful large hippocampus engraving on the case back instead of the display case back on the new model. It also has the coaxial caliber 2500D which is a proven, reliable, accurate workhorse of a movement. The prior version was also substantially less expensive than the new version. In many ways, I think that it was the pinnacle of the design evolution of the SMP. The new version is a great watch, but I find it to be too large and too blingy for my taste.
I saw this video and immediately checked my seamster 300m. I don't find any scratches and I've had it for 18 months. So maybe it was just his.
I can't understand why any watch manufacturer would put AR coating on the outside, especially if it's on the inside.
Nope I have heard lots of people with AR coating getting it scratched. I have a speedmaster with AR coating only on the inside. That's where it should only be. If one of the benefits of sapphire crystal is it's scratch resistant nature, why put a scratch able coating over it. Oh I know, it makes the watch more amazing in the showroom.
Just make sure that you tape the bezel to protect it before you proceed to remove the AR coating. I’m still at a loss to understand how some owners are picking up these scratches on the AR coating as it’s really pretty durable. I’ve been wearing my 2017 SMPc most days since I purchased it new and the AR coating is still pristine.
S Speedy13Nope.
AR should be on both sides. It looks so much better when you compare. You buy the watch and you buy clarity of the dial.
AR is scratch resistant enough and it's not that visible when you scratch, so please do not dramatise things.
I have 10 years old watches and I know what I am talking about.
If it has no downside why doesn't AP, Patek, Rolex or VC use it do it?
If it has no downside why doesn't AP, Patek, Rolex or VC use it do it?
Because a lack of AR makes for a much shinier and eye-catching crystal, literally.
S Speedy13could be , good reason
+ rolex on watches use mostly flat crystals and I think they reflect even more than domed
