Hey folks, I found this guy on Ebay who makes Invisible Shield protectors for watches. He makes any size and sells them for 2.50 with free shipping. They are also waterproof which is cool. Here are some pics.

 

Sounded silly at first, but then I realized I have those on my phone and camera.

 

I agree and disagree due to the anti glare coating leaves scuffs just from desk or light hits on walls. This protector doesn't scratch as easy as the coating. Wsfarrel I have the same protector on my S6 edge and camera as well. For 2.50 you can't go wrong.

 

I got this to protect from the anti glare coating which scratches real easy.

 

Gonna have to agree with dsio on this one.. I've replaced quite a few phone screens that had that type of film on them.. Didn't make one bit of difference when dropped.. Sapphire crystal is very durable on it's own when scratches are a concern.. If the AR coating is what your worried about, why not just have it removed from the outside of the crystal? The inside of the crystal has the AR coating also so it won't affect the anti-glare properties..

 

Great idea.

 

I'm not sure if this is a fully dissenting opinion, but I have to disagree with you and dsio on this one. I think this is a pretty good idea. Comparing the PO crystal to a cell phone screen is not fair considering the thinness and the different makeup of said screens. Also, removing the outside anti glare / anti reflective coating WILL affect the proprieties. Maybe not greatly, but there will be an effect.
Sapphire is incredibly hard (9 on the Mohs scale, and just for reference diamond is 10) so dropping and chipping or cracking the crystal is not what these protectors are made for. They seem to expressly made for protecting the AR coating, which many have noted is much easier to scratch. And yes, while one can get the AR coating removed with only a slight degradation of the viewing capabilities, it does take time and money while also bringing down the value of the watch. For some it's just not practical.

To the OP azruski777, how much does the extra layer of plastic adversely effect the crystal? If it makes the crystal less transparent in any way maybe there's a better option like maybe paying that extra amount to either have the AR removed or even getting another sapphire crystal without the external AR coating and installing it while also keeping the original crystal in case of a sale.

 

Is the film AR also? because I know that my iphone screen is MUCH clearer without any protector or such on it. I would hate to be looking at a watch with a film on it

 

If it's invisishield, the original purpose for it is to protect the front of a car.. It's quite thick and is far from invisible.. I have also seen a PO with the outer AR coating removed and if he didn't mention it, I would of never known...

 

I agree with you, the protector does not affect the visibility of the watch at all. Pluss for 2.50 you can't go wrong. I am not getting and coating removed.

 

This does not affect the watch at all. You can't even tell it's on!

 

Yes it's invisishield.

 

If it is indeed invisible shield by zagg there is NO way that it is clear as glass EVER. I am super picky about how light reflects off things and there has to be some visibility changes compared to the smooth sapphire glass and AR.

 

I always have a chuckle when I see people with screen protectors on smartphones. These screens are the most expensive part of the unit, designed and tested to look amazing, and someone sticks a couple of quid of shiny plastic over it. So they are deliberately degrading their own experience in order to keep the screen perfect...for the next owner. So you pay full price and have a bad experience and the next person pays half price and has a pristine screen. Seems odd. Kindles are even worse! E-ink anti-glare screen and someone sticks a shiny film full of bubbles on top. I'm all for personal choice, but it's not for me.

 

Not sure I agree with the cell phone screen analogy. Synthetic sapphire crystal is rated at 9 on the Mohs scale, where I don't believe Gorilla glass and others used in Iphones and other types of phones are rated above a 7. I don't think adding a protector to something already rated at a 9 makes any difference, and actually could affect visibility as pointed out by Kringkily. To my mind, this 'crystal protector' is a panacea searching for a problem

 

I don't see a difference, but that's me

 

Not one for screen covers on anything let alone a top of the line divers watch.

Same glass as bezel on this watch and never a need for a plastic cover. Wear it like a tool watch is meant to be...

 

Exactly. Why buy something and then do everything possible to not enjoy the darn thing. It's like some cell phone buyers they will buy the latest model phone and pay a premium because it's thinner and lighter and then encase it on what makes it look like a trucks tire that needs it's own bag to carry. Each time I see that I just feel like: dude, just buy a bigger more durable water proof phone and worry less about it because you're not enjoying anything that you're paying for.

Same with watches. It's already funny that we buy a 2000 M rated dive watch that is as thick as a helmet because it's supposed to be shock and life proof... And then we hesitate on wearing it while we surf....the Web, and we get glass covers or buy/ keep a plastic cover for the case back so it doesn't wear against your wrist, or freak out because there is a scratch on the third link of the bracelet...

Just enjoy your purchases... Your phone will be in a drawer within 2 years anyway and your watch is just a watch...and if it's a tool watch it's a tool watch.