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·I belive the Rolex position on use of AR has shifted since the last post in 2019...
Omega AR coating is on the outside of the crystal and Rolex coating is on the inside?
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PandaSPUR
·5 years later and they still dont use AR in most of their watches anyway. Friggin reflections on my DJ 41 bother me.
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ErichPryde
·5 years later and they still dont use AR in most of their watches anyway. Friggin reflections on my DJ 41 bother me.
They might bother you but a non-watch person will probably assume that your watch is more expensive because it is shiny. 😝
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gbesq
·I have owned two Omega models with the AR coating on both sides of the crystal and one model with the AR coating on the inside only. Having the coating on both sides substantially reduces glare and reflections but the exterior AR coating, while quite durable, can be scratched. When this happens, you have three choices: live with the scratch, remove the coating or replace the crystal. In models with the inner coating only, there is no risk of picking up a scratch, but glare and reflections are significantly increased.
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PandaSPUR
·They might bother you but a non-watch person will probably assume that your watch is more expensive because it is shiny. 😝
Haha too true. Either total lack of AR or the shiny blue tinted AR = fancy watch.
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Speedy13
·I dont see any visible scratches on 10 years old watch.
When I sent it for service Omega wrote me that crystal is scratched I politely replied to them: crystal is clear - AR is not a crystal.
To be honest I dont see any scratches...
However, I do see a huge difference in visibility in any light conditions. the dial is very clear. e.g. when it's closer to the evening and the light is so-so I dont see date window on watches, but I see date on a watch with AR with the same light. you feel the difference and clarity. one sided AR is ok but double AR on a different level - I could compare. imho
When I sent it for service Omega wrote me that crystal is scratched I politely replied to them: crystal is clear - AR is not a crystal.
To be honest I dont see any scratches...
However, I do see a huge difference in visibility in any light conditions. the dial is very clear. e.g. when it's closer to the evening and the light is so-so I dont see date window on watches, but I see date on a watch with AR with the same light. you feel the difference and clarity. one sided AR is ok but double AR on a different level - I could compare. imho
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