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·It's definatley just the AR coating and hardly noticeable. Does taking the coating off affect the appearance at all ?
Scratched sapphire on po
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·It's definatley just the AR coating and hardly noticeable. Does taking the coating off affect the appearance at all ?
Depends on what you mean by appearance.
The AR coating gives the illusion that you have no crystal at all at certain angles of light reflection.
So at the very least, you'd be missing some of that feature.
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Taddyangle
·I removed the AR from my 2500 PO. The hairline scratches drove me crazy. But yes, it is noticeable, but depends on lighting conditions, angle viewing, etc.
Unfortunately not something that can be captured with photos. I have no regrets, I would do it again.
Unfortunately not something that can be captured with photos. I have no regrets, I would do it again.
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wsfarrell
·There are differing opinions on whether a watch should look used, have character, etc. I for one like to keep mine looking as new as possible as long as possible.
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·I'll never understand why people always want to keep a sturdy tool watch looking like it just came out of the box when 90% of the time they look better when they're a little banged up. That is actually why I like aluminum bezels over ceramic, I like the scars.
Does this scarred up thing fall in your 90% that look better. For the shape the bezel is in, I think the crystal has fared rather well. 🤪
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·On that particular watch....yes
On the subject of AR coatings, I picked up the modern SM300... Master.... Co-axial...dangit, the one with the straight lugs, and I think it only has AR on the inside? I've worn it in fairly nasty conditions (surfing gravely shore breaks etc.) and so far the sapphire remains flawless. One thing I really appreciate is the dbl-domed shape, it is very easy to see the dial when under water. A flat crystal, under certain angles, becomes a useless mirror of the water and sky. Try it and see!
The scratches on the bracelet however...it just keeps getting better 😀. It has the wabi-sabi I love. Let's just say the polished portions are becoming brushed, and the brushed more polished. It is eventually going to become sort of shiny matte hybrid, I hope.
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Alex_TA
·Many watches and brands have only AR coating on the inside (like Rolex) .
Rolex does not have AR coating at all.
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·Rolex does not have AR coating at all.
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·Really? That's lame, I thought they had it inside. The explains the smoky dials
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·Lol, we'll the Plexi rolex are nicer looking anyway
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·I do not agree, the current coating is not scratched easily.
Lol, we'll the Plexi rolex are nicer looking anyway
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·thanks for advice guys, I do like it looking brand new as its my favouite watch but I will live with it for now and maybe get it sorted when it's ready for its first service as those people at sts are genius.
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ikeo1
·I had a similar problem with my PO. I still kept the AR coating rather than take it off. As annoying as it is, its only annoying under very certain lighting. Hardly noticeable under normal circumstances.
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Marx34
·I had a similar problem with my PO. I still kept the AR coating rather than take it off. As annoying as it is, its only annoying under very certain lighting. Hardly noticeable under normal circumstances.
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·The thing to look out for is don't clean the sapphire with your shirt.. Always use a microfiber cloth.. And don't press too hard..
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·The thing to look out for is don't clean the sapphire with your shirt.. Always use a microfiber cloth.. And don't press too hard..
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··Omega Qualified WatchmakerThe thing to look out for is don't clean the sapphire with your shirt.. Always use a microfiber cloth.. And don't press too hard..
And whatever cloth you use, make sure it's clean. If you have dirt in the cloth, much more likely to scratch something. I know people sometimes forget to clean their microfiber cloths...
I have many that I use at the bench and they get washed on a regular rotation.
Cheers, Al
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·And whatever cloth you use, make sure it's clean. If you have dirt in the cloth, much more likely to scratch something. I know people sometimes forget to clean their microfiber cloths...
I have many that I use at the bench and they get washed on a regular rotation.
Cheers, Al
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··Omega Qualified WatchmakerYour SMP chronograph only has AR coating on the inside likely. The AR coating is not as hard as the sapphire is, so it is more prone to scratching. The old blue tinted AR is more easily scratched than the newer more clear AR is.
For me I like the AR coatings, and my view is once they become too scratched up for my liking, I will simply remove them. But it's a personal choice.
Cheers, Al
For me I like the AR coatings, and my view is once they become too scratched up for my liking, I will simply remove them. But it's a personal choice.
Cheers, Al
