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Lol-x · 26 June 2024, 04:10 PM

Is Rolex using a new anti-reflective coating?

The dials look super sharp without any reflection.

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I've noticed on my new Explorer that the dial appears very clear.

shaunylw · 26 June 2024, 05:06 PM

I hadn’t thought much about my new explorer being clearer, but it does appear to pick up less glare than i can remember.

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JSolution · 26 June 2024, 06:09 PM

I put my SD43 in for a service recently, and they changed the glass to AR and it’s very different, better.

1William · 26 June 2024, 10:11 PM

Beautiful watches.

Jackie Daytona · 27 June 2024, 10:07 AM

Agreed. Beautiful pair of watches! Not sure about the coating, but nice shot.

Lol-x · 27 June 2024, 04:09 PM

Yes, thank you, so it isn't just me.

There does appear to be a difference in dial clarity and I believe Rolex are using a new and improved anti reflective coating on the under side of the sapphire crystal.

I've notice it too on my Explorer (1) 40mm, this is so anti-reflective at angles it is unbelievable!!!

saxo3 · 27 June 2024, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

I put my SD43 in for a service recently, and they changed the glass to AR and it’s very different, better.

Interesting. Did you ask for the crystal change or Rolex offered it? How old is your SD43?

2loaded · 27 June 2024, 04:39 PM

Re-shoot outdoors for comparison

espanol · 27 June 2024, 04:50 PM

I read Rolex made the transition to AR-coated crystals (underside) in ~2021 or 2022. I personally purchased an Exp 36 in 2022, and an OP 36 in 2023 and both appear to have AR coating. Huge difference from my 2018 BLRO which does not.

Lol-x · 27 June 2024, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by espanol

I read Rolex made the transition to AR-coated crystals (underside) in ~2021 or 2022. I personally purchased an Exp 36 in 2022, and an OP 36 in 2023 and both appear to have AR coating. Huge difference from my 2018 BLRO which does not.

Interesting, so any watch before 2022 is now technically inferior...

Man I live those new GMT black/grey bezel in 18K YG and TT as well with the jubilee bracelets!!!

They are off the charts in coolness!

Cru Jones · 27 June 2024, 05:22 PM

Gorgeous GMTs. I love the TT especially. Great mix of vintage and modern. :-)

It seems that the photo may have had some post-processing to enhance the clarity of the dial. Regardless, great picture.

Andad · 27 June 2024, 07:03 PM

You are the boss Cru.

brandrea · 27 June 2024, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by espanol

I read Rolex made the transition to AR-coated crystals (underside) in ~2021 or 2022. I personally purchased an Exp 36 in 2022, and an OP 36 in 2023 and both appear to have AR coating. Huge difference from my 2018 BLRO which does not.

The New Submariners have AR coating. Mine’s a 2020

JSolution · 27 June 2024, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by saxo3

Interesting. Did you ask for the crystal change or Rolex offered it? How old is your SD43?

It was offered. Whole service story is actually quite strange it was in the last thread I made. My sd43 I think is 2017 :)

brandrea · 27 June 2024, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

It was offered. Whole service story is actually quite strange it was in the last thread I made. My sd43 I think is 2017 :)

If it has a stick on the dial at 6 o’clock than it is

JSolution · 27 June 2024, 07:31 PM

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JSolution · 27 June 2024, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

If it has a stick on the dial at 6 o’clock than it is

No it has the crown :) I was sure it is though

brandrea · 27 June 2024, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

No it has the crown :) I was sure it is though

The crown made its first appearance in 2018. Some 2018’s still had the stick.

Your receipt will tell you when you bought it

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JSolution · 27 June 2024, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

The crown made its first appearance in 2018. Some 2018’s still had the stick.

Your receipt will tell you when you bought it

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Well guess it’s a 2018 then

it’s definitely out of warranty so can’t be any later. And it wasn’t new when I bought it. Maybe I have the ultra rare first coronet dial ever made!

brandrea · 27 June 2024, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

Well guess it’s a 2018 then

it’s definitely out of warranty so can’t be any later. And it wasn’t new when I bought it. Maybe I have the ultra rare first coronet dial ever made!

Glad to see you’re still daily wearing it

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espanol · 27 June 2024, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

The New Submariners have AR coating. Mine’s a 2020

Apologies, I must've read wrong. Good to know underside AR coating started that early!

kieselguhr · 28 June 2024, 01:45 AM

I mention it in my review of the Submariner. The difference is stark. I definitely like the new AR crystals.

BBRAYS · 28 June 2024, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

i mention it in my review of the submariner. The difference is stark. I definitely like the new ar crystals.

+1

slide13 · 28 June 2024, 05:41 AM

Yeah, the new inside AR coating is great, definitely noticed a difference as soon as I got my 126610.

subdweller · 28 June 2024, 06:06 AM

the AR crystals are a huge improvement! i actually had traded my 114060 Submariner for the 124060 Submariner specifically because of the way the dial looks with the AR crystal. glad its only on the underside of the crystal so you dont have to worry about scratching the coating

ltmgeller · 28 June 2024, 07:12 AM

As my vision get worse as I age, I can't really tell.

alphadweller · 28 June 2024, 08:20 AM

My 2020 TT Sub is significantly clearer than my 2014 YM and 2017 SD43. The AR treatment makes the dial pop. As I like to keep things original, I won't be changing the crystal on my older pieces when service is due, unless there's no choice.

Lol-x · 28 June 2024, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by alphadweller

My 2020 TT Sub is significantly clearer than my 2014 YM and 2017 SD43. The AR treatment makes the dial pop. As I like to keep things original, I won't be changing the crystal on my older pieces when service is due, unless there's no choice.

I will be asking Rolex to change the crystal when I have to service a pre-2022 production watch.

26 June 2024, 04:10 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,322	Is the view clearer or just me... Is Rolex using a new anti-reflective coating? The dials look super sharp without any reflection. Rolex.jpg I've noticed on my new Explorer that the dial appears very clear. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,111	Agreed. Beautiful pair of watches! Not sure about the coating, but nice shot. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

27 June 2024, 04:09 PM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,322	Yes, thank you, so it isn't just me. There does appear to be a difference in dial clarity and I believe Rolex are using a new and improved anti reflective coating on the under side of the sapphire crystal. I've notice it too on my Explorer (1) 40mm, this is so anti-reflective at angles it is unbelievable!!! __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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28 June 2024, 01:45 AM	#22
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,536	Is the view clearer or just me... I mention it in my review of the Submariner. The difference is stark. I definitely like the new AR crystals.

26 June 2024, 05:06 PM	#2
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,558	I hadn’t thought much about my new explorer being clearer, but it does appear to pick up less glare than i can remember. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

26 June 2024, 06:09 PM	#3
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,323	I put my SD43 in for a service recently, and they changed the glass to AR and it’s very different, better.

26 June 2024, 10:11 PM	#4
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,704	Beautiful watches.

27 June 2024, 04:39 PM	#8
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 1,995	Re-shoot outdoors for comparison

27 June 2024, 04:50 PM	#9
espanol 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST, EAT Watch: Trusty Explorer Posts: 950	I read Rolex made the transition to AR-coated crystals (underside) in ~2021 or 2022. I personally purchased an Exp 36 in 2022, and an OP 36 in 2023 and both appear to have AR coating. Huge difference from my 2018 BLRO which does not.

27 June 2024, 05:22 PM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,728	Gorgeous GMTs. I love the TT especially. Great mix of vintage and modern. :-) It seems that the photo may have had some post-processing to enhance the clarity of the dial. Regardless, great picture.

27 June 2024, 07:31 PM	#16
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,323	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2024, 05:41 AM	#24
slide13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Here Posts: 961	Yeah, the new inside AR coating is great, definitely noticed a difference as soon as I got my 126610.

28 June 2024, 06:06 AM	#25
subdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: california Posts: 15	the AR crystals are a huge improvement! i actually had traded my 114060 Submariner for the 124060 Submariner specifically because of the way the dial looks with the AR crystal. glad its only on the underside of the crystal so you dont have to worry about scratching the coating

28 June 2024, 07:12 AM	#26
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,729	As my vision get worse as I age, I can't really tell. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 June 2024, 08:20 AM	#27
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,010	My 2020 TT Sub is significantly clearer than my 2014 YM and 2017 SD43. The AR treatment makes the dial pop. As I like to keep things original, I won't be changing the crystal on my older pieces when service is due, unless there's no choice.

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