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15 October 2024, 10:16 PM | #31 |
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Slightly off topic, does anyone know whether a 2019 two tone Skydweller 326933 would have the AR coating as standard or not?
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15 October 2024, 10:20 PM | #32 | |
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Good points, I think this is the most difficult point with a “neo-vintage” Rolex because the watch is still currently all original. However, as I’ve already decided to use RSC and not an independent, and as I mentioned the replacement of the hands is mandatory, the decision has already been made not to go down the path of keeping everything original at all costs. I was initially leaning towards keeping the original crystal simply because there wasn’t anything noticeably wrong with it (to my eye) and they weren’t requiring me to change it, so why spend the extra money. But since many have made compelling arguments that it may actually increase my enjoyment of the watch, I have decided to do it. And to clarify, the only options I had were to leave the original or upgrade to the new anti-reflective crystal. I did not have an option to change it to a NOS crystal with the AF only under the cyclops. |
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Yesterday, 02:47 AM | #33 | |
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There are probably only 1000 examples in existence or maybe less of my 14270 and I doubt the AR crystal would impact its resale at all - someone could swap it to a non AR for $300 if they wanted. Thank you! |
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Yesterday, 09:19 AM | #34 | |
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I assume the crown would also be considered an expendable part in the same way a crystal is? I imagine the threads can only last so long regardless of how gentle the owner may be. That was the only part that was a “mandatory” replacement on both my watches. |
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Yesterday, 11:11 AM | #35 |
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Particularly the crown tube. Replace as needed to protect the integrity of the watch.
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Yesterday, 01:45 PM | #36 |
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For common professional models: Did the AR coating start on the 12 series subs? I recall reading early 12 series GMT did not have it, but now they do?
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Yesterday, 11:46 PM | #38 | |
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Answering the original thread's question, I am a big fan of the AR crystals, since getting my 126610LN a few years ago. It does improve the legibility of the dial and looks really nice to my eyes. |
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Today, 06:13 AM | #39 |
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Has anyone had the crystal on their Zenith Daytona swapped for one with AR (or at least know if it’s available)?
I’m about to send mine in for service and sounds like something I’d be interested in. |
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I would accept the AR crystal on my YM pt dial and SD43, would bring out the textured dials nicely, with less reflections. My TT blue Sub41 looks pretty neat, I can appreciate the subtle nuances of the dial better on an overcast day.
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