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RandyS · 19 April 2007, 09:29 AM

could it be, finally? the cyclops on my new gmt is perfect, no glare at all, the glare on the rest of the watch is far improved over the other Rolex's I have owned. I think they are using AR coating on this crystal, does our resident Rolex employee know for sure ??

I have always thought Rolex should use this, and if they are I am very happy!

Anyone have knowledge on this?

mikey · 19 April 2007, 09:32 AM

your watch looks awesome

oldman2005 · 19 April 2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyS

could it be, finally? the cyclops on my new gmt is perfect, no glare at all, the glare on the rest of the watch is far improved over the other Rolex's I have owned. I think they are using AR coating on this crystal, does our resident Rolex employee know for sure ??

I have always thought Rolex should use this, and if they are I am very happy!

Anyone have knowledge on this?

Don't know but I really like the double AR on the Planet Ocean, from certain angles, I like the blue tint and make you feel like there's no crystal.

You have a nice GMT! I was waiting for the new SS GMT but personally I give the TT GMT Anv an edge

Still looking for the killer deal on the watch.

nko51 · 19 April 2007, 10:23 AM

Excellent looking TT GMT!!

Arturo · 19 April 2007, 10:32 AM

I am told that Rolex does not want to do that as the coating scratches off like with lenses, and if done inside the lens will distort the colors. I am not sure if this is accurate.

ashu2289 · 19 April 2007, 10:48 AM

You have got a great watch.

But unfortunately there is no AR coating on TT GMT or any other rolex yet.

Solar · 19 April 2007, 10:59 AM

I must admit that the Rolex crystal to me seems different in appearance than any other watch I own, and if its because there's no AR coating, then so be it. I find esp with the thicker crystal of my Sea Dweller that the face looks like very clear ice.

Its a great look in my opinion.

Lol-x · 19 April 2007, 10:59 AM

I seem to recall the issue of improved clarity of the cyclops being raised a while ago.
There is certainly no Rolex testimony about surface coating to the crystal.
The answer may be that the location of the crystal (lower) in relation to the bezel gives rise to a lower level of reflected light onto the dial.
In any event it is obviously very pleasing that the appearance of the GMT dial is clearer and not so affected by reflection/glare than before.

RandyS · 19 April 2007, 11:05 AM

I am aware there wasnt ar coating on Rolex, and probably still isnt...but I was curious if our resident Rolex employee knew for sure, as this crystal is different than any other rolex I have had

19 April 2007, 10:23 AM	#4
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Excellent looking TT GMT!! __________________

19 April 2007, 10:48 AM	#6
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	You have got a great watch. But unfortunately there is no AR coating on TT GMT or any other rolex yet. __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

19 April 2007, 09:32 AM	#2
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	your watch looks awesome

19 April 2007, 10:32 AM	#5
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	I am told that Rolex does not want to do that as the coating scratches off like with lenses, and if done inside the lens will distort the colors. I am not sure if this is accurate.

19 April 2007, 10:59 AM	#8
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,329	I seem to recall the issue of improved clarity of the cyclops being raised a while ago. There is certainly no Rolex testimony about surface coating to the crystal. The answer may be that the location of the crystal (lower) in relation to the bezel gives rise to a lower level of reflected light onto the dial. In any event it is obviously very pleasing that the appearance of the GMT dial is clearer and not so affected by reflection/glare than before.

19 April 2007, 11:05 AM	#9
RandyS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 430	I am aware there wasnt ar coating on Rolex, and probably still isnt...but I was curious if our resident Rolex employee knew for sure, as this crystal is different than any other rolex I have had

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