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AR Coating on MC GMT?
Hello-
I currently have a MC GMT that I am having a VERY hard time reading due to the glare of the crystal. The combination of the polished hands, shiny black face and flat crystal has made this watch almost unreadable in many situations. I never noticed a problem with my master control, perhaps because the face is silver? Does anybody know if the crystal can be replaced with one that has an anti-reflective coating or have the coating applied to the existing crystal?
Thanks.
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AR Coating on MC GMT?
Hello- I currently have a MC GMT that I am having a VERY hard time reading due to the glare of the crystal. The combination of the polished hands, shiny black face and flat crystal has made this watch almost unreadable in many situations. I never noticed ...
Buffing
Not sure if this a prefered or recommended method. You could have the AR coating buffed away. A few of my friend who dive have done to their watches due to poor visibility underwater. Not sure of the implication to the sapphire, if any.
I believe that
JLC sporty watches receive an AR sapphire, while the others don't. It is very easy to remove it, though. Remove your sapphire and use some " produit vaisselle " ( Dish soap, in English ? ). I will ask for a confirmation from my contact. Best, Nicolas This...
Interesting
New knew that, keep us posted Nico. I'd like to know ........ NOT do do dishes with your watch on
I never do it...I'm ashame to confess. :)
I just sent the question to my contact, and will, of course keep you updated. Best, Nicolas
Thanks
Thank you for your suggestions. In this case, however, I would like to add the AR coating to my watch to help with the readability. I have an IWC pilot with a black face and the AR coating that I can read from across the room. I also have never had any tr...
Same watch, no problems
Hi, I also have an MC GMT, but I have no problems - perhaps your anti-reflective coating has somehow been removed? --Sancerre
Here is the answer from my contact at the Manufacture
As always in Life there are principles and exceptions. It all depends on the date of the Production, and on the color of the dial. Rather than saying that only sport watches have AR Coating, it is more correct to say that a big majority of black dialed pi...
Good to know Nicolas...This wouldn't hurt on my Geographic too
I am after JLC for an update city disc, since Caracas is now Saint Barth! Cheers, -- Richard.
AR coating - experience
Removal: There were a few scratches on the outer AR coating of a watch I purchased second hand. I brought it for servicing, and asked to polish both the case and the crystal. The result is stunning. (Blancpain Léman Moon Phases, old 38 mm version.) N...
Thanks again
Thanks again for all of your comments. I will contact JLC to see if I can swap the crystal and I will update you with any new information.