The Swatch Group does. Not always, though. If I remember correctly, they use AR coating on both sides in Omegas, not sure if that’s the standard at Mido’s tier of their brands. For whatever reason, microbrands tend to be more open about such specs as the ARC on the crystal, catalogues (and enclosed tech spec lists) of the established brands are void of that.
MKTheVintageBloke wrote: ↑December 29th 2020, 2:36pmThe Swatch Group does. Not always, though. If I remember correctly, they use AR coating on both sides in Omegas, not sure if that’s the standard at Mido’s tier of their brands. For whatever reason, microbrands tend to be more open about such specs as the ARC on the crystal, catalogues (and enclosed tech spec lists) of the established brands are void of that.
2021 3flushes Media.^^^Good to know the difference, I hadn't realized the methods of application. I just assumed the coating was the coating. Thanks3Flushes wrote: ↑December 29th 2020, 3:19pmInside or out is of little consequence if they use the good stuff. The cheap stuff is applied by a PVD spray tan type of process. The good stuff is baked on and with miniomal reason in care won't rub off like on noobs watch.
The spray tan is usually applied outside as it is less effective once light has refracted through the crystal. On occasion both sides will get coated. With the better process it seems like both sides are coated more often than not.
For those of you who wear eyeglasses, the same holds true. At places like COSTCO where the ARC is included, it's the spray type- opticals will offer you the choice- the baked on stuff is $50-$100.
I don't bother with the good stuff except for Rx sunglasses. I just got a pair of polarized, progressive, full mirrored, sunglasses with the baked on ARC on the back of the lenses. Given the price of those fuckers it's worth having the shit that lasts especially with the extra frequent washing.
DB had a gorgeous Baroncelli PR.
Racer-X wrote: ↑December 29th 2020, 5:55pmDB had a gorgeous Baroncelli PR.
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I like MIDO. The All Dial is hot. Outside AR is something I have avoided, but may try the Polywatch trick now, thanks.
Yep. All my Rx eyeglasses are HOYA poly ultrathin with AR and antiscratch and are damn near bulletproof. But for $1K, they better be.3Flushes wrote: ↑December 29th 2020, 3:19pmInside or out is of little consequence if they use the good stuff. The cheap stuff is applied by a PVD spray tan type of process. The good stuff is baked on and with miniomal reason in care won't rub off like on noobs watch.
The spray tan is usually applied outside as it is less effective once light has refracted through the crystal. On occasion both sides will get coated. With the better process it seems like both sides are coated more often than not.
For those of you who wear eyeglasses, the same holds true. At places like COSTCO where the ARC is included, it's the spray type- opticals will offer you the choice- the baked on stuff is $50-$100.
I don't bother with the good stuff except for Rx sunglasses. I just got a pair of polarized, progressive, full mirrored, sunglasses with the baked on ARC on the back of the lenses. Given the price of those fuckers it's worth having the shit that lasts especially with the extra frequent washing.
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