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| Author: | Legmaker72 [ Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hercules AR coating issues... |
Hey guys, I've noticed since I got my Herc, that the AR coating seems to be getting more and more scratches in it by the day... I am extremely cautious with my watches and I'm not sure why this is happening. I noticed today what looks like a small circular spot in the AR coating. I'm thinking of removing the AR coating on the outside as it has become more distracting than a good thing. First, your thoughts on this? Second, if I do go through with removing it, what is the recommended way to do so? Should I have someone at an AD to do it or should I buy something and do it myself? Any concerns when doing it yourself? Thanks for the advice in advance guys! Chris |
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| Author: | MarkJnk [ Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
Breitling AR is usually very tough. my Herc is looking really good, only the slightest marks that are almost impossible to see without magnification. If you have a small circular spot, it could be a dried droplet of something. Try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth. If you feel the need to remove it, a cape cod cloth and about 30 minutes of hard rubbing will do the job, just make sure you mask off the bezel so you don't inadvertantly polish it. Mark |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
As Mark said, it might be dried drop of some liquid. Give your Herc a good bath and wipe the crystal when it's still wet. |
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| Author: | Legmaker72 [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
Thanks guys, I tried to clean it off, but it almost appears like if you poked a hole in some sealed plastic wrap and it got a little air underneath. I'll work on it a little more and see what happens. Any recommendations of where to get a cape cod cloth just in case I go that route? Thanks again, Chris |
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| Author: | MarkJnk [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
Can you post a pic of the AR? I'm curious to see how it look and what this circle looks like. Cape Cod cloths can be purchased on eBay |
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| Author: | Legmaker72 [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
Well, I was able to clean off the circular spot, so no worries there. I'll hold off on removing the AR coating until I can't stand the scratches/swirls on the coating. Thanks guys for all the advice. I think I need to go to watch buyers annonymous! |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
You can get it re-AR'd either through Breitling or in the aftermarket/modder scene. |
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| Author: | MarkJnk [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
In2Deep wrote: You can get it re-AR'd either through Breitling or in the aftermarket/modder scene. If his watch is scratching that easily, I wonder if it already was re-AR'd by an aftermarket? Because normally factory AR from B'ling is quite tough. |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
That's a good point. I really can't comment on the durability of the aftermarket services. All I can attest to is how it looks visually, which is just like the factory AR. |
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| Author: | Spartan [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
My SA is at Breitling Service because of a couple of tiny scratches on the AR coating..... My AD is trying to pass it under the warranty (its a 1 month old watch, maybe, just maybe....)... I think its my wife's diamond ring that nicked it, when we were in "close" contact!!!!  (since then, I stopped wearing my Breitling watches in bed  )I hope to get an answer (in my favor) this week from BIG HEARTED AND GENEROUS BREITLING SERVICE (hopefully) |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
Man, what is up with all you guys wearing watches and rings to bed? I mean come on, don't the handcuffs scratch your watches? 
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| Author: | Spartan [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
[quote="In2Deep"]Man, what is up with all you guys wearing watches and rings to bed? better to wear the watches and the rings than the underwear 
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| Author: | aleister [ Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
In2Deep wrote: Man, what is up with all you guys wearing watches and rings to bed? I mean come on, don't the handcuffs scratch your watches? Nope, because it's not me wearing the cuffs... |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hercules AR coating issues... |
LOL, now that's just creepy!  
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