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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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Cheers,
Christopher

Currently...
Blackbird, Black Hercules, PAM 000
Down to a humble three...

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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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.

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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Cheers,
Christopher

Currently...
Blackbird, Black Hercules, PAM 000
Down to a humble three...

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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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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Cheers,
Christopher

Currently...
Blackbird, Black Hercules, PAM 000
Down to a humble three...

You can get it re-AR'd either through Breitling or in the aftermarket/modder scene.

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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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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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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)

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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[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

Nope, because it's not me wearing the cuffs...

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Collection: http://s540.photobucket.com/albums/gg32 ... mview=grid

LOL, now that's just creepy!

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