explanation of Black Hole effect

[powerdrome]

Hello all,
i've been reading of this black hole effect, i understood that is related to the gen crystal, AR or cyclops.

Could someone illustrate and explain better what is it?

Thanks

 

[Asmodeus]

A picture is worth a thousand words

 

[velox]

OP - the cyclope was introduced around 1954. There are theories that Hans Wilsdorf made the cyclope due to his wife that passed 1944 was not able to see the date clearly on her watch due to old age. AT first the cyclope didn't have the 2.5 magnify and not AR coat (anti-reflection). The last few decades or so the magnify strength has vary, so has the AR. Modern Rolex cyclopes do have the AR applied. Im no expert but please read this article, great reading
https://beckertime.com/blog/whats-rolex-cyclops/

 

[Smoke]

A picture is worth a thousand words

We have a winner,great example of a black hole dude ain't peiod correct though
Rep xtal can't look like a 3d black hole it's not been done yet

 

[Princewilliam]

My v5

 

[Nivka]

Wow. I thought I got it until I saw this pictures, which really brought it to life.

My v5

Is that a gen crystal on your v5?

 

[Smoke]

Wow. I thought I got it until I saw this pictures, which really brought it to life.



Is that a gen crystal on your v5?

Dosent look like it

 

[Princewilliam]

Wow. I thought I got it until I saw this pictures, which really brought it to life.



Is that a gen crystal on your v5?

Dosent look like it

Of course it is, it's just another effect of the AR cyclops

 

[Woldemar]

OP - the cyclope was introduced around 1954. There are theories that Hans Wilsdorf made the cyclope due to his wife that passed 1944 was not able to see the date clearly on her watch due to old age. AT first the cyclope didn't have the 2.5 magnify and not AR coat (anti-reflection). The last few decades or so the magnify strength has vary, so has the AR. Modern Rolex cyclopes do have the AR applied. Im no expert but please read this article, great reading
https://beckertime.com/blog/whats-rolex-cyclops/

Very interesting! Thanks!


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[Nivka]

Here's my v5 with stock crystal for comparison

 

[powerdrome]

Here's my v5 with stock crystal for comparison

Sorry guys don't understand what to look for
My rep seems to me to have the black hole and AR
but maybe I'm fooled and don't know what to look for

Thanks


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[Nivka]

Sorry guys don't understand what to look for
My rep seems to me to have the black hole and AR
but maybe I'm fooled and don't know what to look for

Thanks


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Here you go:

 

[bobandshawn]

Here you go:

BEST example!!!

B

 

[mindvision]

Wow. Nice example and definitely made me realize that if/when I get my TC, I'm gonna put a gen crystal in it. Thanks for your effort.

 

[powerdrome]

@Nivka thanks

what kind of holes are these? AR and Black Hole?
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Every cyclops produce the black hole at this point

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[pilworx]

while you can see this effect on some of the reps the ar on the gen produces a much more pronounced effect. seeing it in person is required.

 

[efthimis]

Yes seeing a couple of gens and a rep side by side will clear out any doubt.. But if I was one of them seeing no difference I would be happy to stay like that, I mean the more you know in here the more you spent eventually lololol

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[treegood]

No explanation but maybe these photos will help.
Gen

V6s

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[powerdrome]

[MENTION=45843]treegood[/MENTION]
not quite, those seem similar to me
could we try to explain it in plain words?
It seems is not only me right?
Thnx


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[treegood]

It's pretty obvious when u see it in person. For the REP, there's poor or no AR on the cyclops and you get all sorts of reflections on the date window. On the gen, you have a v clear view of the date.

Gen

REP

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