I have two from this round, but they are both in the parts box still, so I have no clue what they are like untill I get a dial under them..? are all the xtals from this round bad?
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HBB TX Crystals
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I bought one as a spare.
Took the crystal out of the parts box and a look.
I can't tell for sure as the one is installed and the new one is loose, but the new ones seem to reflect a lot more light than one would expect for an AR coated glass piece.
All same settings, 1/15s f5.6, iso100
Is that what everyone is discussing?
Took the crystal out of the parts box and a look.
I can't tell for sure as the one is installed and the new one is loose, but the new ones seem to reflect a lot more light than one would expect for an AR coated glass piece.
All same settings, 1/15s f5.6, iso100
Is that what everyone is discussing?
It is a strange thing with the crystal from the second batch.
Guru send me his crystal because it had a blue tint but the refection was too bad.
I removed the AR manual and was surprised.
I found the first layer, a adhesion primer, and only 2 AR layers.
Normaly a AR have 7 or more layers.
Here is a photo comparison with saphhire crystals:
(the reflecting lamp is a indicator for the effectiveness of the AR)
Guru send me his crystal because it had a blue tint but the refection was too bad.
I removed the AR manual and was surprised.
I found the first layer, a adhesion primer, and only 2 AR layers.
Normaly a AR have 7 or more layers.
Here is a photo comparison with saphhire crystals:
(the reflecting lamp is a indicator for the effectiveness of the AR)
Crap that looks bad...
Nice to see a comparison shot dd, guess when I find a new Hublot for Domenico to rebuild the crystal I got in a box will have to pass your hands before it goes into that watch
Nice to see a comparison shot dd, guess when I find a new Hublot for Domenico to rebuild the crystal I got in a box will have to pass your hands before it goes into that watch
all 3 of mine look just like above.
no tint, maybe just a very slight blue tint, but looks like no tint.
and little to no AR at all it seems, just pure full sized reflection.
no tint, maybe just a very slight blue tint, but looks like no tint.
and little to no AR at all it seems, just pure full sized reflection.
I think the main issue we have is the colour of the AR. We were expecting the clear-ar crystals to fit into Black Magics, CF dials, etc.
I noticed this straight away, the color is a slight green tint, but reflections are high, the rep AR is much stronger, but thats the way the cookie crumbles, I certainly dont blame TX, he's gone past the call of duty to get these made, so its no biggie to get the AR re-done if need be.
I ordered the second run exactly like the first (same specs, same manufacturer). There was a problem on the manufacturer's side and I'm working with them to fix it. The AR on the second batch should not have been done this way.
I'll post the details on how this will be handled after I'm done with the details with the manufacturer.
The AR I ordered was not the one I received and I only noticed it after Guru informed me and I had one installed on a SS.
I'd agree. I've heard that from some folks.
I still need to fix them for the folks that have models that require a clear AR.
I'll post the details on how this will be handled after I'm done with the details with the manufacturer.
The AR I ordered was not the one I received and I only noticed it after Guru informed me and I had one installed on a SS.
I'd agree. I've heard that from some folks.
I still need to fix them for the folks that have models that require a clear AR.
sorry about the delay. I have been traveling a lot for work.
Crystals are in (with the correct AR). Pls PM me
Crystals are in (with the correct AR). Pls PM me
I did.. I paid Taka to redo it.. so basically paid 2x for 1 crystal.. TX is awesome for doing the right thing.
hi TX i sent you a pm about buying your crystals, i awaiting your replay.
thanks
I got my 2nd round TX crystal installed today and it is PERFECT! Thank TX SOOOOO much for doing this... I can't imagine that this has been a fun, easy or even profitable run for you. Thank you again, it is perfect.
HECK YEA! I'll tell you the watchsmith wasn't too happy when I showed up today asking to change my crystal.. something about new years day not suppose to be working. lol