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Offline Nick M

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Newbie Introduction
« on: October 06, 2009, 03:10:24 PM »
Hi Everyone,
Newbie just wanting to say 'hello'. I spend most of my time on TZ, WUS and Br-avo. So when I discovered this Malaysian forum, I felt I just had to sign up. I just have 5 watches in my "collection" - a Rolex Explorer II (white face), Bell & Ross BR03-94 SS, Bell & Ross BR02 SS (Arabic Dial), Sinn U1 and a Sinn 757. Hope to share and learn from all you guys on the Board.

Cheers!
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Offline chrisyen

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2009, 04:35:48 PM »
feel home here...
post some photo to share....
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Offline Nick M

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2009, 07:18:44 PM »
Thanks for the welcome.
Will post some pix when I get the chance.
Cheers!
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Offline Scott C.

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2009, 10:10:23 PM »
Welcome Nick ;)

Do share with us some pic ;)

cheers!
Scott
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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2009, 07:38:40 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome again.
Here are some pictures of my watches.
Cheers and have a nice day.

Sinn757 Tegiment


Sinn U1 (the outer AR coating has been removed).


Bell & Ross BR 02


Bell & Ross BR 03-94


Rolex Explorer II
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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2009, 08:24:22 AM »
great collection.... u must show us next gtg....

can i borrow your sinn 757?

want to compare it with my damasko dc66...
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Offline David_cheong

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2009, 09:00:41 AM »
Impressive.

say, how do you remove the AR coating?. and why?

Nevertheless, welcome aboard.

DC
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Offline JPSP

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2009, 09:32:55 AM »
very nice 757.... :thumbsup:
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Offline chrisyen

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2009, 09:40:56 AM »
remove ar coating with capecod polishing cloth?
you do it your own?
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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2009, 09:52:09 AM »
Welcome!!
Nice watches you have over there.. ;) :thumbsup:

cheers,
ck
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Offline Nick M

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2009, 11:26:00 AM »
Thanks everyone for your kinds words.

yenfoolun - I saw your Damasko and noticed the similarities immediately. It would be interesting to do a comparison.

As for the AR coating on the U1. Well, the effect was stunning. When looking at the watch dead-on, it looks like that there's no crystal there at all. But what I discovered not long after buying it was the appearance of what looked like watermarks. As it turned out, they were fine scratches on the AR coating. So I thought I might as well remove it and enjoy the benefits of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. So I used an old t-shirt and some Amway LOC Metal Cleaner. After about 2 hours of polishing and rinsing, I got all the AR coating off. There's a little more reflection now, but at least I can enjoy the benefits of the sapphire crystal. :thumbsup:
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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2009, 11:54:46 AM »
Yup, That's what holding back my purchase on watches (with inner and outer AR coating) in the first place.

As I can foresee the scratches mark on its coating  - its give impression on 'sore' marking and thus spoilt the appearance of the whole watch. But now, after learning the 'tactic' of removing the unwanted coating (+ 2 hours manual polishing), I feel better at ease with the whole episode..

I feel comfortable getting those watches with 'only' the inner AR coating.

Thank you - Nick, for sharing. We never stop learning new things everyday.

DC
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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2009, 01:35:09 PM »
welcome onboard nick.
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Offline chrisyen

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2009, 03:53:04 PM »
Quote from: Nick M on October 07, 2009, 11:26:00 AM
Thanks everyone for your kinds words.

yenfoolun - I saw your Damasko and noticed the similarities immediately. It would be interesting to do a comparison.

As for the AR coating on the U1. Well, the effect was stunning. When looking at the watch dead-on, it looks like that there's no crystal there at all. But what I discovered not long after buying it was the appearance of what looked like watermarks. As it turned out, they were fine scratches on the AR coating. So I thought I might as well remove it and enjoy the benefits of scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. So I used an old t-shirt and some Amway LOC Metal Cleaner. After about 2 hours of polishing and rinsing, I got all the AR coating off. There's a little more reflection now, but at least I can enjoy the benefits of the sapphire crystal. :thumbsup:

good diy.... i now considering for my damasko and sinn u1...
but i wanted to see your sinn effect after removing the ar coating first

yes. its good to compare two different german company made similar design watch
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Offline takashi78

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2009, 07:37:51 PM »
Welcome to the forum and great collection you have there! ;D

Agree on the AR coating, either have it under or not at all.

Do come to our next GTG.
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Offline Nick M

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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2009, 03:20:45 PM »
Will definitely try to make it for a GTG. Thanks.
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Re: Newbie Introduction
« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2009, 07:47:17 PM »
Hi Nick

Good to have u here with us

I own a 142. Had the same prob with the outer AR Coating. It looks like scratches now. However, fortis did a better job with the outer AR coating which is the other watch I own.

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