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Also produced in such a short time, i wasn't even expecting a decent one before 1.5 - 2 years.
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Also produced in such a short time, i wasn't even expecting a decent one before 1.5 - 2 years.
SpRiZZ3Tt0
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Do you think it worth? Do you have any pics before/after change? I think last CF rep made a big update with xtalCF 126500 with Deep crystal.
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My CF v3 11 series both benefited from Deep. “Big upgrade” is subjective, I guess.
There was a clear haze over the stock crystal. Could've been one off. But I'm spoiled by gen crystals and Rep AR'd crystals. So these non AR rep crystals always look awful to me
SpRiZZ3Tt0
Horology Curious
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I own a 116500 CF V1 and I agree with you, I had to change my xtal, but It’s a 2k22 bought. As your CF V3 probably bought last summer or early 2k23. At November ‘23 I bought a CF Pepsi BLRO V2 (comparing with my Gen GMT-2 116710), I can see a big update on Xtal clarity. Also on these new 2k24 126500 rep, IMHO.
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I have about a half dozen CF Daytonas with the most recent two arriving in late January 2024. I imagine updates to GMTs don’t necessarily correlate with Daytona updates.
I lost track of what version Clean is on with their 11 Daytonas.
I actually second that. I would have never known its value until last year when I got a couple ofThere was a clear haze over the stock crystal. Could've been one off. But I'm spoiled by gen crystals and Rep AR'd crystals. So these non AR rep crystals always look awful to me
beautiful timepieces with Prof Crystal 2xAR installed and then i understood its value. It gives an absolute new look! Totally worth the extra $ spent IMO.
muiramas
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I hear this a lot, and have seen no evidence of it whatsoever.
Bobi01
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Bobi01
Put Some Respect On My Name
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The thing with deep crystal is that it is too much clear compared to gen and have that top AR coating which gets tiny scratches-hairlines from time to time and if you remove that AR on top i dont know is it worth thenCF 126500 with Deep crystal.
Here is comparison , new clean gold model with gen comparison and i dont see any clarity difference here, the difference is only on the edge of the crystal, on the clean is softer than gen
Also deep have that blueish hue because of ar coating im not sure what result will be on the white dial then
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Deep got rid of the cool tint/hue on my CF v1 white dial…
I’d rather have a crystal that’s too clear than too foggy.
I’d rather have a crystal that’s too clear than too foggy.
Bobi01
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I agree but its not genlike (for who cares about that for sure) and sooner or later it will get scratches, that is undodgeable if you wear the watch and not keep it in box
Than you need to remove coating and you get same clarity as clean again, you know what i mean
And looks like latest clean crystals arent foggy as before, you see the comparison with gen on the gold model above
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Geof89
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Bobi01
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Again, one more perfect QC , the really brought quality standard to higher lvl… everything aligned just perfectlyQCs approved!
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Is it same xtal size of previous daytona version?CF 126500 with Deep crystal.
Is there a TD that you order from that installs the deep crystal before its shipped??
Geof89
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Yes, it looks perfect to me!Again, one more perfect QC , the really brought quality standard to higher lvl… everything aligned just perfectly