Simonix 8,660 Posted July 7, 2020 So I have heard of the “black hole effect” on the cyclops of Rolex sub reps. Is what I’m seeing below basically a “white hole effect”?! Asking for a friend..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted July 7, 2020 your friend is a putz...blind putz. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,461 Posted July 7, 2020 Tell your friend he is a “white hole”! wait a min... definitely a “white hole effect “, my bad 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,859 Posted July 7, 2020 Are you guys drunk? The black hole is caused by the way the anti reflective coatings applied. black hole: while the same effect is on a white dial it’s not as pronounced imho because the dials pretty bright as it is, here is a picture showing the black hole effect on a white dial And it’s harder to see this on the white, out of all my pics this is the only decent example Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,738 Posted July 7, 2020 32 minutes ago, deju said: Are you guys drunk? Yes 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted July 7, 2020 Gotta have a bit of fun on a Tuesday night.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,859 Posted July 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, Simonix said: Like this??? Yes that’s it, it’s basically when you get a certain angle, the reflection in the cyclops is not like the main crystal face so it looks deeper ( but it’s technically clearer). A lot easier to see on a black dial 1 minute ago, pickledbeetroot said: Yes Always! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted July 8, 2020 12 hours ago, Simonix said: Like this??? I wouldn't say so, no. That doesn't look very black holey to me, the reflection seems the same on the crystal and cyclops. It just looks like a normal Rep crystal without any discernable black hole (or white) to my eyes. Are you sure it's a Gen/Prof/etc crystal? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted July 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, TheGingerFerret said: I wouldn't say so, no. That doesn't look very black holey to me, the reflection seems the same on the crystal and cyclops. It just looks like a normal Rep crystal without any discernable black hole (or white) to my eyes. Are you sure it's a Gen/Prof/etc crystal? Ain't got a clue to be honest. Fairly certain it's just a bog standard rep. I just brought up the topic, because people are always going on about this "effect", posting photos, etc, but I can't ever really see any difference?! I must be stupid.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted July 8, 2020 Shit reps look milky in the cyclops, Gen has a clearer black hole. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,272 Posted July 8, 2020 More examples: https://forum.replica-watch.info/forum/rolex-tudor-replicas/278783-explanation-of-black-hole-effect/page2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OJHorology 352 Posted July 8, 2020 Just as deju said, the black hole 'effect' is a coating so you can see the date more clearly even in the sunlight (similar the usual AR coating on crystals). Pretty sure your 'white hole' pics are just due to the angle of the picture and it magnifying part of the white dial - just like at a pool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,660 Posted July 8, 2020 Oh ok, well my Exporer 2 definitely has AR on the cyclops, so happy days I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OJHorology 352 Posted July 8, 2020 More importantly, while on the topic of holes. Does a straw have one hole or two holes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,859 Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, OJHorology said: Just as deju said, the black hole 'effect' is a coating so you can see the date more clearly even in the sunlight (similar the usual AR coating on crystals). Pretty sure your 'white hole' pics are just due to the angle of the picture and it magnifying part of the white dial - just like at a pool. Yup it’s still a black hole effect, just harder to see it on a white dial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
