Mirage 0 Posted July 4, 2013 Well as some of you know, I found a crystal from a A7753 Timewalker with AR and was planning to install it on my dual Carbon TW. Everthing went very smooth and took less than 30minutes, picture taking included. Looking at the crystals side by side I was not too sure about the result. The AR seemed ok but not impressive. To my great surprise the final result is stunning. I immediately went and pulled my IWC top gun 3799 that is known for a great AR out from the box, and I honnestly think that this ARis better. It has a light green hue. AR'ed Crystal is on the right So here is how I did this and how it turned out: 1 - Following advices from members on here I used a sharp tool covered with tape to lift the bezel. It was a lot easier than I thought. 2 - I used my bare finger to pop out the crystal from the bezel. Once again, It required very little pressure and was easy. 3 - The installation was pretty straight forward. All seals seamed to be intact and the crystal sits perfertly where it needs to be. Here is the final result: Before 1: After 1: Before 2: After 2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elconquistador 46 Posted July 4, 2013 Holy fuck. Good AR makes all the difference. I have sold several watches that did not do it for me because the lack of AR made the dial unseeable. Congrats. I would have kept my 7750 rose gold Timewalker if it had any AR. Instead sold it and got a silver ceramic dial 7753. While I appreciate the non sunken date, the rose gold was effin awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
italiano17771 0 Posted July 4, 2013 Amazing! AR makes all the difference in my opinion. Great work. Where did you get the crystal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbang78 0 Posted July 15, 2013 Amazing! AR makes all the difference in my opinion. Great work. Where did you get the crystal? +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E.R. 0 Posted July 15, 2013 Very well done! Looks good. I'll gonna give it shot also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pharmo 33 Posted July 15, 2013 Loving the after pictures mate - must admit AR is amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted July 15, 2013 That is a very noticeable improvement. Great before and after pics too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbang78 0 Posted July 19, 2013 Amazing! AR makes all the difference in my opinion. Great work. Where did you get the crystal? +1 bump Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted July 19, 2013 Amazing! AR makes all the difference in my opinion. Great work. Where did you get the crystal? +1 bump ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirage 0 Posted July 19, 2013 I got the replacement crystal from Mary, but it was kind of hard to find. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
late 0 Posted August 24, 2013 How is the date wheel on yours? Mine is actually flush unlike every other a7750 i own Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted August 24, 2013 How is the date wheel on yours? Mine is actually flush unlike every other a7750 i own Flush as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyMo 2 Posted August 24, 2013 I got the replacement crystal from Mary, but it was kind of hard to find. Every TD Ive asked can't get it Sent from my Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ using Tapatalk 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lefty1986 0 Posted August 27, 2013 Nice work! May i know where u get ur mont blanc from ??:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elconquistador 46 Posted August 27, 2013 This 2x AR sapphire crystal might fit. I have one that I got as a replacement for a 44mm pilot, when I place it on top of my 7753 timewalker it looks to be the same size. http://www.helenarou.com/replacement-double-ar-sapphire-crystal-for-44mm-buhr-wat44.html Comparing the AR, they are close, but the helenaru one has a blue tint while the TW one has a green tint. If you really want to do this, pop out your crystal, measure it and If the dimensions are the same order one. Or if Mirage still has the old one he could measure it for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyMo 2 Posted August 27, 2013 This 2x AR sapphire crystal might fit. I have one that I got as a replacement for a 44mm pilot, when I place it on top of my 7753 timewalker it looks to be the same size. http://www.helenarou.com/replacement-double-ar-sapphire-crystal-for-44mm-buhr-wat44.html Comparing the AR, they are close, but the helenaru one has a blue tint while the TW one has a green tint. If you really want to do this, pop out your crystal, measure it and If the dimensions are the same order one. Or if Mirage still has the old one he could measure it for you. That's fantastic. Mirage, do you have the I'll one to measure. If not I'm up for trying to get mine out Thanks Elconquistador Sent from my Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ using Tapatalk 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
late 0 Posted August 28, 2013 Careful with these; my bezel popped off with a little pressure from my fingernail. Now i'm afraid i'm gonna lose it somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirage 0 Posted August 31, 2013 Ok Guys! And the verdict is: Rep Crystal for MB timewalker with A7750 and A7753 is: Diameter: 38.01 mm Thickness: 1.35 mm So the one here above referenced will not fit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elconquistador 46 Posted September 1, 2013 I measured the crystal I have and it is 38.48mm by 1.2mm. Don't know if a thinner gasket could make it work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirage 0 Posted September 1, 2013 I doubt it, Your crystal is larger. Therefore you would need to trim it down to size. I dont know if this can be done though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted September 9, 2013 Oh AR, how do I love thee... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyMo 2 Posted September 9, 2013 Oh AR, how do I love thee... Oh stop rubbing it in :( Sent from my Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ using Tapatalk 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirage 0 Posted September 10, 2013 Oh AR, how do I love thee... What a difference it makes! How do you like it? I have yet been able to capture the true effect of this AR crystal on the watch in a picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LightGeek 25 Posted September 10, 2013 Oh AR, how do I love thee... What a difference it makes! How do you like it? I have yet been able to capture the true effect of this AR crystal on the watch in a picture. Oh hahaha I thought this was my AR post looks like I posted wrong. Same difference -- people will see it heh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micmic123 0 Posted September 17, 2013 Where can get the AR crystal.... I have the same watch, and want to upgrade the crystal. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites