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KingTafari · 30 December 2012, 03:29 AM

This coating job was done by one of the "other" guys.. and according to the customer it came off in a few months.

This is the fifth Rolex life I've saved since september

Before Pic:

After Pics:

He had to lose a bit of meat on the bezel when grinding off the old coating, but at least I could save the numbers!

Mickey® · 30 December 2012, 03:31 AM

Is it still black or ss color after?

KingTafari · 30 December 2012, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Is it still black or ss color after?

Black!

Welshwatchman · 30 December 2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Is it still black or ss color after?

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Originally Posted by KingTafari

Black!

Not quite saved then, King.

KingTafari · 30 December 2012, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Not quite saved then, King.

We'll get a Black Rolex on you one day

Welshwatchman · 30 December 2012, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KingTafari

We'll get a Black Rolex on you one day

For free, I'd be tempted to give it a go.

mjclark32 · 30 December 2012, 03:32 AM

Wow, although I'm not a blacked out fan I can appreciate the work you put in. Nice job.
In your opinion are the pvd/DLC coatings becoming more popular these days?

KingTafari · 30 December 2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Wow, although I'm not a blacked out fan I can appreciate the work you put in. Nice job.
In your opinion are the pvd/DLC coatings becoming more popular these days?

The amount watches being ordered is nice and steady, I prefer it that way so it doesn't become a "fad". These aren't for Rolex purists.

mjclark32 · 30 December 2012, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KingTafari

The amount watches being ordered is nice and steady, I prefer it that way so it doesn't become a "fad". These aren't for Rolex purists.

Got ya

dysondiver · 30 December 2012, 03:34 AM

it looks as black at the end as it does at the start , im sure its just the lighting ,,,, so pvd isnt hacking the paste in day to day life then.

KingTafari · 30 December 2012, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

it looks as black at the end as it does at the start , im sure its just the lighting ,,,, so pvd isnt hacking the paste in day to day life then.

It depends on who does it and what coating techniques are used. My watches can be worn every day for years.

tifosi · 30 December 2012, 03:39 AM

Not my cup 'o....but it does look better than it did before.

Cru Jones · 30 December 2012, 04:02 AM

That before pic is scary!

MonBK · 30 December 2012, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

That before pic is scary!

So is the after.

And no, wouldn't wear it even if it was free.

KingTafari · 30 December 2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

So is the after.

And no, wouldn't wear it even if it was free.

I always look forward to your replies!

MonBK · 30 December 2012, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KingTafari

I always look forward to your replies!

And I always laugh at your posts.

balla · 30 December 2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by monbk

so is the after.

And no, wouldn't wear it even if it was free.

+1.

balla · 30 December 2012, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

So is the after.

And no, wouldn't wear it even if it was free.

+1.. I think its ugly..

TheVTCGuy · 30 December 2012, 05:03 AM

I am not a fan of modding any Rolex. Oh I guess some minor changes are actually very nice, and it's the owners watch so do whatever makes you enjoy it, but I personally find PVDing probably the most hideouos of anything you can do to a fine instrument like a Rolex; just MHO.

Having said that, you obviously take pride in the work you do King, I don't like it, but if you have made a customer enjoy their watch more and a person happy, then more power to you.

Ray T · 30 December 2012, 06:33 AM

the after pics don't look any different then the before pics, still can't see anything! probably the poor lighting when taking the pics

KingTafari · 30 December 2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray T

the after pics don't look any different then the before pics, still can't see anything! probably the poor lighting when taking the pics

The "after" pics are taken with my android while in the car... taken on the leather handrest... so yes they are bad pics =)

dalip · 30 December 2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ray T

the after pics don't look any different then the before pics, still can't see anything! probably the poor lighting when taking the pics

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Originally Posted by KingTafari

The "after" pics are taken with my android while in the car... taken on the leather handrest... so yes they are bad pics =)

I'm taking it the purpose of your post was to demonstrate how bad the "other guys" work is - and secondly, to show just how good a job "you" did in saving it?

Perhaps I'm not getting something here....but why take such poor pics in such a rushed manner ? They demonstrate very little of your proposed and implied 'good' watch saving work.

Jocke · 30 December 2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

I'm taking it the purpose of your post was to demonstrate how bad the "other guys" work is - and secondly, to show just how good a job "you" did in saving it?

Perhaps I'm not getting something here....but why take such poor pics in such a rushed manner ? They demonstrate very little of your proposed and implied 'good' watch saving work.

I don't get it.

Good pic of a bad watch and bad pic of a good watch. Makes no sense to me.

Before and after pics should be same quality IMHO.

KingTafari · 30 December 2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

I'm taking it the purpose of your post was to demonstrate how bad the "other guys" work is - and secondly, to show just how good a job "you" did in saving it?

Perhaps I'm not getting something here....but why take such poor pics in such a rushed manner ? They demonstrate very little of your proposed and implied 'good' watch saving work.

Bad pics yes, sorry I didn't have my TRF ready camera on me to take pics before I shipped off to the client, and I didn't actually take them with the sole intent on posting online. There are plenty of 'studio ready' pics around if you needed, which you probably don't because you don't like Black Rolexes so the convo is moot, yes?

kier333 · 30 December 2012, 11:33 AM

Well i love the black Rolex's!

lebowski321 · 30 December 2012, 08:43 AM

do you have to take the bracelet completely apart to coat it? I'm not familiar with the process at all.

I think it looks pretty cool. I like the look of a blacked out sub on a black nato

nauticajoe · 30 December 2012, 08:54 AM

I'm not a fan of pvd's nor dlc's on any of my Rolexes. I prefer to keep them the way I bought them. Oh well, color me "old school". Just my

SPARTAN2161 · 30 December 2012, 09:49 AM

Good work!

Sarajevo · 30 December 2012, 10:01 AM

I always thought the idea of "before" and "after" pics was that "after" was better than "before". This does not appear to be the case here, where we have atrocious followed by terrible.

c.rod · 30 December 2012, 10:26 AM

im gonna be honest, the "after" pics make the watch look terrible....

30 December 2012, 03:29 AM	#1
KingTafari Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 239	I Just Fixed a HORRIBLE PVD Job on an Explore.. Thought you guys might enjoy the Pics This coating job was done by one of the "other" guys.. and according to the customer it came off in a few months. This is the fifth Rolex life I've saved since september Before Pic: After Pics: He had to lose a bit of meat on the bezel when grinding off the old coating, but at least I could save the numbers!

30 December 2012, 03:32 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Wow, although I'm not a blacked out fan I can appreciate the work you put in. Nice job. In your opinion are the pvd/DLC coatings becoming more popular these days? __________________

30 December 2012, 03:39 AM	#12
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Not my cup 'o....but it does look better than it did before. __________________ Russ

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30 December 2012, 03:31 AM	#2
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	Is it still black or ss color after?

30 December 2012, 03:34 AM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	it looks as black at the end as it does at the start , im sure its just the lighting ,,,, so pvd isnt hacking the paste in day to day life then.

30 December 2012, 04:02 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	That before pic is scary!

30 December 2012, 05:03 AM	#19
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I am not a fan of modding any Rolex. Oh I guess some minor changes are actually very nice, and it's the owners watch so do whatever makes you enjoy it, but I personally find PVDing probably the most hideouos of anything you can do to a fine instrument like a Rolex; just MHO. Having said that, you obviously take pride in the work you do King, I don't like it, but if you have made a customer enjoy their watch more and a person happy, then more power to you.

30 December 2012, 06:33 AM	#20
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	the after pics don't look any different then the before pics, still can't see anything! probably the poor lighting when taking the pics

30 December 2012, 11:33 AM	#25
kier333 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: london Posts: 416	Well i love the black Rolex's!

30 December 2012, 08:43 AM	#26
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	do you have to take the bracelet completely apart to coat it? I'm not familiar with the process at all. I think it looks pretty cool. I like the look of a blacked out sub on a black nato

30 December 2012, 08:54 AM	#27
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'm not a fan of pvd's nor dlc's on any of my Rolexes. I prefer to keep them the way I bought them. Oh well, color me "old school". Just my

30 December 2012, 09:49 AM	#28
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	Good work!

30 December 2012, 10:01 AM	#29
Sarajevo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Netherlands Watch: 16600371701 Posts: 1,271	I always thought the idea of "before" and "after" pics was that "after" was better than "before". This does not appear to be the case here, where we have atrocious followed by terrible.

30 December 2012, 10:26 AM	#30
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	im gonna be honest, the "after" pics make the watch look terrible....

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