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seabreeze60 · 13 September 2022, 10:54 AM

Tudor has it right. Photo below. The DLC case is really scratch resistant. It’s a hidden luxury opportunity! Nobody notices or cares. I do.

Should Rolex introduce a DLC watch?

WilsdorfNDavis · 13 September 2022, 11:15 AM

No, Rolex isn't missing anything.

garyk · 13 September 2022, 11:21 AM

Nope, I have one black watch, a Porsche design from the 70s and I’ve always liked the look of Rolex SS….

huncho · 13 September 2022, 11:34 AM

i think pvd looks tacky in almost all cases that i've seen with the one exception being the blue pvd santos cartier released this year, but also it just works on the santos. not sure how rolex would apply it in their lineup though

dannyp · 13 September 2022, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by huncho

i think pvd looks tacky in almost all cases that i've seen with the one exception being the blue pvd santos cartier released this year, but also it just works on the santos. not sure how rolex would apply it in their lineup though

In theory You could see a coating like that on the Explorer II bezel maybe? Not sure the point but thinking about that Santos…

Steerpike999 · 13 September 2022, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by huncho

i think pvd looks tacky in almost all cases that i've seen with the one exception being the blue pvd santos cartier released this year, but also it just works on the santos. not sure how rolex would apply it in their lineup though

Love my New Santos de Cartier Blue PVD Bezel.

2loaded · 14 September 2022, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by huncho

i think pvd looks tacky in almost all cases that i've seen with the one exception being the blue pvd santos cartier released this year, but also it just works on the santos. not sure how rolex would apply it in their lineup though

Agreed

Polar Bear · 13 September 2022, 11:37 AM

A Ceramic case?
Maybe

A DLC/PVD Case?
Nope

shaunylw · 13 September 2022, 12:30 PM

I feel like Rolex uses Tudor for that sort of thing. I don’t feel like Rolex is missing the boat.

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dannyp · 13 September 2022, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shaunylw

I feel like Rolex uses Tudor for that sort of thing. I don’t feel like Rolex is missing the boat.

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Agree. Mostly since experimenting with different materials is very much a Tudor thing. You don’t see a lot of Sterling silver watches, for example.

Agree with the PVD comments.

ltmgeller · 13 September 2022, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shaunylw

I feel like Rolex uses Tudor for that sort of thing. I don’t feel like Rolex is missing the boat.

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This

Rebel · 13 September 2022, 12:40 PM

No. Not Rolex.

77T · 13 September 2022, 12:43 PM

How can one say “missing the market” since they Sell EVERY One they make?

The market will let them know if they’ve missed anything - i.e., when new stock sits in AD cases for months on end…

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Scholar · 14 September 2022, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

How can one say “missing the market” since they Sell EVERY One they make?

The market will let them know if they’ve missed anything - i.e., when new stock sits in AD cases for months on end…

While I agree that Rolex uses Tudor for this kind of thing, I think Rolex has such a strange and outsized reputation that they would sell everything they make even when it’s an ‘off’ model, given their current underproduction.

Krash · 14 September 2022, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

How can one say “missing the market” since they Sell EVERY One they make?

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The same reason why people insist that there is no shortage; there is plenty of availability.

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MikeyV · 13 September 2022, 12:47 PM

No, I don't think so with the coated PVD thing.

I do think that TUDOR is missing out on offering ceramic watches.

Ceramic watches would not fit in the Rolex line, IMO, but Tudor seems to be the more experimental of the two companies. I think they could pull it off.

Fo some reason, I think ceramic is super cool. Thinking of the Ceramic Omegas and the Ceramic APs. The ceramic AP is super drool-worthy.

TheDude · 13 September 2022, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze60

Tudor has it right. Photo below. The DLC case is really scratch resistant. It’s a hidden luxury opportunity! Nobody notices or cares. I do.

Should Rolex introduce a DLC watch?

That’s solid black ceramic. Also, I hate that bezel insert.

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Seddyspaghetti · 13 September 2022, 01:46 PM

No

fskywalker · 13 September 2022, 02:01 PM

Unlikely to happen

Kevin of Larchmont · 13 September 2022, 02:03 PM

Rolex plays the long game. They don’t do fads.

ts3 · 13 September 2022, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

Rolex plays the long game. They don’t do fads.

Lots of green dials lately which is a fad if there ever was one.

htrap2294 · 14 September 2022, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ts3

Lots of green dials lately which is a fad if there ever was one.

Rolex made that fad, they didn't follow it.

MRBolton · 13 September 2022, 02:03 PM

That Titanium Yachtmaster prototype was kinda in this direction, at least color wise somewhat.

Chewbacca · 13 September 2022, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze60

Tudor has it right. Photo below. The DLC case is really scratch resistant. It’s a hidden luxury opportunity! Nobody notices or cares. I do.

Should Rolex introduce a DLC watch?

Some guy asked this question at the Rolex cafeteria once and was swiftly thrown out a window.

True story.

2bigalow · 14 September 2022, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Some guy asked this question at the Rolex cafeteria once and was swiftly thrown out a window.

True story.

bluestreak · 13 September 2022, 02:44 PM

The case on that Tudor is not DLC coated. It’s full ceramic. As is the bezel insert.
The bezel and caseback are PVD though

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seabreeze60 · 14 September 2022, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluestreak

The case on that Tudor is not DLC coated. It’s full ceramic. As is the bezel insert.
The bezel and caseback are PVD though

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Right! Here’s from the Tudor website:

Case
41 mm matt black ceramic case with micro-blasted finish and monobloc middle caseOpen case back in black-PVD-treated 316L steel with sapphire crystal

bluestreak · 14 September 2022, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by seabreeze60

Right! Here’s from the Tudor website:

Case
41 mm matt black ceramic case with micro-blasted finish and monobloc middle caseOpen case back in black-PVD-treated 316L steel with sapphire crystal

Like i said in a previous post the case and bezel insert are ceramic. I don’t think having a PVD caseback make this a “PVD watch”

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j10s · 13 September 2022, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze60

Tudor has it right. Photo below. The DLC case is really scratch resistant. It’s a hidden luxury opportunity! Nobody notices or cares. I do.

Should Rolex introduce a DLC watch?

I have been interested in a ceramic watch for years. I wanted to like this one, but ultimately it felt kind of boring to me. If Rolex ever did produce a ceramic case, I’m sure it would be very popular.

28mm · 13 September 2022, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by j10s

I have been interested in a ceramic watch for years. I wanted to like this one, but ultimately it felt kind of boring to me. If Rolex ever did produce a ceramic case, I’m sure it would be very popular.

Good call..I bought it and never wore and plan to sell.

It's nice enough but you called it...kind of boring.

13 September 2022, 10:54 AM	#1
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	Is Rolex missing the market for DLC/PVD watches? Tudor has it right. Photo below. The DLC case is really scratch resistant. It’s a hidden luxury opportunity! Nobody notices or cares. I do. Should Rolex introduce a DLC watch?

13 September 2022, 11:15 AM	#2
WilsdorfNDavis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: In a handbasket Posts: 1,268	No, Rolex isn't missing anything. __________________ "Look, he’s winding up the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike." W.S.

13 September 2022, 11:21 AM	#3
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,757	Nope, I have one black watch, a Porsche design from the 70s and I’ve always liked the look of Rolex SS…. __________________

13 September 2022, 11:37 AM	#8
Polar Bear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Panerai PAM687 Posts: 762	A Ceramic case? Maybe A DLC/PVD Case? Nope __________________ If you cant afford the depreciation, you cant afford the purchase

13 September 2022, 12:40 PM	#12
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	No. Not Rolex. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

13 September 2022, 11:34 AM	#4
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,721	i think pvd looks tacky in almost all cases that i've seen with the one exception being the blue pvd santos cartier released this year, but also it just works on the santos. not sure how rolex would apply it in their lineup though

13 September 2022, 12:30 PM	#9
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	I feel like Rolex uses Tudor for that sort of thing. I don’t feel like Rolex is missing the boat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 September 2022, 12:43 PM	#13
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	How can one say “missing the market” since they Sell EVERY One they make? The market will let them know if they’ve missed anything - i.e., when new stock sits in AD cases for months on end… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 September 2022, 12:47 PM	#16
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	No, I don't think so with the coated PVD thing. I do think that TUDOR is missing out on offering ceramic watches. Ceramic watches would not fit in the Rolex line, IMO, but Tudor seems to be the more experimental of the two companies. I think they could pull it off. Fo some reason, I think ceramic is super cool. Thinking of the Ceramic Omegas and the Ceramic APs. The ceramic AP is super drool-worthy.

13 September 2022, 01:46 PM	#18
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	No

13 September 2022, 02:01 PM	#19
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,183	Unlikely to happen __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

13 September 2022, 02:03 PM	#20
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,400	Rolex plays the long game. They don’t do fads.

13 September 2022, 02:03 PM	#23
MRBolton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: ing my wrist Posts: 1,268	That Titanium Yachtmaster prototype was kinda in this direction, at least color wise somewhat.

13 September 2022, 02:44 PM	#26
bluestreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,609	The case on that Tudor is not DLC coated. It’s full ceramic. As is the bezel insert. The bezel and caseback are PVD though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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