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watchmadness · 3 May 2011, 02:05 AM

Hi, was just toying with the idea of coating my submarina black.

Just need some opinons....

rad87gn · 3 May 2011, 02:08 AM

Nope! Better to keep it stock so it can be polished if you want. Any coating is just another thing to fall off.

The GMT Master · 3 May 2011, 02:09 AM

I wouldn't do it myself as it severely limits service choices - Rolex won't touch it if you make major modifications

Frogman4me · 3 May 2011, 02:09 AM

Dr. Robert · 3 May 2011, 02:11 AM

uh-oh....the double face palm.......not a good sign!

Roja · 3 May 2011, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogman4me

X 1000000000

lortap · 3 May 2011, 02:33 AM

Great article w/Video on this forum in the watchtech section. As others have said, even though the Daytona looks great with it IMO, it now limits your service options. Also it is noteable the watch-tech doing the work has a SS non-coated watch he is wearing in the video LOL

barters · 3 May 2011, 02:37 AM

I would pass on it.

mtrunner · 3 May 2011, 02:44 AM

Not a fan at all but if you like the look do a quick search. There have been a few threads about different companies that do a PVD coating. It is your watch so do whatever you want that will make you happy! Remember Rolex will not service the watch though.

padi56 · 3 May 2011, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchmadness

Hi, was just toying with the idea of coating my submarina black.

Just need some opinons....

Only logical if you want to destroy your warranty,and have a watch that Rolex themselves would not service.And after would have quite a very small resale market if you ever wanted to sell it.

Tunacan26 · 3 May 2011, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Only logical if you want to destroy your warranty,and have a watch that Rolex themselves would not service.And after would have quite a very small resale market if you ever wanted to sell it.

Other than that, awesome idea. Not for me, but I'm a traditionalist....

WatchTimes · 3 May 2011, 03:17 AM

If you like it then do it as it is your watch.

There are plenty of options for service beyond the Rolex service
center if you have problems so do not let that stop you if you
really want to do it. A couple here have had it done, I say if
you are going to do it get a Red Yachtmaster second hand thrown
on there as well like another member did, it looked GREAT with the
PVD case

Brushpup · 3 May 2011, 03:23 AM

No, not logical.

SkyKing31 · 3 May 2011, 03:43 AM

I wouldnt do it ... but it's all good if thats what you want

Ebruner · 3 May 2011, 04:17 AM

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!

-Eddie

RRGHOST1 · 3 May 2011, 05:23 AM

I think they look deadfull, ruining a good Rolex.

mjm800 · 3 May 2011, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Is it logical to PVD

I don't think there is anything logical about PVD.

Yoda · 3 May 2011, 05:28 AM

Buy a second hand rolex with no papers, which will be cheap and PVD the hell out of it I say.

lortap · 3 May 2011, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoda

Buy a second hand rolex with no papers, which will be cheap and PVD the hell out of it I say.

Good thought

rms · 3 May 2011, 06:00 AM

I was thinking about painting my '98 Fatboy neon pink!. Then again maybe not.

Seriously, if that's what you want to do to your Rolex, it's your money.

1675-David · 3 May 2011, 06:04 AM

Don't do it !!!!

ecsub44 · 3 May 2011, 07:16 AM

I like the idea...just because I think it looks cool. But I'd NEVER do it.

The one thing people seem to fail to mention/realize is that the PVD will scratch and look like crap after wearing it for only a short period of time.

lhanddds · 3 May 2011, 07:21 AM

No Please No

skolarikos · 3 May 2011, 07:31 AM

Ι was always saying that it looks nice, but i wouldn't buy it for me...
Anyway after several circumstances last summer i came up with a daytona black pro hunter... I wear it almost every day, i have hit it several times and nothing happened! it looks like new! Except that you can always restore to its original look if you get bored with it. If you like it go for it... it is rare... The only thing is that it is not so recognizable as a rolex to the untrained eye, but everyone who knows will be impressed!

MortgageGuy · 3 May 2011, 07:39 AM

I love the look of it but would also not do it for the servicing aspect alone

Roja · 3 May 2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skolarikos

...everyone who knows will be impressed!

I might be an exception to that statement.

Maybe, however, I would find it aesthetically appealing.

Art 1 · 3 May 2011, 07:30 AM

Not for me.

clarencek · 3 May 2011, 07:54 AM

Wouldn't do it - if the idea is that you want extra protection for your watch. I don't see any value besides the black color. Every PVD / DLC coated watch I've seen has NOT held up to abuse any better than if it were not coated.

If you scrape your PVD watch on a rock, your SS will still get scratched. If anything it would protect it against the minor wears (buttons, shirt cuffs, etc.).

But if you like the black... it's your only option.

threemonkeys · 3 May 2011, 08:20 AM

Friends don't let friends do PVD.*

*Although I do think it looks pretty cool. Just not for me as I don't want to alter my Rolex.

bighaole · 3 May 2011, 08:27 AM

I wouldn't PVD my rolex, but I am definitely warming up to the look, which I think is very striking. I would consider getting a (non-Rolex) watch that came with a PVD coating, one day.

3 May 2011, 02:05 AM	#1
watchmadness "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Darren Location: Singapore Posts: 46	Is it logical to PVD or tefalon coat your Rolex? Hi, was just toying with the idea of coating my submarina black. Just need some opinons....

3 May 2011, 02:08 AM	#2
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Nope! Better to keep it stock so it can be polished if you want. Any coating is just another thing to fall off. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

3 May 2011, 02:11 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	uh-oh....the double face palm.......not a good sign! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 May 2011, 03:17 AM	#12
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	If you like it then do it as it is your watch. There are plenty of options for service beyond the Rolex service center if you have problems so do not let that stop you if you really want to do it. A couple here have had it done, I say if you are going to do it get a Red Yachtmaster second hand thrown on there as well like another member did, it looked GREAT with the PVD case __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

3 May 2011, 03:23 AM	#13
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	No, not logical. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

3 May 2011, 02:09 AM	#3
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I wouldn't do it myself as it severely limits service choices - Rolex won't touch it if you make major modifications

3 May 2011, 02:09 AM	#4
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268

3 May 2011, 02:33 AM	#7
lortap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Oregon Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 147	Great article w/Video on this forum in the watchtech section. As others have said, even though the Daytona looks great with it IMO, it now limits your service options. Also it is noteable the watch-tech doing the work has a SS non-coated watch he is wearing in the video LOL

3 May 2011, 02:37 AM	#8
barters "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Pete Location: Geneva,CH Posts: 296	I would pass on it.

3 May 2011, 02:44 AM	#9
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Not a fan at all but if you like the look do a quick search. There have been a few threads about different companies that do a PVD coating. It is your watch so do whatever you want that will make you happy! Remember Rolex will not service the watch though.

3 May 2011, 03:43 AM	#14
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	I wouldnt do it ... but it's all good if thats what you want

3 May 2011, 04:17 AM	#15
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	NOOOOOOO!!!!!! -Eddie __________________

3 May 2011, 05:23 AM	#16
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I think they look deadfull, ruining a good Rolex.

3 May 2011, 05:28 AM	#18
Yoda Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Watch: PP AP RM Posts: 794	Buy a second hand rolex with no papers, which will be cheap and PVD the hell out of it I say.

3 May 2011, 06:00 AM	#20
rms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Europe Watch: The one I have on Posts: 273	I was thinking about painting my '98 Fatboy neon pink!. Then again maybe not. Seriously, if that's what you want to do to your Rolex, it's your money. __________________ 14060M - 16610 - 16710 - 16234 - 16570(x2) - 116400GV - IW323300 - PAM292 - SKX779K

3 May 2011, 06:04 AM	#21
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Don't do it !!!!

3 May 2011, 07:16 AM	#22
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	I like the idea...just because I think it looks cool. But I'd NEVER do it. The one thing people seem to fail to mention/realize is that the PVD will scratch and look like crap after wearing it for only a short period of time. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

3 May 2011, 07:21 AM	#23
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	No Please No

3 May 2011, 07:31 AM	#24
skolarikos "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greece Posts: 43	Ι was always saying that it looks nice, but i wouldn't buy it for me... Anyway after several circumstances last summer i came up with a daytona black pro hunter... I wear it almost every day, i have hit it several times and nothing happened! it looks like new! Except that you can always restore to its original look if you get bored with it. If you like it go for it... it is rare... The only thing is that it is not so recognizable as a rolex to the untrained eye, but everyone who knows will be impressed!

3 May 2011, 07:39 AM	#25
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I love the look of it but would also not do it for the servicing aspect alone __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

3 May 2011, 07:30 AM	#27
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Not for me.

3 May 2011, 07:54 AM	#28
clarencek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 400	Wouldn't do it - if the idea is that you want extra protection for your watch. I don't see any value besides the black color. Every PVD / DLC coated watch I've seen has NOT held up to abuse any better than if it were not coated. If you scrape your PVD watch on a rock, your SS will still get scratched. If anything it would protect it against the minor wears (buttons, shirt cuffs, etc.). But if you like the black... it's your only option.

3 May 2011, 08:20 AM	#29
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Friends don't let friends do PVD.* *Although I do think it looks pretty cool. Just not for me as I don't want to alter my Rolex.

3 May 2011, 08:27 AM	#30
bighaole "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Watch: Exp II + Daytona Posts: 452	I wouldn't PVD my rolex, but I am definitely warming up to the look, which I think is very striking. I would consider getting a (non-Rolex) watch that came with a PVD coating, one day.

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