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Old 6 September 2011, 11:27 AM   #1
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Is there truth to this

Saw this watch on ebay and wondered do they really make an all black rolex?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rolex-GMT-Ma...#ht_2571wt_952
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Old 6 September 2011, 11:30 AM   #2
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The watch has been DLC treated......It was not done by Rolex!!
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Old 6 September 2011, 11:32 AM   #3
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no, rolex dont make it there are a few companies who specify in this treatment to rolex. but rolex will not honour warranty or service it in that condition.
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Old 6 September 2011, 11:32 AM   #4
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It was left in the sun too long without sunblock.... Happens.
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Old 6 September 2011, 12:19 PM   #5
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Looks good, I don't think I'd spend 5k though
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Old 6 September 2011, 02:57 PM   #6
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I wonder how the quality of the DLC is??????
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Old 6 September 2011, 03:22 PM   #7
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I have seen one that was treated 3 years ago. It still looked great, no scratches or anything and it was a dialy wearer. I forget who he said did it but it was one of the more expensive companies that he told me. He said he shopped around and paid premium. I think that stuff is pretty tough but not for me. I'll stick with my SS watches. Buy it, it might turn out to be a 18k gold watch under there. LOL J/K
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Old 6 September 2011, 03:25 PM   #8
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Most people who have had it done on their watches give positive reviews as far as I know. I would buy a DLC Rolex only if it was done at the factory.
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Old 6 September 2011, 09:28 PM   #9
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Modified. I hope Rolex would produce one.
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Old 6 September 2011, 09:43 PM   #10
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I think they did a horrible PAINT job with that watch. I wouldn't do it to any of my watches. It makes it look like a toy and less of a Rolex.
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Old 7 September 2011, 12:16 AM   #11
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I wouldn't touch that watch.
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Old 7 September 2011, 12:36 AM   #12
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Old 7 September 2011, 04:45 AM   #13
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I think the DLC treatment is interesting but not enough to pay the premium for the procedure!!!
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