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Old 30 December 2012, 03:29 AM   #1
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Icon20 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


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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!





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Old 30 December 2012, 03:31 AM   #2
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Is it still black or ss color after?
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:32 AM   #3
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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?
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:33 AM   #4
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Is it still black or ss color after?
Black!
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:34 AM   #5
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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.
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:35 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:35 AM   #7
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Black!
Not quite saved then, King.
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:37 AM   #8
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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.
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:39 AM   #9
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Not my cup 'o....but it does look better than it did before.
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:39 AM   #10
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Not quite saved then, King.
We'll get a Black Rolex on you one day
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:42 AM   #11
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We'll get a Black Rolex on you one day
For free, I'd be tempted to give it a go.
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:47 AM   #12
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For free, I'd be tempted to give it a go.
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Old 30 December 2012, 03:48 AM   #13
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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.
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Old 30 December 2012, 04:02 AM   #14
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That before pic is scary!
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Old 30 December 2012, 04:41 AM   #15
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That before pic is scary!
So is the after.

And no, wouldn't wear it even if it was free.
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Old 30 December 2012, 05:03 AM   #16
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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.
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Old 30 December 2012, 05:10 AM   #17
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So is the after.

And no, wouldn't wear it even if it was free.
I always look forward to your replies!
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Old 30 December 2012, 05:22 AM   #18
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I always look forward to your replies!
And I always laugh at your posts.
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Old 30 December 2012, 06:20 AM   #19
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so is the after.

And no, wouldn't wear it even if it was free.
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Old 30 December 2012, 06:27 AM   #20
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So is the after.

And no, wouldn't wear it even if it was free.
+1.. I think its ugly..
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Old 30 December 2012, 06:33 AM   #21
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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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Old 30 December 2012, 06:36 AM   #22
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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 =)
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Old 30 December 2012, 08:43 AM   #23
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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
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Old 30 December 2012, 08:54 AM   #24
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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
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Good work!
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Old 30 December 2012, 09:55 AM   #26
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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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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.
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Old 30 December 2012, 10:01 AM   #27
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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.
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Old 30 December 2012, 10:26 AM   #28
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im gonna be honest, the "after" pics make the watch look terrible....
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Old 30 December 2012, 10:41 AM   #29
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I'm not a fan, but at least you made the customer happy in the end, and that's what counts.
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Old 30 December 2012, 10:47 AM   #30
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The after version is still HORRIBLE.
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