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15 January 2008, 09:19 AM | #1 |
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Blacked out PVD Rolex Daytona Chronograph
Can anyone tell me what this is before I PUKE!
PVD Rolex Daytona Chronograph [ via QP Magazine ] It appears that Bamford & Sons has already created PVD-treated Rolex Submariners and GMT Masters and now they have created an exclusive line of black Rolex Daytona chronographs. I am glad that another company has caught on to the black trend in the watch industry. Rolex came out with a bunch of new and redesigned models this year, but for some reason they missed this. Bamford & Sons has created stainless steel IPods and now you can get your blacked out Rolex even if Rolex does not approve, and this one is $19,500.
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15 January 2008, 09:21 AM | #2 |
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It's been posted before sometime back... Some love it but most hate it I think. I'm in the latter camp, yuk!
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15 January 2008, 09:23 AM | #3 |
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With an all silver or meterorite dial w/red would look awesome...I love it.
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15 January 2008, 09:30 AM | #4 |
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Hope you never have to send it in for servicing - apparently, Rolex will only service if the watch is changed to its original specs.
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15 January 2008, 09:36 AM | #5 |
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I am not that familar with the Daytona as far as dials go, but shouldn't the middle lower dial be 12,3,6,9 not 60,20,40???
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15 January 2008, 09:40 AM | #6 |
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The dial that you are mentioning is found at the 16520 daytona whereas the 60,20,40 dial is found in the newer 116520 daytona.
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15 January 2008, 09:50 AM | #7 |
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I don't know that I would buy one but I think it's kinda cool. You have to like PVD'd watches. I do so I don't have a problem with it.
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Thanks Frostie
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15 January 2008, 10:26 AM | #10 |
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BJSOnline (UK) has been doing this for sometime as well:
Features include: -Non-Reflective, as one does not want the sun glaring off the watch. -Fixed Lugs, fitted with a canvas strap ensuring durability and comfort for crawling and other general outdoor activities. -Anti Reflective Coating on the Sapphire Glass. -Smart and Exclusive. -Limited Edition Pieces. All individually numbered and engraved on the case back. click for link
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15 January 2008, 10:35 AM | #11 |
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The anti-reflection properties, but, still... No likey...
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I like it...the dial just needs some red on it.
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I'm not sure I would want to wear a watch that cost almost 20,000 bucks and looks like a Casio..
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For that price, I would rather have this and some pocket change.
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Or this, without the change.
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Looks Cheap!
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15 January 2008, 12:34 PM | #17 |
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Odd how this picture shows up about every other week.
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15 January 2008, 06:08 PM | #19 |
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Ah.... The ways to destroy beauty....
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15 January 2008, 06:18 PM | #20 |
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Last time we discussed the PVD Rolex watches things got heated up. Those modified watches are not everyones cup of tea, but since all it a matter of personal taste there are actually buyers for them.
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Personally speaking i believe that they ruined the beauty of the GMT II C
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Quote:
It's definitely not my cup of tea.
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I think you got that right in one of the lines in that paragraph. The black trend in the watch industry. Rolex is a classic line they need to stick to their own idea's and not try to follow what other companies are doing in the market. Rolex has their own trends and should stick to them they dont need any help to define the market.
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16 January 2008, 12:56 AM | #24 |
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While I wouldn't get one personally, I like them as a change of pace, esp the SD. Some people think that modifying a Porsche is wrong, but people still buy Ruf.
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16 January 2008, 07:25 AM | #26 |
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"fitted with a canvas strap ensuring durability and comfort for crawling and other general outdoor activities."
ROFLMAO !! I'm in two minds about the PVD but my favorite general outdoor activity is definitely crawling!! |
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So they take a beautiful rolex and tar and feather, well just tar it. Then call it precious?
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