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2bigalow · 14 September 2022, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

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

True story.

Asumer · 14 September 2022, 10:18 AM

In theory it would seem so, but in practice not so much. One of my favorite all time watches(at the time 2012) was a linde werdelin hard black ii(ss dlc diver). It was very stealthy and was roughly the price of a sub no date. It was dlc coated and I took it the caribbean for some swimming and ocean fun. Literally in a few days I see rust forming near the crown area where some of the dlc had worn off and rusted the metal. After that I soured on all things dlc, looking at subs that have been treated they have points of shinyness showing through where the dlc has worn off and it looks terrible. I think the solution here if you want that look is to go ceramic. Rolex is smart not pursuing that route as it would tarnish the brand by having watches that won't age well with wear.

seabreeze60 · 14 September 2022, 10:51 AM

The vote is in!

47 - no
3 - why not
2 - yes

28mm · 14 September 2022, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j10s

Did you look at the Black Bay Dark? I liked that the numerals on the bezel were in a contrasting light color.. but I didn’t want to get a PVD watch.

I have not seen it. I do like the pictures though and do agree about the contrasting color. Nothing wrong with the ceramic tudor, just for me it didn't pop as a must have.

mailman · 14 September 2022, 07:27 PM

No.

Yellow5 · 14 September 2022, 08:02 PM

No

Rolex is also not missing the market on smart watches, slap bracelets, Beanie babies, or the Macarena.

joli160 · 14 September 2022, 10:49 PM

Black watches are not for me, so no

Dougiebaby · 14 September 2022, 11:02 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?

Is Jeep missing the opportunity to make sports cars? No.

Not every manufacturer should target every sub-market within a category.

To answer your question, no, I don’t think Rolex should pursue the DLC “market.” That is what they do through Tudor.

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illiguy · 14 September 2022, 11:24 PM

No.

904VT · 15 September 2022, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2loaded

Wait a sec, wasn't there a DLC/PVD Milgauss craze amongst celebrities?
Rolex didn't give a Frak

Rolex didn't make those examples though and Rolex is very against anyone tampering/modding their products. Even lawsuits in some cases.

Marioso · 15 September 2022, 02:44 AM

Rolex don't missing anything.

Ny325 · 15 September 2022, 10:41 AM

No, there not missing anything.

seabreeze60 · 15 September 2022, 10:51 AM

East Bay Rider · 15 September 2022, 11:34 AM

No.
Heck no.

danwang0520 · 15 September 2022, 11:44 AM

PVD/DLC looks tacky and looks out of the line on a Rolex

OG1982 · 15 September 2022, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze60

This is awful!

Sprezzatura!, · 16 September 2022, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danwang0520

PVD/DLC looks tacky and looks out of the line on a Rolex

Not on a Milgauss.

Google it.

prw · 16 September 2022, 03:27 AM

I have a PVD B&R - the annoying thing about that watch is that any ding exposes the SS beneath it. I'd never buy a PVD again.

Biggy2X4 · 16 September 2022, 03:31 AM

PVD scratches really really easily. Once scratched, there's no going back. It's there for life.
Your Rolex is a lifetime possession. That first scratch is there for eternity.
Do you really think Rolex is missing a market here.

Maybe they're missing the market on complaints.

14 September 2022, 10:51 AM	#63
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? The vote is in! 47 - no 3 - why not 2 - yes

14 September 2022, 07:27 PM	#65
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	No. __________________ JJ

14 September 2022, 10:49 PM	#67
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Black watches are not for me, so no __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

15 September 2022, 11:34 AM	#74
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	No. Heck no. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

14 September 2022, 10:18 AM	#62
Asumer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Daniel Location: Colorado Watch: 116500LN - BLK Posts: 94	In theory it would seem so, but in practice not so much. One of my favorite all time watches(at the time 2012) was a linde werdelin hard black ii(ss dlc diver). It was very stealthy and was roughly the price of a sub no date. It was dlc coated and I took it the caribbean for some swimming and ocean fun. Literally in a few days I see rust forming near the crown area where some of the dlc had worn off and rusted the metal. After that I soured on all things dlc, looking at subs that have been treated they have points of shinyness showing through where the dlc has worn off and it looks terrible. I think the solution here if you want that look is to go ceramic. Rolex is smart not pursuing that route as it would tarnish the brand by having watches that won't age well with wear.

14 September 2022, 08:02 PM	#66
Yellow5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 81	No Rolex is also not missing the market on smart watches, slap bracelets, Beanie babies, or the Macarena.

14 September 2022, 11:24 PM	#69
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,662	No.

15 September 2022, 02:44 AM	#71
Marioso Banned Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: EU Watch: Daytona Posts: 65	Rolex don't missing anything.

15 September 2022, 10:41 AM	#72
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	No, there not missing anything.

15 September 2022, 10:51 AM	#73
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580

15 September 2022, 11:44 AM	#75
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	PVD/DLC looks tacky and looks out of the line on a Rolex

16 September 2022, 03:27 AM	#78
prw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Sausalito, CA USA Watch: 14060, PP5015 Posts: 75	I have a PVD B&R - the annoying thing about that watch is that any ding exposes the SS beneath it. I'd never buy a PVD again.

16 September 2022, 03:31 AM	#79
Biggy2X4 Banned Join Date: Sep 2022 Real Name: SteveBerbiglia Location: Ontario Canada Watch: 116508 green dial Posts: 6	PVD scratches really really easily. Once scratched, there's no going back. It's there for life. Your Rolex is a lifetime possession. That first scratch is there for eternity. Do you really think Rolex is missing a market here. Maybe they're missing the market on complaints.

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