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cody p · 19 April 2010, 10:36 AM

yucky.

Prince Tudor · 19 April 2010, 10:53 AM

Not my cup of tea either

CoopJr · 19 April 2010, 10:53 AM

I'm with you too Kyle. To each his own I guess but they look like someone took a can of stove paint to them

rfknauss · 19 April 2010, 10:57 AM

Kyle, I agree with you

...... don't look that good to me.

Renoir · 19 April 2010, 11:03 AM

Not a fan of it either....

sakuraba · 19 April 2010, 11:07 AM

Not crazy about the black watches either.

Apatheticviews · 19 April 2010, 11:19 AM

Like putting camouflage paint on a cadillac.

Not judging, but I imagine that if you can afford the watch, you can afford to have the customization done right, or purchase a "more" specialized tool.

I've seen a few blackened Rolexes here at TRF that look "done right" so not saying anything about modding the watch itself, just about choosing the quality of the work.

Speed · 19 April 2010, 11:23 AM

That's like getting your gold Krugerrands...wait for it...BRONZED!

Porsche · 19 April 2010, 11:34 AM

lousy job, looks like they used a big paintbrush!

superb · 19 April 2010, 11:38 AM

really looked bad on the GMT...

JJ Irani · 19 April 2010, 11:41 AM

Don't blame you, Kyle. There's 2 perfectly nice watches now ruined!!

onkyo · 19 April 2010, 11:49 AM

Little buddy.... You carry your camera everwhere you go? Lol

A shame about that gmt :(

therolexguy · 19 April 2010, 12:37 PM

NO

kyle L · 19 April 2010, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Little buddy.... You carry your camera everwhere you go? Lol

A shame about that gmt :(

I just borrowed those pics Pav.

rickyslam · 19 April 2010, 12:43 PM

I've seen a PVD GV, it looked stunning, but this piece, its a shame.

AstroBoy · 19 April 2010, 12:50 PM

Oh...Man....That's not right! Not right at all!

Yuck!....Yuck!....Yuck!...

carlhaluss · 19 April 2010, 12:59 PM

Kyle, I have to agree with you 100%. What a shame. Still, there are those who are thrilled with blackened watches.
I was one of them. I got a Breitling Avenger Skyland Blacksteel. But at least it was made by Breitling, although the DLC coating on it is done by another party. However, once I got a ding in it - in the bezel - and realized the only way to repair it was to get a new bezel for 600 bucks, that finished it for me. To me, it was a good lesson.
There was a thread recently, from an article in the New York Times, about someone who is blackening some early Limited Edition Explorers as well, and selling them. I don't care what he sells them for, it is the blackening thing that really saddens me.
Cheers

,
Carl

Lol-x · 19 April 2010, 01:00 PM

There are different qualities of these pvd or other black steel coatings.

However, you can't expect a 'coating' to wear the same as the natural raw steel.

LMP · 19 April 2010, 01:10 PM

Can the PVD be removed chemically to restore the watches?

DRKBC · 19 April 2010, 01:44 PM

Agreed they look like crap now and I have seen those watches when that black coating wears off on the edges and if you think they look bad they way they are now just wait ... they will look like a Casio in a years time. Was that a cruel thing to say? Sorry Casio owners, Casio's are nice ah my ex wife had a Casio and she was ah ... nice.

Clogger · 19 April 2010, 02:02 PM

I don't reallly think PVD and Pepsi is a good combo. I think the Sub looks ok though, I just think it was photographed poorly.

I have never seen a PVD'ed Rolie in the flesh but I have seen many other makes that have had a PVD'ed finish and they looked fine, even after a year or so of wear.

There seems to be quite a few companies offering this service now so it must be in demand.

A PVD'ed Sub is certaintly more tool like than a blingly 2 tone job with diamonds on so I can't really see what all the fuss is about.

For the die hard Rolex fans don't worry about the PVD Rolies there are still millions of SS ones out there for you to drool over.

matt.wu · 19 April 2010, 02:19 PM

GMT would look good with a black bezel.

Black sub looks good to me.

I'm all for customizations with your watch, once you own it.

Dr. Robert · 19 April 2010, 02:29 PM

I like all black watches....but these look poorly done....the Pro Hunter line of black Rolexes looks much better...but I wonder how Pro Hunters hold up.

Vous · 19 April 2010, 02:45 PM

sue them for ruined the beuty GMT......

ESKO · 19 April 2010, 02:54 PM

I like the Sub, but I like black colored watches and Jewelry. I have an 18K Black Rohodium Plated Ring with Black Diamonds.....very very classy!

SS isn't a precious metal, so I don't see why it would be such a big deal.............TO ME.

I like the Sub.

The color contrast on the GMT is too unbearable.

volkersports · 19 April 2010, 02:58 PM

Looks like someone used a can of black primer.

Lamone · 19 April 2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewithabob

merde

X2, they look like merde.

Nicko · 19 April 2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMP

Can the PVD be removed chemically to restore the watches?

Now, that would be a great business to start!

I could just see the queue forming up....

Watchdog · 19 April 2010, 04:09 PM

The second watch, as my grandmother in the South would say, is "Godawful!"

bayerische · 19 April 2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

I'm with you kiddo....They look like crap!

Crap that is. Let's say bye to them:

19 April 2010, 10:53 AM	#32
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	Not my cup of tea either __________________

19 April 2010, 10:57 AM	#34
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Kyle, I agree with you ...... don't look that good to me. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

19 April 2010, 11:07 AM	#36
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Not crazy about the black watches either. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

19 April 2010, 11:34 AM	#39
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	lousy job, looks like they used a big paintbrush! __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

19 April 2010, 11:41 AM	#41
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Don't blame you, Kyle. There's 2 perfectly nice watches now ruined!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

19 April 2010, 10:36 AM	#31
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	yucky.

19 April 2010, 10:53 AM	#33
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I'm with you too Kyle. To each his own I guess but they look like someone took a can of stove paint to them

19 April 2010, 11:03 AM	#35
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Not a fan of it either....

19 April 2010, 11:19 AM	#37
Apatheticviews Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Aaron Location: Stafford, VA Watch: Citizen 8N0141 Posts: 29	Like putting camouflage paint on a cadillac. Not judging, but I imagine that if you can afford the watch, you can afford to have the customization done right, or purchase a "more" specialized tool. I've seen a few blackened Rolexes here at TRF that look "done right" so not saying anything about modding the watch itself, just about choosing the quality of the work.

19 April 2010, 11:23 AM	#38
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	That's like getting your gold Krugerrands...wait for it...BRONZED!

19 April 2010, 11:38 AM	#40
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	really looked bad on the GMT...

19 April 2010, 11:49 AM	#42
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Little buddy.... You carry your camera everwhere you go? Lol A shame about that gmt :(

19 April 2010, 12:37 PM	#43
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	NO

19 April 2010, 12:43 PM	#45
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,152	I've seen a PVD GV, it looked stunning, but this piece, its a shame.

19 April 2010, 12:50 PM	#46
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	Oh...Man....That's not right! Not right at all! Yuck!....Yuck!....Yuck!... __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

19 April 2010, 12:59 PM	#47
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Kyle, I have to agree with you 100%. What a shame. Still, there are those who are thrilled with blackened watches. I was one of them. I got a Breitling Avenger Skyland Blacksteel. But at least it was made by Breitling, although the DLC coating on it is done by another party. However, once I got a ding in it - in the bezel - and realized the only way to repair it was to get a new bezel for 600 bucks, that finished it for me. To me, it was a good lesson. There was a thread recently, from an article in the New York Times, about someone who is blackening some early Limited Edition Explorers as well, and selling them. I don't care what he sells them for, it is the blackening thing that really saddens me. Cheers , Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

19 April 2010, 01:00 PM	#48
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	There are different qualities of these pvd or other black steel coatings. However, you can't expect a 'coating' to wear the same as the natural raw steel. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

19 April 2010, 01:10 PM	#49
LMP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lawson Location: Santa Fe, NM Watch: GMT's, Subs, OQ's Posts: 152	Can the PVD be removed chemically to restore the watches?

19 April 2010, 01:44 PM	#50
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	Agreed they look like crap now and I have seen those watches when that black coating wears off on the edges and if you think they look bad they way they are now just wait ... they will look like a Casio in a years time. Was that a cruel thing to say? Sorry Casio owners, Casio's are nice ah my ex wife had a Casio and she was ah ... nice.

19 April 2010, 02:02 PM	#51
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	I don't reallly think PVD and Pepsi is a good combo. I think the Sub looks ok though, I just think it was photographed poorly. I have never seen a PVD'ed Rolie in the flesh but I have seen many other makes that have had a PVD'ed finish and they looked fine, even after a year or so of wear. There seems to be quite a few companies offering this service now so it must be in demand. A PVD'ed Sub is certaintly more tool like than a blingly 2 tone job with diamonds on so I can't really see what all the fuss is about. For the die hard Rolex fans don't worry about the PVD Rolies there are still millions of SS ones out there for you to drool over.

19 April 2010, 02:19 PM	#52
matt.wu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 884	GMT would look good with a black bezel. Black sub looks good to me. I'm all for customizations with your watch, once you own it.

19 April 2010, 02:29 PM	#53
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	I like all black watches....but these look poorly done....the Pro Hunter line of black Rolexes looks much better...but I wonder how Pro Hunters hold up.

19 April 2010, 02:45 PM	#54
Vous "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Viet Location: Denmark Watch: 16610-M Posts: 127	sue them for ruined the beuty GMT...... __________________ 2low-2fat-2bad-2poor

19 April 2010, 02:54 PM	#55
ESKO Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Luis Location: Afghanistan/Texas Watch: 2012 Milgauss GV Posts: 752	I like the Sub, but I like black colored watches and Jewelry. I have an 18K Black Rohodium Plated Ring with Black Diamonds.....very very classy! SS isn't a precious metal, so I don't see why it would be such a big deal.............TO ME. I like the Sub. The color contrast on the GMT is too unbearable.

19 April 2010, 02:58 PM	#56
volkersports Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 132	Looks like someone used a can of black primer.

19 April 2010, 04:09 PM	#59
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	The second watch, as my grandmother in the South would say, is "Godawful!"

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