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Singslinger · 19 April 2010, 07:44 PM

Some PVD watches look classy - those just look crappy.

andypandy · 19 April 2010, 08:41 PM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder , whoever did that to these beautiful watches
needs to head for the New Eye Clinic....now ! I'm going to have to hide in a dark room for an hour or two...would someone pass me the smelling salts , please ?

BASSETHOUNDS · 19 April 2010, 08:48 PM

Only sadists can do that to two beautiful watches

Quicksilver · 19 April 2010, 08:50 PM

They look truly revolting - especially the Pepsi/black combo.

An object lesson in how to destroy two beautiful, classic watches.

Who buys these things anyway ?

doubleho · 19 April 2010, 09:18 PM

pepsi light....or diet pepsi in some country......

Psmith · 19 April 2010, 10:25 PM

Some PVD/DLC mod'd Rolex models look great, but it just does not seem to work here - esp the GMT...

Cheers

Puffy · 19 April 2010, 10:35 PM

Nasty.

wildsidemtb · 19 April 2010, 10:43 PM

yuk

texastimex · 19 April 2010, 10:45 PM

Wonder what the resale value will be on those watches?

padi56 · 19 April 2010, 11:22 PM

I think they both look fantasic except for the black PVD case,crown, bracelet and bezel .

Porsche · 19 April 2010, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I think they both look fantasic except for the black PVD case,crown, bracelet and bezel .

srgriff · 19 April 2010, 11:34 PM

It looks like the $229.95 Maaco Ambassor Paint Special

BMAN8 · 20 April 2010, 12:00 AM

If coated properly, I think that Subs look great with the PVD treatment.

The Pepsi...well that's a different story.

chris russell · 20 April 2010, 12:25 AM

which is apparently a bit blotchy and uneven. Yes, that would completely ruin the looks of any watch. I think the more desirable coating is DLC, which in pictures I have seen, preserves the surface treatment of the metal, whether shiny or polished. I'm not sure it would be worth sacrificing the availability of RSC service even in that case, but it looks better than these two, fer sher.

Seventh Son · 20 April 2010, 03:54 AM

Nearly threw up my dinner after seeing those pics. I am a big fan of PVD, but certainly not a PVD Rolex!!

JJ Irani · 20 April 2010, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

I think they both look fantasic except for the black PVD case,crown, bracelet and bezel .

rolexnovice · 20 April 2010, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

So today I was at my watchmaker's, and he was showing me two watches that he was repairing. It turned out to be two pvd'd Rolexes, a Sub and a GMT Pepsi from a company called Black Edition. I took a closer look, and I don't think they looked very good. They look very different in pictures compared to real life. IMO, they ruined two beautiful watches.

http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2010/04/1...edition-rolex/

The Sub still looks good to me!

MitchSteel · 20 April 2010, 04:43 AM

Keep it stock, PVD just makes them look cheap,besides it chips and fades over time.....now DLC on the other hand is a better choice.....Still, I wouldnt ruine a Rolex with silly "upgrades".

dgr8dude · 20 April 2010, 05:05 AM

My co-worker had his GMTIIC's case PVD'd but replaced the SS bracelet with a black NATO strap...It looked awesome!

19 April 2010, 08:50 PM	#64
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	They look truly revolting - especially the Pepsi/black combo. An object lesson in how to destroy two beautiful, classic watches. Who buys these things anyway ? __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

19 April 2010, 10:25 PM	#66
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Some PVD/DLC mod'd Rolex models look great, but it just does not seem to work here - esp the GMT... Cheers __________________

19 April 2010, 10:35 PM	#67
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Nasty. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

19 April 2010, 11:22 PM	#70
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	I think they both look fantasic except for the black PVD case,crown, bracelet and bezel . __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 April 2010, 12:25 AM	#74
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	You can tell from the photos they are both covered with a matt finish... which is apparently a bit blotchy and uneven. Yes, that would completely ruin the looks of any watch. I think the more desirable coating is DLC, which in pictures I have seen, preserves the surface treatment of the metal, whether shiny or polished. I'm not sure it would be worth sacrificing the availability of RSC service even in that case, but it looks better than these two, fer sher.

19 April 2010, 07:44 PM	#61
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Some PVD watches look classy - those just look crappy.

19 April 2010, 08:41 PM	#62
andypandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Edinburgh Scotlan Watch: Rolrx GMT Master Posts: 381	Beauty is in the eye of the beholder , whoever did that to these beautiful watches needs to head for the New Eye Clinic....now ! I'm going to have to hide in a dark room for an hour or two...would someone pass me the smelling salts , please ?

19 April 2010, 08:48 PM	#63
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Only sadists can do that to two beautiful watches

19 April 2010, 09:18 PM	#65
doubleho Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: hk Posts: 35	pepsi light....or diet pepsi in some country......

19 April 2010, 10:43 PM	#68
wildsidemtb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller, 5512 Posts: 602	yuk

19 April 2010, 10:45 PM	#69
texastimex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: RMD Location: Austin, Texas Watch: Platona Posts: 66	Wonder what the resale value will be on those watches?

19 April 2010, 11:34 PM	#72
srgriff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: - Posts: 132	It looks like the $229.95 Maaco Ambassor Paint Special

20 April 2010, 12:00 AM	#73
BMAN8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CAN Posts: 629	If coated properly, I think that Subs look great with the PVD treatment. The Pepsi...well that's a different story.

20 April 2010, 03:54 AM	#75
Seventh Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 134	Nearly threw up my dinner after seeing those pics. I am a big fan of PVD, but certainly not a PVD Rolex!! __________________ You cannot defeat an ignorant man in argument

20 April 2010, 04:43 AM	#78
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Keep it stock, PVD just makes them look cheap,besides it chips and fades over time.....now DLC on the other hand is a better choice.....Still, I wouldnt ruine a Rolex with silly "upgrades". __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

20 April 2010, 05:05 AM	#79
dgr8dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: Canada Posts: 279	My co-worker had his GMTIIC's case PVD'd but replaced the SS bracelet with a black NATO strap...It looked awesome!

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