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Kanger · 6 June 2010, 06:18 AM

Can someone please explain to me the difference between them, and where can I get this service done without buying one already treated. I am just looking for a company that does this. Thanks.

JJ Irani · 6 June 2010, 06:28 AM

I know that PVD = Physical Vapor Deposit which is the actual deposition of gold onto base metal to give that gold-plated look.

It's superior to the older gold-plating method, but of course, cannot be compared with solid 18K gold.

Not sure what DLC is.

JJ

matt.wu · 6 June 2010, 07:20 AM

I know a guy from another forum who will do it, but if it's with high end watches, you have to have your own watchmaker to disassemble and reassemble the watch. He'll just take care of coating the case and parts.

DLC is Diamond Like Carbon and is a coating that is MUCH more durable than PVD.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond-like_carbon

The guy's rates are pretty reasonable, and he did this one for me:

jthomas · 6 June 2010, 07:37 AM

DLC is diamond like carbon coating. There are different forms of it and you can usually find industrial shops in your area that can apply it. Now will they do a watch, maybe not but I'm sure you can find somewhere that will. Project x and bamford and sons do it, but it's expensive.

Welshwatchman · 6 June 2010, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jthomas

Project x and bamford and sons do it, but it's expensive.

From a cost point of view it's the equivalent of sending in 3 subs and letting them keep two of them for coating the third with a 10 micron thin black carbon covering.

No thanks.

I like the look of DLC black though and it would be great if Rolex added some options to the catalogue, especially the Sub and Milguass GV.

dshap · 6 June 2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by matt.wu

I know a guy from another forum who will do it, but if it's with high end watches, you have to have your own watchmaker to disassemble and reassemble the watch. He'll just take care of coating the case and parts.

DLC is Diamond Like Carbon and is a coating that is MUCH more durable than PVD.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond-like_carbon

The guy's rates are pretty reasonable, and he did this one for me:

Wow that's great looking. I never saw you post a pic of this before.

JF23 · 6 June 2010, 07:07 PM

(Credit to Micah and Max from P.com)

PVD = Physical Vapor Deposition (the process of applying a vaporized coating to something)

DLC= Diamond Like Coating (a vaporized coating)

PVD is a process. DLC is a type of coating. DLC coating is applied using the PVD process.

It's like "brush" and "paint"

Paint is applied using a brush.

DLC is applied using PVD.

Got my PAM done by Jack at IWW and couldn't be happier.

presario · 13 June 2010, 09:13 AM

Great info JF23! Your PAM looks killer! I love it!

+1 on DLC being much more durable than your standard PVD coating.

I just had my IWC Pilot Chrono sand blasted and DLC'ed by ABC Watchwerks in LA. They do amazing work. I'm really loving the tactical (ceramic) look!

loudmike · 8 July 2010, 02:00 AM

Can anyone comment on what it runs to PVD a watch?

loudmike · 8 July 2010, 02:00 AM

Wow! How much did this run you?

Teslafan22 · 15 July 2010, 10:41 AM

Tome and gems want $2k. They have a Youtube video showing the process - pretty detsiled and certainly appears to be involved but nothing close to $2k in labor.

I have heard that there is someone in N Carolina who doea the DLC well for 1/2 that. Anyone with experience there or elsewhere? Cost and time?

6 June 2010, 06:18 AM	#1
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	PVD vs. DLC Can someone please explain to me the difference between them, and where can I get this service done without buying one already treated. I am just looking for a company that does this. Thanks.

6 June 2010, 06:28 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I know that PVD = Physical Vapor Deposit which is the actual deposition of gold onto base metal to give that gold-plated look. It's superior to the older gold-plating method, but of course, cannot be compared with solid 18K gold. Not sure what DLC is. JJ __________________ 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!!

13 June 2010, 09:13 AM	#8
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	Great info JF23! Your PAM looks killer! I love it! +1 on DLC being much more durable than your standard PVD coating. I just had my IWC Pilot Chrono sand blasted and DLC'ed by ABC Watchwerks in LA. They do amazing work. I'm really loving the tactical (ceramic) look! __________________

8 July 2010, 02:00 AM	#9
loudmike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego Posts: 27	Price? Can anyone comment on what it runs to PVD a watch?

6 June 2010, 07:20 AM	#3
matt.wu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA, USA Posts: 884	I know a guy from another forum who will do it, but if it's with high end watches, you have to have your own watchmaker to disassemble and reassemble the watch. He'll just take care of coating the case and parts. DLC is Diamond Like Carbon and is a coating that is MUCH more durable than PVD. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond-like_carbon The guy's rates are pretty reasonable, and he did this one for me:

6 June 2010, 07:37 AM	#4
jthomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 39	DLC is diamond like carbon coating. There are different forms of it and you can usually find industrial shops in your area that can apply it. Now will they do a watch, maybe not but I'm sure you can find somewhere that will. Project x and bamford and sons do it, but it's expensive.

6 June 2010, 07:07 PM	#7
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899	(Credit to Micah and Max from P.com) PVD = Physical Vapor Deposition (the process of applying a vaporized coating to something) DLC= Diamond Like Coating (a vaporized coating) PVD is a process. DLC is a type of coating. DLC coating is applied using the PVD process. It's like "brush" and "paint" Paint is applied using a brush. DLC is applied using PVD. Got my PAM done by Jack at IWW and couldn't be happier.

15 July 2010, 10:41 AM	#11
Teslafan22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 2	Tome and gems want $2k. They have a Youtube video showing the process - pretty detsiled and certainly appears to be involved but nothing close to $2k in labor. I have heard that there is someone in N Carolina who doea the DLC well for 1/2 that. Anyone with experience there or elsewhere? Cost and time?

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