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xxthe_remedyxx · 12 September 2010, 09:36 AM

Enjoy... I thought it was pretty cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ht1E...ayer_embedded#!

Bigboss · 12 September 2010, 10:12 AM

Interesting... I was amazed by "machine specially modified for swiss timepieces!" It looked like hangers! ;-)

LordNinja · 12 September 2010, 12:23 PM

I wonder how long that coating really lasts.. They say for a while, but.. hmm.

Thanks for sharing that video, interesting.

Studioboss · 12 September 2010, 04:08 PM

I have been looking at getting a PVD'ed Rolex (either Sub or Sea Dweller) or even buying a used watch and sending it out myself to get the DLC.

Thing is... The jewelers PVD'ing these watches each say that their process/coating is somehow unique and better. For instance, a few people told me that it takes a month for the DLC to bake on (which I doubt is true-- this is just a plating process) and because it has to be baked on, their DLC is "better" than the other coating materials used by others.

Out of curiosity, I went to the Diamond District to see if any dealers had them and a few did. It was the first time I got to see one up close and hold it in my hands... Damn cool. But again, all different sorts of info (and prices) even though I bet they all use the same guy to get the watches coated.

Andad · 12 September 2010, 04:17 PM

This interesting video has been posted before. If they know as much about PVD as they do about 'pressure' testing then I PASS.

Fixxxer · 12 September 2010, 10:19 PM

I have seen this done for a while now and am curious if anyone knows what the cost is? From the video it doesn't look like this is an inexpensive process. I think the watches look great, but it would be difficult for me to have that done to a Rolex.

Art 1 · 12 September 2010, 10:42 PM

That was very interesting. I didn't all that went into the process.

manhatan · 13 September 2010, 12:28 AM

Interesting video even if I'm not a fan of black coating.

wuzzzer · 13 September 2010, 02:42 AM

Just remember that Rolex sent a notification to its ADs that any PVD coated watch is automatically void of any factory warranty.

mjrennie · 13 September 2010, 03:23 AM

am i on my own here and think that this black finish massively cheapens to rolex look?

12 September 2010, 09:36 AM	#1
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	Cool Video Explaining PVD Process... Enjoy... I thought it was pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ht1E...ayer_embedded#!

12 September 2010, 10:12 AM	#2
Bigboss "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: W Location: The answer is 42 Watch: Out! Posts: 524	Interesting... I was amazed by "machine specially modified for swiss timepieces!" It looked like hangers! ;-) __________________ Cheers, Walter

12 September 2010, 04:17 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	This interesting video has been posted before. If they know as much about PVD as they do about 'pressure' testing then I PASS. __________________ E

12 September 2010, 12:23 PM	#3
LordNinja "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston Watch: 116610,116233,OsQz Posts: 1,109	I wonder how long that coating really lasts.. They say for a while, but.. hmm. Thanks for sharing that video, interesting.

12 September 2010, 04:08 PM	#4
Studioboss "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York, NY Watch: Daytona Posts: 4	I have been looking at getting a PVD'ed Rolex (either Sub or Sea Dweller) or even buying a used watch and sending it out myself to get the DLC. Thing is... The jewelers PVD'ing these watches each say that their process/coating is somehow unique and better. For instance, a few people told me that it takes a month for the DLC to bake on (which I doubt is true-- this is just a plating process) and because it has to be baked on, their DLC is "better" than the other coating materials used by others. Out of curiosity, I went to the Diamond District to see if any dealers had them and a few did. It was the first time I got to see one up close and hold it in my hands... Damn cool. But again, all different sorts of info (and prices) even though I bet they all use the same guy to get the watches coated.

12 September 2010, 10:19 PM	#6
Fixxxer "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Ryan Location: Michigan Watch: SS Yachtmaster Posts: 87	I have seen this done for a while now and am curious if anyone knows what the cost is? From the video it doesn't look like this is an inexpensive process. I think the watches look great, but it would be difficult for me to have that done to a Rolex.

12 September 2010, 10:42 PM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That was very interesting. I didn't all that went into the process.

13 September 2010, 12:28 AM	#8
manhatan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 36	Interesting video even if I'm not a fan of black coating.

13 September 2010, 02:42 AM	#9
wuzzzer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 384	Just remember that Rolex sent a notification to its ADs that any PVD coated watch is automatically void of any factory warranty.

13 September 2010, 03:23 AM	#10
mjrennie Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MJR Location: Midlands, UK Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 878	am i on my own here and think that this black finish massively cheapens to rolex look?

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