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horseco · 26 February 2011, 01:04 AM

Are there any PVD treated Rolex owners??? & how does every one feel about this modification??? & last, ever think Rolex will offer one???

The GMT Master · 26 February 2011, 01:37 AM

I personally think it ruins the watch. Can't see Rolex offering it any time soon, its a passing fad, IMO

Brenngun · 26 February 2011, 01:39 AM

A search here will turn up a lot of threads on this subject. I like the look but not sure I'd do it to one of mine but if I did I'd go with a DLC coating it's more durable.

Tunacan26 · 26 February 2011, 01:40 AM

Not a fan.

padi56 · 26 February 2011, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

Are there any PVD treated Rolex owners??? & how does every one feel about this modification??? & last, ever think Rolex will offer one???

No comment if I did I might have to ban myself.

mrloneranger · 26 February 2011, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I personally think it ruins the watch. Can't see Rolex offering it any time soon, its a passing fad, IMO

I agree.

I can't see it having much longevity either.

JJL · 26 February 2011, 02:30 AM

I think the Sub/Explorer/GMTII look stunning when blacked out, especially on a Nato. The contrast of the numbers and hands really pop.

BUT... with that being said, I'm not sure I'd ever be able to pull the trigger and do, not with my personal current financial state. If I had more money and a larger collection, then yes I'd do it for variety.

mfer · 26 February 2011, 02:36 AM

My understanding is that is was initially created to help protect the watch slightly more and take off any shiny metal bits that create attention.

I think it looks great on just the head of the watch when on a nato or strap. Just know that if it is scratched, the metal will show through and you cannot repair it without redoing the entire watch and it may still never look like it did when you first got it then.

There are people out that that love it, so I'm pretty sure you could sell it if you needed to. Look at projectx and that other british company. Ultimately, it is your watch to do with what you chose.

EchoBlueUK · 26 February 2011, 03:37 AM

Not a fan. I think it kinda cheapens the whole look. Casio-esque.

mtrunner · 26 February 2011, 03:41 AM

It makes the watch look so cheap. I am not a fan at all and I doubt Rolex would even consider doing anything like this.

liptonnr · 26 February 2011, 03:50 AM

I do not like this feature and I think it will become a thing of the past

Z-Sub · 26 February 2011, 03:51 AM

not my cup of tea

DG123 · 26 February 2011, 03:51 AM

Ruins the watch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

Are there any PVD treated Rolex owners??? & how does every one feel about this modification??? & last, ever think Rolex will offer one???

Chipmunk · 26 February 2011, 03:52 AM

No thanks.

jblaze · 26 February 2011, 03:58 AM

Is PVD different from DLC? Some of those Project X blackout watches look awesome.
http://www.projectxdesigns.com/

InVision · 26 February 2011, 04:00 AM

Yuck!!

RRGHOST1 · 26 February 2011, 04:07 AM

They don't just look stunning, they look dreadful, how to ruin a good Rolex.

George Ab · 26 February 2011, 04:19 AM

It's like putting furry dice on a BMW M Series. I take it back..... it's worse you can always remove the furry dice.

From a maintenance perspective it doesn't make sense as once scratches it is like a diamond..... forever.

If you like the darker look, get a Panerai in titanium.

gettocard · 26 February 2011, 04:23 AM

Not on a Rolex IMHO. If I really had money sticking out of my nose I would get a Pro Hunter just to see what the fuss is all about,but I would still love the classics a lot better.

Medtech · 26 February 2011, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jblaze

Is PVD different from DLC? Some of those Project X blackout watches look awesome.
http://www.projectxdesigns.com/

PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) is the method used and DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) is the material.

PVD is a blanket term that now covers at least 4 different methods used. The most common being Magnetron Sputtering.

The coatings fall into 2 catagories: 1. Ceramic and 2. Low Friction
DLC would be considered low friction.

Keep in mind that the durability is directly connected to the thickness of the coating. Most decorative coatings could be as little as 0.3 microns which isn't gonna get you much of anything in the way of corrosion or scratch resistance.

This is just the new version of common electroplating. So, if you would electroplate your Rolex, then PVD may be for you.
Even in the best case scenario it is unlikely that DLCing any watch would add to it's value, and with a Rolex would most certainly subtract (significantly) from it's future resale.

NickTruswell · 26 February 2011, 04:34 AM

sacrilege pure and simple

BarkMaster · 26 February 2011, 08:44 AM

I think it looks great, but I'd rather buy a watch that comes that way than have it done to one of mine.

HL65 · 26 February 2011, 09:23 AM

26 February 2011, 01:04 AM	#1
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	opinions on PVD??? Are there any PVD treated Rolex owners??? & how does every one feel about this modification??? & last, ever think Rolex will offer one???

26 February 2011, 02:36 AM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	My understanding is that is was initially created to help protect the watch slightly more and take off any shiny metal bits that create attention. I think it looks great on just the head of the watch when on a nato or strap. Just know that if it is scratched, the metal will show through and you cannot repair it without redoing the entire watch and it may still never look like it did when you first got it then. There are people out that that love it, so I'm pretty sure you could sell it if you needed to. Look at projectx and that other british company. Ultimately, it is your watch to do with what you chose. __________________ member#3242

26 February 2011, 03:51 AM	#12
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	not my cup of tea __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

26 February 2011, 03:52 AM	#14
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26 February 2011, 04:19 AM	#18
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	It's like putting furry dice on a BMW M Series. I take it back..... it's worse you can always remove the furry dice. From a maintenance perspective it doesn't make sense as once scratches it is like a diamond..... forever. If you like the darker look, get a Panerai in titanium. __________________

26 February 2011, 01:37 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I personally think it ruins the watch. Can't see Rolex offering it any time soon, its a passing fad, IMO

26 February 2011, 01:39 AM	#3
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	A search here will turn up a lot of threads on this subject. I like the look but not sure I'd do it to one of mine but if I did I'd go with a DLC coating it's more durable.

26 February 2011, 01:40 AM	#4
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Not a fan.

26 February 2011, 02:30 AM	#7
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	I think the Sub/Explorer/GMTII look stunning when blacked out, especially on a Nato. The contrast of the numbers and hands really pop. BUT... with that being said, I'm not sure I'd ever be able to pull the trigger and do, not with my personal current financial state. If I had more money and a larger collection, then yes I'd do it for variety.

26 February 2011, 03:37 AM	#9
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Not a fan. I think it kinda cheapens the whole look. Casio-esque.

26 February 2011, 03:41 AM	#10
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	It makes the watch look so cheap. I am not a fan at all and I doubt Rolex would even consider doing anything like this.

26 February 2011, 03:50 AM	#11
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	I do not like this feature and I think it will become a thing of the past

26 February 2011, 03:58 AM	#15
jblaze Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philly Posts: 24	Is PVD different from DLC? Some of those Project X blackout watches look awesome. http://www.projectxdesigns.com/

26 February 2011, 04:00 AM	#16
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Yuck!!

26 February 2011, 04:07 AM	#17
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	They don't just look stunning, they look dreadful, how to ruin a good Rolex.

26 February 2011, 04:23 AM	#19
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	Not on a Rolex IMHO. If I really had money sticking out of my nose I would get a Pro Hunter just to see what the fuss is all about,but I would still love the classics a lot better.

26 February 2011, 04:34 AM	#21
NickTruswell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 230	sacrilege pure and simple

26 February 2011, 08:44 AM	#22
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	I think it looks great, but I'd rather buy a watch that comes that way than have it done to one of mine. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

26 February 2011, 09:23 AM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	__________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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