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liminc · 5 June 2011, 03:25 PM

Hey guys. I'm considering a DLC/PVD explorer II like the one pictured. Any thoughts? Is it a good idea? Any current owners?

wot_fan · 5 June 2011, 03:32 PM

I don't know enough to offer an opinion but here is a thread to check out while you wait for replies.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=174744

RJC · 5 June 2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liminc

Hey guys. I'm considering a DLC/PVD explorer II like the one pictured. Any thoughts? Is it a good idea? Any current owners?

Prefer that to the original!

dsio · 5 June 2011, 07:21 PM

I like that :)

jay_kay · 5 June 2011, 07:30 PM

The best place to get done by all accounts is blackout concept. Email [email protected]. I recently enquirer about getting my brothers 14060 done for his 30th. But when the quote came back at 3500 euro I declined. Thought it easier to just buy one already done. My personal favourite is the so called Oreo Cookie Explorer II.

HL65 · 5 June 2011, 09:38 PM

Awful IMHO! A perfectly good watch ruined....

Justjosh · 5 June 2011, 10:06 PM

To each his own I suppose, but I personally hate seeing great watches turned into this.

Kiddodoc · 5 June 2011, 10:14 PM

not a fan of it but everyone has their likes and dislikes.

brettpaul · 5 June 2011, 10:48 PM

I've seen them done by Pro Hunter and Project X, but not sure it's an 'improvement' on the original.

That being said, I have a friend who owns a YM that was especially done for the 'Brioni Polo Team' for the winter polo tournament in Switzerland - it's a special piece and was given to the players as a gift......hmmm....for me, I would take one as a gift, but would not spend money on one - just takes away from the original IMO.

DG123 · 5 June 2011, 11:48 PM

slcbbrown · 6 June 2011, 12:40 AM

I like the look of the ExpII in the picture. However, you're talking about taking a well designed tool watch and slapping a very expensive (maybe irreversible) coating on it. If you are now going to use this watch in less demanding situations, it should hold up just fine. If not, someday you'll chip the coating, and I don't think there's a way to patch it.

Why not buy a less expnsive brand that looks similar but was already made with a PVD coating?

landroverking · 6 June 2011, 01:04 AM

I wish Rolex offered the option.

Dr. Robert · 6 June 2011, 01:06 AM

I see a ss watch & I want it painted black.
(apologies to Mick & Keith)

DCgator · 6 June 2011, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liminc

Hey guys. I'm considering a DLC/PVD explorer II like the one pictured. Any thoughts? Is it a good idea? Any current owners?

I likey! It's different and looks interesting.

senny · 12 December 2011, 01:19 AM

I like it! DLC coating by SENNY or not?

stephentross · 12 December 2011, 01:25 AM

I am not a fan, But I have to admit. In keeping an open mind. This is the best looking PVD watch I have seen. I like it.

john333 · 12 December 2011, 01:30 AM

Sorry...not a fan. I think it cheapens the look of any Rolex .

sdwtchlvr · 12 December 2011, 01:34 AM

I'm a fan of DLC/PVD if it's done right. IMO, it should never be shiny...defeats the purpose. If they would have treated the case properly before coating it...ie: sandblasting...it would have looked much better. But the watch above stinks in my opinion...cheapens the watch.

dysondiver · 12 December 2011, 01:35 AM

i like the look in the pics ,,, after ten mins i think i would het sick of it ,,, and i certainly wouldnt like it when it wears ,,, then i think it would look very very nasty.
i know pvd = indestructable ,,, but i have some pvd tungsten regs that are showing their age.

5 June 2011, 03:25 PM	#1
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5 June 2011, 07:21 PM	#4
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	I like that :) __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

5 June 2011, 07:30 PM	#5
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	The best place to get done by all accounts is blackout concept. Email [email protected]. I recently enquirer about getting my brothers 14060 done for his 30th. But when the quote came back at 3500 euro I declined. Thought it easier to just buy one already done. My personal favourite is the so called Oreo Cookie Explorer II. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

5 June 2011, 09:38 PM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Awful IMHO! A perfectly good watch ruined.... __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 June 2011, 01:06 AM	#13
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	I see a ss watch & I want it painted black. (apologies to Mick & Keith) __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 June 2011, 03:32 PM	#2
wot_fan Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Wade Location: Chicagoland Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II Posts: 152	I don't know enough to offer an opinion but here is a thread to check out while you wait for replies. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=174744

5 June 2011, 10:06 PM	#7
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	To each his own I suppose, but I personally hate seeing great watches turned into this.

5 June 2011, 10:14 PM	#8
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	not a fan of it but everyone has their likes and dislikes.

5 June 2011, 10:48 PM	#9
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I've seen them done by Pro Hunter and Project X, but not sure it's an 'improvement' on the original. That being said, I have a friend who owns a YM that was especially done for the 'Brioni Polo Team' for the winter polo tournament in Switzerland - it's a special piece and was given to the players as a gift......hmmm....for me, I would take one as a gift, but would not spend money on one - just takes away from the original IMO.

5 June 2011, 11:48 PM	#10
DG123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco, Ca Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 1,629

6 June 2011, 12:40 AM	#11
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I like the look of the ExpII in the picture. However, you're talking about taking a well designed tool watch and slapping a very expensive (maybe irreversible) coating on it. If you are now going to use this watch in less demanding situations, it should hold up just fine. If not, someday you'll chip the coating, and I don't think there's a way to patch it. Why not buy a less expnsive brand that looks similar but was already made with a PVD coating?

6 June 2011, 01:04 AM	#12
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I wish Rolex offered the option.

12 December 2011, 01:19 AM	#15
senny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: HONGKONG Posts: 2	I like it! DLC coating by SENNY or not?

12 December 2011, 01:25 AM	#16
stephentross 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 896	I am not a fan, But I have to admit. In keeping an open mind. This is the best looking PVD watch I have seen. I like it.

12 December 2011, 01:30 AM	#17
john333 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,274	Sorry...not a fan. I think it cheapens the look of any Rolex .

12 December 2011, 01:34 AM	#18
sdwtchlvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,308	I'm a fan of DLC/PVD if it's done right. IMO, it should never be shiny...defeats the purpose. If they would have treated the case properly before coating it...ie: sandblasting...it would have looked much better. But the watch above stinks in my opinion...cheapens the watch.

12 December 2011, 01:35 AM	#19
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i like the look in the pics ,,, after ten mins i think i would het sick of it ,,, and i certainly wouldnt like it when it wears ,,, then i think it would look very very nasty. i know pvd = indestructable ,,, but i have some pvd tungsten regs that are showing their age.

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