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3266 · 6 July 2013, 04:46 AM

Why don't Rolex make 904L Stainless Steel watches in BLACK – i.e. a version made direct from the factory in Geneva? As opposed to aftermarket versions offered from companies such as Bamford in London etc.

Don’t get me wrong the aftermarket versions in DLC or PVD coated Black are superb… but I can’t help but think people would be more likely to buy them in Black if you were to see them advertised in the Rolex catalogue

I personally would buy one, but don’t really like the idea of an aftermarket version that has been customised by another company and therefore in my mind not original! Maybe I am old-fashioned, but would rather one direct from Rolex.

I have seen a Submariner coated in all black and… WOW!!! I think it would be a big hit at Basel 2014! If the steel was all black and not coated it would not scratch as much as well or you could make one like the ceramic bezel material but just solid black - would not be cheap like any Rolex I know - BUT what do you think guys?

Rashid.bk · 6 July 2013, 04:47 AM

uh oh.....

3266 · 6 July 2013, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

uh oh.....

Rainman - like it

JP Chestnut · 6 July 2013, 05:02 AM

Black watches are a fad IMO and, luckily, Rolex is fairly good about staying away from faddish behavior. The worst of the black watches are the coated ones that you are suggesting - at least the carbon ones don't scratch and show metal.

3266 · 6 July 2013, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Black watches are a fad IMO and, luckily, Rolex is fairly good about staying away from faddish behavior. The worst of the black watches are the coated ones that you are suggesting - at least the carbon ones don't scratch and show metal.

Too True - but I think Rolex being Rolex would make the steel solid black all the way through and not just coated if possible

tinger · 6 July 2013, 05:08 AM

A heavily used/worn black watch with patina is pretty neat .. like the old black paint Leicas

Friedl41 · 6 July 2013, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tinger

A heavily used/worn black watch with patina is pretty neat .. like the old black paint Leicas

After all Rolex blackened some MIL subs for the South African Military .... So they did start it.

I love my DLC GMT ... And it is coated and does not scratch ... So far.

joe100 · 6 July 2013, 05:40 AM

I'd rather have no Rolex than a DLC'ed Rolex. No bueno,

landroverking · 6 July 2013, 05:52 AM

There is a new black Tudor Chrono. I don't believe it to be coated.

karmatp · 6 July 2013, 06:03 AM

There are so many other brands that offer PVD or DLC coated watches, venture out a bit and enjoy some other brands for some diversity.

PocketAces · 6 July 2013, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 3266

Why don't Rolex make 904L Stainless Steel watches in BLACK – i.e. a version made direct from the factory in Geneva? As opposed to aftermarket versions offered from companies such as Bamford in London etc.

Don’t get me wrong the aftermarket versions in DLC or PVD coated Black are superb… but I can’t help but think people would be more likely to buy them in Black if you were to see them advertised in the Rolex catalogue

I personally would buy one, but don’t really like the idea of an aftermarket version that has been customised by another company and therefore in my mind not original! Maybe I am old-fashioned, but would rather one direct from Rolex.

I have seen a Submariner coated in all black and… WOW!!! I think it would be a big hit at Basel 2014! If the steel was all black and not coated it would not scratch as much as well or you could make one like the ceramic bezel material but just solid black - would not be cheap like any Rolex I know - BUT what do you think guys?

Im thinking about getting this one but looking for a better deal.

http://asymmetricalmedia.com/superio...-PVD-BLK-1.JPG

Regarding your avatar, that looks like a james bond type watch which spins like a saw to cut rope? Did you make that yourself? Got a website link where they are sold?

ufboy73 · 6 July 2013, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Friedl41

After all Rolex blackened some MIL subs for the South African Military .... So they did start it.

I love my DLC GMT ... And it is coated and does not scratch ... So far.

any pics?

JP Chestnut · 6 July 2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

There is a new black Tudor Chrono. I don't believe it to be coated.

It's carbon, and not very good looking IMO. The new carbon Speedmaster, however, is nice looking.

ecsub44 · 6 July 2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 3266

Too True - but I think Rolex being Rolex would make the steel solid black all the way through and not just coated if possible

Doubt it.

cop414 · 6 July 2013, 07:19 AM

Not my cup of tea, doubt that they would be a fast seller. IBTL!!!

Billywiz · 6 July 2013, 07:21 AM

Hope not...lets leave it to the fashion brands and keep Rolex above passing trends.

RRGHOST1 · 6 July 2013, 07:25 AM

I don't like them and think it makes a Rolex look cheap. One way to ruin a perfectly good watch.

AK797 · 6 July 2013, 07:37 AM

Rolex is too conservative and un-innovative for such watches while other brands are more in the vanguard of change.

capote · 6 July 2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Rolex is too conservative and un-innovative for such watches while other brands are more in the vanguard of change.

I wouldn't put Rolex and "un-innoventive" in the same sentance.

superdog · 6 July 2013, 07:54 AM

I would love to see that happen.

c.rod · 6 July 2013, 08:53 AM

they never will, BUT if they did plenty of people that claimed they hated black watches would all of a sudden love them.. FACT.

Speed · 6 July 2013, 09:00 AM

Perhaps you could ring up Rolex and tell them why a Black Sub would be a hit at Basel 2014.

I'm sure they would be keen to see the data.

;-)

JP Chestnut · 6 July 2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

I wouldn't put Rolex and "un-innoventive" in the same sentance.

I wouldn't put the notion of painting a watch black and innovative in the same universe.

c.rod · 6 July 2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

I wouldn't put the notion of painting a watch black and innovative in the same universe.

technically he didn't say innovative....

gotcha!!

MikeMc · 6 July 2013, 12:33 PM

The Black Tudor Chrono that is coming is a all ceramic case.

3266 · 6 July 2013, 11:40 PM

I did mean a solid black one and not coated as suggested, but am not sure if it is possible to manufacture stainless steel in solid black since it is stainless

. Rolex may not be interested in making it now but as ‘Friedl41’ said they have done so in the past for the South African Military! To PocketAces – Welcome to TRF… Regarding the avatar it is just a screenshot from the actual movie ‘Live and Let Die’. Thanks for all your comments guys and enjoy

cgjane · 7 July 2013, 12:34 AM

To each his own.

3266 · 7 July 2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cgjane

To each his own.

Like I said – Rolex look the nuts in BLACK – How is that just a Fad? Nice one cgjane

Friedl41 · 7 July 2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

any pics?

Sure.

Friedl41 · 7 July 2013, 01:27 AM

And ...

6 July 2013, 04:46 AM	#1
3266 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: London Watch: Rolex Posts: 125	Rolex Watches in BLACK Why don't Rolex make 904L Stainless Steel watches in BLACK – i.e. a version made direct from the factory in Geneva? As opposed to aftermarket versions offered from companies such as Bamford in London etc. Don’t get me wrong the aftermarket versions in DLC or PVD coated Black are superb… but I can’t help but think people would be more likely to buy them in Black if you were to see them advertised in the Rolex catalogue I personally would buy one, but don’t really like the idea of an aftermarket version that has been customised by another company and therefore in my mind not original! Maybe I am old-fashioned, but would rather one direct from Rolex. I have seen a Submariner coated in all black and… WOW!!! I think it would be a big hit at Basel 2014! If the steel was all black and not coated it would not scratch as much as well or you could make one like the ceramic bezel material but just solid black - would not be cheap like any Rolex I know - BUT what do you think guys? __________________ “By the way Mr. Bond. That’s a particular handsome wristwatch your wearing, may I see it?” – Mr. BIG AKA Kananga, Live and Let Die (1973)

6 July 2013, 05:40 AM	#8
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	I'd rather have no Rolex than a DLC'ed Rolex. No bueno, __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

6 July 2013, 06:03 AM	#10
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	There are so many other brands that offer PVD or DLC coated watches, venture out a bit and enjoy some other brands for some diversity. __________________ My grails:

6 July 2013, 07:19 AM	#15
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,175	Not my cup of tea, doubt that they would be a fast seller. IBTL!!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

6 July 2013, 07:25 AM	#17
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,995	I don't like them and think it makes a Rolex look cheap. One way to ruin a perfectly good watch. __________________ RRGHOST1

6 July 2013, 04:47 AM	#2
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	uh oh.....

6 July 2013, 05:02 AM	#4
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Black watches are a fad IMO and, luckily, Rolex is fairly good about staying away from faddish behavior. The worst of the black watches are the coated ones that you are suggesting - at least the carbon ones don't scratch and show metal.

6 July 2013, 05:08 AM	#6
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	A heavily used/worn black watch with patina is pretty neat .. like the old black paint Leicas

6 July 2013, 05:52 AM	#9
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	There is a new black Tudor Chrono. I don't believe it to be coated.

6 July 2013, 07:21 AM	#16
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Hope not...lets leave it to the fashion brands and keep Rolex above passing trends.

6 July 2013, 07:37 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Rolex is too conservative and un-innovative for such watches while other brands are more in the vanguard of change.

6 July 2013, 07:54 AM	#20
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,828	I would love to see that happen. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

6 July 2013, 08:53 AM	#21
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	they never will, BUT if they did plenty of people that claimed they hated black watches would all of a sudden love them.. FACT.

6 July 2013, 09:00 AM	#22
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Perhaps you could ring up Rolex and tell them why a Black Sub would be a hit at Basel 2014. I'm sure they would be keen to see the data. ;-)

6 July 2013, 12:33 PM	#25
MikeMc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oregon Watch: own 18 watches Posts: 117	The Black Tudor Chrono that is coming is a all ceramic case.

6 July 2013, 11:40 PM	#26
3266 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: London Watch: Rolex Posts: 125	I did mean a solid black one and not coated as suggested, but am not sure if it is possible to manufacture stainless steel in solid black since it is stainless . Rolex may not be interested in making it now but as ‘Friedl41’ said they have done so in the past for the South African Military! To PocketAces – Welcome to TRF… Regarding the avatar it is just a screenshot from the actual movie ‘Live and Let Die’. Thanks for all your comments guys and enjoy __________________ “By the way Mr. Bond. That’s a particular handsome wristwatch your wearing, may I see it?” – Mr. BIG AKA Kananga, Live and Let Die (1973)

7 July 2013, 12:34 AM	#27
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	To each his own. __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

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