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socalwatchcollector · 23 April 2014, 05:12 PM

I know a lot of you hate it but I have to have one. I have been going back and forth on other watches but now I am leaning heavily toward Rolex.

Point me in the right direction to have it done or if you have one for sale would be even better!

I am leaning on a sea dweller or the deep sea. Would be curious what a brown strap would look like on it as well.

Anyone care to share photos of their PVD Rolex?

Frogdog · 23 April 2014, 07:02 PM

The only places I'm familiar with are Bamford and Project X Designs. I hear they can get really pricey. I believe there was a member here recently who had his SD done but can't remember where? Make sure you post some pics!!

samsam · 23 April 2014, 08:40 PM

Google "Rolex customization"

Blaken, Bamford is among others that do a good job.

Here are few pictures I got while I was playing on Blaken's website

ejvette · 23 April 2014, 08:58 PM

Not for me but I know many love the whole blacked out thing

cop414 · 23 April 2014, 09:21 PM

I believe forum member jason71 has had a SD done, shoot him a PM. His looks quite nice and it's not a safe queen.

dysondiver · 23 April 2014, 09:22 PM

tin of satin black car pain ,,, then if you change your mind it can be undone ,,, i wouldnt do it myself ,, but good luck if you do.

Lgear080 · 23 April 2014, 09:56 PM

All used bamfords I've seen are in bad shape.
The PVD isn't bulletproof.

Lgear080 · 23 April 2014, 09:56 PM

All used bamfords I've seen are in bad shape.
The PVD isn't bulletproof.

FTX I · 23 April 2014, 10:11 PM

Bamford Pics.

Gaijin · 23 April 2014, 11:13 PM

I saw one live here at a meeting last week. Blacked out Daytona. Have to admit it looked really cool.

On a younger cool Japanese guy.

I think there is a Japanese company that specializes in doing it. Not for me as a purist but it does look cool.

Jason71 · 23 April 2014, 11:40 PM

Here is mine. A PVD Seadweller with Yachtmaster hands. I bought a beater 16600 several years ago and had the work done by Jack @ IWW.

ltmgeller · 23 April 2014, 11:41 PM

They look cool, and I wouldn't mind having one but I do prefer all original models.

Touring · 23 April 2014, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Here is mine. A PVD Seadweller with Yachtmaster hands. I bought a beater 16600 several years ago and had the work done by Jack @ IWW.

Looks great! This is the way to PVD a Rolex, IMO. I am not a fan of the modded dials on the Blaken or Bamfords and wish they wouldn't put their name/logo on the there.

I've often wondered about picking up a beater and doing that as well. However, it's a bit cost prohibitive these days as a "beater" 16600 would cost almost as much as a new Sub!

Beef · 24 April 2014, 12:03 AM

Jason's SD is by far my favorite, always has been. I did see something else that I liked, though. Time and Gems has a GMT mod that looks great. IMHO, worn on a black NATO, it'd be the ultimate international travel, under-the-radar, is it safe to wear-NO! watch. As Jason points out, it's much cheaper to DIY.

Beef · 24 April 2014, 12:04 AM

Another view:

socalwatchcollector · 24 April 2014, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Here is mine. A PVD Seadweller with Yachtmaster hands. I bought a beater 16600 several years ago and had the work done by Jack @ IWW.

I was using google to check out some pvd watches Jason and yours popped up. Yours is the one that sent me over the edge and now I must have one!

Appreciate all the input and photos gentlemen.

tkerrmd · 24 April 2014, 01:30 AM

they look very cool

ufboy73 · 24 April 2014, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Here is mine. A PVD Seadweller with Yachtmaster hands. I bought a beater 16600 several years ago and had the work done by Jack @ IWW.

nice - i think this type of treatment works much better on a brushed finish (to give more of a matte look) than something that has a lot more polish to it like some of the pictured Milgauss, gmt-c, etc.

socalwatchcollector · 24 April 2014, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufboy73

nice - i think this type of treatment works much better on a brushed finish (to give more of a matte look) than something that has a lot more polish to it like some of the pictured Milgauss, gmt-c, etc.

Agreed, I am looking to pick up a seadweller as we speak. Hoping to get a newer model with no holes case.

By the way the yacht hands look great on it!

Wesley Crusher · 24 April 2014, 02:22 AM

PVD watches look cheap. It's a shame to see this done to something as nice as a Rolex.

Dr. Robert · 24 April 2014, 02:56 AM

Jason wins best PVD Rolex of the day!

AndyK · 24 April 2014, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Here is mine. A PVD Seadweller with Yachtmaster hands. I bought a beater 16600 several years ago and had the work done by Jack @ IWW.

I really like that one!

a_plus1234 · 24 April 2014, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

PVD watches look cheap. It's a shame to see this done to something as nice as a Rolex.

I diagree. I use this as my "G-Shock". Very low key. Prohunter GMT2C Military Red

Wesley Crusher · 24 April 2014, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_plus1234

I diagree. I use this as my "G-Shock". Very low key. Prohunter GMT2C Military Red

I stand by my comment. As long as you like it, who cares what I think.

JohnAndrew · 24 April 2014, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Jason wins best PVD Rolex of the day!

+1

Invictus Maneo · 24 April 2014, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Here is mine. A PVD Seadweller with Yachtmaster hands. I bought a beater 16600 several years ago and had the work done by Jack @ IWW.

I have to admit, Jason......although I would probably never do it, nor purchase one, your Seadweller looks REALLY cool! I'm assuming it gets a fair amount of wrist time and it looks perfect!

Jason71 · 24 April 2014, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ufboy73

nice - i think this type of treatment works much better on a brushed finish (to give more of a matte look) than something that has a lot more polish to it like some of the pictured Milgauss, gmt-c, etc.

I actually had Jack bead-blast the case to give it a nice matte finish before the PVD treatment. I agree.....I don't care for the polished finish before PVD as much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invictus Maneo

I have to admit, Jason......although I would probably never do it, nor purchase one, your Seadweller looks REALLY cool! I'm assuming it gets a fair amount of wrist time and it looks perfect!

Thanks. Yes, I was actually wearing it today on the black NATO. It gets more wrist time than many of my others

Starbucksboss · 24 April 2014, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

PVD watches look cheap. It's a shame to see this done to something as nice as a Rolex.

I agree!

socalwatchcollector · 24 April 2014, 01:31 PM

Where on earth did you get that pro hunter? Shame I can't talk you both into selling yours!

I'll take two please!

thomaspp · 24 April 2014, 01:36 PM

An acquired taste for sure! What is the PVD made out of? Plastic?

23 April 2014, 05:12 PM	#1
socalwatchcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: John Location: newport beach Watch: Pateks Plural Posts: 1,620	PVD Rolex Share photos I know a lot of you hate it but I have to have one. I have been going back and forth on other watches but now I am leaning heavily toward Rolex. Point me in the right direction to have it done or if you have one for sale would be even better! I am leaning on a sea dweller or the deep sea. Would be curious what a brown strap would look like on it as well. Anyone care to share photos of their PVD Rolex?

23 April 2014, 08:58 PM	#4
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Not for me but I know many love the whole blacked out thing __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

23 April 2014, 09:21 PM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	I believe forum member jason71 has had a SD done, shoot him a PM. His looks quite nice and it's not a safe queen. __________________ 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

23 April 2014, 10:11 PM	#9
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Bamford Pics. Attached Images

23 April 2014, 11:40 PM	#11
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Here is mine. A PVD Seadweller with Yachtmaster hands. I bought a beater 16600 several years ago and had the work done by Jack @ IWW. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

23 April 2014, 07:02 PM	#2
Frogdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kentucky Watch: u talknbout Willis Posts: 688	The only places I'm familiar with are Bamford and Project X Designs. I hear they can get really pricey. I believe there was a member here recently who had his SD done but can't remember where? Make sure you post some pics!!

23 April 2014, 08:40 PM	#3
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Google "Rolex customization" Blaken, Bamford is among others that do a good job. Here are few pictures I got while I was playing on Blaken's website

23 April 2014, 09:22 PM	#6
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	tin of satin black car pain ,,, then if you change your mind it can be undone ,,, i wouldnt do it myself ,, but good luck if you do.

23 April 2014, 09:56 PM	#7
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	All used bamfords I've seen are in bad shape. The PVD isn't bulletproof.

23 April 2014, 11:13 PM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I saw one live here at a meeting last week. Blacked out Daytona. Have to admit it looked really cool. On a younger cool Japanese guy. I think there is a Japanese company that specializes in doing it. Not for me as a purist but it does look cool.

23 April 2014, 11:41 PM	#12
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	They look cool, and I wouldn't mind having one but I do prefer all original models.

24 April 2014, 12:03 AM	#14
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Jason's SD is by far my favorite, always has been. I did see something else that I liked, though. Time and Gems has a GMT mod that looks great. IMHO, worn on a black NATO, it'd be the ultimate international travel, under-the-radar, is it safe to wear-NO! watch. As Jason points out, it's much cheaper to DIY. Attached Images __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

24 April 2014, 12:04 AM	#15
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Another view: Attached Images __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

24 April 2014, 01:30 AM	#17
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	they look very cool

24 April 2014, 02:22 AM	#20
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	PVD watches look cheap. It's a shame to see this done to something as nice as a Rolex.

24 April 2014, 02:56 AM	#21
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	Jason wins best PVD Rolex of the day! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 April 2014, 01:31 PM	#29
socalwatchcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: John Location: newport beach Watch: Pateks Plural Posts: 1,620	Where on earth did you get that pro hunter? Shame I can't talk you both into selling yours! I'll take two please!

24 April 2014, 01:36 PM	#30
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	An acquired taste for sure! What is the PVD made out of? Plastic? __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

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