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advan24r · 12 August 2009, 10:19 AM

Came across this site as I was looking at some unique Rolexs

http://www.bamfordwatchdepartment.co...YOUR+WATCH+NOW

Numismatist · 12 August 2009, 10:41 AM

Interesting, definately not for purists...

Esquire · 12 August 2009, 10:46 AM

LOL, it wont even load in my browser. Guess my browser is just too pure for this site!

vukotab · 12 August 2009, 10:55 AM

I don`t know...I`m not a purist, but...maybe I`m just simply more fond of traditional looks?

Flaxmoore · 12 August 2009, 10:56 AM

Highly not for purists, but there's something extra about a blue-dial PVD Sub...

Clay · 12 August 2009, 10:56 AM

DRAWTOOL · 12 August 2009, 11:00 AM

These have been discussed here before and I think if Rolex were to do this everbody would be all over them like white on rice.

kyle L · 12 August 2009, 01:21 PM

I want a pvd'd Explorer I.

nektar · 12 August 2009, 02:00 PM

nononononono

Z-Sub · 12 August 2009, 02:33 PM

Not for me either. There are many watches with that same look and one does not have to significantly alter a beautiful sub

DRAWTOOL · 12 August 2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cpalms

after a month of wearing the black anodized sub, it would be covered in highlky visable scratches and look like crap...looks like a way to take something of value and make worth almost nothing...

They are not anodized, the process is called Pysical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and depending on the material deposited in this case Cu (carbon/diamond) the surface becomes highly scratch resistant. Personally I think this is a worthy customization.

Psmith · 12 August 2009, 09:34 PM

PVD'd watch head is OK, but there's something NQR about the bracelet. I think it would look better on a strap, more akin to the look you get with a PVD'd Panerai.

Overall, I prefer the DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) finish that Blancpain use for the 'Dark Knight' version of the Fifty Fathoms.

Cheers

The GMT Master · 12 August 2009, 10:35 PM

I don't see the point, if I'm honest - you have to pay over the odds for a watch that Rolex will refuse to touch with a bargepole, for a look that happens to be "in" for the time being. I'll stick to stock Rolexes, thanks: you can't improve on the perfect looks of the Sub, no matter how much you pay.

Brushpup · 12 August 2009, 11:01 PM

There was recently a PVD'd Sub in the for sale forums here and I wonder if it ever sold?

I personally dislike this treatment a great deal and also wonder how long it takes for edge wear to show through. I bet not long and I imagine it looks bad pretty soon.

Sorry to those who like, but not my cup of Rolex at all.

advan24r · 14 August 2009, 09:18 AM

I'm all about limited editions. To have it customized is unique.

ronintt · 14 August 2009, 06:54 PM

Each to there own - though for the 7.5k they want i would look for an original red sub

Lion · 14 August 2009, 10:38 PM

Each to their own when it comes to making choices and that's why there are many possibilities!!!

Idle Swede · 14 August 2009, 10:41 PM

There's an ass for every seat, in this case a big one.

roach13 · 14 August 2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I don't see the point, if I'm honest - you have to pay over the odds for a watch that Rolex will refuse to touch with a bargepole, for a look that happens to be "in" for the time being. I'll stick to stock Rolexes, thanks: you can't improve on the perfect looks of the Sub, no matter how much you pay.

http://www.swiss-wrist.com/rolex-sub...-unused_c0QQ30

Here's 16 different versions from 4500 to 27000 so what's the perfect one? Think these are all made by Rolex.

Idle Swede · 14 August 2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by roach13

http://www.swiss-wrist.com/rolex-sub...-unused_c0QQ30

Here's 16 different versions from 4500 to 27000 so what's the perfect one? Think these are all made by Rolex.

What does this have to do with customized watches?

roach13 · 14 August 2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

What does this have to do with customized watches?

It looks like Rolex does it themselves.

Idle Swede · 14 August 2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roach13

It looks like Rolex does it themselves.

I must be a little slow this morning,

All I see on your link is regular standard Rolex's?

Brushpup · 14 August 2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

There's an ass for every seat, in this case a big one.

roach13 · 14 August 2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I must be a little slow this morning,

All I see on your link is regular standard Rolex's?

My point being that if Rolex makes 16 different versions of the same watch seems to me it's fine if you want to make your own or have somebody do it for you.

Xenophon · 15 August 2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by roach13

My point being that if Rolex makes 16 different versions of the same watch seems to me it's fine if you want to make your own or have somebody do it for you.

12 August 2009, 10:19 AM	#1
advan24r "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 85	Customized Rolex Submariner! Very cool idea! Came across this site as I was looking at some unique Rolexs http://www.bamfordwatchdepartment.co...YOUR+WATCH+NOW

12 August 2009, 10:41 AM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Interesting, definately not for purists... __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

12 August 2009, 10:46 AM	#3
Esquire "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gator Country Watch: GMT-II Ceramic Posts: 266	LOL, it wont even load in my browser. Guess my browser is just too pure for this site! __________________ GMT-IIc, SMP, 312 Go Gators!

12 August 2009, 10:55 AM	#4
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	I don`t know...I`m not a purist, but...maybe I`m just simply more fond of traditional looks? __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

12 August 2009, 10:56 AM	#6
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Never...........

12 August 2009, 10:56 AM	#5
Flaxmoore Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Casey Location: Toledo, Ohio Watch: Alpha Milsub Posts: 704	Highly not for purists, but there's something extra about a blue-dial PVD Sub...

12 August 2009, 11:00 AM	#7
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	These have been discussed here before and I think if Rolex were to do this everbody would be all over them like white on rice.

12 August 2009, 01:21 PM	#8
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I want a pvd'd Explorer I.

12 August 2009, 02:00 PM	#9
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	nononononono

12 August 2009, 02:33 PM	#10
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Not for me either. There are many watches with that same look and one does not have to significantly alter a beautiful sub __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

12 August 2009, 09:34 PM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	PVD'd watch head is OK, but there's something NQR about the bracelet. I think it would look better on a strap, more akin to the look you get with a PVD'd Panerai. Overall, I prefer the DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) finish that Blancpain use for the 'Dark Knight' version of the Fifty Fathoms. Cheers Attached Images __________________

12 August 2009, 10:35 PM	#13
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	I don't see the point, if I'm honest - you have to pay over the odds for a watch that Rolex will refuse to touch with a bargepole, for a look that happens to be "in" for the time being. I'll stick to stock Rolexes, thanks: you can't improve on the perfect looks of the Sub, no matter how much you pay.

12 August 2009, 11:01 PM	#14
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	There was recently a PVD'd Sub in the for sale forums here and I wonder if it ever sold? I personally dislike this treatment a great deal and also wonder how long it takes for edge wear to show through. I bet not long and I imagine it looks bad pretty soon. Sorry to those who like, but not my cup of Rolex at all. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

14 August 2009, 09:18 AM	#15
advan24r "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 85	I'm all about limited editions. To have it customized is unique.

14 August 2009, 06:54 PM	#16
ronintt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Garden of England Posts: 107	Each to there own - though for the 7.5k they want i would look for an original red sub __________________ Rolex Daytona white face 116520 V2 Serial, Rolex GMT II C 116710 LN M serial, IWC Aquatimer Titanium IW353803, Panerai PAM 00090 (far too many straps too list!), Omega Seamaster Professional 2531.80.00, Bvlgari Diagono Aluminium AL44TAVD-SLN

14 August 2009, 10:38 PM	#17
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Each to their own when it comes to making choices and that's why there are many possibilities!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

14 August 2009, 10:41 PM	#18
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	There's an ass for every seat, in this case a big one.

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