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Abuwolfie · 2 February 2009, 04:41 AM

Can someone tell if this Sub with the black finish is available at at the Rolex AD ?

Mike B · 2 February 2009, 04:42 AM

That's a PVD coated Sub. And no, Rolex will NOT touch this watch. The PVD coating is an aftermarket watch modification, and will void the Rolex warranty.

B.B.B. · 2 February 2009, 04:47 AM

even if it's authentic it just don't look right.

you've come so far · 2 February 2009, 04:50 AM

euggghhh

Overkill · 2 February 2009, 04:54 AM

It's kinda cool, but that's all I'm gonna give it!

jewelking · 2 February 2009, 04:55 AM

no..not available at AD...this is being done by a few companies custom

The GMT Master · 2 February 2009, 04:57 AM

Nasty, ruins a classic watch

xbox · 2 February 2009, 05:06 AM

Very military - me likey!!!!!

A1000 · 2 February 2009, 05:13 AM

It's a bit of an aquired taste. Not for me though. It's also pretty expensive listed at Euro8,500 by the dealer.

Lamone · 2 February 2009, 05:46 AM

Not bad at all, would be great on the field...

gettocard · 2 February 2009, 05:50 AM

I personally like it but it's just a trend of the moment. Everyone will soon forget about this PVD stuff.

LucasBSPX · 2 February 2009, 06:20 AM

Awful looking....

rescue7 · 2 February 2009, 06:26 AM

Here is the link, Bamford & Son Watch Dept.

http://www.bamfordwatchdepartment.com/about.cfm

2careless · 2 February 2009, 07:18 AM

Does anyone know what exactly these PVD coatings are? Will they have issues with sensitive skin?

timackerman · 2 February 2009, 08:56 AM

I kind of like it. It takes a relatively common watch, and makes it unique.

ippon20 · 2 February 2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Does anyone know what exactly these PVD coatings are? Will they have issues with sensitive skin?

I believe it's like a micro bead blast. Kinda like an anodized finish, in other words...it scratches off.

jas55 · 2 February 2009, 12:00 PM

Looks different. Not a huge fan of aftermarket mods though

rijowysock · 2 February 2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ippon20

I believe it's like a micro bead blast. Kinda like an anodized finish, in other words...it scratches off.

PVD is VERY hard, and resists scratches very well due to its hardness...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike B

That's a PVD coated Sub. And no, Rolex will NOT touch this watch. The PVD coating is an aftermarket watch modification, and will void the Rolex warranty.

yes very true, but like other brands the OEM warranty lasts how long? i rarely hear of any rolex problems and if there were some your local certified watchmaker can easily fix them since these movements are so simple... not like its a skeletonized AP or Vach ;-)

Rolex is a TOOL watch not a "luxury watch" and PVD it looks sick as hell hahah.

bodybump · 2 February 2009, 01:05 PM

i lke the look of PVD actually if done right...was this done by bamford?? or prohunter??

rijowysock · 2 February 2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

i lke the look of PVD actually if done right...was this done by bamford?? or prohunter??

dial doesnt indicate either, looks like private job.. i really dont like the name prohunter/bamford on the dial personally... its not about having it be "designer" but i like the "tool" aspect of it... taking a tool we wear everyday and applying a true tool finish to it to make it more wear resistant...

PVD was originally created to coat TOOLING to make it more resistant to wear... it wasnt designed to make drill bits and engine parts pretty ;-) so it takes a badass tool watch to the NEXT level imo.

landroverking · 2 February 2009, 01:31 PM

I too like the PVD look, the best seem to be from Pro-Hunter folks in England.

Omega_Precision · 2 February 2009, 03:10 PM

I like it!

2 February 2009, 04:54 AM	#5
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	It's kinda cool, but that's all I'm gonna give it! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

2 February 2009, 04:55 AM	#6
jewelking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: florida Watch: Rolex116509Daytona Posts: 6	sub-black no..not available at AD...this is being done by a few companies custom

2 February 2009, 05:13 AM	#9
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2 February 2009, 08:56 AM	#15
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	I kind of like it. It takes a relatively common watch, and makes it unique. __________________ Daytona 116520

2 February 2009, 12:00 PM	#17
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Looks different. Not a huge fan of aftermarket mods though __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

2 February 2009, 04:42 AM	#2
Mike B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Gilbert, AZ Watch: DSSD, Omega SMP Posts: 3,055	That's a PVD coated Sub. And no, Rolex will NOT touch this watch. The PVD coating is an aftermarket watch modification, and will void the Rolex warranty.

2 February 2009, 04:47 AM	#3
B.B.B. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emmanuel Location: California, USA Watch: submariner lv m Posts: 764	even if it's authentic it just don't look right.

2 February 2009, 04:50 AM	#4
you've come so far Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Badgewood Posts: 18	euggghhh

2 February 2009, 04:57 AM	#7
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	Nasty, ruins a classic watch

2 February 2009, 05:06 AM	#8
xbox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beach in the Med Watch: Hunting ... Posts: 1,148	Very military - me likey!!!!!

2 February 2009, 05:46 AM	#10
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Not bad at all, would be great on the field...

2 February 2009, 05:50 AM	#11
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	I personally like it but it's just a trend of the moment. Everyone will soon forget about this PVD stuff.

2 February 2009, 06:20 AM	#12
LucasBSPX Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 36	Awful looking....

2 February 2009, 06:26 AM	#13
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	Here is the link, Bamford & Son Watch Dept. http://www.bamfordwatchdepartment.com/about.cfm

2 February 2009, 07:18 AM	#14
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Does anyone know what exactly these PVD coatings are? Will they have issues with sensitive skin?

2 February 2009, 01:05 PM	#19
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 ??? Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,230	i lke the look of PVD actually if done right...was this done by bamford?? or prohunter?? __________________

2 February 2009, 01:31 PM	#21
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I too like the PVD look, the best seem to be from Pro-Hunter folks in England.

2 February 2009, 03:10 PM	#22
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I like it!

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