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fc3s2k · 7 November 2010, 12:32 PM

I currently own a PAM 177 and was wondering if the PVD or DLC would work with Titanium case or only S. Steel case only? Did somebody actually tried this?

ducatidoc · 7 November 2010, 12:45 PM

Yes, PVD does work on titanium. I have two watches with that finish. I would not advise doing it to a PAM (or any other fine watch) however, unless you never want to sell it. In my case, both watches came with that finish.

Spencer · 7 November 2010, 02:07 PM

Other than the weight saving, what would be the point? Do it on a cheaper steel model IMO.

bry1975 · 8 November 2010, 03:10 AM

IMO I don't think the PVD or DLC would hold up very well on a Titanium case.

Like Spencer says find a nice steel case to coat.
DLC and PVD is reversible just takes some time and effort.

Bry

Shade · 8 November 2010, 11:34 AM

Short answer, yes you can.

Personal answer, why do it? :)

++RAY++ · 14 November 2010, 08:53 PM

Yes, absolutely

fc3s2k · 16 November 2010, 06:35 AM

thanks for the advice.
I love my 177, but wanted something diff. hence the PVD. its light and wears perfectly on my small wrist.

mfer · 18 November 2010, 12:53 PM

I'm seeing a Ti/SS model for sale on TZ and p.com right now. Looks good, so I'm guessing a Ti PVD is plausible.

7 November 2010, 12:32 PM	#1
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	PVD in Titanium?? I currently own a PAM 177 and was wondering if the PVD or DLC would work with Titanium case or only S. Steel case only? Did somebody actually tried this?

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ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Yes, PVD does work on titanium. I have two watches with that finish. I would not advise doing it to a PAM (or any other fine watch) however, unless you never want to sell it. In my case, both watches came with that finish. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

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8 November 2010, 11:34 AM	#5
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Short answer, yes you can. Personal answer, why do it? :) __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

16 November 2010, 06:35 AM	#7
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	thanks for the advice. I love my 177, but wanted something diff. hence the PVD. its light and wears perfectly on my small wrist. __________________

8 November 2010, 03:10 AM	#4
bry1975 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: England Posts: 83	IMO I don't think the PVD or DLC would hold up very well on a Titanium case. Like Spencer says find a nice steel case to coat. DLC and PVD is reversible just takes some time and effort. Bry

14 November 2010, 08:53 PM	#6
++RAY++ Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 15	Yes, absolutely

18 November 2010, 12:53 PM	#8
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I'm seeing a Ti/SS model for sale on TZ and p.com right now. Looks good, so I'm guessing a Ti PVD is plausible. __________________ member#3242

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