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SDDS · 24 August 2009, 10:50 PM

any thoughts of this???

youngr · 24 August 2009, 10:53 PM

i do like the look of it but would not buy one

STEELINOX · 24 August 2009, 10:53 PM

These pieces are great and are on backorder from KAMAL !

Thanks,
Randy

DRAWTOOL · 24 August 2009, 10:54 PM

I like'em!

Andad · 24 August 2009, 10:55 PM

Some say that Rolex should have made it - but they didn't.

It's not for me.

rolexsubdate · 24 August 2009, 11:01 PM

Looks worse than a $5 mickey mouse watch ....

STEELINOX · 24 August 2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

Looks worse than a $5 mickey mouse watch ....

Yea right !
If someone gave you one; you'd strap it on like a bad habbit in zero seconds flat !

Spare201 · 26 August 2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

Looks worse than a $5 mickey mouse watch ....

Looks like the PVD/powder coat or whatever the F got on the cerachrome bezel. FAIL.

MarJnK · 24 August 2009, 11:28 PM

I have found that PVD watches look great on the web, and fall short in person. I've owned several PVD watches and flipped them due to the "cheapness' that the all black look gives.

I can see it for tactical reasons, but for every day, on the street, no way. Cheapens the brand IMHO.

brochblue72 · 24 August 2009, 11:34 PM

Compared to the explorer one i showed last week i prefer it but it's just not right!
I'm sure there are many out there that would love this. I would never buy it but if i was given it free I'd certainly wear it & save my own original one from the day to day wear & tear!

greekbum · 24 August 2009, 11:38 PM

whatever floats your boat as they say.Not for me. I have never had 1 to see what all the fuss is about. The copy's have flooded the flea markets recently.The idea of having only a Nato Strap as an option for that kinda money doesnt do it for me .But for some people it does.

Christiaan · 24 August 2009, 11:45 PM

I love the red lettering but im not a fan of PVD...

Nicko · 24 August 2009, 11:47 PM

Yuck and double yuck

moby33 · 25 August 2009, 04:18 AM

What's with that pearl? Maybe it's the picture, but obviously it's no longer white (matching the markers) and it also appears to have some type of bleed-thru on the bottom...almost like moisture has gotten in.

The red lettering is nice...

ashu2289 · 25 August 2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

Yuck and double yuck

Lion · 24 August 2009, 11:49 PM

I happen to like the looks of the Pro Hunter but how much extra does it cost for this treatment!!!
And it only comes on a nato strap???

Jason71 · 26 August 2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

I happen to like the looks of the Pro Hunter but how much extra does it cost for this treatment!!!
And it only comes on a nato strap???

Not only does it "only come on a nato strap", the bars are fixed and are not removable. The only way to get them out is to cut them.

rmcarlton · 24 August 2009, 11:49 PM

I think it looks great!

mborkow · 25 August 2009, 12:05 AM

they destroyed a perfectly nice watch...and how did they pressure test to Deep Sea depths after removing the crystal!?

Ed Rooney · 25 August 2009, 12:07 AM

I find them lame.

Some of the chatter between the prohunter folks and their critics really turned me off.

I also feel like these threads come along every so often by design. I think the prohunter people intentionally post on different watch boards to stir up interest. Everyone else has to pay for advertising.

And for the record, if someone gave me one, I would reverse the process, sell it, and buy an unmolested Rolex.

RedBaronF2001 · 25 August 2009, 12:09 AM

The stock Deep Sea's dial is busy enough

valentine · 25 August 2009, 12:10 AM

yeah...one word. Graffiti!

bodybump · 25 August 2009, 12:11 AM

no bad actually..

ducksaw · 25 August 2009, 12:14 AM

Maybe just the pics, but the pearl in the bezel insert looks like an old tritium pearl?? I have never owned a pro hunter series...but they are kind of cool.

Roselló · 25 August 2009, 12:13 AM

Not for me either.

shandy · 25 August 2009, 01:50 AM

For me the thing about owning a Rolex is that in theory you could wear it a life time with little bother other than the odd service now and then.

PVD throws that out of the water for no matter how well applied it wears withing a couple of years leaving the ridges and other parts showing bare metal which to me looks cheap and not in line with the purpose of what Rolex is about. That's why I think we do not see Rolex doing it themselves!

I like the look of this watch but would never own it or any other modified Rolex.
To me, Rolex, like many other higher end watch brands like Patek, Vacheron, Grand Seiko and the like are in that untouchable catogory, the watches on the whole look right as they are and that includes bracelets I think. Can't stand Rolex's on NATO unless of course we are talking about the original bond

MASSIMO OSTI · 25 August 2009, 12:16 AM

that is terrible,what a mess

rolexsubdate · 25 August 2009, 12:50 AM

if this watch goes for servicing, what would ROLEX do to it? Refuse service?

STEELINOX · 25 August 2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

if this watch goes for servicing, what would ROLEX do to it? Refuse service?

ROLEX USA will NOT service these pieces. PRO HUNTER does have ROLEX cert'd techs and they service the warranty for 3 years as I understand it.

Ed Rooney · 25 August 2009, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

ROLEX USA will NOT service these pieces. PRO HUNTER does have ROLEX cert'd techs and they service the warranty for 3 years as I understand it.

Provided they are still around in 3 years.

24 August 2009, 10:53 PM	#2
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	i do like the look of it but would not buy one __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

24 August 2009, 10:55 PM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,480	Some say that Rolex should have made it - but they didn't. It's not for me. __________________ E

24 August 2009, 11:34 PM	#10
brochblue72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire UK Watch: seadweller deepsea Posts: 119	Compared to the explorer one i showed last week i prefer it but it's just not right! I'm sure there are many out there that would love this. I would never buy it but if i was given it free I'd certainly wear it & save my own original one from the day to day wear & tear! __________________ Tag Kirium Chrono, Omega Seamaster, Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea.

24 August 2009, 11:38 PM	#11
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	whatever floats your boat as they say.Not for me. I have never had 1 to see what all the fuss is about. The copy's have flooded the flea markets recently.The idea of having only a Nato Strap as an option for that kinda money doesnt do it for me .But for some people it does. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

24 August 2009, 11:47 PM	#13
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Yuck Yuck and double yuck

24 August 2009, 10:53 PM	#3
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,020	These pieces are great and are on backorder from KAMAL ! Thanks, Randy

24 August 2009, 10:54 PM	#4
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	I like'em!

24 August 2009, 11:01 PM	#6
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	Looks worse than a $5 mickey mouse watch ....

24 August 2009, 11:28 PM	#9
MarJnK Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Canada Watch: Deepsea Posts: 184	I have found that PVD watches look great on the web, and fall short in person. I've owned several PVD watches and flipped them due to the "cheapness' that the all black look gives. I can see it for tactical reasons, but for every day, on the street, no way. Cheapens the brand IMHO.

24 August 2009, 11:45 PM	#12
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	I love the red lettering but im not a fan of PVD...

25 August 2009, 04:18 AM	#14
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	What's with that pearl? Maybe it's the picture, but obviously it's no longer white (matching the markers) and it also appears to have some type of bleed-thru on the bottom...almost like moisture has gotten in. The red lettering is nice...

24 August 2009, 11:49 PM	#16
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I happen to like the looks of the Pro Hunter but how much extra does it cost for this treatment!!! And it only comes on a nato strap??? __________________ 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!!!

24 August 2009, 11:49 PM	#18
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	I think it looks great!

25 August 2009, 12:05 AM	#19
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	they destroyed a perfectly nice watch...and how did they pressure test to Deep Sea depths after removing the crystal!?

25 August 2009, 12:07 AM	#20
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I find them lame. Some of the chatter between the prohunter folks and their critics really turned me off. I also feel like these threads come along every so often by design. I think the prohunter people intentionally post on different watch boards to stir up interest. Everyone else has to pay for advertising. And for the record, if someone gave me one, I would reverse the process, sell it, and buy an unmolested Rolex.

25 August 2009, 12:09 AM	#21
RedBaronF2001 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 575	The stock Deep Sea's dial is busy enough

25 August 2009, 12:10 AM	#22
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	yeah...one word. Graffiti!

25 August 2009, 12:11 AM	#23
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	no bad actually.. __________________

25 August 2009, 12:14 AM	#24
ducksaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Chad Location: chattanooga, TN Watch: 1680 Posts: 182	Tritium pearl? Maybe just the pics, but the pearl in the bezel insert looks like an old tritium pearl?? I have never owned a pro hunter series...but they are kind of cool.

25 August 2009, 12:13 AM	#25
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Not for me either.

25 August 2009, 01:50 AM	#26
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	For me the thing about owning a Rolex is that in theory you could wear it a life time with little bother other than the odd service now and then. PVD throws that out of the water for no matter how well applied it wears withing a couple of years leaving the ridges and other parts showing bare metal which to me looks cheap and not in line with the purpose of what Rolex is about. That's why I think we do not see Rolex doing it themselves! I like the look of this watch but would never own it or any other modified Rolex. To me, Rolex, like many other higher end watch brands like Patek, Vacheron, Grand Seiko and the like are in that untouchable catogory, the watches on the whole look right as they are and that includes bracelets I think. Can't stand Rolex's on NATO unless of course we are talking about the original bond

25 August 2009, 12:16 AM	#27
MASSIMO OSTI Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 67	that is terrible,what a mess

25 August 2009, 12:50 AM	#28
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	if this watch goes for servicing, what would ROLEX do to it? Refuse service?

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