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titaniumballs · 24 November 2009, 04:16 AM

Are you interested in ROLEX creating a PVD line for their entire sport model range?

BASSETHOUNDS · 24 November 2009, 04:19 AM

Let Rolex decide that and present us the first one.

padi56 · 24 November 2009, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titaniumballs

Are you interested in ROLEX creating a PVD line for their entire sport model range?

Short answer no.

The GMT Master · 24 November 2009, 04:25 AM

Definitely not. PVD is a fad - Rolex doesn't do fads.

level · 24 November 2009, 04:36 AM

Seriously hilarious.

JJ Irani · 24 November 2009, 04:44 AM

Not serious, nor hilarious - bloody atrocious!!!

smallcandle · 24 November 2009, 04:46 AM

Absolutey not!

moviefreak · 24 November 2009, 04:46 AM

A PVD Rolex is not accepted in Rolex Heaven when it dies....

BarkMaster · 24 November 2009, 05:17 AM

OrchidDR · 24 November 2009, 05:22 AM

For those of us NOT familiar with PVD here is an excerpt from "The Watch Report":

One method that can be used to change the surface properties of a material is called Physical Vapor Deposition, or PVD (you'll also see it labeled as Ion Plating, or IP, which is a variant on PVD). The PVD process involves placing the item to be coated in an inert (non-reactive) atmosphere, heating it up to 400° C or so (depending on the process), and basically spraying it with the molecules that you want to coat it with. That's the general process, however there are a lot of subtle variations like using charged ions for the ion plated variation. PVD has been around since 1838 and is heavily used in semiconductor manufacturing, automobiles, and many other places including, or course, watches.

PVD results in a coating up to a micron or so thick that's tightly bonded to the base material. It won't flake off, as the coating is interpenetrated with the underlying material which is what makes it different from paint, powder coats, or anodizing. If you hit it with sufficient force, however, you can go through the PVD and into the material below, and since it's still a coating, polishing to remove scratches is not recommended.

AWATCH · 24 November 2009, 05:24 AM

not

rajurama · 24 November 2009, 05:24 AM

ewww

limbo · 24 November 2009, 05:25 AM

Not something I'm looking for. However, if Rolex made them, you can be sure that people will buy them.

esm · 24 November 2009, 05:25 AM

i wouldnt mind one to be honest.....

probably a PVD YM

timetravel125 · 24 November 2009, 05:33 AM

PVD, no. Titanium, yes.

Bullyterrier · 24 November 2009, 05:37 AM

I suppose a PVD submariner is better than a gold or tt one. Would be more useful for military issue as well.

BASSETHOUNDS · 24 November 2009, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moviefreak

A PVD Rolex is not accepted in Rolex Heaven when it dies....

I was under the impression that a Rolex never dies , I lives for ever !!!

SDDS · 24 November 2009, 06:29 AM

nope

jameshe · 24 November 2009, 07:29 AM

I would sooner throw my classic SeaDweller under the wheels of a bus and run to the hills dressed in only a loin cloth and live off wild berries for the rest of my life!

onkyo · 24 November 2009, 07:32 AM

Short answer is no!

BUT I do really like the black Milgauss in PVD.... looks stunning.

Omega_Precision · 24 November 2009, 08:15 AM

Rolex won't produce one.

They are more like trend setters than following the trend.

snow_rocks · 24 November 2009, 08:24 AM

yes

spuds · 24 November 2009, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrchidDR

For those of us NOT familiar with PVD here is an excerpt from "The Watch Report":

One method that can be used to change the surface properties of a material is called Physical Vapor Deposition, or PVD (you'll also see it labeled as Ion Plating, or IP, which is a variant on PVD). The PVD process involves placing the item to be coated in an inert (non-reactive) atmosphere, heating it up to 400° C or so (depending on the process), and basically spraying it with the molecules that you want to coat it with. That's the general process, however there are a lot of subtle variations like using charged ions for the ion plated variation. PVD has been around since 1838 and is heavily used in semiconductor manufacturing, automobiles, and many other places including, or course, watches.

PVD results in a coating up to a micron or so thick that's tightly bonded to the base material. It won't flake off, as the coating is interpenetrated with the underlying material which is what makes it different from paint, powder coats, or anodizing. If you hit it with sufficient force, however, you can go through the PVD and into the material below, and since it's still a coating, polishing to remove scratches is not recommended.

well i'm glad someone explained it!

WJGESQ · 24 November 2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titaniumballs

Are you interested in ROLEX creating a PVD line for their entire sport model range?

The ones I have seen looked good.

SLS · 24 November 2009, 09:13 AM

If anything Rolex would use the DLC process, which cannot be removed, wheras the PVD can. FWIW, I have seen a few in the flesh and they are pretty cool! Would I buy one, not for the prices they are asking!
Scott

JRA21 · 24 November 2009, 09:45 AM

I'll pass ...

sleddog · 24 November 2009, 10:25 AM

Not for me and not funny either!!

Jason71 · 24 November 2009, 10:53 AM

I know I am in the minority around here, but I LOVE mine. To each their own I guess.......

MortgageGuy · 24 November 2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclevoy

I know I am in the minority around here, but I LOVE mine. To each their own I guess.......

I love it and think it looks great!!!

Salmosalar · 24 November 2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

If anything Rolex would use the DLC process, which cannot be removed, wheras the PVD can. FWIW, I have seen a few in the flesh and they are pretty cool! Would I buy one, not for the prices they are asking!
Scott

I agree, DLC would be superior and more in keeping with the reputation ROLEX has for durability.

If ROLEX did so on a large scale the price should come down to earth for us mortals.

I have several other sporting items which have had the DLC treatment and the look is appealing but that would be

to discuss.

The DLC treatment is also being used in spring barrels, ebauches and escapements to increase durability and reduce the need for lubrication. Neat idea, but costly.

And in closing I think there is a new process called MANNOX which offers even higher performance characteristics than DLC.

24 November 2009, 04:16 AM	#1
titaniumballs Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: ed Location: philippines Watch: COSMOGRAPH SS Posts: 33	A ROLEX PVD? serious or hilarious? Are you interested in ROLEX creating a PVD line for their entire sport model range?

24 November 2009, 04:44 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Not serious, nor hilarious - bloody atrocious!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 November 2009, 04:46 AM	#8
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	A PVD Rolex is not accepted in Rolex Heaven when it dies.... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

24 November 2009, 05:17 AM	#9
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	__________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

24 November 2009, 05:24 AM	#11
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	not __________________ Al

24 November 2009, 04:19 AM	#2
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Let Rolex decide that and present us the first one.

24 November 2009, 04:25 AM	#4
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Definitely not. PVD is a fad - Rolex doesn't do fads.

24 November 2009, 04:36 AM	#5
level Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 296	Seriously hilarious.

24 November 2009, 04:46 AM	#7
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Absolutey not!

24 November 2009, 05:22 AM	#10
OrchidDR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Tampa, FL, USA Watch: TT GMT II Posts: 1,321	For those of us NOT familiar with PVD here is an excerpt from "The Watch Report": One method that can be used to change the surface properties of a material is called Physical Vapor Deposition, or PVD (you'll also see it labeled as Ion Plating, or IP, which is a variant on PVD). The PVD process involves placing the item to be coated in an inert (non-reactive) atmosphere, heating it up to 400° C or so (depending on the process), and basically spraying it with the molecules that you want to coat it with. That's the general process, however there are a lot of subtle variations like using charged ions for the ion plated variation. PVD has been around since 1838 and is heavily used in semiconductor manufacturing, automobiles, and many other places including, or course, watches. PVD results in a coating up to a micron or so thick that's tightly bonded to the base material. It won't flake off, as the coating is interpenetrated with the underlying material which is what makes it different from paint, powder coats, or anodizing. If you hit it with sufficient force, however, you can go through the PVD and into the material below, and since it's still a coating, polishing to remove scratches is not recommended.

24 November 2009, 05:24 AM	#12
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,086	ewww __________________ रोलेक्स

24 November 2009, 05:25 AM	#13
limbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,624	Not something I'm looking for. However, if Rolex made them, you can be sure that people will buy them.

24 November 2009, 05:25 AM	#14
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	i wouldnt mind one to be honest..... probably a PVD YM

24 November 2009, 05:33 AM	#15
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	PVD, no. Titanium, yes.

24 November 2009, 05:37 AM	#16
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	I suppose a PVD submariner is better than a gold or tt one. Would be more useful for military issue as well. __________________ So Mote it be.

24 November 2009, 06:29 AM	#18
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	nope __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

24 November 2009, 07:29 AM	#19
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	I would sooner throw my classic SeaDweller under the wheels of a bus and run to the hills dressed in only a loin cloth and live off wild berries for the rest of my life!

24 November 2009, 07:32 AM	#20
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Short answer is no! BUT I do really like the black Milgauss in PVD.... looks stunning.

24 November 2009, 08:15 AM	#21
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Rolex won't produce one. They are more like trend setters than following the trend.

24 November 2009, 08:24 AM	#22
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	yes

24 November 2009, 09:13 AM	#25
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	If anything Rolex would use the DLC process, which cannot be removed, wheras the PVD can. FWIW, I have seen a few in the flesh and they are pretty cool! Would I buy one, not for the prices they are asking! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

24 November 2009, 09:45 AM	#26
JRA21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joshua R Asch Location: NY, Brooklyn Watch: Sub Posts: 293	I'll pass ... __________________ *JRA*

24 November 2009, 10:25 AM	#27
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Not for me and not funny either!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

24 November 2009, 10:53 AM	#28
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I know I am in the minority around here, but I LOVE mine. To each their own I guess....... __________________ 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

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