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20 April 2012, 06:51 PM
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Customising - Blackout Rolex
Hi all,
What's your thoughts on this idea of customising your rolex black, as seen here at blackoutconcepts |
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20 April 2012, 06:56 PM
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Not for me sorry and a very limited market if you ever did what to re-sell and IMHO very overpriced for what they are.
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20 April 2012, 07:02 PM
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Personally I like PVD watches but only if done by the manufacturer- good luck servicing it at RSC
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20 April 2012, 07:21 PM
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 Just interested in what others thoughts might be? |
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20 April 2012, 07:24 PM
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Nah, I like bright, shiny stuff.
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20 April 2012, 07:44 PM
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Personally, I like it but would never buy one.
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20 April 2012, 07:48 PM
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Awesome with the green Crystal, although a bit over priced.
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20 April 2012, 07:51 PM
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Not for me either--no go.
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20 April 2012, 07:51 PM
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20 April 2012, 08:01 PM
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My opinion: Fail
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20 April 2012, 08:03 PM
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i actually kinda like an all black SUB...apart from compromising the warranty and service from RSC..i dont think theres anything bad..there's a lot of rolex 'purist' here (dont know whether thats the right word ..but i think you know what i mean) so do expect more NAY than YAY..
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20 April 2012, 08:09 PM
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Im Thinking more NAH!! |
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20 April 2012, 08:13 PM
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I can just about get my head past Rolex charging £7,500 for a 116520 Daytona.
There is a lot of engineering, history and brand infrastructure behind it. Take a 116520, PVD the case and modify the dial with enamel paint .... .... oh, and charge £16,000 extra to do this. Incredible.  They also modify a leather bag and sell it for £15,000. |
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20 April 2012, 08:15 PM
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Personally, I would only do PVD on a gold watch... that way, when people ask me what it's made of, I can say "black gold"!
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20 April 2012, 08:17 PM
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Opinions vary,,,,,,,,,I say not for me.
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20 April 2012, 08:19 PM
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20 April 2012, 08:23 PM
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20 April 2012, 08:25 PM
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20 April 2012, 08:27 PM
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There is an evolving trend - now we have BMW M3 in Matt Black
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20 April 2012, 08:27 PM
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I"ve seen a couple from Project X and Bamford in person and tried them on...the PVD (or DLC) looks nice, but it smudges worse than the PCL's on my Daytona....not for me.
However it does look great on the cars!! Last edited by brettpaul; 20 April 2012 at 08:29 PM.. Reason: typo |
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20 April 2012, 08:33 PM
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20 April 2012, 08:40 PM
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20 April 2012, 09:05 PM
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20 April 2012, 09:13 PM
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Not for me.
I'm not big on the way it looks, the extra cost, the fact it might scratch, it's not OEM.
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20 April 2012, 10:25 PM
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The all black look actually makes the dial appear larger than 40m. I saw one on recently and as someone pointed out, it does make the green sapphire pop.
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20 April 2012, 10:50 PM
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No thank you, not for me.
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20 April 2012, 11:24 PM
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I do not like it at all
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20 April 2012, 11:33 PM
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It cheapens the brand's image, IMO.
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20 April 2012, 11:34 PM
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Interesting.
If you like it, go with it.
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21 April 2012, 02:09 AM
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Just two days ago my brother forwarded me an email from Bamford with their blacked-out Sub. Looks cool, but I cant get past the £11,000 ($17723) price tag. Also, the voided Rolex warranty doesnt rub me the right way either. One cool feature is that they include a NATO strap and a band changing tool, but not worth the extra $$$ in my opinion.
 
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