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Ck8 · 9 November 2012, 11:53 PM

Lately there is a lot of discussions about PVD coating on watches and some are Rolex, AP.

Has anyone got pictures of their PVD watch standing up to normal wear and tire? I understand PVD when scratched the base metal is seen through? Scratches are not easily polished out and the PDV coating has to be re-applied again.
On an expensive watch like Rolex and AP can the PVD coat be removed completely if you don't like the look anymore?

kmangino47 · 10 November 2012, 01:30 AM

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Seiko monster that was worn as my beater/work watch. Coated at motor city watch works. Outstanding job done by them. And I was very surprised how the coating held up. Very durable. I would deff look to them if I was to coat another watch.
Not a scratch on the case at all after 10 months of hard use. Sadly sold to find my SD.

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lavaman · 11 November 2012, 01:44 AM

I know that Stein jewelers does PVD coated Rolexes. I sort of fancy a Submariner in that, but...

Demosthene · 12 November 2012, 11:18 AM

Calibre 11 has a good article on a custom PVD Monaco build that you may find interesting.
http://www.calibre11.com/custom-tag-heuer-monaco-pvd/

Saxon007 · 13 November 2012, 04:02 AM

Here is my beater, have used it for a couple of years with no issues or scratches. I've knocked it about some but it doesn't show.

As pleased as I am with this watch I wouldn't want to PVD to a Rolex. Also, I'm guessing it would be a very limited market if you wanted to flip it.

SLRdude · 13 November 2012, 04:49 AM

I'm on the fence with PVD watches.

My B&R was built like a brick but I still managed to get a scratch or two, visible in this pic.

The problem with PVD is that once scratched, you will see the metal underneath and there isn't a think you can do about it.

Vincent65 · 13 November 2012, 04:53 AM

here's mine - no dings or scratches after 2 years, but it does not get a lot of wrist-time:

jhelms · 17 November 2012, 04:02 AM

Interesting info, I'd like at some point to wear a PVD'd sub

quickset · 17 November 2012, 04:57 AM

I saw a green Milgauss that had the pvd coating, the black against the green around crystal looked incredible.

9 November 2012, 11:53 PM	#1
Ck8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Mark 哥 Location: UK Posts: 860	PVD watches Lately there is a lot of discussions about PVD coating on watches and some are Rolex, AP. Has anyone got pictures of their PVD watch standing up to normal wear and tire? I understand PVD when scratched the base metal is seen through? Scratches are not easily polished out and the PDV coating has to be re-applied again. On an expensive watch like Rolex and AP can the PVD coat be removed completely if you don't like the look anymore? __________________ I like wonton noodles soup - Mark 哥

13 November 2012, 04:02 AM	#5
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	Here is my beater, have used it for a couple of years with no issues or scratches. I've knocked it about some but it doesn't show. As pleased as I am with this watch I wouldn't want to PVD to a Rolex. Also, I'm guessing it would be a very limited market if you wanted to flip it. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

13 November 2012, 04:49 AM	#6
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	I'm on the fence with PVD watches. My B&R was built like a brick but I still managed to get a scratch or two, visible in this pic. The problem with PVD is that once scratched, you will see the metal underneath and there isn't a think you can do about it. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

17 November 2012, 04:02 AM	#8
jhelms "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: GA, USA Watch: SS Sub / SS DJ Posts: 221	Interesting info, I'd like at some point to wear a PVD'd sub __________________ His - SS Submariner Date Hers - SS Oyster Date, Blue Dial "SS Daytona Waiting List" Member NO LONGER!

10 November 2012, 01:30 AM	#2
kmangino47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boonton USA Watch: 16600 SD Z Posts: 60	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352474849.975071.jpg Seiko monster that was worn as my beater/work watch. Coated at motor city watch works. Outstanding job done by them. And I was very surprised how the coating held up. Very durable. I would deff look to them if I was to coat another watch. Not a scratch on the case at all after 10 months of hard use. Sadly sold to find my SD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 November 2012, 01:44 AM	#3
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	I know that Stein jewelers does PVD coated Rolexes. I sort of fancy a Submariner in that, but...

12 November 2012, 11:18 AM	#4
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Calibre 11 has a good article on a custom PVD Monaco build that you may find interesting. http://www.calibre11.com/custom-tag-heuer-monaco-pvd/

17 November 2012, 04:57 AM	#9
quickset "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami fl Watch: rolex yacht II Posts: 23	I saw a green Milgauss that had the pvd coating, the black against the green around crystal looked incredible.

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