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Old 6 May 2012, 04:27 AM   #31
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Not sure if it had anything to do with Pro-Hunter, but someone posted a modded deep sea here not long ago. It came in a big case, and they swapped certain parts out and made them blue. I think they called it Deep Blue? Only one I've seen I thought looked kind of cool. Still wouldn't drop money on it though.
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Old 6 May 2012, 04:41 AM   #32
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The scratch thing would be a bit scarry to me. A big shiny hairline on something that is all black other wise.


Does anybody now how they fair in real life in regards to this happening or not happening with these watches?
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Old 6 May 2012, 04:51 AM   #33
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The scratch thing would be a bit scarry to me. A big shiny hairline on something that is all black other wise.


Does anybody now how they fair in real life in regards to this happening or not happening with these watches?
Check this one out:

http://www.discoverprohunter.com/faq/
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Old 6 May 2012, 04:52 AM   #34
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I wasn't a fan until I saw one in the flesh and it changed my opinion. I wouldn't want one as part of a smaller watch collection, but if money was no object and I already had the pieces I was looking for, I definitely would add a Pro Hunter Sub or Daytona.
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Old 6 May 2012, 04:55 AM   #35
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Thanks Leo.


I wonder if the reaplication costs are included or if that might be an extra charge?
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Old 6 May 2012, 05:21 AM   #36
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I wasn't a fan until I saw one in the flesh and it changed my opinion. I wouldn't want one as part of a smaller watch collection, but if money was no object and I already had the pieces I was looking for, I definitely would add a Pro Hunter Sub or Daytona.
I've seen one pic of Pro Hunter 216570 EXP-II and it looks awesome.
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Old 6 May 2012, 05:35 AM   #37
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Does this coating actually make the watch tougher ? In the sense that is it less likely to dent or scratch ?

If it does make the watch more resistance then I would probably consider getting an Explorer II done this way as a "beater" watch. However if it's just a fashion statement then screw it.
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Old 6 May 2012, 05:41 AM   #38
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I wonder if the reaplication costs are included or if that might be an extra charge?
Not so sure about it.....But as i read, 2 yrs warranty provided, to the case, dial and movement.
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Old 6 May 2012, 05:57 AM   #39
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Does this coating actually make the watch tougher ? In the sense that is it less likely to dent or scratch ?

If it does make the watch more resistance then I would probably consider getting an Explorer II done this way as a "beater" watch. However if it's just a fashion statement then screw it.
Hv no idea.....That's what I want to find out as well.
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Old 6 May 2012, 06:09 AM   #40
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i think they are very cool, especially these few, i have been thinking of picking up an exp2 and have Jack at International Watch Works at a dlc finish to it, as pro hunter is way over priced



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Old 6 May 2012, 06:18 AM   #41
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Does this coating actually make the watch tougher ? In the sense that is it less likely to dent or scratch ?

If it does make the watch more resistance then I would probably consider getting an Explorer II done this way as a "beater" watch. However if it's just a fashion statement then screw it.
No! PVD and DLC are quite brittle and will chip or scratch. A simple polish will not restore the watch. I have yet to see a PVD/DLC repair technique.

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Old 6 May 2012, 10:46 AM   #42
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i think they are very cool, especially these few, i have been thinking of picking up an exp2 and have Jack at International Watch Works at a dlc finish to it, as pro hunter is way over priced



pro hunter is not my style, however, if i had an extreme adventure planned, I think one of these would be perfect!
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Old 6 May 2012, 11:16 AM   #43
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This member has a 'blacked out' Daytona, but the work was done by Project X and not Prohunter...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=123826
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Old 6 May 2012, 11:36 AM   #44
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it is hard for me to think about dropping the extra loot on one of these. that said, i think they are really good looking watches. if money were not an option, i would by one in an instant. and...i bet it might very well be my favorite.

that said, i don't have the king of loot to make the gamble. i suppose that means i just need to keep humping and shaking. time to make the doughnuts.
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Old 6 May 2012, 11:59 AM   #45
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i think they are very cool, especially these few, i have been thinking of picking up an exp2 and have Jack at International Watch Works at a dlc finish to it, as pro hunter is way over priced



Perfecto! These two blacken look so gorgeous with the orange strap.
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Old 6 May 2012, 12:17 PM   #46
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This member has a 'blacked out' Daytona, but the work was done by Project X and not Prohunter...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=123826
Thanks Clive.

I wonder how much he paid for that PVD Daytona.
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Old 6 May 2012, 12:30 PM   #47
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I like them- I think they are way cool. The price is steep- but my collection WILL
have a blacked out model- but I'm thinking I'll make my own!!!
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Old 6 May 2012, 12:30 PM   #48
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it is hard for me to think about dropping the extra loot on one of these. that said, i think they are really good looking watches. if money were not an option, i would by one in an instant. and...i bet it might very well be my favorite.

that said, i don't have the king of loot to make the gamble. i suppose that means i just need to keep humping and shaking. time to make the doughnuts.
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I wonder how much he paid for that PVD Daytona.

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Old 13 October 2013, 07:40 AM   #50
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My Pro Hunter is now 6 years old and still unmarked. For this reason I love the DLC treatment but am less keen on the other mods. It always used to bug me how easily my Subs scratched. Not this one. I wish Rolex would offer DLC or else ice hardened cases.
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Old 13 October 2013, 07:52 AM   #51
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Got to see one of these in the flesh at a GTG in Carmel, CA.

http://www.luxist.com/2009/03/24/jaq...epsea-sea-dwe/

I was impressed!
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Old 13 October 2013, 07:57 AM   #52
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i had never heard of those but they look awesome.
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Old 13 October 2013, 08:09 AM   #53
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I'm curious about who makes the Deep Sea - Deep Blue? Can't seem to find anything on google
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Old 13 October 2013, 08:27 AM   #54
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I bought one off ebay and turned out to be a really good fake. I got my $ back and got to keep it. It's now my 10 year olds beater.
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Would love to own a PVD Sub. Great for wearing in 3rd world countries. Better to fly under the radar than to risk getting your hand chopped off for your Rolex.
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