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911SC · 13 April 2012, 09:44 AM

For those who wish they had a Blackout Rolex the British Soldiers got when stationed in South Africa in the 1960's.
http://www.blackltdedition.com

Welshwatchman · 13 April 2012, 09:56 AM

None of the watches on this site are from the 60's.

They all look like badly PVD'd standard Rolex watches to me.

A.J.R. · 13 April 2012, 09:56 AM

I kinda like the GMT with the gold bezel, not feeling the rest.

ecsub44 · 13 April 2012, 10:04 AM

Those look kind of funky. Not sure if the dials looks weird. Or the coating looks weird.

Something is "off"...

Z-Sub · 13 April 2012, 10:05 AM

not for me.

Len S · 13 April 2012, 10:14 AM

No thanks.

dddrees · 13 April 2012, 10:17 AM

Not my cup of tea.

DARK_KNIGHT · 13 April 2012, 10:17 AM

Desecration.......................5 min of silence please.

GradyPhilpott · 13 April 2012, 10:19 AM

The flat black isn't all that appealing.

It looks like they've been painted with Em-Nu, a name which every Marine should recognize.

911SC · 13 April 2012, 10:20 AM

About 350 Rolex's were procured by Alejandro Alcocer, a designer who decided to black them out himself. I don't know what his PVD method is, but you guys are right, kinda odd looking. He has an Explorer II listed at $19,500.

wokafu · 13 April 2012, 10:29 AM

the explorer looks ..weird...

Dr. Robert · 13 April 2012, 10:30 AM

I read an article in a men's mag recently about this......supposedly Rolex made some black watches (no mention of which model) for the British army personnel stationed in S. Africa......and now a designer got hold of some pre-owned Rolex watches & had them blacked out....but they don't look as good as the new ones done in the UK.
I would like to see if there's a photo of the black Rolex watches made for the army.

ecsub44 · 13 April 2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I read an article in a men's mag recently about this......supposedly Rolex made some black watches (no mention of which model) for the British army personnel stationed in S. Africa......and now a designer got hold of some pre-owned Rolex watches & had them blacked out....but they don't look as good as the new ones done in the UK.
I would like to see if there's a photo of the black Rolex watches made for the army.

I'd love to see those pics too!

Trandy · 13 April 2012, 11:09 AM

The Sub doesn't look bad....the rest? Meh.

MoBe · 13 April 2012, 11:17 AM

No thanks I think I`ll wait for the genuine Rolex version.

mbuckley · 13 April 2012, 12:25 PM

Strange looking watches---not for me.

LTM · 13 April 2012, 01:00 PM

Hmmm.... this post seems very familiar.... in a bad way.

jolimont · 13 April 2012, 01:04 PM

I like PVD but only if they're original from the manufacturer. Big problem is warranty /service centre issues
Might as well spend 5k on a watch with a propellor as a rotor

kaenmorte · 13 April 2012, 03:41 PM

Not for me.....

sierra11b · 13 April 2012, 04:46 PM

Looks like they were coated with Cerakote or another baked-on ceramic based paint.

TSW · 13 April 2012, 04:47 PM

Not for me.

experimentjon · 13 April 2012, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierra11b

Looks like they were coated with Cerakote or another baked-on ceramic based paint.

Agreed. Didn't look like PVD to me. And I bet it looks awful when the Cerakote comes off with wear.

Also probably the most expensive Cerakote job ever at a ~$10k premium.

globalmedia33 · 13 April 2012, 04:53 PM

Sorry, not my cup of tea.

sierra11b · 13 April 2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by experimentjon

Agreed. Didn't look like PVD to me. And I bet it looks awful when the Cerakote comes off with wear.

Also probably the most expensive Cerakote job ever at a ~$10k premium.

Looks like they had a hard time applying the cerakote on the non removable links as you can see a small missed part on the nipple gmt.

MCWW does a much better job of cerakote on watches and for $150 if it really tickles your fancy. You'll notice most of MCWW's gallery are just the watch head (on nato) and probably for that reason.

Still not my cup of tea either!

JGX · 13 April 2012, 06:05 PM

If I was going for a black Rolex, I think I's rather have one of these. At least it looks as though there's been a bit more thought and detail put into them.

zama · 13 April 2012, 10:20 PM

The only things that should come in BLACK are Dinner Suits and AMG BLACK Edition Mercedes

mannyv11 · 14 April 2012, 12:45 AM

not a fan...and also not a fan of the terrible website

handsfull · 14 April 2012, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The flat black isn't all that appealing.

It looks like they've been painted with Em-Nu, a name which every Marine should recognize.

Forgot about Em-Nu....LOL! Not a Marine, but Army MP's know that product well.

rad87gn · 14 April 2012, 02:18 AM

Me no like.

T-Rip · 14 April 2012, 02:34 AM

Looks like my 5 year old painted it with his markers...

13 April 2012, 09:44 AM	#1
911SC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago/Michigan Watch: 16623 YM40 Posts: 1,305	For those who seek a BLACK Rolex For those who wish they had a Blackout Rolex the British Soldiers got when stationed in South Africa in the 1960's. http://www.blackltdedition.com __________________ “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” Steve McQueen

13 April 2012, 09:56 AM	#3
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	I kinda like the GMT with the gold bezel, not feeling the rest. __________________

13 April 2012, 10:04 AM	#4
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Those look kind of funky. Not sure if the dials looks weird. Or the coating looks weird. Something is "off"... __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

13 April 2012, 10:05 AM	#5
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13 April 2012, 10:17 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Not my cup of tea. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 April 2012, 09:56 AM	#2
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	None of the watches on this site are from the 60's. They all look like badly PVD'd standard Rolex watches to me.

13 April 2012, 10:14 AM	#6
Len S "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Len Location: SoCal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 987	No thanks.

13 April 2012, 10:17 AM	#8
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Desecration.......................5 min of silence please. __________________ "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."

13 April 2012, 10:19 AM	#9
GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,480	The flat black isn't all that appealing. It looks like they've been painted with Em-Nu, a name which every Marine should recognize. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 April 2012, 10:20 AM	#10
911SC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago/Michigan Watch: 16623 YM40 Posts: 1,305	About 350 Rolex's were procured by Alejandro Alcocer, a designer who decided to black them out himself. I don't know what his PVD method is, but you guys are right, kinda odd looking. He has an Explorer II listed at $19,500. __________________ “Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” Steve McQueen

13 April 2012, 10:29 AM	#11
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	the explorer looks ..weird...

13 April 2012, 10:30 AM	#12
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,559	I read an article in a men's mag recently about this......supposedly Rolex made some black watches (no mention of which model) for the British army personnel stationed in S. Africa......and now a designer got hold of some pre-owned Rolex watches & had them blacked out....but they don't look as good as the new ones done in the UK. I would like to see if there's a photo of the black Rolex watches made for the army. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 April 2012, 11:09 AM	#14
Trandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: CONUS Posts: 138	The Sub doesn't look bad....the rest? Meh.

13 April 2012, 11:17 AM	#15
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	No thanks I think I`ll wait for the genuine Rolex version.

13 April 2012, 12:25 PM	#16
mbuckley "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Norman, Oklahoma Watch: Exp II Posts: 616	Strange looking watches---not for me.

13 April 2012, 01:00 PM	#17
LTM Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoCar Watch: GMT & Sub-C Posts: 128	Hmmm.... this post seems very familiar.... in a bad way.

13 April 2012, 01:04 PM	#18
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	I like PVD but only if they're original from the manufacturer. Big problem is warranty /service centre issues Might as well spend 5k on a watch with a propellor as a rotor

13 April 2012, 03:41 PM	#19
kaenmorte Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Boris Location: usa Watch: RRR Posts: 44	Not for me.....

13 April 2012, 04:46 PM	#20
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Looks like they were coated with Cerakote or another baked-on ceramic based paint.

13 April 2012, 04:47 PM	#21
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Not for me. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

13 April 2012, 04:53 PM	#23
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	Sorry, not my cup of tea. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

13 April 2012, 06:05 PM	#25
JGX "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Wales, UK Posts: 789	If I was going for a black Rolex, I think I's rather have one of these. At least it looks as though there's been a bit more thought and detail put into them.

13 April 2012, 10:20 PM	#26
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	The only things that should come in BLACK are Dinner Suits and AMG BLACK Edition Mercedes __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

14 April 2012, 12:45 AM	#27
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,539	not a fan...and also not a fan of the terrible website

14 April 2012, 02:18 AM	#29
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Me no like. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

14 April 2012, 02:34 AM	#30
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Looks like my 5 year old painted it with his markers... __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

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