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Ping888 · 20 April 2012, 06:51 PM

Hi all,

What's your thoughts on this idea of customising your rolex black, as seen here at blackoutconcepts

padi56 · 20 April 2012, 06:56 PM

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.

jolimont · 20 April 2012, 07:02 PM

Personally I like PVD watches but only if done by the manufacturer- good luck servicing it at RSC

Ping888 · 20 April 2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jolimont

Personally I like PVD watches but only if done by the manufacturer- good luck servicing it at RSC

Not intending on doing it myself

Just interested in what others thoughts might be?

up2nogood · 20 April 2012, 07:24 PM

Nah, I like bright, shiny stuff.

vantzemi · 20 April 2012, 07:44 PM

Personally, I like it but would never buy one.

Runnin' Rebel · 20 April 2012, 07:48 PM

Awesome with the green Crystal, although a bit over priced.

HL65 · 20 April 2012, 07:51 PM

Not for me either--no go.

Ping888 · 20 April 2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by up2nogood

Nah, I like bright, shiny stuff.

so true - always brings a smile when you look at shine on your wrist

capote · 20 April 2012, 08:01 PM

My opinion: Fail

wokafu · 20 April 2012, 08:03 PM

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..

Ping888 · 20 April 2012, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wokafu

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..

Im Thinking more NAH!!

Welshwatchman · 20 April 2012, 08:13 PM

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.

tranny · 20 April 2012, 08:15 PM

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"!

MoBe · 20 April 2012, 08:17 PM

Opinions vary,,,,,,,,,I say not for me.

wokafu · 20 April 2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by transio

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"!

niceeeee...

Ping888 · 20 April 2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by transio

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"!

soxxel · 20 April 2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by transio

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"!

Ping888 · 20 April 2012, 08:27 PM

There is an evolving trend - now we have BMW M3 in Matt Black

brettpaul · 20 April 2012, 08:27 PM

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!!

tranny · 20 April 2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ping888

There is an evolving trend - now we have BMW M3 in Matt Black

I actually love flat black on some cars, though I usually prefer glossy black (which is always a factory option). The trend started with a Ferrari 430 about 7 years ago (or with rat rods 50+ years ago, depending who you ask). Today, you can find flat-black vinyl wrapping for many cars, which will 1) protect the original paint rather than removing it, and 2) give you the look for < $10k

Ping888 · 20 April 2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by transio

I actually love flat black on some cars, though I usually prefer glossy black (which is always a factory option). The trend started with a Ferrari 430 about 7 years ago (or with rat rods 50+ years ago, depending who you ask). Today, you can find flat-black vinyl wrapping for many cars, which will 1) protect the original paint rather than removing it, and 2) give you the look for < $10k

BMW is now offering this off the showroom floor.

tranny · 20 April 2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ping888

BMW is now offering this off the showroom floor.

Very cool, didn't know that!

dddrees · 20 April 2012, 09:13 PM

Not for me.

I'm not big on the way it looks, the extra cost, the fact it might scratch, it's not OEM.

Milgaussgv · 20 April 2012, 10:25 PM

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.

Frogman4me · 20 April 2012, 10:50 PM

No thank you, not for me.

beshannon · 20 April 2012, 11:24 PM

I do not like it at all

cajunron · 20 April 2012, 11:33 PM

It cheapens the brand's image, IMO.

Keeperoftime · 20 April 2012, 11:34 PM

Interesting.
If you like it, go with it.

jmadrid2 · 21 April 2012, 02:09 AM

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.

20 April 2012, 06:51 PM	#1
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20 April 2012, 06:56 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,070	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. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 April 2012, 07:48 PM	#7
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Awesome with the green Crystal, although a bit over priced. __________________ ♛

20 April 2012, 07:51 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,017	Not for me either--no go. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 April 2012, 08:27 PM	#19
Ping888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 41	There is an evolving trend - now we have BMW M3 in Matt Black Attached Images

20 April 2012, 07:02 PM	#3
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	Personally I like PVD watches but only if done by the manufacturer- good luck servicing it at RSC

20 April 2012, 07:24 PM	#5
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Nah, I like bright, shiny stuff.

20 April 2012, 07:44 PM	#6
vantzemi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Falls Church, VA Watch: DateJust + GMT IIc Posts: 51	Personally, I like it but would never buy one.

20 April 2012, 08:01 PM	#10
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	My opinion: Fail

20 April 2012, 08:03 PM	#11
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	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..

20 April 2012, 08:13 PM	#13
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	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.

20 April 2012, 08:15 PM	#14
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	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"!

20 April 2012, 08:17 PM	#15
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Opinions vary,,,,,,,,,I say not for me.

20 April 2012, 08:27 PM	#20
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	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

20 April 2012, 09:13 PM	#24
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Not for me. I'm not big on the way it looks, the extra cost, the fact it might scratch, it's not OEM. __________________ 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

20 April 2012, 10:25 PM	#25
Milgaussgv Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: California Watch: Rolex 116400GV Posts: 59	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.

20 April 2012, 10:50 PM	#26
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	No thank you, not for me.

20 April 2012, 11:24 PM	#27
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I do not like it at all __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

20 April 2012, 11:33 PM	#28
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	It cheapens the brand's image, IMO. __________________

20 April 2012, 11:34 PM	#29
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Interesting. If you like it, go with it. __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

21 April 2012, 02:09 AM	#30
jmadrid2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Jose Location: NJ Posts: 23	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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