Black (watch) Monday - Show Your PVD & DLC

[ENES]

Here's the 2 in my collection for starters.

[Mr Curta]

Just this one at the moment, and it's up for grabs in the charity raffle here: https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...no-Seiko-Casio

[mrwozza70]

True gilt relief dial, black case, 2836 powered

[lawnmowerman78]

AP 5402 “Karl”...

[Dougal]

This is a good thread and I’m curious to see people’s experiences of how durable PVD and DLC are.

[459GMB]

Far too big for me, but what the hell ... it's an attractive watch, and very accurate :-)



Don't wear it much so can't comment on the resilience of the finish.

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AP 5402 “Karl”...

That looks great !

[Qatar-wol]

My Panerai B-series PAM4 is 20 years old now, and is holding up well.

[S.L]

[senwar]

My beloved Tudor

[Enoch]

[Watch_Collector]

My beloved Tudor

I love this


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[Watch_Collector]

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[flame]

Hi



Best Neil

[senwar]

I love this


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Thanks - I am a real fan of this watch - was a definite case of right place at the right time when I managed to get it (had never even been on my radar!). Getting a strap that is basically the same look and feel of the deployment one too was good (I couldn't get on with the deployment clasp). Only cost me £35 as well.

[bdkelly72]

My daily watch.. I love it..

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[bdkelly72]

My daily watch.. I love it..

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That was an old photo.. I haven't gone back in time :)

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[Seiko7A38]

Seiko 7A38-7080 SAA033J.




Seiko 7A38-6070 SAA073J.

[Seiko7A38]

Far too big for me, but what the hell ... it's an attractive watch, and very accurate :-)

That's the reason I still haven't bought one. But I keep looking at the damned things !

[rasputin10]

[Redcoat]

Just the one for me but the OP’s PVD Squale 1521 has a great look to it.




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[LaurasOtherHalf]

Seiko 7A38-7080 SAA033J.


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Very nice.

[manganr]

My favourite from the Dark side...

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[mindforge]

That's the reason I still haven't bought one. But I keep looking at the damned things !

Same! Would love to try one on.

[mindforge]

Golgo13. More unusual polished black finish, I love it.

[alphajet]

My one and only, and still unmarked after several years. Damasko make them tough.

[Seiko7A38]

Same! Would love to try one on.

I actually prefer the stainless on a bracelet.

I wonder if brigant would let me try his on approval.

[RS404]

Spotted this custom DLC FOIS for sale at Oakleigh Watches in Norwich...

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[Carlton-Browne]

Just this one at the moment, and it's up for grabs in the charity raffle here: https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...no-Seiko-Casio

My, what an impressive erection.

[Wyvern971]

Old photo, only one I have at the moment


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[Mr Curta]

My, what an impressive erection.

Shh, it's a secret.

[acg]

Love these.

My one and only, and still unmarked after several years. Damasko make them tough.

My contribution

[ENES]

This is a good thread and I’m curious to see people’s experiences of how durable PVD and DLC are.

My experience is that they pretty durable to be honest.
Some watch designs are more susceptible to being knocked & if you bash your watch hard or catch it on something sharp/rough, any damage will potentially be more obvious than on a SS watch.

I also find they tend to wear smaller than their stainless steel brothers.

[ENES]

My beloved Tudor

Very cool looking Tudor.

[Dougal]

My experience is that they pretty durable to be honest.
Some watch designs are more susceptible to being knocked & if you bash your watch hard or catch it on something sharp/rough, any damage will potentially be more obvious than on a SS watch.

I also find they tend to wear smaller than their stainless steel brothers.

Many thanks ENES. That’s just the kind of info I was after. I’ve been put off PVD watches because of scratches, but perhaps I’m worrying needlessly.

[Seiko7A38]

I also find they tend to wear smaller than their stainless steel brothers.

Does my wrist look fat in this ? It's 37mm diameter.

Seiko 7A38-6030 SJS028 (with minor signs of rubbing wear to the black chrome plating).

[ENES]

Does my wrist look fat in this ? It's 37mm diameter.

Seiko 7A38-6030 SJS028 (with minor signs of rubbing wear to the black chrome plating).

Looks like you have it on your leg! ;-)

[notenoughwrists]

Cerakoted, so not PVD


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[Dougal]

What’s the difference between cerakote and PVD?

[synequano]

I have some

These are all coated metal (PVD or DLC)



These are ceramic

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[Glen Goyne]

My Edox Ice Shark


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[stoneyloon]

Surprised I haven't seen another Seafire in this post....

Not sure if the Tuna counts?

Cheers,
Adam.


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[Dougal]

Adam, how are you finding the Seafire? I’m very tempted by it’s unusual movement, but concerned about the PVD being a scratch magnet.

[abraxas]

To me all black watches look the same. The Loony here on holiday earlier this year. PVD is pretty tough but I wouldn't buy anything too pricey with it.

[abraxas]

Adam, how are you finding the Seafire? I’m very tempted by it’s unusual movement, but concerned about the PVD being a scratch magnet.

The problem with PVD is not "scratching" but "chipping" and "wearing down".

[abraxas]

My beloved Tudor

That is not PVD or DLC, that is ceramic.

[senwar]

That is not PVD or DLC, that is ceramic.

Actually.....

WINDING CROWN
Screw-down winding crown in black PVD-treated steel, engraved with TUDOR logo

Chronograph pushers in black PVD-treated steel at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock

Rapid date corrector, matt black PVD-treated steel at 9 o’clock, requiring the use of the TUDOR tool

BRACELET
Black and white leather strap with folding clasp and safety catch in black PVD-treated steel

Slight cheat I know, and know it's ceramic, but I did double check before posting lol

[stoneyloon]

Adam, how are you finding the Seafire? I’m very tempted by it’s unusual movement, but concerned about the PVD being a scratch magnet.

Hi Dougal,

No issues with the finish at all and as you mention, the movement is great. Changing or setting the time is different but really easy.

Cheers,
Adam.


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[wolfeyes1974]

[abraxas]

....

Slight cheat I know, and know it's ceramic, but I did double check before posting lol

Beautiful looking thing by the way. I love the Tudors that don't have a Rolex equivalent. To me, it is still a Rolex design. The fact that it branches into a ceramic case, makes it even more special.

[senwar]

Beautiful looking thing by the way. I love the Tudors that don't have a Rolex equivalent. To me, it is still a Rolex design. The fact that it branches into a ceramic case, makes it even more special.

Thank you - yes I feel the same re: the ceramic case, its lovely. I did initially like the gold accent version but this was too hard to miss (52% off RRP!). The fact I managed to get a virtually exact same looking strap and a black PVD buckle makes it even better for me. It's my most worn watch.



I actually went the opposite way to many - sold my SubC date in June and bought this, a BB GMT and am due to pick up a BB58 this week - all 3 for a decent bit less than I sold my Rolex for to Watchmaster. I've always worn my PAM312 most of the time but its not been touched since I got the 2 Tudors and look forward to getting the 58