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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 02:00 pm |
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kdsarch 3T WIS 
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What are people's thoughts on watch pvd coatings? I only have one pvd watch, and it does not get much wrist time. I don't know if it is becuase of the black watch color, or if it is more the style of the watch that prevents me for wearing it. I have seen some watches with pvd coatings that are somewhat destroyed. Do you feel that it is worth it, or is it too much trouble. Just wondering what the general concensus is. Thanks
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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 02:06 pm |
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Upside 3T WIS 
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well, personally I think it holds up pretty darn well. I've only got one PVD coated watch as well but it gets regular wrist time. I even got an aftermarket PVD bracelet for it and seems to hold up just fine. Great stuff if it suits the watch.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 03:21 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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I like both and have both IP and PVD coated watches. I prefer the PVD. And the Ox Pro is awesome too I have 1 with that.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 03:48 pm |
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cfoster 3T WIS
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Back in the mid 70's I bought "The Black Watch" I think it was the first and only one at that time. The coating or plating on the steel did not wear well so I got another one recently on the bay that was in better condition. I seldom wear it and am afraid of buying another. So, I am also interested in knowing about the new coatings or whatever they are because I like the black look but, am afraid of it disappearing and having a random two tone design watch like I have already. I have even resorted to taking a marking pen and touching up the black before going out.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 07:32 pm |
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Simon_Leung 3T WIS 
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Physical Vapor Desposition is a process that involves high temperature vacuum evaporation or plasma sputter bombardment rather than involving chemical reaction. Mini e-beam evaporators can deposit monolayers of virtually all materials with a melting point of 3500 Celsius. In laymen terms,PVD is much more durable than electro-plating.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 07:41 pm |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Simon_Leung wrote: Physical Vapor Desposition is a process Yea think so huh Simon. happy1.gif
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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 08:11 pm |
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cfoster 3T WIS
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I really don't care how they do it my issue is: Will it stay on? I have always liked the look but am afraid to buy another one.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 08:57 pm |
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Geoff150 3T WIS 
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Simon_Leung wrote: ...... plasma sputter bombardment.....hmmmmmmmm i think my tv is doing that
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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 08:58 pm |
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Chick Hazzard 3T WIS 
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No problems with the pvd finish on mine... This one is matte black chromium coated stainless steel (not pvd) with over 20 years of heavy wear... Not that bad I think... 
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| Posted: Fri Oct 3rd, 2008 09:33 pm |
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Fishgod 3T WIS 
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Pvd will hold up to normal watch wearing quite well. I have had many over the years with no concerns. Only issue I can recall is on a couple of pams near the lugs it wore abit changing straps over time. I do prefer the look of a matte finish case that was bead blasted or such than the shiny look of a pvd finish.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 4th, 2008 07:44 am |
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kdsarch 3T WIS
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Thanks for all of the responses. I think that the a pvd finish done correctly should hold up well. Perhaps I am with Fishgod, and just perefer the bead blasted finish. Thanks
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| Posted: Sat Oct 4th, 2008 07:51 am |
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romano 3T WIS 
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I beleive you can get a low glosss PVD case if the manufacturer has vrushed or bead blasted prior to applying the finish; not all PVD is real glossy
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