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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Just wondering....found an awesome Hamilton X-wind PVD LE and was wondering if PVD shows fingerprints???? I'd hate to pay a lot of $$$$ for a PVD watch and have it look dirty all the time....TIA. |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Gregger wrote: Just wondering....found an awesome Hamilton X-wind PVD LE and was wondering if PVD shows fingerprints???? I'd hate to pay a lot of $$$$ for a PVD watch and have it look dirty all the time....TIA. Greg, I wouldn't say it gets fingerprints, but they do look a little murky from the oils of your hands and skin after a while, if that makes sense....a little soap and water and your back in action:D |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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That plus carry a polish cloth with you... people at work probably think Im nuts when I grab mine and start wiping down my watch...heh... but my watches look good while I wear them... ;) Tony Duronio wrote: Gregger wrote:Just wondering....found an awesome Hamilton X-wind PVD LE and was wondering if PVD shows fingerprints???? I'd hate to pay a lot of $$$$ for a PVD watch and have it look dirty all the time....TIA. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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srh_pres wrote: That plus carry a polish cloth with you... people at work probably think Im nuts when I grab mine and start wiping down my watch...heh... but my watches look good while I wear them... ;) I do that the exact same thing, Steve, and people are certain I am nuts!!  Don't sweat that, Greg... you gotta get a pocket cloth to keep the Seamaster looking fresh, no?? |
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foghorn 3T WIS
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Gregger wrote: was wondering if PVD shows fingerprints???? Greg From my vast experience with all things related to horology I have found that PVD and similar finishes only show fingerprints when either you or someone else touches them. |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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foghorn wrote: Gregger wrote:was wondering if PVD shows fingerprints????  |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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I didn't know Omega made a PVD watch?....did your wife put that Omega she promised you under the tree yet Gregger!  |
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Fishgod 3T WIS 
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Depends on what kind of surface the Pvd was applied over. If the case is bead blasted before coating, it has a matte finish. Yes will pick up oils and such, just won`t show up easily. If the coater applies it over a normal steel case, then the Pvd has a bit of sheen to it and will show prints like a car finish. I too carry around a micro-fiber cloth in my jacket with me most days. Last edited on Sat Dec 29th, 2007 07:06 pm by Fishgod |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS
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Fishgod wrote: Depends on what kind of surface the Pvd was applied over. If the case is bead blasted before coating, it has a matte finish. Yes will pick up oils and such, just won`t show up easily. If the coater applies it over a normal steel case, then the Pvd has a bit of sheen to it and will show prints like a car finish. I too carry around a micro-fiber cloth in my jacket with me most days. Jimi Hendrix  |
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Fishgod 3T WIS
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Tony Duronio wrote: Fishgod wrote:Depends on what kind of surface the Pvd was applied over. If the case is bead blasted before coating, it has a matte finish. Yes will pick up oils and such, just won`t show up easily. If the coater applies it over a normal steel case, then the Pvd has a bit of sheen to it and will show prints like a car finish. I too carry around a micro-fiber cloth in my jacket with me most days. Big thumbs up here you bet. Actually got to see him in Tacoma at some little lodge that I can`t remember when I was 14. Just before he took off and went to the Uk. Actually got to meet the Hendrix family a few years back at my daughters middle school. Her class was doing a Heritage project & parents were invited. My daughters was next to the great nephew of Jimi as I found out looking at the photos of him, very cool me thinks. As I turned around the family showed up next to me. Damn they look alike. My daughter & the nephew were buds in classes. This kid even had the afro going, a few more inches and a dead ringer. Met Jimis brother & sister there along with others. I even managed to take some pics of us together. An unexpected treat for me who considers him the best there ever was. |
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Gregger 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: I didn't know Omega made a PVD watch?....did your wife put that Omega she promised you under the tree yet Gregger! Oscar, I've turned my wife into a wis.....She loves watches as much as I do...but she tells me hers only cost $100-$200 and I want to spend how much???smile8.gif The Omega speedy will be coming when I get a good deal so I got the go ahead and get it if I find one......I've got Christmas $$$ from my parents and wife to get (2) watches so the hunt is on......opengifts.gif |
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