I think it would be real slick. Maybe just the gold parts though
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| Author: | mboverst [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:30 am ] |
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Hmm I'm sitting around, bored, and got an idea. The polished steelfish thread got me thinking. How cool would a PVD'd steelfish be? I know a lot of Pam nuts PVD some models (a couple listed on risti and TZ right now). Anyone ever heard of this being done? I've almost convinced myself in giving it a try. A polished fish would be neat, but just like my other polished lings. A PVD'd fish? That would be original and pretty cool. |
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| Author: | peezie [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:46 am ] |
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I think it would be real slick. Maybe just the gold parts though
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:56 am ] |
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Very Interesting! 
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:23 pm ] |
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From a longevity standpoint I think I'd prefer DLC over PVD. I looked into a DLC bracelet for my Blacksteel and it isn't feasible for bracelets, but it's definitely a different look. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 1:43 pm ] |
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It might look cool to start off with, but surface coatings of any type concern me. If they get damaged they look rubbish and there is nothing you can do to fully repair it other than recoating it, which is not always possible. |
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| Author: | krlyuzh [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:16 pm ] |
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Sounds cool, I'm sure it would look cool, BUT What are you going to do when it is time for service? Breitling either won't touch the watch or will make you pay to put in to its original form, if possible. To me, it looks like a win-lose situation |
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| Author: | mboverst [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:59 pm ] |
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Here's what I meant... DLC - Don't know why I said PVD. I was thinking a black dial fish DLC'd on black rubber. Service - I was going to look for the biggest beater I could find on TZ. For the service, I'd have to leave it to my local watchsmith. |
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| Author: | unltd [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:08 pm ] |
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PVD and DLC? You guys heard of FCVA Tetrahedral Amorphous Carbon (ta-C)? It is tougher then DLC, it has up to 88% sp3 bonds (diamond bonds) so have hardness of up to 75GPa. Currently used industrially for cutting tools, forming punches, plastic injection etc... |
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| Author: | krlyuzh [ Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:17 pm ] |
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mboverst wrote: ...
Sounds like you have a plan then. I'm afraid in 20 years or so though, it will be worthless. Your local watchmaker might not have access to parts anymore and Breitling will smile at the watch if they get it. |
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| Author: | drax [ Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:05 am ] |
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I think you should get a nice hobby -- like stamp collecting -- that might help alleviate these spells of madness you're obviously prone to. Why don't you just drop your Steelfish into a gallon of black paint -- that would be cool too  Leave your poor Fish alone! Have you
forgotten what it was created for? It's a rugged, fundamental diver's watch; it doesn't need absurd embellishments. Forgive me for getting emotional. It's just that every time I look at my own Steelfish and imagine doing something ridiculous to it, I cringe. But it's your watch, you can do what you want. But if you do make that change, promise you won't wear it out of the house. The poor watch would die of shame. 
Steve |
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