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| Author: | pol3259 [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | PVD Finish |
Good day. I'm looking at purchasing an Avenger Blackbird, but am somewhat concerned with rubbing/scratching the black PVD finish. I know some people say that such marks provide character, and I'm not OCD picky about such things, but at the same time I don't want a 6 month old watch looking like it's 5 years old. Just looking for any comments, experience with this finish etc. Thanks very much! |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 1:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PVD Finish |
Quite a few threads on this. Breitling uses Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) which is very tough but it is a surface treatment so dings can show bare metal. Over time high rub areas can rub, and DLC rubs DLC so bracelets may become a problem. A 6 month old watch won't look 5 years old, but don't expect a 5 year old watch to look new. |
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| Author: | pol3259 [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 3:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PVD Finish |
Well the good news is I've also read that Breitling can refinish the watch to look new again (at what cost I'm not sure)...so in 5 or so years, it may be worth a trip to the spa! |
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| Author: | wessa [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 9:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PVD Finish |
pol3259 wrote: Well the good news is I've also read that Breitling can refinish the watch to look new again (at what cost I'm not sure)...so in 5 or so years, it may be worth a trip to the spa! Are you sure Breitling can refinish PVD/DLC coatings? I was under the impression that Breitling only refinish non-coated surfaces. I could be wrong of course. |
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| Author: | P51 [ Thu Oct 02, 2014 11:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | PVD Finish |
Either way, it's a risky coating I would not consider. I have one or two coated cases and I am a bit of a WIS when it comes to case surface degradation. I have trouble wearing them. If you like this coating then it's your choice, but for me I would would rather a watch that could be refinished by me or at very low cost through an AD. Cheers |
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| Author: | Roffensian [ Fri Oct 03, 2014 1:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: PVD Finish |
wessa wrote: pol3259 wrote: Well the good news is I've also read that Breitling can refinish the watch to look new again (at what cost I'm not sure)...so in 5 or so years, it may be worth a trip to the spa! Are you sure Breitling can refinish PVD/DLC coatings? I was under the impression that Breitling only refinish non-coated surfaces. I could be wrong of course. Agreed. I know that there are aftermarket refinishers who will strip the coating and reapply, but I am not aware of Breitling facilitating that. Breitling outsource the coating to a German company so it's possible. |
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