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Over time the PVD will wear - it's the nature of the beast. PVD has improved from a few years ago when it peeled off in strips, but it's not going to be as resilient as DLC, even without dings.

What kind of time frame does PVD start to show wear Roff? Does the base metal make a difference with how well PVD wears?

That's impossible to answer, it's like asking how long before gold plate wears, there are just too many variables.

The base will make a difference, but just one of many factors.

My vote is the red as well.

I was not too familiar with the Graham line, but this thread peaked my interest so I strolled over to their website to check out their offerings. They have some models I find unique and worthy of adding to my list of "Want to collect". Initially I wasn't too fond of the trigger system, but it's one of those things that the more ya look at it the more it kinda grows on ya....kind of like Panerai....well some folks anyhow... Roff . Below are some of the models I find of interest.

This is an awesome looking Diver


One without the trigger that caught my eye


And one that has a different take on the trigger along with some awesome features such as; 46 mm steel with black PVD case, Steel with black PVD bezel, Power Reserve indicator, rattrapante function, and Smoked see-through sapphire crystal case back with limited edition serial number engraving. Probably out of my price point league, but worthy of at least over.


I couldn't find a pic of the back of the last one anywhere and I sure would like to see that, so if any of ya'll find one post it up.

BTW, how did you insert the image files directly into your response? I tried but couldnt get it to work.