Lets see your PVD\DLC watches

I have just place an order for a new watch with a DLC coating, I have had watches with both pvd & dlc before, and really liked both, so let's see what you have.
Before I checked, I thought I've had two or three of this type over the last few years, it turns out that I've had seven To get started here's a few of mine so far, let me know what you like and don't like about pvd\dlc

[SimonK]

Well, I don't know what this is made of but it is black and rather handsome.

[Pablo]

Just one PVD for me - Fortis Flieger.



regards,
Nick

[S.L]

[Taff]

Vostock :



Old seiko :

[PaulG]

My Carrera 510.511 circa 1984 with Lemania 5100 and almost a daily wearer including today.
regards
Paul
http://www.heuerworld.com

[helidoc]

I rather like PVD on the right kind of watch, usually big, military-like and stealthy. I haven't used the bracelet on mine, as I am not sure the coating will survive that well.

Q&D iPhone pic of my Lum-Tec M9

[dutchgray]

This Seiko

I have annoyingly scratched the side of the case now which I'm not very happy about. :(

[dforgrieve]

My now departed CWC SBS.


Others include a PRS-4 and a lovely Sinn U2S, no photos I'm afraid.

Dave

[vulcangascompany]

[Reeny]

Sea Dweller homage - and Broadarrow
The PVD bracelet was swapped onto the PRS-4 to upgrade it into a dress watch.

Some really nice examples, all seem to be pvd, while pvd is good, I thought the finish and toughness of the dlc was of a higher standard.

[dowsing]

Don't forget ceramic :)



Ocean7 LM4 Shadow

And another Ocean7 G2 in PVD now sadly gone.



I like the look of PVD though get worried about scratching it. Ceramic is great in that it's blinking impossible to scratch but there is the chance that it may shatter altogether if it takes a really big blow or drop.

[carryondentist]

Just one.. But a good 'un

[bnootens]

DPW ana/digi (identical to the chronosport udt II and the breitling new Pluton/3100/3300)

Don't forget ceramic :)



Ocean7 LM4 Shadow

And another Ocean7 G2 in PVD now sadly gone.



I like the look of PVD though get worried about scratching it. Ceramic is great in that it's blinking impossible to scratch but there is the chance that it may shatter altogether if it takes a really big blow or drop.

Yes, I forgot about ceramic, look very nice

[Daz]

[bigvic]

Been wearing this on a black NATO this week.

[frankieflow]

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[tangaroa]

[frankieflow]

So sorry folks.Thought I had grasped it.Please delete my last post.

[barneygumble]

So sorry folks.Thought I had grasped it.Please delete my last post.

You can edit it yourself Frankie. Also, play around with your pic in 'preview' until it displays as you want it. :)

[discordianist]

[frankieflow]

Cheers mister Gumble.Ill stick with it matey

[helidoc]

Don't forget ceramic :)



Ocean7 LM4 Shadow

And another Ocean7 G2 in PVD now sadly gone.



I like the look of PVD though get worried about scratching it. Ceramic is great in that it's blinking impossible to scratch but there is the chance that it may shatter altogether if it takes a really big blow or drop.

That LM4 looks fantastic!

[MPH2OSkier]

Bremont Descent Limited Edition DLC Supermarine

[europa]

Pewter PVD..






Stewart

[gray]

:lol:

Stewart

Gasp :drunken:

You may sell that to me when you're done :)

[gladders]

The Cartier on the right isn't just DLC, it's ADLC :)



simon

[europa]

:lol:

Stewart

Gasp :drunken:

You may sell that to me when you're done :)

It's a beauty isn't it.
You may well be in luck, and I owe you a favour :wink:
I have 2 of these, the other one is the 'regular sized Heuer sheild' example. (the one above has oversized sheild). It is at Rytetime now getting a new crystal fitted.

Stewart

[gray]

It's a beauty isn't it.
You may well be in luck, and I owe you a favour :wink:
I have 2 of these, the other one is the 'regular sized Heuer sheild' example. (the one above has oversized sheild). It is at Rytetime now getting a new crystal fitted.

Stewart

I look forward to your PM on it's return.
I am sure I'll be able to match your HFH donation for it :lol: :wink: :lol:
Seriously, speak soon :)

Cheers

[europa]

It's a beauty isn't it.
You may well be in luck, and I owe you a favour :wink:
I have 2 of these, the other one is the 'regular sized Heuer sheild' example. (the one above has oversized sheild). It is at Rytetime now getting a new crystal fitted.

Stewart

I look forward to your PM on it's return.
I am sure I'll be able to match your HFH donation for it :lol: :wink: :lol:
Seriously, speak soon :)

Cheers

No worries. It's together with a Heuer Lemania that Stephen is servicing/new glass, so it might be a while. I've not used him before, so I don't know the turn-around time.

Stewart

[Panofsky]

I've never really liked PVD watches that much until they get a few scrapes and begin to get some character.

This well-used example is from about 1970 and, though having replacement hands, is probably in the state it was in when owned by a member of the Patrouille de France aeobatic team (see inscription).




Dave

[europa]

I've never really liked PVD watches that much until they get a few scrapes and begin to get some character.

This well-used example is from about 1970 and, though having replacement hands, is probably in the state it was in when owned by a member of the Patrouille de France aeobatic team (see inscription).




Dave

That, Dave, is a cracker! Very 8) indeed

[TakesALickin]

I always have at least one. As of now, it's this Doxa...



But I recently sold this Seiko...



...and a couple of years ago said goodbye to this Watchdude hybrid (still miss this one)...

[paultje]

Here's mine.....even the clasp is black!

[Broussard]

Bremont Descent Limited Edition DLC Supermarine

That's a seriously impressive piece of kit. I bought one of the blue ones when they first came out, but the Descent is stunning. Really like the bracelet on it too. :thumbup:

[Darren Cal.11/12]

Nice to see a Heuer or two represented here in the PVD postings. Heuer were early on the PVD scene, this means that the process may not have been as fully sorted and as you can see from my 1977 Heuer Monza it has some clearly worn areas exposing the base metal. The Monza was budget model, it had the cheaper to produce Cal.15 movement and the body was made of base metals and offered in either chrome plate or PVD as you can see on my well used example.

Cheers - Darren

[andytyc]

Here's a Getat PVD with gold hands.

[Darren Cal.11/12]

My Carrera 510.511 circa 1984 with Lemania 5100 and almost a daily wearer including today.
regards
Paul
http://www.heuerworld.com

Fantastic photo's as usual Paul - well done
Cheers - Darren

[McBeardy]

Don't forget ceramic :)



Ocean7 LM4 Shadow

And another Ocean7 G2 in PVD now sadly gone.



I like the look of PVD though get worried about scratching it. Ceramic is great in that it's blinking impossible to scratch but there is the chance that it may shatter altogether if it takes a really big blow or drop.

That LM Shadow is lovely where could one buy that?

[McBeardy]

That is watch porn :shock:

[europa]

Nice to see a Heuer or two represented here in the PVD postings. Heuer were early on the PVD scene, this means that the process may not have been as fully sorted and as you can see from my 1977 Heuer Monza it has some clearly worn areas exposing the base metal. The Monza was budget model, it had the cheaper to produce Cal.15 movement and the body was made of base metals and offered in either chrome plate or PVD as you can see on my well used example.

Cheers - Darren

That's sort of true Darren, but not wholly accurate.
It is true that the base metal design helped save production costs, but the range as a whole wasn't an 'economy' range.
There is a Cal. 11/12 version of the Monza (model no. 110.501), this IS referred to as the 'economy model'. It had a standard Cal. 11/12 layout and didn't have the name 'Monza' on the dial. This contravenes what you said about Cal. 15 being cheaper to produce than cal. 12, hence the whole range being 'economic'.

http://www.onthedash.com/Guide/_Chronographs/77.Monza/

Cheers
Stewart

[dowsing]

That LM Shadow is lovely where could one buy that?

I'm afraid that you can't anymore. Ocean7 made only 100 LM4's and out of those only about 20 - 25 were the shadow version. Though the are planning on making a new model using a different case along the same shape lines as the American and LM6

[McBeardy]

That LM Shadow is lovely where could one buy that?

I'm afraid that you can't anymore. Ocean7 made only 100 LM4's and out of those only about 20 - 25 were the shadow version. Though the are planning on making a new model using a different case along the same shape lines as the American and LM6

Damn I'll keep an eye out on the SC section, plus I now have project up my sleeve after seeing your

[Saxon007]

I have a black watch. :bounce:

[helidoc]

That LM Shadow is lovely where could one buy that?

I'm afraid that you can't anymore. Ocean7 made only 100 LM4's and out of those only about 20 - 25 were the shadow version. Though the are planning on making a new model using a different case along the same shape lines as the American and LM6

Damn I'll keep an eye out on the SC section, plus I now have project up my sleeve after seeing your

I had a lustful look at the Ocean 7 website, and they seem to have the LM4 for $499, with an extra $50 for the shadow version (plus shipping plus VAT plus £13.50 "inspection fee").

[dowsing]

That LM Shadow is lovely where could one buy that?

I'm afraid that you can't anymore. Ocean7 made only 100 LM4's and out of those only about 20 - 25 were the shadow version. Though the are planning on making a new model using a different case along the same shape lines as the American and LM6

Damn I'll keep an eye out on the SC section, plus I now have project up my sleeve after seeing your

I had a lustful look at the Ocean 7 website, and they seem to have the LM4 for $499, with an extra $50 for the shadow version (plus shipping plus VAT plus £13.50 "inspection fee").

That's a good price, especially compared to what I paid. There's an entertaining review of the watch here which is well worth a read:

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f67/ocean7 ... 06486.html

[andy111s]

My 510.501 -


(The pic is courtesy marin, I haven't bettered it yet!)

And a Yema Meangraph Y11

[gawkrodger]

I'm quite tempted by this Steinhart

http://www.steinhartwatches.de/index.ph ... l_ID=9#259

just slightly concerned I'd find it a little too, well, gimmicy in real life