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Old 23 December 2010, 06:48 AM   #1
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I've never seen a Rolex like this...

I assume it's aftermarket coating? What's the benefit, other than the obvious resistance to scuffs? http://www.europeanwatch.com/14445.htm
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Old 23 December 2010, 06:49 AM   #2
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It's DLC, not a big fan!
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Old 23 December 2010, 07:00 AM   #3
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there are other variations(?) too.

i once saw a pic where they "skin" the dial so that the movement can be seen from the front. didn't look too pretty IMO.
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Old 23 December 2010, 07:23 AM   #4
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I think it is pretty ballsy and cool! I'd recommend sandblasted the polished surfaces though (like the side of the case) in order to get a more uniform and muted look.

Anyone know what they wanted for this one? (just curious! :-))
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Old 23 December 2010, 07:30 AM   #5
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Not a fan of the whole DLC thing.
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Old 23 December 2010, 07:48 AM   #6
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i think it is pretty ballsy and cool! I'd recommend sandblasted the polished surfaces though (like the side of the case) in order to get a more uniform and muted look.

Anyone know what they wanted for this one? (just curious! :-))

$12,000
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Old 23 December 2010, 07:56 AM   #7
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$12,000
Ouch!

Esp since you can buy a LNIB one for $7,500 and the DLC job is, what?, $1,000-1,500 from a trusted source?
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