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Old 7 November 2008, 05:33 PM   #1
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explorer II PVD
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Old 7 November 2008, 05:34 PM   #2
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Old 7 November 2008, 05:34 PM   #3
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Old 7 November 2008, 05:40 PM   #4
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no, no, no. you shouldnt mess with perfection.
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Old 7 November 2008, 05:55 PM   #5
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What does that M on the dial mean? Military issue?
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Old 7 November 2008, 06:02 PM   #6
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Old 7 November 2008, 06:29 PM   #7
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Old 7 November 2008, 06:35 PM   #8
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Did you paint it yourself?
ha ha, yes, definately looks like a DIY... a bit of overspray, especially on the bezel on the "12"...
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Old 7 November 2008, 06:51 PM   #9
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this is a weird post. The black looks very good but those bezel numbers look like crap. I know that Italy has a lot of modded watches but this one is different.
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Old 7 November 2008, 06:52 PM   #10
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Sorry to have to say this, but it doesn't look good to me.
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Old 7 November 2008, 06:52 PM   #11
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A few more details Matteo.
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Old 7 November 2008, 07:04 PM   #12
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I think it looks very interesting and different. Even if I didn't like it I wouldn't disparage you for having it.

I wonder what that "M" on the dial means?
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Old 7 November 2008, 07:36 PM   #13
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Interesting look. Would love to see it on a black(or black and red) NATO with a wrist shot to see what it would look like.
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Old 7 November 2008, 08:20 PM   #14
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Old 7 November 2008, 10:36 PM   #15
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Old 7 November 2008, 11:34 PM   #16
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Old 7 November 2008, 11:45 PM   #17
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sorry.... no likey....but whatever floats your boat....
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Old 7 November 2008, 11:49 PM   #18
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something a bit different. I dont like PVD really but it looks quite good- enjoy
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Old 8 November 2008, 12:35 AM   #19
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Hey mat did you use the original dial and bezel to play with it??
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Old 8 November 2008, 12:39 AM   #20
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I still want this Sub first
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Old 8 November 2008, 02:21 AM   #21
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Old 8 November 2008, 02:28 AM   #22
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I think it looks pretty cool. Gives it a vintage feel with the "non-perfect" bezel. Looks aged.

Don't let them hold you back Matteo. Do what you like with your Rollie!
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Old 8 November 2008, 09:58 AM   #23
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Tempo, when you get those made let me know...
I am in for one haha.

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Old 8 November 2008, 10:43 AM   #25
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Old 8 November 2008, 10:59 AM   #26
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I love the fact that you modify, I love the color combination, I hate the fact that it looks like you did it with a sharpie.

I have had many automobile parts, powdercoated, anodized, painted ect. If a $800 intake manifold came back looking like that...I would hand it back and tell them to do it over.

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Interesting treatment.

I wouldn't mind it if someone would state the durability of PVD. I have seen all kinds of treatments, including anodized surfaces, not hold up too well. Maybe PVD is tougher. . . ?
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Interesting treatment.

I wouldn't mind it if someone would state the durability of PVD. I have seen all kinds of treatments, including anodized surfaces, not hold up too well. Maybe PVD is tougher. . . ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_vapor_deposition
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Old 8 November 2008, 09:34 PM   #30
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It's definitely a different look but not for me though.
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