Guest avitt Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I realize that I've been providing DLC coating service for quite a while now, and have made quite a few post in that time. I thought it might be a good idea to pull together an index of all the relevant threads. I'll update the list going forward... I'd also invite anyone who has a piece that I've coated to post pics here. This would probably also be a good spot to ask any questions about DLC (I might pull together a FAQ later). Here's the list (in approximately reverse chronological order): Spectacular Pre-V 5218-203/A Über Franken PAM04B, with DLC treated to be a perfect match for Vintage PVD 5218-202/A with "Vintagized" DLC...The Best of Both Worlds DLC for your Pre-V Pam? A few DLC'd Gens: Milgauss, Breitling, Marathon SAR Super Badass DLC'd DSSD Best of the Best Bell & Ross BR01-92 DLC Coated Genuine Daytona Case and Bezel DLC Coated Genuine Rolex Sub and Bracelet DLC Coated Seiko Case Transformation of Seiko "Beater" DLC Coating of a Polished Case (Genuine Silverstein Chrono) A comparison of DLC and TiAlN coatings Complete, Start to Finish Coating Job on a Genuine PAM 000 DLC Coated Chronographs: PAM 196 with Painted Bezel, and Breitling Skyland Salvaging a project that has gone wrong... DLC/PVD Removal and Recoating DLC Coating Bracelets: The Skyland Blacksteel DLC fix for A7750 seconds-at-six problem More PAM case pics, with buckle and crown DLC Reference Pictures: PAM Cases DLC Coated BR03-92 Bead-blasting of a B&R DLC Hardness Demo on Youtube More pics of the Hamilton, with Chieftang AR My first effort: The Hamilton GMT from Dec, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossanti Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 thanks for this library threads...looking forward to hear from you about ur services! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 @ Avitt: Where you based ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 @ Avitt: Where you based ? Southern California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMK000 Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 I'm awaiting my return of a 202a project bead blasted and PVD'd by Panerai's source (the gen).. it went up North.. got a FGD dial and genuine OEM pvd kruzer crown.. can't wait to see the results AC Lani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 I'm awaiting my return of a 202a project bead blasted and PVD'd by Panerai's source (the gen).. it went up North.. got a FGD dial and genuine OEM pvd kruzer crown.. can't wait to see the results Oooo...Neither can I! Let us know when it get's here. I'm doing the same piece. Self-lumed FGD dial...T-48 crown...rare early case, with perfect Pre-V lug shape...Pre-V screw bars...genuine bezel...self-engraved, sew-in Logo buckle...Frogman PAV99 strap, Jakob case back...And of course, my DLC! We'll have to compare, when they're all done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 ...A few new threads added to the original post. Check 'em out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Here another refurbishment project. This one took quite a while to complete, but worked out well in the end. Now a DLC'd Ball watch is not too noteworthy, since they have several factory DLC coated models in their line...But this one seems pretty special once you see the before and after photos... Before: After: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Wow, that looks really clean I think there's something to be said for blue accents as well on watches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiman12 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Wow Avitt, you do beautiful work man! I just might have to come up with a project just to send to you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Most excellent. I am a recent Ball convert also! Don't give me any ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest techlogik Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hey T one of the outlets for Marathon watches is right down the street from me... Ever since you posted pics of that blasted and DLC'd SAR I've been itching to get in there and get one. Hopefully not too long from now, and then it'll on its way down south for the works! PS Love that Ball too. VERY sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Sounds good, B. Ready to help you out any time! BTW, that Ball features some Chieftang AR action! (I cracked the OE crystal, and had to replace it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'd never heard of Ball before seeing these pics. I guess I don't spend enough time on gen forums. This one looks very IWCish to me, and that integrated bezel is very slick... Pics are great too, BTW. I'll bet bead blasted, AR coated watches are a joy to photog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pafre Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 A couple pics of my Gen PO with Avitt's DLC. I can't say enough good things about Tony, a very nice guy to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 That is nice Always a fan of custom work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Thanks, all! I'd never heard of Ball before seeing these pics. I guess I don't spend enough time on gen forums. This one looks very IWCish to me, and that integrated bezel is very slick... Pics are great too, BTW. I'll bet bead blasted, AR coated watches are a joy to photog. Ball is one of those secondary, "high value" Swiss lines. I put them in the same category as Oris, Fortis, and Hamilton. One of Ball's trademark features is the use of Tritium tubes (you can see them in the pics above, even on the subdial hands). ...and yes, these high contrast, matte finished, AR watches are a breeze to photograph! A couple pics of my Gen PO with Avitt's DLC. I can't say enough good things about Tony, a very nice guy to deal with. Thank you very much, pafre! That PO really came together beautifully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 That Ball Ionosphere is just stunning in DLC avitt!!! The PO looks pretty awesome too! Gotta say I love my DLC coated B&R 03-92. The coating is perfect and really makes the look of the watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky1012 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 As son as I learn to take my DSSD apart I'm gonna want this done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Although this photo has been posted many times. I think avitt would not mind me plugging his lustrous work once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 As soon as I learn to take my DSSD apart I'm gonna want this done. I just received my DSSD caseback tool from Watchbitz.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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