PeteM Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I have been thinking about doing my own Super Avenger blacksteel. I have a gen dial for swapping. So my plan was to get a standard SA new or used. Possibly a V1 as I have a gen bezel somewhere. Then to get the case etc PVD coated or possibly DLC'd as it can by CC'd to give a PVD finish and is a far as I know give a better lasting finish. The only thing is I hate rubber straps both in look and feel so I was wondering if I could PVD or DLC a gen bracelet, is it practical to do given the screws links etc? If so does one coating suit this over the other? has anyone done this already? I think personally the pro1 would suit it better but what do you guys think? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 You need to chat to Avitt, but i am sure he can DLC fresh air if you asked him, best prices around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 I have been thinking about doing my own Super Avenger blacksteel. I have a gen dial for swapping. So my plan was to get a standard SA new or used. Possibly a V1 as I have a gen bezel somewhere. Then to get the case etc PVD coated or possibly DLC'd as it can by CC'd to give a PVD finish and is a far as I know give a better lasting finish. The only thing is I hate rubber straps both in look and feel so I was wondering if I could PVD or DLC a gen bracelet, is it practical to do given the screws links etc? If so does one coating suit this over the other? has anyone done this already? I think personally the pro1 would suit it better but what do you guys think? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks What!? You have a gen BSSA dial? From where? Details please! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 What!? You have a gen BSSA dial? From where? Details please! Thanks! It was luck more than judgement mate. I know a fella that buys and sells gens. We were chatting about stuff generally he mentioned about some parts he had... when it sunk in what he said about five minutes later!!! I said I'd have it! Thats it mate. As I said pure luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) It was luck more than judgement mate. I know a fella that buys and sells gens. We were chatting about stuff generally he mentioned about some parts he had... when it sunk in what he said about five minutes later!!! I said I'd have it! Thats it mate. As I said pure luck. Yeah, I thought so Lucky you! I'd get a V2 or a V3 SA and get the case and the buckle of the Pro Diver DLC'd by Avitt. Put the dial in, and you're good to go. Greetz. Edit: Misspelling. Edited December 21, 2009 by yodap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Have to agree with Yodap. The V1 is pretty inferior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Why don't you wait till next month. SA blacksteel is definitely coming out. Pick it up and swap the dial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Well they have been saying that for a while now but even if it did, the big thing for me is I dont like the OR strap or any rubber strap. So I would like to get a Gen Pro1 either PVD'd or DLC'd so it would need to match the rep finish. If its DLC I would need to do watch as well. Plus I dont know if doing a bracelet is practical for either finish. I was hoping from my post someone might have experience of doing it. I have PM'd Avitt about the DLC side of it on advice of FxrAndy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 Avitt has DLC'd quite a few bracelets...so that should not be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 I like the look of the DLCed bracelet, but I would be very worried that the friction between the endlinks and the case would eventually wear away at the coating. There has to be a reason why Breitling never did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 thought there was post of a Pro1 bracelet coated here awhile back?!...hmmmmm....can't recall who/where?... Pete -- let's see the dial, man!...gen-envy... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 thought there was post of a Pro1 bracelet coated here awhile back?!...hmmmmm....can't recall who/where?... Pete -- let's see the dial, man!...gen-envy... R- I had a look but couldnt see it. When its in my hands I will post pics for a small consideration !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 When its in my hands I will post pics for a small consideration !!! hey Pete - it's a dial...not some freakshow exhibit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 hey Pete - it's a dial...not some freakshow exhibit... You aint seen where I am going to place it for the photo yet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted December 21, 2009 Report Share Posted December 21, 2009 hackR's right, there was a post a few weeks back, it was about something else that had been coated but it linked to the bracelet coating. Not sure if it was in Avitts sig or a link in the post, but it's definately around here somewhere, I'll try find it for you Pete. I remember him saying he wasn't too keen on coating a bracelet because of how they are made up and also because it would be a different colour from the watch (watch was a V2 BS). In the end it all turned out very cool, has slightly differing shades from different angles. Sounded very cool! I have a V1 SA if you want it bud and Vlydog is selling a gen Avitt DLC'd clasp in the parts sales I think it is! I agree, I hate the rubber too, I just got BlackBard to make me a black gator strap with the correct colour red stitching! Something different than the 'normal' HKTan strap that Lani made famous! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 hackR's right, there was a post a few weeks back, it was about something else that had been coated but it linked to the bracelet coating. Not sure if it was in Avitts sig or a link in the post, but it's definately around here somewhere, I'll try find it for you Pete. I remember him saying he wasn't too keen on coating a bracelet because of how they are made up and also because it would be a different colour from the watch (watch was a V2 BS). In the end it all turned out very cool, has slightly differing shades from different angles. Sounded very cool! I have a V1 SA if you want it bud and Vlydog is selling a gen Avitt DLC'd clasp in the parts sales I think it is! I agree, I hate the rubber too, I just got BlackBard to make me a black gator strap with the correct colour red stitching! Something different than the 'normal' HKTan strap that Lani made famous! Sixx Thanks I found it, it never dawned on me to check Avitts posts here is link http://www.rwgforum....ting-bracelets/ Seeing those pics has made my mind up especially with the Pro 1, I like that. I just have to try and talk him out of his no bracelets policy!!! Thanks again mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbard Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 hackR's right, there was a post a few weeks back, it was about something else that had been coated but it linked to the bracelet coating. Not sure if it was in Avitts sig or a link in the post, but it's definately around here somewhere, I'll try find it for you Pete. I remember him saying he wasn't too keen on coating a bracelet because of how they are made up and also because it would be a different colour from the watch (watch was a V2 BS). In the end it all turned out very cool, has slightly differing shades from different angles. Sounded very cool! I have a V1 SA if you want it bud and Vlydog is selling a gen Avitt DLC'd clasp in the parts sales I think it is! I agree, I hate the rubber too, I just got BlackBard to make me a black gator strap with the correct colour red stitching! Something different than the 'normal' HKTan strap that Lani made famous! Sixx I just got my first Breitling, and made a custom Coach for this one. Super Avenger....One of the most beautiful pieces ever owned... I cant wait to see your new shoes fitted! Let me know when the package arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 to quote the "others" at RG: "this post is worthless without pix"... @BB and Sixx -- strap pix, please!...(gotta see the BB Hktan Slayer BS Edition) @Pete -- keep us informed...should be quite the piece...jealous, i am!... @BB --> "1 Breitling, 1 Breitling only" (hunt for Red October parody quote) -- seriously, we've gotta work on your breitling style, ma man!... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbard Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I'll let my buddy over the pond share once he has it mounted..... Here is a quick and dirty set of mine on coach. I'll take better shots in natural light later...: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P8B Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 its here!! the Blacksteel Rep has been launched by Josh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shkolnik Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Who does that know, whether it is possible on V3 to replace bazel on gen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yodap Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Who does that know, whether it is possible on V3 to replace bazel on gen? You may want to ask Samurai about this. He's just got one. Greetz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Can't wait for the BB strap to arrive, from what I'm told of the pics, it's going to look killer!!! As soon as it's mounted there shall be pics a plenty!! Pete, get back to me if you still want the donor SA. Not a hugely positive response to Josh's pictures from the off! He really could have cleaned it up a bit before shooting them from what I can tell! Weird to do another PVD job only to supercede it with (hopefully) a DLC'd version!? I guess there will still be those who will buy both, think I'll wait for V2! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Pete, get back to me if you still want the donor SA. Sixx Thanks mate, apologies. I heard from Avitt today he is happy to DLC bracelet and case with usual caveats (perfectly understandable) The main one is the bezel this will need to be removed. As I recall the V1 has a removable bezel but the V2 doesnt although it can be dremelled off and replaced with gen but I think it needs a ring of some sort to recieve and work gen bezel. Not sure case wise what others differences there maybe between v1 and V2 I have a gen bezel fortunately just need to find what and where this ring is. Thanks again mate. I will let you know as soon as I am more aware of what the differences are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I think it's the V1 that I have Pete. I'll send it to you and you can have a play with it if you like?! Sixx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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