P4GTR Posted April 17, 2010 Report Posted April 17, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.com/Heavy-Avenger-Skyland-PVD-Steel-Chronograph-Case-Needs_W0QQitemZ120557379115QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c11c79e2b Fake case. Looks like it went to 'nam. "found in watchmakers desk" looks like it was found in a warzone.
FxrAndy Posted April 17, 2010 Report Posted April 17, 2010 looks like it was attacked with acid or something, and a grinder, i wonder what his arm looks like
patinga Posted April 17, 2010 Report Posted April 17, 2010 Who would do that to a poor innocent watch?
FxrAndy Posted April 17, 2010 Report Posted April 17, 2010 could be, but how hot would it have to be to do that to a case?
jchurch Posted April 17, 2010 Report Posted April 17, 2010 My guess is a failed attempt at removing the coating. acid (crystal seems ok, so I don't think it was soaked in it at least not over the top), sand or bead blasting (again crystal appears ok, so I am thinking taped over it or something else was done). I was thinking a fire also but then again the crystal I think heat high enough to do that with the finish would have done something with the crystal.
Bike Mike Posted April 18, 2010 Report Posted April 18, 2010 No amount of heat caused by a fire is going to make the case pit like that. Wonder if the owner was into diving into some deep depths as high levels chloride will cause this kind of damage in 316 SS.
yodap Posted April 18, 2010 Report Posted April 18, 2010 But gens are 440 steel not 316, only our reps are made of 316L. BTW the caseset is rep. Greetz.
jchurch Posted April 18, 2010 Report Posted April 18, 2010 No amount of heat caused by a fire is going to make the case pit like that. Wonder if the owner was into diving into some deep depths as high levels chloride will cause this kind of damage in 316 SS. Would that go through the coating on the case also? Really don't know what caused it but I am sure it is an interesting story.
hackR Posted April 18, 2010 Report Posted April 18, 2010 definitely rep...v1 pvd skyland... but tell ya what - if it had the pushers and crown it would make a fun distressed piece for $100usd... the question is: how's the crystal and why isn't the crystal distressed...wonder if the owner got the bezel off and removed the crystal...that, unto itself, is a big win...
maxman Posted April 18, 2010 Report Posted April 18, 2010 Give me 5 min with a cape cod and I will make this thing like new, like new I SAY
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