leitztozeiss Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Hi all. How durable is a PVD finish, specifically on Davidsen's PVD models? I wouldn't mind wearing a PVD watch and getting 'bright' rub marks on it, but it would really bother me if steel showed through a scratch or mark. I am particularly worried about wear on the lugs from strap changes and also wear on the CG from opening/closing lever. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebakanezzar Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Hi all. How durable is a PVD finish, specifically on Davidsen's PVD models? I wouldn't mind wearing a PVD watch and getting 'bright' rub marks on it, but it would really bother me if steel showed through a scratch or mark. I am particularly worried about wear on the lugs from strap changes and also wear on the CG from opening/closing lever. Thanks. I have had my Davidson 195 for 6 months or so... It came with a small nick in the finish where the SS showed through, very very tiny, infact I only notice it if light shines directly on it... I have worn it alot, and gotten several scuffs on it, you can tell when you scuff it, but no steel comes through...someone compaied it to the changing of color of leather (patena /sp?) and I would agree...the scuffs just give it character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 I've had mine for 6 months as well; purchased in April, and wear it on occassion. It's collected some patina... But it's held up gracefully... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I've had mine for 6 months as well; purchased in April, and wear it on occassion. It's collected some patina... But it's held up gracefully... Dude, Is yours from davidsenjpn? Beautiful, in any case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Dude, Is yours from davidsenjpn? Beautiful, in any case... Yes it is david's pvd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rqthrottle Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Same here. Exact same issue. I can't see it when I wear it, so I live with it. It came with a small nick in the finish where the SS showed through, very very tiny, infact I only notice it if light shines directly on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario33 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I too have one of his PVDs (195). I've had it for about 3 months and it has gathered some light 'scuff' marks. No deep gashes though. It's a very durable PVD coating, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Dude, Is yours from davidsenjpn? Beautiful, in any case... Indeed... It is a davidsen 009 My pics represent the watch as being a bit darker than it really is; I have since taken a cape cod to it, and it's lightened up a bit more. One thing I can say- Natural patina on the PVD's surface is gorgeous! I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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