kfmcmahon Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hello, Yet another "best of" question...I am looking for a PVD/DLC Luminor PAM and am thinking of the 026 from Angus or Josh. Any other "black" watch recommendations (not looking at radiomir). How much difference in the PVD vs DLC coatings in terms of color (pencil lead vs black) and scratch resistance is there? I have a GEN B & R heritage 01-92 which is PVD but looks matte black to me...is that how the PAM's are? Thanks, Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiparks Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 PVD is a method of getting the color onto the watch, like brushing or spraying. It is not in of itself a finish or color. Lots of different black substances can be applied by PVD, some will look shiny, some matte, some black, some grey. DLC will vary dependent on the finish of the metal underneath, apply over a high polish steel and it will have a sheen, apply it over a fine media blasted surface, it will appear matte. the 026 is a good rep, I've had mine for in regular rotation, there's some wear on the underside of the lugs, but no scratches or wear yet. The v2 has a better dial and a correct matte finish CG pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfmcmahon Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 PVD is a method of getting the color onto the watch, like brushing or spraying. It is not in of itself a finish or color. Lots of different black substances can be applied by PVD, some will look shiny, some matte, some black, some grey. DLC will vary dependent on the finish of the metal underneath, apply over a high polish steel and it will have a sheen, apply it over a fine media blasted surface, it will appear matte. the 026 is a good rep, I've had mine for in regular rotation, there's some wear on the underside of the lugs, but no scratches or wear yet. The v2 has a better dial and a correct matte finish CG pin. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximo Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I just received my 360 from Andrew and I love it! Some of the best quality I have seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Always good to hear positive comments about 360, I finally have to bring myself to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBattler Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) The Noob 360 is still pending release.I'd wait to see how it looks if I were you.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2 Edited May 19, 2012 by TheBattler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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