denimhead Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Good Morning Gents, I've been keeping an eye on the current trend for whole PVD/DLC coatings in Camo and also the camo dials that seem to be appearing in Italy. Always one of the first countries to embrace individual personalization of nice things. So please find my initial prototype of a 1016 dial, which i think looks quite nice with the red seconds hand. The idea is to produce 4 variants which would include a Sub, Seadweller, GMT,Explorer 2 and possibly some form of datejust. I realise that this is one of those 'Marmite' subjects so I'm sure it's going to be a 'love it' or 'hate it' topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hey mate afraid I fail into the " hate it " camp but that's just me , maybe on the finished product will catch my fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hey mate afraid I fail into the " hate it " camp but that's just me , maybe on the finished product will catch my fancy. Yep Mike, Its going to be one of those posts mate. Certainly not for everyone but there does seem to be a lot of interest in this sort of modification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well. I disagree. I really lke it. But I can really only see it working with a nice camo canvas strap and a pvd case. What would be the point of a camo dial in a shiny case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezio Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yeah im in the hate Camp aswell but there is a market for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero_Dave Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I like it, but I just wished they used Black printing on the dial (so you can read it) and just make sure no matte black parts of the camo paint is over the dial printing. Otherwise I like it, a lot! Or they could use white printing and make sure to use the black painting sections over the white printing. Dave... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJGladeRaider Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I'd have to pass on this myself. On the other hand, I do like the initiative. If you get a dial that is legible, and put it in an attractive case/band package, there may be a market for it but I'm afraid, no matter what you do, it will reek of fake. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Agreed on a PVD/DLC Case in order to go for the full on Stealth appeal. I have actually asked my supplier to replace the Pale Green print with a dark brown so you will be able to see the white print. Your right TJ on it always being recognised as an after market dial, i do think that the purist attitiude surrounding Rolex has eased with companies Like Project X doing some really interesting stuff, and coming up with some better options that Rolex currently offer DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Sorry. That looks retarded. And I think I'm being kind. That camo design is terrible. I think digital camo, if you must, would be much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1969 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well...I like it very much! Maybe better (imho) for Explorer I 14720/114720 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Creative and different, but it doesn't do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pam007 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 my mom said "If you don't have anything nice to say, keep your mouth shut" So I'm going to keep my mouth shut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Do you have one in Multicam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneP Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I like but it does need improvement. Can you change the text to black? It's me Stone P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elconquistador Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Derp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 It's not for me, but with a PVD case/ bracelet, it might look pretty good. Around here, there are lots and lots of hunters, and you they would probably sell like hot cakes. Camo is so popular here, everyone wears it. I have actually been to formal events and guys show up with camo bow ties and cummerbunds. Not Military, but every conceivable pattern of hunting camo!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dazza Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 I think it looks pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max72 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) You need to use a real camo pattern for a nice effect, try the Russian "Digital Flora" or "Partizan" patterns Sent from my GMT Master using Tritium Edited June 14, 2014 by Max72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyyammine Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 No like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted June 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Thanks for the feedback guys, I think i know where i need to go with the project. I'll keep you posted Cheers DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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