dadog13 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Just saw this one on the 'risti forum...do you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 How can you not like this watch...Lovely indeed. What is the price tag though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 How can you not like this watch...Lovely indeed. What is the price tag though the price of the 187's is in the 13k range...and you need additional 300-500$ for a good quality PVD coating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I didn't notice until you mentioned that this was PVD coated LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadog13 Posted February 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 this was PVD coated LOL it's the ONLY reason why I have posted it...otherwise it wouldn't be anything that we haven't seen yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promotersf Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Pretty badass and ballsy at the same time...love it . I have a gen 212j I've been debating about PVD/DCLing for many months now...I think it would look kick ass, but once done...it will probably be always in my collections so I haven't pulled the trigger yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Just saw this one on the 'risti forum...do you like it? Would have been more interesting if the poster had decided to forgo the use of the flash button on his camera and take in natural light. You can still see the over-exposed contrast between the 'black' matte rubber strap and the darker glossy/polished case, but still as bwhitesox mentioned, the finish doesn't leap out at you because of the poor choice of lighting. Personally, it does nothing for me - still has a polished appearance, so not much different than the look of the titanium 194 - whereas bead-blasting would give a more interesting effect IMO. As for value, much as you do things like that for your own pleasure, I'd always wonder just how much of a hit you'd take on it by subjecting the case to an aftermarket job like this, if of course you ever decide to trade it in. Owner would probably expect above going market value as well due to its "rarity" Me? Whilst I may like the thought of a bead-blasted/coated 187, I less like the thought of paying thousands of euros for a pre-owned watch I know has been stripped down in some unauthorised 'shop' (yes, even IWW) and had its case treated in this manner. It's the sort of thing I'd get done to my rep not my gen. Not to mention the possibility of an OPSC shuffling uncomfortably before shaking their heads in refusal if it ever needed a service etc. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 That guy probably just ruined the Panerai 2009 SIHH launch of their latest 'secret' model. Either that or someone at Richemont just slapped their head and went 'PVD the entire range! Why didn't we think of that?!' I commend the guy personally, he broke from the pack. Crazy yes, but good kind of crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 That guy probably just ruined the Panerai 2009 SIHH launch of their latest 'secret' model. Either that or someone at Richemont just slapped their head and went 'PVD the entire range! Why didn't we think of that?!' I commend the guy personally, he broke from the pack. Crazy yes, but good kind of crazy. SIHH 2009 already been and gone my friend (they controversially split it and Baselworld by 3 months instead of 3 weeks) As for being good crazy, I think it's more stupid crazy for the reasons I've already outlined above. If I want to mix gen Panerai plus PVD look that is durable (not the crappy shiney ceramic) then I'd look at that gorgeous 322(?) you know the new DLC'd Regatta with ratty movement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 SIHH 2009 already been and gone my friend Excellent point. The fax to recommend firing their PR firm is already sent Okay - amend joke to SIHH 2010! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 It looks like polished to me from those photos.. they are that bad you cannot judge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfesq Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepshow Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 He should have had it bead-blasted first, like on OEM PVD'd PAMs. The PVD doesn't look good over the top of the brushed finish, IMO. I'm not a fan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 He should have had it bead-blasted first, like on OEM PVD'd PAMs. The PVD doesn't look good over the top of the brushed finish, IMO. I'm not a fan... Agreed. Like the concept....don't like the result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ta8088 Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 I'm going to have to go along with you guys on liking the concept but not the result. Think I would like it better if it had been blasted first. Still pretty ballsy to do with a LE expensive gen watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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