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Thank you, 666
for the prompt reply -- you are the best!
I have no experience with PVD watch cases, so I was wondering... I assumed that the underlying titanium would ding as normally as any JLC titanium case made with the same grade ti, but I was also wondering if the PVD process provides any extra protection against the normal hairline scratches and "swirls" that eventually appear on uncoated metal watches. I also wanted to make sure that there are no issues with the PVD coating adhering to the metal underneath, so that there is no evidence of chipping or any other problems.
Yes, strangely, I am tempted by the Black Concept AMVOX II -- somebody help me!
Best,
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Black AMVOX II Question for owners
So, how is the black PVD case holding up on the original Black titanium AMVOX II? Now that it has been out for a few years and presumbably owners have been wearing it, has the PVD taken any scratches, nicks or other deformations through normal wear? What ...
Through normal wear, no problem
I noticed that on some Black Amvoxes owned by some friends of mine, for a period of 2 and 3 years...In normal conditions of wear... Now, if you ding it, I assume that you will have problems. Like with any other metal. I own one Black Amvox II, the RPBE......
Thank you, 666
for the prompt reply -- you are the best! I have no experience with PVD watch cases, so I was wondering... I assumed that the underlying titanium would ding as normally as any JLC titanium case made with the same grade ti, but I was also wondering if the ...
If I remember correctly, JLC can re do the PVD on their case...
PVD is not a protection, it is not making the Titanium Grade 5 harder than it is. DLC gives a better protection, if I got all the technical points right. On JLC watches, the PVD treamtent is deep, so, in normal conditions of wear, no problem at all. Still...
Oh, Vlad...
...you have no idea how much help I need. LOL. I am trying to wade my way through the technical aspects of ceramics, PVD and DLC processes, etc. A couple of our esteemed Forum members and the venerable AP Moderator have been patiently trying to educate me...
No worries at all
I had the same questions before getting the AMVOX 2 Black. I bought mine 1 year ago and i wear it 1 out of 2 days i would say. I dont really pay much attention to it, and i must say that it is holding up VERY well. I have a small hairline scratch on one o...
Thanks, Xavier
That is the kind of information I am looking for. I am actually interested to learn that the PVD'd titanium can take on hairline scratches, but, again, that is what I am trying to find out. I still assume it scratches less easily than say un coated titani...
I must sound...
...like a broken record sometimes. But unless you really know what coating JLC uses in the PVDing, it's going to be difficult to make a call on vulnerability to scratches. To draw a (bad) analogy it's like saying my stairwell is made of wood. Is it Balsa?...
Thanks for the continuing education
I think I get what you are saying, and that is why I have asked for some real life experiences with this particular watch, so that I then have a better idea what to expect of the specific PVD process used by JLC on this particular watch. I agree, my thres...