PVD durability questions???

[longshot]

I'm very close to adding a 'Base' Pam to my collection. I currently have:

• Pam001 Swiss on bracelet
  Pam036 Swiss
  Pam029 2893
  Pam111h Asian

I've decided to try one of Davidsen's watches but am really torn between the SS and the PVD. The PVD would be more different from what I have and from all your pics they look awesome on a good tan strap! But I've had a vintage Seiko diver and bracelet that was PVD coated by IWW (here in the US) and it was very costly and not that durable at all I'm guessing that the PVD on reps is not as durable as what I had and was wondering what experiences others here have had with their PVD Pam reps?

I'm pretty picky about my watches, and with some polish and a brushing pen it's easy to get small scratches and scuffs out of an SS case. But with PVD you don't have that option and if the rep PVD scratches easily that first scratch would ruin my week :roll:

 

[sennsi]

On the contrary, I believe that Jack at IWW does a pretty decent job on this PVD/DLC coating services.

I have had the chance to view a DLC'ed 005 as well as a DLC'ed 000 and the coating is more impressive in person.

DLC aka Diamond-Like Coating is a hardier process of PVD which holds the colour and is more resistant to scratches.

009 PVD from Davidsenjpb is a good choice imo. There's no safe way to keep your watches from scratches unless it is in the safe. So wear your PVD well, let the scratches come naturally and you'll have a vintage piece in a few years.

Time waits for no man.

I am a sucker for PVDs so there you go, my biased opinion.

 

[longshot]

On the contrary, I believe that Jack at IWW does a pretty decent job on this PVD/DLC coating services.

I have had the chance to view a DLC'ed 005 as well as a DLC'ed 000 and the coating is more impressive in person.

DLC aka Diamond-Like Coating is a hardier process of PVD which holds the colour and is more resistant to scratches.

009 PVD from Davidsenjpb is a good choice imo. There's no safe way to keep your watches from scratches unless it is in the safe. So wear your PVD well, let the scratches come naturally and you'll have a vintage piece in a few years.

Time waits for no man.

I am a sucker for PVDs so there you go, my biased opinion.

I wasn't suggesting Jack did not do a good job, he's done 7-8 watches for me over the years and I've been hapy with every one, from just re-lumes to full custom jobs!

But the PVD coating on the bracelet I had done scratched very easily. Of course a watch head does not get nearly the wear and scuffs a bracelet does

Thanks for the advice!