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Old 12-04-2009, 10:03 PM   #1
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Here is a good write-up on PVD process:

http://replicawatchfaqs.blogspot.com...eposition.html

It is supposed to make a watch less apt to corrosion. It's being used more frequently in diver's watches but has made it's way into fashion watches for the "black out" look.

Most PVD watches do not look as shiny black as s15driftking's. IMO the better looking PVD watches have a sort of sandblasted treatment done first. The one that s15driftking almost looks ceramic (which some watches have been made from and Rolex has been using ceramic in it's bezel's). Stuhrling's seems to have a few models which are made to look like other popular makers, Omega, Rolex, Breitling, Hublot, etc. So I can understand the comparison.

s15driftking is your quartz or automatic? And does the 53mm measurement include the pushers and crown? I ask because it does not look that large on your wrist.
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Old 12-05-2009, 05:59 AM   #2
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Here is a good write-up on PVD process:

The one that s15driftking almost looks ceramic (which some watches have been made from and Rolex has been using ceramic in it's bezel's). Stuhrling's seems to have a few models which are made to look like other popular makers, Omega, Rolex, Breitling, Hublot, etc.
It loooks like the watch is anodized.
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Old 12-06-2009, 04:38 PM   #3
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Just picked this up this past week. I now have the bracelet version and the strap version. It came with a canvas strap but it was really uncomfortable and didn't adjust well. Decided to buy a Hirsch strap to put on and now I absolutely love this watch. Fairly cheap and just a great watch.

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Old 12-06-2009, 06:50 PM   #4
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Alright, I can see that some of you guys are way bigger than me. 53mm would look pretty silly on my small wrist. Here's my biggest watch at 37mm. A Bvlgari Solotempo.



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Here's my biggest watch at 37mm. A Bvlgari Solotempo.
Unique styling of the 12 and 6 hands.
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Old 12-06-2009, 07:29 PM   #6
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Alright, I can see that some of you guys are way bigger than me. 53mm would look pretty silly on my small wrist. Here's my biggest watch at 37mm. A Bvlgari Solotempo.


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it was 53 with the crown, maybe closer to a 47mm.

I personally wouldn't wear anything smaller than 43mm because it would look just plain silly on my big wrist. That is a very cool design regardless.



And to MikeyC, the Stuhrling i bought isn't an hommage to any particular breitling although after further examination it does look like it robs a bunch of characteristics from several different brietlings, the bezel resembles the Bentley 6.75 for sure. Maybe all the breitling influence is why i like it so much.
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Old 12-09-2009, 06:51 AM   #7
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Just picked this up this past week. I now have the bracelet version and the strap version. It came with a canvas strap but it was really uncomfortable and didn't adjust well. Decided to buy a Hirsch strap to put on and now I absolutely love this watch. Fairly cheap and just a great watch.
Nice looking watch!!! Citizen makes some of the best bang for your buck watches on the market today IMHO.
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Old 12-10-2009, 11:51 AM   #8
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Nice looking watch!!! Citizen makes some of the best bang for your buck watches on the market today IMHO.
I said the same thing a few pages back!
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you like flossing that Breitling
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Old 12-10-2009, 03:38 PM   #10
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you like flossing that Breitling
lol, I just about said the same thing
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Old 12-10-2009, 04:24 PM   #11
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you like flossing that Breitling
not as much as Ludacris does...



I take pics of it alot because it is by far the prettiest watch i own.
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Old 12-08-2009, 10:05 PM   #12
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I just ordered an Orange Monster on rubber.

$139 shipped, cant beat it!! Going to be a Xmas gift though so I cant touch it until Dec.25.
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I just ordered an Orange Monster on rubber.

$139 shipped, cant beat it!! Going to be a Xmas gift though so I cant touch it until Dec.25.
Join the club with the "Christmas Present Thing". I've got one wrapped up and under the tree too lol
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I just ordered an Orange Monster on rubber.

$139 shipped, cant beat it!! Going to be a Xmas gift though so I cant touch it until Dec.25.

You picked up an orange monster for 139.00 .thats un-freaking real! mind telling where? Sick price bro!
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Oops, just had a weak moment, made a purchase, will be here next week. Think PVD
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Old 12-10-2009, 09:47 PM   #17
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Oops, just had a weak moment, made a purchase, will be here next week. Think PVD
What does the airport in Warwick, RI have to do with your watch?
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Old 12-10-2009, 09:52 PM   #18
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What does the airport in Warwick, RI have to do with your watch?

Clever, very clever!

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Is that a Getat PAM homage? Jackson Tse?
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Old 12-10-2009, 10:02 PM   #20
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Robert Uhren, very similar to a lot of the U-boats out there. A skosh different in styling. almost an homage.


BTW i am repulsed by Panerai watches, i wouldn't be caught dead wearing one.
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