Hi Forum,
So i stumbled over into these Speedmaster LE's "Black Venom" editions that are new to me. Turns out its an italian company that takes costly pieces and then coates them with "Dlc" diamond carbon like vapor deposition, making it "extremely hard, durable" etc etc.

I could find no reference here on OF, but what are the thoughs of the forum? Is this an insult and ruines otherwise perfectly fine watches? Or do you like it and is considered a welcome alternative?

Personally on some examples i think it does look sort of cool, but it feels very bad to do that to watches like these

 

I recently stumbled across them on CH24 while researching engraved rolex models.
They are routhless and DLC everything, from Patek 5711's to the new Pepsi, no matter how expensive or "rare".
TBH, I don't mind, if someone feels like dropping another few grand on an allready expensive watch just to have it black, go for it. As long as they leave vintage models alone. Other companies are doing the same thing for years now. Blaken comes to mind.
Something about that Speedmaster dial is very wrong btw. Look at the hour markers. And the chrono hand tip, where is it?

Cheers,

Max

 

indeed the speedmaster looks horrible!

The Milgauss looks okay, but I still prefer the normal steel

 

Reminds me of how Bamford watches started, recently they have started been collaborating with actual watch companies. I think they look horrible, but are certainly 'on trend', I wonder how long they will last. He does have a hell of a car and collection though

Although, I'm sure it helps if your parents are billionaires.

 

anything is helped by this.....

 

Thanks for sharing that video.

Honestly, I thought his production of Bamford watches; the application of color especially on the orange accents seem alittle plasticky and looks too thick a color.

But I enjoyed his explanation of why he wears a Heuer Kentucky and such; you can tell that he's a real collector of sorts.

 

Ever own a black car? Once was enough.

 

These watches are best left to people who vape and wear hats indoors.

 

"extremely hard, durable" are not words that I would associate with DLC, easily marked and near impossible to refinish is more accurate.

 

Cars looked great, original watches looked great, Bamford watches not so much IMHO