PROHUNTER

[asphericalperspective]

Anyone own one of these 3rd party customized Rolexes? If so, what are your opinions?

I'm usually not a big fan of black PVD watches, but there are a couple of models that I think are kind of interesting. But there does not seem to be a lot of information about these watches out there. So if anyone can shed some light on this matter it will be hugely appreciated.

Cheers.

[GinGinD]

They're extremely expensive. Also, Rolex won't work on them so you'd have to find a Rolex-certified independent. It voids the warranty as well.

I understand the coating quality is very good so if it's a look you like and you don't mind the money, then by all means go for one. You might find you can pick up a used watch and have the work done yourself more cheaply.

Jeannie

[asphericalperspective]

That's a very smart idea Jeanie. Thanks for your reply.

[Dakota2cSRT4]

They don't do much for me. If I were going to buy a Rolex, I'd buy a standard one over a Prohunter... especially now knowing Rolex won't service them and the warranty is voided (thanks Jeannie!).

[karmatp]

There are so many other brands that offer models with PVD or DLC coating, why destroy a Rolex?

[asphericalperspective]

Yea, the voiding on any kind of warranty is definitely a big red-flag. The Pro-Hunter website seems to suggest that they have an affliction with Rolex, but I guess that's just deliberately misleading marketing hoopla? That's a bummer. I was a big fan of the PVD Milgauss with green and orange. It's just so peculiarly pretty.

[David Woo]

I like to see modified rolexes, I've done a few for myself. I enjoy seeing other ideas about what the watches can look like.
There are numerous other methods of servicing a rolex than the RSC's so I've never worried about it, never been a problem for me.
Besides Prohunter, there is Bamford and Project X.

[GinGinD]

There are numerous other methods of servicing a rolex than the RSC's so I've never worried about it, never been a problem for me.

I would agree it's not a huge problem, but I think people need to be aware of it up front as well as the warranty issue. I personally have no beef with people modding their watches, but I'm a big believer in making fully informed decisions.

I still think they're too expensive. If I had a hankering for one, then I'd go the pre-owned route for a less expensive watch that's out of warranty anyway and have the work done myself.

Jeannie

[Doug507]

I really like the looks of them, but as others have said, I think you could get a very high-quality PVD job done (a la IWW, for example) on a regular Rolex for about $800. Very tempting, actually...

[sirgrotius]

There's one watch with which I'd do this, and you hit the nail on the head: the green and orange Milgauss. It looks amazing.