{"title":"PVD Watches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\" _ngcontent-ng-c3133301266=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:182\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-token\"\u003ePVD steel in watchmaking doesn't refer to a specific type of steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but rather a stainless steel case or component that's been treated with a Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:302\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis PVD process essentially applies a very thin layer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e typically between 1 and 3 micrometers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of a different material onto the surface of the steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Common coating materials include titanium nitride for black,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and various metals like gold or rose gold to create different color finishes on the watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:56\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's a breakdown of what PVD coating does for watches:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:72\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:72\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PVD allows for a wider variety of colors and finishes than natural stainless steel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e giving watchmakers more design options.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:72\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:140\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The coating acts as a barrier against scratches,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corrosion,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and wear and tear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeping the watch looking newer for longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:72\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sourcepos=\"9:1-10:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffordability\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PVD gold coating,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for example,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can provide the look of a solid gold watch at a significantly lower price point.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:123\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's important to note that while PVD is generally durable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e some coatings can show wear and tear over time,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e especially with heavy use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/finchwatches.com\/collections\/pvd.oembed","provider":"Finch Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}