Black prototype minute machine on eBay

[htrap2294]

It might be a factory custom, it might not. It doesn’t matter either way. The DLC coating process used on it is not a proprietary method and can be done by many reputable third party companies that would be indistinguishable. It’s a commodity. Whether you want the collector’s pride and right to claim something came from inside Oakley’s doors would determine if you are willing to pay $2000 more than what you can get from sourcing it yourself.

This, perfectly. Some of the stuff, to collect, is asinine.

 

[Steven Goldberg]

DLC process is not cheap, as stated it wouldn’t make the product triple the value.

Cool item but I’d get it done by a reputable person.

Personally OEM is better. Everyone has their own opinion, but original finish brushed titanium looks much better

 

[htrap2294]

DLC process is not cheap, as stated it wouldn’t make the product triple the value.

Cool item but I’d get it done by a reputable person.

Personally OEM is better. Everyone has their own opinion, but original finish brushed titanium looks much better

Yep, but even to DLC high level swiss watches, the process will run you about $900-1300 depending on your source. It's not cheap, but the prototype is still overpriced for being indistinguishable from another DLC company.

I do agree though, brushed finishes are king IMO. They're easy to maintain.

 

[Oakley G]

Anything over $1000 is gouging IMO. One of the best in the business that uses real DLC coatings gave me a quote of $800 to coat a Rolex Sea-Dweller a while back, including the screws.

DLC/PVD — International Watch Works

 

[htrap2294]

Anything over $1000 is gouging IMO. One of the best in the business that uses real DLC coatings gave me a quote of $800 to coat a Rolex Sea-Dweller a while back, including the screws.

DLC/PVD — International Watch Works

Agreed, I just gave that range to emphasize my point.

 

[Steven Goldberg]

Anything over $1000 is gouging IMO. One of the best in the business that uses real DLC coatings gave me a quote of $800 to coat a Rolex Sea-Dweller a while back, including the screws.

DLC/PVD — International Watch Works

Which is why I said 2000. Should cost around 500-700 for the yellow MM. watch is worth 1100-1300.

 

[htrap2294]

Which is why I said 2000. Should cost around 500-700 for the yellow MM. watch is worth 1100-1300.

No, Lupetto would price it at $4k.

 

[Jhud]

I have a black face bought from a member they are shipping next week
And a red face that I still have to pay for from another member
I was thinking that red one would look badass in black. A black XS with red lenses seem to be my favorite. Would make a nice outfit.

 

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Yall are even entertaining the thought of this sellers reputation being questionable?

 

[htrap2294]

Yall are even entertaining the thought of this sellers reputation being questionable?

@Thuglife expects the same. So, why not?