I'm a watch guy. And have owned both sides of Pvd. My Christopher ward holds up great. I've beat it to hell and no SS showing throw. However I've had a few cheaper watches become monstrosities in a months time.You either know finishes/metal or are a watch fan. Love a modded watch case done in cerakote. You would of course no longer be able to see the logo, but it would look bada$$.Depends on the finish. Some Pvd holds up better than others. And if all else fails. One can always cerakote laterGood to hear. I was more thinking along the lines of a PVD watch if any of you have ever owned one. If it gets scratched the stainless steel shines through with no way to buff it out either. I am sure the lighter is no different, with the exception it will not be as exposed constantly to external elements like a watch would on your wrist. Therefore, if the lighter is not tossed around freely it should look great for a long time. It is a smoking hot lighter, love the look.
Correct, some PVD is better than others. DLC much better. Most PVD not so great in long run.
Cerakote has to be the best finish though. In my opinion. When done correctly you have a fully custom piece that is great looking and functional.
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