Object with a decorative layer

Abstract

Abstract A coated object (1) having a decorative layer (7) possesses, on its base element (3), an isolating layer (9) which is applied by a PVD method and consists of a ceramic, electrically nonconductive material and on which the decorative layer (7) is present. Depending on the intended use, the decorative layer (7) may consist of a hard material layer (6) and a shade-determining layer 5. The coating is abrasion-resistant and protects the base element (3) from corrosion. The coating according to the invention has excellent resistance to perspiration. No delamination was observed even in long-term trials with the salt spray test. The coating can be advantageously used wherever the coated object is worn directly against human skin, in particular in watch straps and watch cases. <IMAGE>

Inventors

• 👤 Hans Dr. Schulz
• 👤 Helmut Daxinger
• 👤 Erich Dr. Bergmann
• 👤 Jürgen Dr. Ramm

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