crystalcranium Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 I vote for this watch... Looks like a 28,000 beats per hour movement to me!
FxrAndy Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 Speaking from a sales perspective, I think over the long term the greatest ROI one could possibly make from creating a new watch, would be the duplication of a Rolex. Simply put, more people have had & will have those over any other brand (i.e., everyones been through a Rolex at one point, but not everyone will necessarily own a Vacheron, IWC, U Nardin, etc.). If it were my money being invested in a new creation, I'd bet either an exact replica of the Sub, SD, or GMT would probably bring in the most money. And if it's a 1:1 match, most people will bypass every other dealer's model around--including the MBWs--to pay through the nose for something that even beginers can easily add gen parts to. Hell, it'd practically be a gen straight from the box, if it's done right. I know I'd buy one; and I bet 60% of the rest of the board would too eventually. I think that's where you'll get your biggest return on investment. HE HAS A POINT THERE! But still something different would be nice
Craytonic Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 I have always wanted a good Tag Monaco Steve McQueen... don't think it can happen with those movements though
crystalcranium Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 Speaking from a sales perspective, I think over the long term the greatest ROI one could possibly make from creating a new watch, would be the duplication of a Rolex. Simply put, more people have had & will have those over any other brand (i.e., everyones been through a Rolex at one point, but not everyone will necessarily own a Vacheron, IWC, U Nardin, etc.). If it were my money being invested in a new creation, I'd bet either an exact replica of the Sub, SD, or GMT would probably bring in the most money. And if it's a 1:1 match, most people will bypass every other dealer's model around--including the MBWs--to pay through the nose for something that even beginers can easily add gen parts to. Hell, it'd practically be a gen straight from the box, if it's done right. I know I'd buy one; and I bet 60% of the rest of the board would too eventually. I think that's where you'll get your biggest return on investment. I don't think this is about investment and return. It's about custom niche creation. Richard is essentially asking us what kind of gourmet meal we would like a hired 4 star chef to make us. Asking for the perfect submariner is like asking for a perfect hamburger. Not that that watch, a truly perfect 1-1 OEM interchangeable Sub isn't many enthusiasts idea of the holy grail. It certainly has crossed my mind once or twice but this seems like a special, limited engagement. Let's get something unique and beautiful.
Guest TTK Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 @gio......I understand your point of view......however.....wherever you are in this world......you will always find yourself 100ft away from a Rolex......and to be frank...if I had paid $4k for a Sub....only to find myself being asked the same 'friggin' question every time someone sees it on my wrist...."is it a fake'......would [censored] the life out of me.....it doesn't matter if you're wearing gen or rep.....automatic assumption is that it's fake....besides....any clown can put 2500 pounds on his credit card and buy one.....so you're a wannabe.....what dya wanna be....one of the sheeple...or leader of the pack.....the honest truth is that Rolex are just the Mercedes of the watch world....as Omega are the BMW......only difference is I'd give Omega a little more credit than Rolex......I mean show me the 'complicated' models that Rolex produce.....where's the rattrapante.....where's the grand complications......I mean the most complicated watch they make ....the Daytona...doesn't even have a bloody date.....Tudor does....! Rolex are wannabe watches....I can understand the fascination with the 'vintage' or mil-spec Rolexes.....I mean there are 'anoraks' in every hobby.....but take a step backwards and look at the big picture.....Rolex just aren't in it......mind you they could supply a lot of red paint to be used in the big picture....!
FxrAndy Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 @ crystalcranium thanks for that i could be swayed, there are just so many others to go for.
morgan Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 I'm surprised there has been no mention of JLC in this thread. Here are two candidates: Gotta love this JLC! I've searched for a nice rep of this to no avail. Wish it was a few mm larger though. Can you list all the popular models that have the intended movements and we can choose from there? Noobs like me are clueless what drives every watch out there but we know what looks good.
Chronus Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 I definitely agree with TTK here, a Girard Perregaux in real titanium with power reserve model is definitely one that I would want!
sam_tgg Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 TTK ...... AMEN. I will like a IWC aquatimer. OK, I am an IWC maniatic...
manuel Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 TTK would go for a Patek Philippe or a breguet watch. He is a top class guy.
andreww Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE,
FxrAndy Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 Gotta love this JLC! I've searched for a nice rep of this to no avail. Wish it was a few mm larger though. Can you list all the popular models that have the intended movements and we can choose from there? Noobs like me are clueless what drives every watch out there but we know what looks good. Well basicly any thing with the seconds at 3 (it could be a lefty) or 9 or center seconds, no chrongraphs, no alarms as the choice of movement does not allow for them, GMT should be possible and power reserves though!
crystalcranium Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, A Limited Edition???????Let's not forget the plan here is to buy one to rep one!
Guest TTK Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 Hi Andrew.....I don't know if you've ever held a gen Blue Max.....it's very lightweight....highly polished....doesn't feel substantial....and personally I think looks more like a Bulgari......JMO....
Guest TTK Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) DP...! Edited November 30, 2006 by TTK
andreww Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 Hi Andrew.....I don't know if you've ever held a gen Blue Max.....it's very lightweight....highly polished....doesn't feel substantial....and personally I think looks more like a Bulgari......JMO.... As a matter of fact I have. The blue dial is so stunning. It's lightness is probably due to the rubber strap?
olga Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 I vote for the Kairos below. Simple, elegant and based on a 2892 a2. Plus if we could actually get it with a genuine guilloche dial, oh baby! Second choice would have to be one of the IWC watches presented.
Guest TTK Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 If we were running with the Asian 7750b....I'd go for the clean elegant unprepossesing looks of this....!
dluddy Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 I would love the Sea Hawk and agree with TTK, but as long as we are talking Dive Watches, how about considering the new 50th Anniversary 50 Fathoms
longshot Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 1. Sinn 656 2. Vintage Omega SM300 3. Sinn U1 4. Neil's Seahawk All will take a standard ETA and I would buy any of these in a second, or pay to pre-order...
Guest TTK Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 @Don....agree ....'d go with the 50 Fathoms before a Blue Max.......how about a Doxa 750....?
Waxon Waxoff Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 I vote for the Kairos below. Simple, elegant and based on a 2892 a2. Plus if we could actually get it with a genuine guilloche dial, oh baby! Second choice would have to be one of the IWC watches presented. That's a beauty! I could go for one of those or the IWCs as well.
hottoddy Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 vintage Omega seamaster 300!!!!!! Another vote for the vintage Omega SM300
ravishingrick Posted November 30, 2006 Report Posted November 30, 2006 IWC aquatimer Titanium gets my vote..
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