mjmj Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Saw this on instagram the other day. What do you guys think about this homage Link is below www.tempus-machina.com I don't think it's as nice as the Project X HS01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Here's a pic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I think it's nice looking too. It looks closer to the 6538 than the project X heritage does. I still prefer the project X over this. However, I look forward to seeing wrist shots of this on the internet when someone buys one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Personally I like this much better than the HS1. This is a true work of art. Gilt dial and hands with a dome crystal and coin edge bezel To top it off, look at those bevels and lug holes. Much better fusion of modern/vintage with these details from the original big crown. I think this is beautifully executed. Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Cost estimate on this? $10k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Personally I like this much better than the HS1. This is a true work of art. Gilt dial and hands with a dome crystal and coin edge bezel To top it off, look at those bevels. Much better fusion of modern/vintage with these details from the original big crown. I think this is beautifully executed. Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️ True true.Cost estimate on this? $10k? Could be more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I do like this one. If I were able to buy one, this one would be it., but in actuality, I'm very happy with this one, which is about 8% of the cost if this one is 10K, it's a limited addition of 300 and serves my purposes quite well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 It's a lot better executed then the project x version. It makes the project x version look half done. I'm really digging it 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 cc, I agree, the project X looks very "contrived" I don't care for the "over aged" lume, the lack of lugholes, the modern sub dial that they relumed, the modern bezel, the flat crystal just "half baked"!! and I much prefer the gilt dial. One thing to me that would make the homage better, milling off that Rolex,Rolex.Rolex on the rehaut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcotter Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 I think it's very cool...I have the project x (rep) & this one is way closer to its intent! Great job....mcotter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 Love it. Can't wait for the rep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Love it. Can't wait for the rep! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 2 new pics are up on instagram and I must say that this is looking really good. I have changed my mind about the project X and now look forward to the two of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) I think it looks fantastic. Will it be in limited quantity, ie way too expensive to justify? OK, I just read the site. Looks amazing. It looks like there is engraving on the caseback. Any shots of the back? In the profile shot you can see a little bit of engraving but I can't make out what it is. Edited May 18, 2015 by Mendota Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Well, I'd still take cc33's red depth 6538 any day over this, but it sure looks great. Furthermore blurs the borde between gen/franken/homage, which perhaps is good for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Well, I'd still take cc33's red depth 6538 any day over this, but it sure looks great. Furthermore blurs the borde between gen/franken/homage, which perhaps is good for us. Yes, I would definitely take the red depth dial 6538 that cc33 and Droptopman have over this. To be honest, it is probably a lot cheaper to build the 6538 than it will be to buy this one. At least with the 6538 there is direct history there. This one is a homage. Then again, I also agree that it is a good thing to see homages like this. If money were no object I would get both. This one could withstand daily wear being made from modern caliber parts. I signed up for the email list. Let's see how this plays out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 Much nicer than the heritage sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 19, 2015 Report Share Posted May 19, 2015 It's an interesting watch. I wonder how they get away with it- I would think that Rolex would try to put a stop to it, but who knows. Engraving on the back looks like 'Tempus Machina' I think I'm going to have to go for a HR 6538 Homage- just can't justify a $10K price tag for this watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Have to say I've been hesitating about a HS01 rep for a time, but this one looks really better and much more "inspiré" as a revival approche of a modern Big Crown. Wonder about the price though... but I've been signing up for the newsletter... Edited May 20, 2015 by djulink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 My guess is that is a custom made dial, hands, bezel, and dome crystal. More complicated case work and one off custom parts would definitely drive up costs. The project x is only slightly modified using most of the original parts. It would only make sense that these would most likely cost more and if you really study them they should. If I ever buy another modern watch, I will seriously consider this. I keep coming back to marvel at the pictures. It truly is a work of art. Sent from my droptop using telepathy ️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Wow, have you guys seen the latest instagram pics? What a watch, I'm in love it's official I want one 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted May 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Holy Moly!! Sapphire dome Crystal!! AwesomeI love it too . It just gets better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I signed up! No way I would buy the "gen" if we can even call it that but I think it's great that these projects surface that continue to blur the lines between gen and franken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prdk Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Just signed up also.... Fantastic homage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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