Kime Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Really nice, do we think that is "real" gilt or printed? In some pics it looks printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphillipe Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Man oh man I want one... I want it sitting next to my PBDad Heritage HS01... what a pair those would make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur1 Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 It's the bezel and crystal combo that clinches it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 dial for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphillipe Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 2015 Would you pay $1800 or so for a top notch replica of it with the finest materials and craftsmanship? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVNE Posted June 4, 2015 Report Share Posted June 4, 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.AAkingston.jpgWristie2a.jpg I am happy with mines as well... but this Tempus Machina is a BEAUT!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hi Gents, Actually I contacted them by e-mail as I was wondering about availability and price, here is their answer: " Thank you for your interest. While pricing is not finalized, we are expecting to announce pricing and order availability within the next 2 weeks. You will be alerted, via email, with introductory pricing (expected to be in the mid $20k USD range) as well as procedures to place online orders as availability will be limited. Because each watch is hand crafted, including the dial refinishing, bezel, case shaping etc., production will be limited to 100 or less. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphillipe Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Interesting, I emailed them as well but hadn't gotten a response yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Didn't the HR 6538 design originally call for a domed sapphire? I'm willing to bet HR can source these parts. Add the case and custom dial and you have a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphillipe Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) Didn't the HR 6538 design originally call for a domed sapphire? I'm willing to bet HR can source these parts. Add the case and custom dial and you have a winner Hmmm.... Edited June 6, 2015 by aphillipe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphillipe Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 They keep adding more and more photos! Apparently it goes on sale this coming week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 The dial is nice. I sent HR a message and they have all of the parts(domed ARd Sapphire and all) except for the ceramic insert. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 The dial is nice. I sent HR a message and they have all of the parts(domed ARd Sapphire and all) except for the ceramic insert. E Really? Hmmm. Very interesting possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Hi Gents, So here it is, anyone wich to order ? It would be great to see someone building a rep version Edited June 11, 2015 by djulink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphillipe Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'm building one.. stay tuned.... I'll say no more but I will have it on the low end of their 3-8 month wait! .... ..... .... the fun begins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 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 $25,000????? What are they smoking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Didn't the HR 6538 design originally call for a domed sapphire? I'm willing to bet HR can source these parts. Add the case and custom dial and you have a winner The 6538 HR that I got in the raffle had a domed sapphire. It was pretty damn nice, the dial on this one is nicer... but not like $24,000 nicer. Even with a genuine Rolex movement you can pick up for $2,000.00 - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'd want to know what kind of markers or designations are on the case that let you know it's a "Tempus Machina" (pretentious name) and that you just dropped 25 grand on the watch, instead of it being something cobbled together by one of the resident geniuses here for $3,500 to $5,500 depending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendota Explorer Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 The 6538 HR that I got in the raffle had a domed sapphire. It was pretty damn nice, the dial on this one is nicer... but not like $24,000 nicer. Even with a genuine Rolex movement you can pick up for $2,000.00 - Or, instead of going gen movement, get the Helenarou parts but then get a Yuki 3135 and have Misiekped service the movement so it's running like a top. If Helenarou has a red depth dial, that would be a great overall combination of parts and the Yuki 3135 would be purring like a kitten under the hood. I wonder what hands you could use with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508-Fanatic Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Or, instead of going gen movement, get the Helenarou parts but then get a Yuki 3135 and have Misiekped service the movement so it's running like a top. If Helenarou has a red depth dial, that would be a great overall combination of parts and the Yuki 3135 would be purring like a kitten under the hood. I wonder what hands you could use with it? Agreed - my watchmaker could do nice things with the Y3135 as well. The only thing I will readily admit is kinda cool is the cerachrom coin-edge bezel... but that said, it's also not even remotely period...but then again it's a homage... maybe I'll get use to the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Gotta say if the funds were there, I'd love one. Beautifully done and the nicest concept I've seen in a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I absolutely love it, I think they finally nailed the modern with the vintage essence. Would be totally doable by teaming up some of our modders here. IMHO, odd as it is, it seems that getting the bezel right, specifically that red triangle perfect,is one of the hardest parts, at that size and color anything but flawless is very obvious. Curious how the case/chamfers would compare spec wise to what PbDad is doing with his HS. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant1 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 but agree, at 25k it's crazy Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djulink Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 If I remember right, the Project X HS01 was also limited (60 units) and cost was 15,000 GBP, not that I would be willing to pay but when you compare with gen ones, you're looking at a 45,000€ wristwatch, and for one with serviced dial and hands (at least the one I saw in Paris) when the watch authenticity is secured. I even saw a 4 liner 6538, sold in geneva for more than 100,000... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aphillipe Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I absolutely love it, I think they finally nailed the modern with the vintage essence. Would be totally doable by teaming up some of our modders here. IMHO, odd as it is, it seems that getting the bezel right, specifically that red triangle perfect,is one of the hardest parts, at that size and color anything but flawless is very obvious. Curious how the case/chamfers would compare spec wise to what PbDad is doing with his HS. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk One step ahead of you my friend... Looks VERY similar to the HS01 (I have one) from PBDad in terms of the case itself. I'm in the process already and will start a thread once I confirm more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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