Victoria Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Looks like Mae West starring in a remake of 20,000 Leagues under the Sea. The Graham Chrono Destro I realise it started as a British marque, but it looks like a horological miscarriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 woah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 The Saab of the watch world. People with money to buy the usual suspects buy one of these instead just because they want to be different. I find Graham watch pretty offensive and I haven't found anyone who thinks to the contrary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 The Saab of the watch world. People with money to buy the usual suspects buy one of these instead just because they want to be different. My keyring: I find Graham watch pretty offensive and I haven't found anyone who thinks to the contrary. Why, Tom, just the other day we had someone post in a tizzy, asking what kind of watch was shown in a pic. It was of course, a Graham. Ugh, hate those crown guards. They took the Panerai ones, and made them look like extra-terrestrial pirate hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 I don't mind it - I'm not sure it's the most flattering picture of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Grahams Strangely in the flesh they are awesome This one in particular: Even the Swordfish maligned in the OP merits a second glance in the real world . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 That looks like a bloody hole punch, Narikaa. Even the Swordfish maligned in the OP merits a second glance in the real world Ugly enough, here in South Beach I have rarely seen a Panerai, but frequently (well, okay 5 times or so) have seen Grahams. There are some watches that are worn by men for the sake of fashion. I grant you, Panerai can be considered one. But Grahams ARE DEFINITELY the worst part of that trend. Strange, but I appreciate an enormous Breitling, can tolerate a Bell & Ross, a Chopard Mille Miglia is passable (did you check out Silix' price? Wow), but the Graham Chrono...no can do, I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a german in denmark Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Looks like Mae West starring in a remake of 20,000 Leagues under the Sea. The Graham Chrono Destro I realise it started as a British marque, but it looks like a horological miscarriage. The horological Marty Feldman.... (not that he was a miscarriage ...) Grahams Strangely in the flesh they are awesome This one in particular: Even the Swordfish maligned in the OP merits a second glance in the real world . Still, looks like a crossover between an old fashion fuel lighter an a hand granade.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 The horological Marty Feldman.... (not that he was a miscarriage ...) It's Frahnkensteen. :rofl: Still, looks like a crossover between an old fashion fuel lighter an a hand granade.... Oh God, that was an awesome reference. I'll be laughing thinking about both quips all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbchubb Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 I have yet to see a watch from Graham that I would wear (let alone buy.... - I guess its one of those designs that really polarize - you either like it, or hate it. Which - philosophically speaking - is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TTK Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 (edited) I see the bad taste bears are still awake.....must be 'cos it's the weekend....! There isn't a Panny made that can hold a candle to a Chronofighter....when you pick one up...there's a sense of purpose to the watch.....the oversized lever on the obverse side....so that a WWII pilot wearing gloves at 30,000 ft in an unpressurised unheated cockpit could push the chronograoh start and stop buttons is sheer genius.....it has a heft that not even La Bomba can compete with.....looks as tho' it was hewn from a solid steel block.....and the modern versions just ooze quality in a way that Panerai just can't....Panny have a false history....resting upon a single moment of glory for the Italian navy...which otherwise has had an ignominious history....a 'myth' has been built around these watches,,,,,undeservedly so IMO.....but hey...Hollywood gave us a revisionist history of the Enigma Project...U-571....and Sly gave us all Daylight..... Here are some Chronofighters.....more beautiful than the Swordfish undoubtedly...but the Swordfish is no more ugly than some of Panerais offerings..difference being that MOST Panny's NEED an old patinated vintage looking docker's belt to lend an air of provenance about them....Chronofighters need no such melodrama....! Still... some people do stick a Twinkie up their a s s to taste it.....! Edited October 26, 2007 by TTK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Vic the original one you showed it is probably nice in its ugliness if you know what I mean.. I do like and would wear though the ones Narikaa and TTK posted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyndonville Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 My wife would laugh her as* off at me if I ever wore an abortion like that. For that matter I'd probably commit myself for even buying it. I've never seen a collection of watches that tests the essence of bad taste as much as they do. My 2cts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 My wife would laugh her as* off at me if I ever wore an abortion like that. Abortion of a watch is the exact phrase I used originally! Then, speaking of polarising, I decided to go with miscarriage as less controversial. For that matter I'd probably commit myself for even buying it. I've never seen a collection of watches that tests the essence of bad taste as much as they do. My 2cts. I'm afraid I agree. Whilst the watches posted by our collector friends (PHOTOSHOPPED!!) have a modicum of better styling than the Captain Nemo watch I posted -- sorry V, can't see the attraction -- they are still...how can I say? Just OTT. Over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I love Grahams and always have. If you are talking of abortions, you might want to look at one of the most popular watches on the boards these days, the Hublot Big Bang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CY0811 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I love Grahams and always have. If you are talking of abortions, you might want to look at one of the most popular watches on the boards these days, the Hublot Big Bang. This comment is sure to chap the hides of newbies who paid $1000 for they Asian 7750 BB rep, not to mention owners of the gen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 This comment is sure to chap the hides of newbies who paid $1000 for they Asian 7750 BB rep, not to mention owners of the gen... Really don't care. To each his own . I just think Grahams are built with a sense of purpose, everything is where it is because it logically belongs there. Hublots are built to look industrial. There is no reason for anything they have done with that watch, its simply a fashion statement, with a 7750 based movement. There is simply no comparison between it and a fine watch like a Graham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I would probably add lugs to and wear an original B&R cockpit clock before THAT. I would have a more reasonable chance of pulling that one off and not looking like a moron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Not wild about the one you used as a sample, but others are very unusual and interesting pieces. Don't know if I'd wear one, but they are pretty cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxus Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Well I think they look great, even the first one that V posted.. They look big heavy and odd. And that makes them better more attractive and tastefull. The world needs more oddball watches, soo many different personalities and yet everyone is soo brand-specific How many watches don't look like subs? or any Rolex's for that matter. It's why i applaud the Super Avenger the fiddy, the new Admiral's Cup the large B&R's (i don't agree on the Jacob 60mm ghetto fabulous watches) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Interestingly enough, it is the next watch on my list of purchases... Oh well, no one ever said I had good taste, but I think the Chronofighter is an incredible piece or machinery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Interestingly enough, it is the next watch on my list of purchases... Oh well, no one ever said I had good taste, but I think the Chronofighter is an incredible piece or machinery! Dont concern yourself as you are far from alone Ordinarily when the Swordfish is mentioned on the forums it is along the lines of 'when oh when will it be repped' . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 THIS is the machine all others can only WISH to be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brep Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Miss V - typically agree with you but have to differ on this one. I have always liked the Graham and have looked forward to the coming rep. It has been on my list since I learned of its pending arrival months ago. Something about them, classic, mechanical - I don't know. Just like them. On the other hand, I have officially given up on Paneri. With all of the love, I kept looking at them. I would look at every one that came across the Member Trades. And finally, I said no... I just don't get them. Maybe that is why we don't all drive Volkswagons (the are the people car ya know). Peace, -B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Miss V - typically agree with you but have to differ on this one. I have always liked the Graham and have looked forward to the coming rep. It has been on my list since I learned of its pending arrival months ago. Something about them, classic, mechanical - I don't know. Just like them. On the other hand, I have officially given up on Paneri. With all of the love, I kept looking at them. I would look at every one that came across the Member Trades. And finally, I said no... I just don't get them. Maybe that is why we don't all drive Volkswagons (the are the people car ya know). Brep! Dude, you like what you like, and that's awesome. There is a saying amongst WIS', as you know -- "it speaks to me". That's something indescribable, and really not about taste. It's about attraction. And attraction is always partly sexual. If the Graham watches move with your insides, go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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