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Post by DAHASCO on Nov 27, 2018 7:03:29 GMT -8
Seven-time Formula 1 race winner Juan Pablo Montoya has teamed up with Swiss watchmaker Artisans de Geneve to launch a limited-edition model that reinterprets the iconic Rolex Daytona timepiece. This is one Fugly Watch, Could be a Invicta for all I know
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Post by donciccio on Nov 27, 2018 8:03:16 GMT -8
I'll be sure to ask that watch its preferred pronoun so I don't offend it.
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Post by pip on Nov 27, 2018 8:45:08 GMT -8
Mum's teeth, that thing is awful! But if anyone is giving one away I happen to find it very beautiful indeed...
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Post by mcgruber on Nov 27, 2018 9:12:31 GMT -8
Now it is officially impossible to tell time on a Rolex Daytona
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Post by leffemonster on Nov 27, 2018 9:12:38 GMT -8
:puke: :puke: :puke:
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Post by seikoshepherd on Nov 27, 2018 9:22:40 GMT -8
Mum's teeth, that thing is awful! But if anyone is giving one away I happen to find it very beautiful indeed... It would look fabulous on... eBay.
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Post by pip on Nov 27, 2018 9:28:00 GMT -8
Mum's teeth, that thing is awful! But if anyone is giving one away I happen to find it very beautiful indeed... It would look fabulous on... eBay. My thoughts exactly, imagine the grails I could buy if I had one of these ugly bastards to sell.
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Post by earthphase on Nov 27, 2018 10:02:49 GMT -8
I like it.
I also am a fan of the mod shops popping up seemingly weekly that are taking Rolex and creating things Rolex will never do.
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Post by DanS on Nov 27, 2018 10:13:18 GMT -8
Where is that puking emoji when I need it?
Edit: Here it is! :puke:
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Post by philsinclair on Nov 27, 2018 12:38:09 GMT -8
Hi. There is usually a waiting list to get a stainless Daytona so it’s fair to assume the watches were sourced direct from Rolex. That would mean Rolex were aware that the watches would be butchered, surprises me as they have no trouble selling all those they make at a premium price. Looks more like something you would expect from Chopard, Zenith or Hublot.Cheers Phil
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Post by HiBeat on Nov 27, 2018 19:41:28 GMT -8
Hi. There is usually a waiting list to get a stainless Daytona so it’s fair to assume the watches were sourced direct from Rolex. That would mean Rolex were aware that the watches would be butchered, surprises me as they have no trouble selling all those they make at a premium price. Looks more like something you would expect from Chopard, Zenith or Hublot.Cheers Phil Agreed the wait for an SS Daytona is over a year in many cases. Makes a preowned the way to go.
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Nov 28, 2018 6:16:43 GMT -8
What were they thinking? Pass the bong please!
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Post by acidstain on Nov 28, 2018 10:18:07 GMT -8
Hi. There is usually a waiting list to get a stainless Daytona so it’s fair to assume the watches were sourced direct from Rolex. That would mean Rolex were aware that the watches would be butchered, surprises me as they have no trouble selling all those they make at a premium price. Looks more like something you would expect from Chopard, Zenith or Hublot.Cheers Phil Agreed the wait for an SS Daytona is over a year in many cases. Makes a preowned the way to go. And even then, you pay a hefty premium for the “opportunity” to buy one.
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Post by leffemonster on Nov 28, 2018 10:47:41 GMT -8
With a price tag of $47,895 it makes a Daytona look like an absolute bargain...
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Post by philsinclair on Nov 28, 2018 12:41:46 GMT -8
Hi. Well at least with the pre owned ones many have the Zenith El Primera movement. Cheers Phil
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Post by ash6105 on Nov 29, 2018 13:23:39 GMT -8
Hi. Well at least with the pre owned ones many have the Zenith El Primera movement. Cheers Phil This actually looks like one of the new Zenith El Primero choronographs... I'm definitely not a fan, especially at that price.
The Artisans of Geneve also did a Submariner remake recently, and a Spike Lee Daytona that was much more subtle, but still terrible. These are worse than the BLAKEN or Bamford pieces I've seen; at least some of the Blaken Vintage line harkens back to pay tribute to some amazing Rolex pieces. Still overpriced for a piece that has, essentially, a fake dial and no Rolex warranty, but better looking than these things...
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Post by kendraallen on Jan 21, 2019 3:06:31 GMT -8
nice sharing!!
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Post by kendraallen on Jan 21, 2019 3:09:52 GMT -8
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Post by russtmurray on Jan 21, 2019 23:05:35 GMT -8
Like Montoya himself, more than capable, superb execution but polarizing as hell.
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Post by HiBeat on Jan 22, 2019 16:10:43 GMT -8
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