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Old 9 March 2015, 08:35 PM   #1
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Thoughts on custom Bamford's

I would definitely say these watches are not for the vintage crowd whatsoever. They are for the more modern crowd that is looking for something more distinct and or different. Let me know your honest thoughts on these pieces, I myself think they are quite nice and I absolutely adore the color combinations.
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Old 9 March 2015, 08:37 PM   #2
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overpriced and silly
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Old 9 March 2015, 08:41 PM   #3
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overpriced and silly
And Vulgar and unnecessary. Rolex made to look like Swatch.
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Old 9 March 2015, 08:47 PM   #4
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And Vulgar and unnecessary. Rolex made to look like Swatch.
Vulgar?

Unnecessary? True of all luxury items?
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Old 9 March 2015, 08:44 PM   #5
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Sorry, not for me.
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Old 9 March 2015, 08:46 PM   #6
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Agreed with the comments above. I have not seen one yet that I think wow that's a stunning piece.
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Old 9 March 2015, 08:47 PM   #7
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why ,,,, just why ,,, id hate to see the resale on a scruffy one.
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Old 9 March 2015, 08:51 PM   #8
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I can see the attraction of wanting something no one else has, nor ever will, but am yet to see one I'd wear...
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Old 9 March 2015, 08:54 PM   #9
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:03 PM   #10
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My honest opinion: They all look like ****.
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:04 PM   #11
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I tried to like them.... I couldn't. The black and bright color makes them look like casio g-shocks.
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:07 PM   #12
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Vibrant but not for me.
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:08 PM   #13
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I like the sdc a lot.
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:29 PM   #14
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I like the sdc a lot.
I concur...my fav as well
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:18 PM   #15
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Some remind me of the Tudor Black Shield, others are more strange. Some I actually like, but I would not pay Rolex prices for them.
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:20 PM   #16
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Not really for me, but if I had silly money I'd probably have one or two just because...
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:24 PM   #17
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Pass on this. Sorry
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:31 PM   #18
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I kind of like the black/orange Exp II as a fun (albeit expensive fun) piece
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:40 PM   #19
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I like alot of the DLC/PVD coatings to be honest but not when they touch the dials.
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:47 PM   #20
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Hideous IMHO
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:52 PM   #21
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Is there no end to their abominations ?

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Old 9 March 2015, 11:54 PM   #22
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Agree! They look ugly.
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Old 9 March 2015, 09:56 PM   #23
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Grotesque, gaudy abominations.
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Old 9 March 2015, 10:56 PM   #24
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I really dislike them. I have never liked the pvd black Rolex and I just think these Bramford watches are ruining a wonderful time piece.


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Old 9 March 2015, 11:00 PM   #25
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I actually think some of them look cool, but there's so many watches that you can pick up for 1/10th price that look like these. I wouldn't do this to a Rolex...complete waste.
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Old 9 March 2015, 11:00 PM   #26
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Funnily enough it makes the watch look like something cheaper than more impressive...certainly would never get one.
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Old 9 March 2015, 11:10 PM   #27
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Old 9 March 2015, 11:15 PM   #28
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To each his own, but not my particular taste. I love that classic look of rolex. I wouldn't even go as far as adding diamonds to be honest.


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Old 9 March 2015, 11:26 PM   #29
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They're not for me but if somebody wants to pay over the top for them then that's their choice.
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Old 9 March 2015, 11:30 PM   #30
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Those models are a waist of money and ugly as hell.
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