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Goodwatch · 26 February 2006, 07:31 AM

This is a new chronograph by Dunhill. Turning the bezel retracts the buttons. At 3,250 Pound UK I find the price a bit steep. And I think it's fugly

bhrees · 26 February 2006, 08:16 AM

Great idea, now they need to work on the look

JJ Irani · 26 February 2006, 04:39 PM

For that crazy price, there are much better watches out there!!

C.J. · 26 February 2006, 05:29 PM

I agree with Fransie, that is FUGLY

It seems like there are lots of extras that are destined to break

padi56 · 26 February 2006, 07:38 PM

Thats one ugly watch but will sell because of the Dunhill name. And like this new Hamilton to be unveiled at Basil 2006 bloody awful IMO.And not even original : the Graham swordfish descended that particular road,but more symmetrical.

C.J. · 27 February 2006, 02:22 AM

We've got a full blown ugly pageant going on in this thread

..........................And the winner is

Prince · 27 February 2006, 02:50 AM

Well, you can begin to understand it when you see the team that designed that watch!

Hope that's not a Rolex on Frack's wrist!

JJ Irani · 27 February 2006, 02:56 AM

This one looks pretty similar to that Hamilton. Wonder who designed it?

C.J. · 27 February 2006, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

This one looks pretty similar to that Hamilton. Wonder who designed it?

A chinese guy named "Me Rob Sum Guy" built that one in his basement in Hong Kong

28 February 2006, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Thats one ugly watch but will sell because of the Dunhill name. And like this new Hamilton to be unveiled at Basil 2006 bloody awful IMO.And not even original : the Graham swordfish descended that particular road,but more symmetrical.

I have to say that after seeing some Dunhill's this past weekend, I'm not keen on any of them. I also saw this fugly thing in person - I can't fathom who would want to wear such a piece of crap......

JJ Irani · 28 February 2006, 02:58 AM

FUGLY is right!! That last one looks like a bloody hand grenade!!

mailman · 28 February 2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

FUGLY is right!! That last one looks like a bloody hand grenade!!

So that's next on your list?

Rockrolex · 27 February 2006, 04:31 AM

I agree,, it's pretty fugly. It's got potential, but a long way to go between potential and good execution.

Goodwatch · 28 February 2006, 08:10 AM

What a beauty of a watch!

And, a snip at only $6800!

You get a free sling with it to keep your arm from dropping on the floor

This magnificent piece of work puts any Sub to shame

dman · 28 February 2006, 08:16 AM

Are any of these really worth the money? My gut would say probably not, but I still love 'em.

But I would not pay what they are asking for that watch, it is all about whatever floats your boat though.

Mr. K · 28 February 2006, 07:06 PM

Like the idea of retracting buttons, but could be just another thing to break or go wrong.

I don't like the looks of it, but always appreciate a watch manufactuer that tries something new. I will give them credit there.

dman · 1 March 2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

I don't like the looks of it, but always appreciate a watch manufactuer that tries something new. I will give them credit there.

Good point Mark.

RobDad · 1 March 2006, 08:50 PM

I saw that same article in a magazine, and was bowled over by its ugliness - but nothing could prepare me for the shock I had when I saw it in the flesh! - Selfridges has a Dunhill concession, and when I was browsing I came across it in a case - and it is truly horrible!

- why would someone spend any cash on it? - oh, and it looked very 'cheap' in terms of finish etc - ugh!

Launch Mini · 4 March 2006, 02:55 AM

I would say this forum is better that the Panerai forums I've visited.

I was welcomed with open arms here on my first post. I've posted a few on a couple of Panny forums, barely got a response.

This forums format is also better than any others I've seen.

JJ Irani · 4 March 2006, 02:58 AM

Agreed, John, this is the best place to get bashed around!

4 March 2006, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I would say this forum is better that the Panerai forums I've visited.

I was welcomed with open arms here on my first post. I've posted a few on a couple of Panny forums, barely got a response.

This forums format is also better than any others I've seen.

John, it's hard to disagree with you. But also, Paneristi and viapaneristi have been around forever and have way more members, so you can get lost in the crowd. I've had questions left unanswered for weeks on both forums cuz I'm an 'unknown'. However Panereh is very much like here in terms of welcoming and friendliness, but then again, they have fewer than half as many active members as we do.

But if you've seen other Rolex forums, you quickly find out that this one is by far the most fun, with the most leanient and evenhanded mods, and most colourful by far. The others are either run by militant egomaniacs, and/or attract the WIS-wannabe-I-wear-a-rolex-cuz-I'm-rich-and-want-you-to-stroke-my-massive-ego types. I think we know them when we see them. They stand out like a sore thumb here and leave pretty quickly when the stroking isn't apparent.

BTW, this place rocks!

Launch Mini · 4 March 2006, 03:01 AM

I've been flying kinda low under the radar. With you ( JJ ) around, you're taking alot of the direct hits

JJ Irani · 4 March 2006, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I've been flying kinda low under the radar. With you ( JJ ) around, you're taking alot of the direct hits

No worries, pal....I've got the skin of a rhino as Johnny puts it!!

4 March 2006, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

No worries, pal....I've got the skin of a rhino as Johnny puts it!!

Yep, and with the same texture, too.

JJ Irani · 4 March 2006, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Yep, and with the same texture, too.

OUCH!

4 March 2006, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

OUCH!

Just going by what Zemina told me.

26 February 2006, 07:31 AM	#1
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Worth the money? (Large pic) This is a new chronograph by Dunhill. Turning the bezel retracts the buttons. At 3,250 Pound UK I find the price a bit steep. And I think it's fugly __________________ Member# 127

26 February 2006, 08:16 AM	#2
bhrees "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland Ohio Watch: SS/WG DJ jubilee Posts: 131	Great idea, now they need to work on the look __________________ Regards Brian

26 February 2006, 04:39 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	For that crazy price, there are much better watches out there!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! Last edited by JJ Irani; 26 February 2006 at 04:39 PM..

26 February 2006, 05:29 PM	#4
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I agree with Fransie, that is FUGLY It seems like there are lots of extras that are destined to break __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

26 February 2006, 07:38 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Thats one ugly watch but will sell because of the Dunhill name. And like this new Hamilton to be unveiled at Basil 2006 bloody awful IMO.And not even original : the Graham swordfish descended that particular road,but more symmetrical. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

27 February 2006, 02:22 AM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	We've got a full blown ugly pageant going on in this thread ..........................And the winner is __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

27 February 2006, 02:50 AM	#7
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Well, you can begin to understand it when you see the team that designed that watch! Hope that's not a Rolex on Frack's wrist! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson Last edited by Prince; 27 February 2006 at 02:51 AM..

27 February 2006, 02:56 AM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	This one looks pretty similar to that Hamilton. Wonder who designed it? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 February 2006, 02:58 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	FUGLY is right!! That last one looks like a bloody hand grenade!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 February 2006, 04:31 AM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,966	I agree,, it's pretty fugly. It's got potential, but a long way to go between potential and good execution. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 February 2006, 08:10 AM	#14
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	What a beauty of a watch! And, a snip at only $6800! You get a free sling with it to keep your arm from dropping on the floor This magnificent piece of work puts any Sub to shame __________________ Member# 127

28 February 2006, 08:16 AM	#15
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Are any of these really worth the money? My gut would say probably not, but I still love 'em. But I would not pay what they are asking for that watch, it is all about whatever floats your boat though. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

28 February 2006, 07:06 PM	#16
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Like the idea of retracting buttons, but could be just another thing to break or go wrong. I don't like the looks of it, but always appreciate a watch manufactuer that tries something new. I will give them credit there.

1 March 2006, 08:50 PM	#18
RobDad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Rob Dadd Location: London Posts: 134	I saw that same article in a magazine, and was bowled over by its ugliness - but nothing could prepare me for the shock I had when I saw it in the flesh! - Selfridges has a Dunhill concession, and when I was browsing I came across it in a case - and it is truly horrible! - why would someone spend any cash on it? - oh, and it looked very 'cheap' in terms of finish etc - ugh!

4 March 2006, 02:55 AM	#19
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I would say this forum is better that the Panerai forums I've visited. I was welcomed with open arms here on my first post. I've posted a few on a couple of Panny forums, barely got a response. This forums format is also better than any others I've seen. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

4 March 2006, 02:58 AM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Agreed, John, this is the best place to get bashed around! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 March 2006, 03:01 AM	#22
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I've been flying kinda low under the radar. With you ( JJ ) around, you're taking alot of the direct hits __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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