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QueueCumber · 20 September 2010, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

A red "X"??

I want one too!!! (I think

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Weird. My screen is showing the rose gold pyramid center link DD photo you posted earlier...

BarkMaster · 20 September 2010, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Could have said what I think but I didn't--I am happy that you like it --Rolex makes watches for all kinds of tastes as different as they may be!

I was just messin' with ya.

Totally agree.

BarkMaster · 20 September 2010, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by R1@160@alltimes

Lovely. Thanks for posting the history behind the bark.

My pleasure. Really!!

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Weird. My screen is showing the rose gold pyramid center link DD photo you posted earlier...

It may be because I am using the "back door"; not sure.

I just thought it was too funny not to say that I wanted a red "X" like yours.

HL65 · 20 September 2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

I was just messin' with ya.

Totally agree.

I knew that -- I figured your bark was worse than your bite!

Peace to all bark lovers

BarkMaster · 20 September 2010, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

I knew that -- I figured your bark was worse than your bite!

Peace to all bark lovers

OMG, that was.... sooooooo punny!

BarkMaster · 20 September 2010, 11:55 AM

Different lighting to show the texture:

D O C · 20 September 2010, 12:12 PM

777

Thanks for sharing your pictures! I'm a bark fan now.

Love that white gold DD with bark center links!

Latrodectus · 20 September 2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 777

Different lighting to show the texture:

Great bark shot

BarkMaster · 20 September 2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by D O C

777

Thanks for sharing your pictures! I'm a bark fan now.

Love that white gold DD with bark center links!

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Originally Posted by Latrodectus

Great bark shot

Thanks, y'all!

Not my pic, but a good one (I had to turn it a bit and it distorted a little, though):

redhotmurc333 · 14 April 2012, 09:29 PM

Great shots Barkmaster! I'm a newb to the forum but have always been a Rolex fan and also a collector~ ANd let me tell you the DD Bark is one of my faves! Reason being, it shows the sign of the times and is different with its own chunky gold nuggety "gottiness" which is very charasmatic in it's own distinct way and Rolex had the balls to do it! Thanks for the pics!

mmmmp · 14 April 2012, 10:13 PM

Great thread! I was 'bitten by the bark' in the 80's and have been a 'barkaholic' ever since. I think I've learned more reading this thread than I knew in the last 25 years. Esp. the Pyramid, Moire finishes-never seen those before. Really cool stuff! Thanks for posting. Best, Mark.

tranny · 14 April 2012, 10:38 PM

My dad wears a bark President. I don't get it...

My gripe with bark is that gold looks best when polished. That's when you get the true depth of color out of it. Sure scratches decrease the effect, but bark straight up eliminates it.

Bark is the equivalent of smashing all the body panels on your car to prevent people from knowing if you ever had a wreck.

kilyung · 15 April 2012, 01:11 AM

The "pyramid" style is generally referred to as 'Clous de Paris' (translated: nail of Paris). So named after the nails used in some older architecture around Paris.

threemonkeys · 15 April 2012, 01:21 AM

That was a fun read. I really dig the passion you have for bark. Hopefully everyone can appreciate the fact that it's great to be different.

Governor Cedric · 15 April 2012, 01:40 AM

Yes Old School but Very Very Classic ... I remember the Sixties as a Child and My Father. Toook Me to 47th Street Diamond District, Rock Plaza , Concerts .... And the Print Ads ... WOW ... I remember the Early Textured Gold Piaget Watches some With Diamonds YG WG AKA "Rat Pack" and Bark of The Rolex etc ... Gentlemen's Style was so prevalent ... Even the Mens Gold and Platinum Rings had Textured Finishes with and Without stones ... Beautiful Men's Jewelry Was Everywhere ... Cufflinks, Tie Tacks and Bars ... I could go on for Days ...

BarkMaster · 15 April 2012, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by transio

My dad wears a bark President. I don't get it...

My gripe with bark is that gold looks best when polished. That's when you get the true depth of color out of it. Sure scratches decrease the effect, but bark straight up eliminates it.

Bark is the equivalent of smashing all the body panels on your car to prevent people from knowing if you ever had a wreck.

It's a shame you don't get it.

gwozhog · 15 April 2012, 04:05 AM

Here is a lame joke I just came up with. How does a dog piss off gold. He barks at it. Drumroll.

z32turbo · 15 April 2012, 04:06 AM

I do like the look of the Bark. My only problem is it only comes in 36MM. I prefer the 40MM + sizes. Great photos by the way. Really makes the Bark look even better.

BarkMaster · 15 April 2012, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redhotmurc333

Great shots Barkmaster! I'm a newb to the forum but have always been a Rolex fan and also a collector~ ANd let me tell you the DD Bark is one of my faves! Reason being, it shows the sign of the times and is different with its own chunky gold nuggety "gottiness" which is very charasmatic in it's own distinct way and Rolex had the balls to do it! Thanks for the pics!

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Originally Posted by mmmmp

Great thread! I was 'bitten by the bark' in the 80's and have been a 'barkaholic' ever since. I think I've learned more reading this thread than I knew in the last 25 years. Esp. the Pyramid, Moire finishes-never seen those before. Really cool stuff! Thanks for posting. Best, Mark.

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

That was a fun read. I really dig the passion you have for bark. Hopefully everyone can appreciate the fact that it's great to be different.

Thanks, y'all!!!

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Originally Posted by Governor Cedric

Yes Old School but Very Very Classic ... I remember the Sixties as a Child and My Father. Toook Me to 47th Street Diamond District, Rock Plaza , Concerts .... And the Print Ads ... WOW ... I remember the Early Textured Gold Piaget Watches some With Diamonds YG WG AKA "Rat Pack" and Bark of The Rolex etc ... Gentlemen's Style was so prevalent ... Even the Mens Gold and Platinum Rings had Textured Finishes with and Without stones ... Beautiful Men's Jewelry Was Everywhere ... Cufflinks, Tie Tacks and Bars ... I could go on for Days ...

I still wear a good bit of that stuff to this day... plus some.

BarkMaster · 15 April 2012, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

Here is a lame joke I just came up with. How does a dog piss off gold. He barks at it. Drumroll.

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Originally Posted by z32turbo

I do like the look of the Bark. My only problem is it only comes in 36MM. I prefer the 40MM + sizes. Great photos by the way. Really makes the Bark look even better.

I know that the larger trend is attractive to some, but I personally would not wear a 40mm because the lugs would protrude from my "wrist" and the bracelet would be at an abrupt 90 degree angle to the watch, instead of gently wrapping around the arm as intended.

I do understand that some like the look of larger watch heads and some even associate it with masculinity. I think if Rolex still offered bark, they'd include it for the Day/Date II. And you KNOW I'd be all for that!!!

Thanks... let's do lunch again soon!!

z32turbo · 15 April 2012, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

I know that the larger trend is attractive to some, but I personally would not wear a 40mm because the lugs would protrude from my "wrist" and the bracelet would be at an abrupt 90 degree angle to the watch, instead of gently wrapping around the arm as intended.

I do understand that some like the look of larger watch heads and some even associate it with masculinity. I think if Rolex still offered bark, they'd include it for the Day/Date II. And you KNOW I'd be all for that!!!

Thanks... let's do lunch again soon!!

The DDII is the one I really want as well. The lugs don't hang over my wrist and the bracelet fits like it should, that's why I prefer it over the original.

Lunch was a blast, I agree it needs to happen again soon.

tranny · 15 April 2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

It's a shame you don't get it.

I suppose. To each his own. I guess I'll tell the old man he's not alone in his madness

FeelingTheBlues · 15 April 2012, 09:23 AM

Great thread indeed! I think a bark Day-Date has a little something special, it really looks different from the usual polished or brushed links, you're not sure which one it's getting closer to and you can only come to the conclusion that it's unique!

sub2004 · 15 April 2012, 10:12 AM

One of the rare cases where the bark is worse than the bite. Once on the wrist, the bark DD would look lovely.

Great pics and very educational. Love the "nails of paris" DD also, never knew about that and goes to show the wealth of knowledge of forum members.

Kind regards

Monte Cristo · 15 April 2012, 10:24 AM

As a tourist walking through the markets in Shanghai 10 years ago all I remember were these fake DD presidents in bark being shoved in my face. That put me off the bark, but now starting (slowly) to appreciate them...

gwozhog · 15 April 2012, 10:43 AM

If we are going back to the bark days it's to bad there was never any nugget in the line up.

tranny · 15 April 2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

Here is a lame joke I just came up with. How does a dog piss off gold. He barks at it. Drumroll.

Here's another one for ya.... Rolex's reply to people asking for them to start supplying bark again? "Quit barking orders at us!!!"

BarkMaster · 16 April 2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

If we are going back to the bark days it's to bad there was never any nugget in the line up.

I still have an old nugget watch.

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Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

As a tourist walking through the markets in Shanghai 10 years ago all I remember were these fake DD presidents in bark being shoved in my face. That put me off the bark, but now starting (slowly) to appreciate them...

I am fairly certain that all of those fakes have broken or had their "gold" worn off by now... or maybe they were crushed.

But you do have a good point there! Maybe it's a good thing that Rolex no longer makes them!!

Lanfor · 16 April 2012, 12:36 AM

I had to wear one for a week a couple of years back and it was a beautiful watch (can't say i complained about having to wear one

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15 April 2012, 04:05 AM	#47
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Here is a lame joke I just came up with. How does a dog piss off gold. He barks at it. Drumroll. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

15 April 2012, 04:06 AM	#48
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I do like the look of the Bark. My only problem is it only comes in 36MM. I prefer the 40MM + sizes. Great photos by the way. Really makes the Bark look even better. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

15 April 2012, 09:23 AM	#53
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Great thread indeed! I think a bark Day-Date has a little something special, it really looks different from the usual polished or brushed links, you're not sure which one it's getting closer to and you can only come to the conclusion that it's unique! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

14 April 2012, 09:29 PM	#40
redhotmurc333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Socal Watch: All my Rolexes Posts: 257	Great shots Barkmaster! I'm a newb to the forum but have always been a Rolex fan and also a collector~ ANd let me tell you the DD Bark is one of my faves! Reason being, it shows the sign of the times and is different with its own chunky gold nuggety "gottiness" which is very charasmatic in it's own distinct way and Rolex had the balls to do it! Thanks for the pics!

14 April 2012, 10:13 PM	#41
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Great thread! I was 'bitten by the bark' in the 80's and have been a 'barkaholic' ever since. I think I've learned more reading this thread than I knew in the last 25 years. Esp. the Pyramid, Moire finishes-never seen those before. Really cool stuff! Thanks for posting. Best, Mark.

14 April 2012, 10:38 PM	#42
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	My dad wears a bark President. I don't get it... My gripe with bark is that gold looks best when polished. That's when you get the true depth of color out of it. Sure scratches decrease the effect, but bark straight up eliminates it. Bark is the equivalent of smashing all the body panels on your car to prevent people from knowing if you ever had a wreck.

15 April 2012, 01:11 AM	#43
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The "pyramid" style is generally referred to as 'Clous de Paris' (translated: nail of Paris). So named after the nails used in some older architecture around Paris.

15 April 2012, 01:21 AM	#44
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	That was a fun read. I really dig the passion you have for bark. Hopefully everyone can appreciate the fact that it's great to be different.

15 April 2012, 01:40 AM	#45
Governor Cedric "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Cedric Location: Miami Beach Watch: AP Moon Phase Posts: 36	Yes Old School but Very Very Classic ... I remember the Sixties as a Child and My Father. Toook Me to 47th Street Diamond District, Rock Plaza , Concerts .... And the Print Ads ... WOW ... I remember the Early Textured Gold Piaget Watches some With Diamonds YG WG AKA "Rat Pack" and Bark of The Rolex etc ... Gentlemen's Style was so prevalent ... Even the Mens Gold and Platinum Rings had Textured Finishes with and Without stones ... Beautiful Men's Jewelry Was Everywhere ... Cufflinks, Tie Tacks and Bars ... I could go on for Days ...

15 April 2012, 10:12 AM	#54
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	One of the rare cases where the bark is worse than the bite. Once on the wrist, the bark DD would look lovely. Great pics and very educational. Love the "nails of paris" DD also, never knew about that and goes to show the wealth of knowledge of forum members. Kind regards

15 April 2012, 10:24 AM	#55
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	As a tourist walking through the markets in Shanghai 10 years ago all I remember were these fake DD presidents in bark being shoved in my face. That put me off the bark, but now starting (slowly) to appreciate them...

15 April 2012, 10:43 AM	#56
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16 April 2012, 12:36 AM	#59
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	I had to wear one for a week a couple of years back and it was a beautiful watch (can't say i complained about having to wear one ) __________________ Rolex Submariner - 16610LV

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