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watchwatcher · 15 August 2015, 11:35 AM

A big fat no...

GB-man · 15 August 2015, 11:39 AM

Bezel is cool

rolexlovegmt · 15 August 2015, 11:40 AM

This is the watch that guy should give to his 11 year old son. LOL.

nick c · 15 August 2015, 11:53 AM

Its Sold to Mayweather

tkerrmd · 15 August 2015, 11:59 AM

Well they are works of art and believe me someone will buy them!

crfsocal · 15 August 2015, 12:06 PM

pass...

I agree with Dr., people will buy them, probably more people than we think.

dcash0615 · 15 August 2015, 12:15 PM

Most were saying pass on the rainbow Daytona and now they are difficult to get at a decent price. As soon as Rolex stopped making them they became more desirable.

Lpugliese · 15 August 2015, 12:25 PM

haha agree

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gasoil4ever

Would go for a Smurf, a LBRO GMT and a new Jetski instead...

Dr DRW · 15 August 2015, 12:42 PM

baa...ling

bobabreath · 15 August 2015, 01:12 PM

It's a beautifully made watch for sure. But at that price, I'm an admirer, not a buyer.

Hairdude1 · 15 August 2015, 01:14 PM

No thank you

Rock · 15 August 2015, 03:18 PM

I can see these would be very popular with the ladies as a combination of watch and costume jewelry. They are very pretty. Would look fabulous on an attractive feminine arm.

bayerische · 15 August 2015, 05:51 PM

Yuck...

Degas · 16 August 2015, 05:03 PM

Jack from Hodinkee:

"Well, you know, it's actually a legitimate point. Look at it this way. Possibility 1 is that a watch is successful as an example of that type of watch --in which case, I could indulge myself in saying I personally dislike it, but that would be useless to the reader unless they were just dying to know my personal tastes. The second possibility is that it is in some way a design failure even for that type of watch --and God knows, they are out there. The reality is, HODINKEE is pretty much run by watch enthusiasts, for watch enthusiasts --I mean, Ben's obsession is clear for all to see and though I'm a new face to a lot of HODINKEE readers, I've been active both as an enthusiast first, and then a full time media guy, in watches, for a grand total of at least fifteen years; I can remember getting into heated arguments about Rolexes back in the 90s on Usenet, believe it or not, when the only place to fight with other people about watches online was alt.horology. The tl;dr version of all this is that we tend to write about watches we actually like, or at least watches we find interesting. Would I spend close to a hundred grand of my own money on a Pearlmaster as my first choice? I absolutely wouldn't and they're not to my taste. But they _are_ extremely well made, beautifully crafted watches with some of the most meticulously careful gem selection, cutting, and setting that I have seen in over a decade of looking at watches full time, every day, and I can appreciate what what into them, thanks to my having had some exposure to what really top level horological gem-setting actually entails. I could have gone on some rant about how these watches don't fit my personal tastes, but that would be a disservice to readers as well as inherently totally uninteresting. Exactly as you note, it's really all about options and keeping an open mind. Thanks for the comment! --Jack"

Abdullah71601 · 16 August 2015, 05:42 PM

Add a paved dial and I think you'll have it

Quote:

Originally Posted by jw0n

And just in case you think THAT was too much... here's a little extra extra. Too much for me, only trying on the Daytona on for size (and they only had this in store).

topcat30093 · 16 August 2015, 05:52 PM

Pass!

fania123 · 16 August 2015, 09:15 PM

Pass

cop414 · 16 August 2015, 09:55 PM

While I can appreciate the workmanship I'd pass, different strokes for different folks though!

997.2 · 16 August 2015, 10:43 PM

Pretty sweet

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Naz737 · 16 August 2015, 11:30 PM

Not my favorite but I'd imagine there are those who like it!

fullcourt · 17 August 2015, 12:34 AM

skip....

WS9D · 17 August 2015, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gasoil4ever

Would go for a Smurf, a LBRO GMT and a new Jetski instead...

This...

WS9D · 17 August 2015, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexlovegmt

This is the watch that guy should give to his 11 year old son. LOL.

You should paste the link to this thread in that thread!

joli160 · 17 August 2015, 06:44 PM

Fantastic looking watches, the Mrs would love to own one

Knisse · 17 August 2015, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Degas

Jack from Hodinkee:

"Well, you know, it's actually a legitimate point. Look at it this way. Possibility 1 is that a watch is successful as an example of that type of watch --in which case, I could indulge myself in saying I personally dislike it, but that would be useless to the reader unless they were just dying to know my personal tastes. The second possibility is that it is in some way a design failure even for that type of watch --and God knows, they are out there. The reality is, HODINKEE is pretty much run by watch enthusiasts, for watch enthusiasts --I mean, Ben's obsession is clear for all to see and though I'm a new face to a lot of HODINKEE readers, I've been active both as an enthusiast first, and then a full time media guy, in watches, for a grand total of at least fifteen years; I can remember getting into heated arguments about Rolexes back in the 90s on Usenet, believe it or not, when the only place to fight with other people about watches online was alt.horology. The tl;dr version of all this is that we tend to write about watches we actually like, or at least watches we find interesting. Would I spend close to a hundred grand of my own money on a Pearlmaster as my first choice? I absolutely wouldn't and they're not to my taste. But they _are_ extremely well made, beautifully crafted watches with some of the most meticulously careful gem selection, cutting, and setting that I have seen in over a decade of looking at watches full time, every day, and I can appreciate what what into them, thanks to my having had some exposure to what really top level horological gem-setting actually entails. I could have gone on some rant about how these watches don't fit my personal tastes, but that would be a disservice to readers as well as inherently totally uninteresting. Exactly as you note, it's really all about options and keeping an open mind. Thanks for the comment! --Jack"

To sum up, we get advertising money from Rolex so we like everything and may not seem critical of anything.. Ok, thanks, got it.

These "watches" have nothing to do with watches and is merely bling for people who actually think it is cool to show off. Leave it for reality stars and its like, please.

Castor · 17 August 2015, 11:52 PM

They're beautiful. And I can appreciate the work & craftsmanship that goes into making them... but they're just not for me.

Each to their own. As my mother used to say, "It would be a boring world, Trevor, if we all only liked all the same stuff."

Oyster99 · 18 August 2015, 12:06 AM

Cool watches! If i had big big money and every other rolex in my safe i'd get it. They look super well done!

15 August 2015, 12:42 PM	#39
Dr DRW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: David Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Divers Posts: 323	baa...ling __________________ Rolex 1665, 1675, 1680, 5513, 16600, 16610, 14060

15 August 2015, 01:14 PM	#41
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	No thank you __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

15 August 2015, 03:18 PM	#42
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	I can see these would be very popular with the ladies as a combination of watch and costume jewelry. They are very pretty. Would look fabulous on an attractive feminine arm. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

15 August 2015, 05:51 PM	#43
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Yuck... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

16 August 2015, 05:52 PM	#46
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Pass! __________________

15 August 2015, 11:35 AM	#31
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	A big fat no...

15 August 2015, 11:39 AM	#32
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Bezel is cool

15 August 2015, 11:40 AM	#33
rolexlovegmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 44	This is the watch that guy should give to his 11 year old son. LOL.

15 August 2015, 11:53 AM	#34
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Its Sold to Mayweather

15 August 2015, 11:59 AM	#35
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Well they are works of art and believe me someone will buy them!

15 August 2015, 12:06 PM	#36
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	pass... I agree with Dr., people will buy them, probably more people than we think.

15 August 2015, 12:15 PM	#37
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,396	Most were saying pass on the rainbow Daytona and now they are difficult to get at a decent price. As soon as Rolex stopped making them they became more desirable.

15 August 2015, 01:12 PM	#40
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	It's a beautifully made watch for sure. But at that price, I'm an admirer, not a buyer.

16 August 2015, 05:03 PM	#44
Degas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle Posts: 878	Jack from Hodinkee: "Well, you know, it's actually a legitimate point. Look at it this way. Possibility 1 is that a watch is successful as an example of that type of watch --in which case, I could indulge myself in saying I personally dislike it, but that would be useless to the reader unless they were just dying to know my personal tastes. The second possibility is that it is in some way a design failure even for that type of watch --and God knows, they are out there. The reality is, HODINKEE is pretty much run by watch enthusiasts, for watch enthusiasts --I mean, Ben's obsession is clear for all to see and though I'm a new face to a lot of HODINKEE readers, I've been active both as an enthusiast first, and then a full time media guy, in watches, for a grand total of at least fifteen years; I can remember getting into heated arguments about Rolexes back in the 90s on Usenet, believe it or not, when the only place to fight with other people about watches online was alt.horology. The tl;dr version of all this is that we tend to write about watches we actually like, or at least watches we find interesting. Would I spend close to a hundred grand of my own money on a Pearlmaster as my first choice? I absolutely wouldn't and they're not to my taste. But they _are_ extremely well made, beautifully crafted watches with some of the most meticulously careful gem selection, cutting, and setting that I have seen in over a decade of looking at watches full time, every day, and I can appreciate what what into them, thanks to my having had some exposure to what really top level horological gem-setting actually entails. I could have gone on some rant about how these watches don't fit my personal tastes, but that would be a disservice to readers as well as inherently totally uninteresting. Exactly as you note, it's really all about options and keeping an open mind. Thanks for the comment! --Jack"

16 August 2015, 09:15 PM	#47
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,726	Pass Attached Images

16 August 2015, 09:55 PM	#48
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	While I can appreciate the workmanship I'd pass, different strokes for different folks though! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

16 August 2015, 10:43 PM	#49
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	Pretty sweet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 August 2015, 11:30 PM	#50
Naz737 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: FL, USA Watch: Sub 16610T Posts: 715	Not my favorite but I'd imagine there are those who like it! __________________ 16610

17 August 2015, 12:34 AM	#51
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	skip.... __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

17 August 2015, 06:44 PM	#54
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,762	Fantastic looking watches, the Mrs would love to own one __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

17 August 2015, 11:52 PM	#56
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	They're beautiful. And I can appreciate the work & craftsmanship that goes into making them... but they're just not for me. Each to their own. As my mother used to say, "It would be a boring world, Trevor, if we all only liked all the same stuff."

18 August 2015, 12:06 AM	#57
Oyster99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kris Location: Holland Watch: me go Posts: 730	Cool watches! If i had big big money and every other rolex in my safe i'd get it. They look super well done! __________________ Instagram watchpage: k99app, feel free to follow me ;) 17014 - oysterquartz Corniche Mistral40 Regards.

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