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USMCsilver · 10 October 2007, 11:43 AM

Today, someone at work mentioned liking a Rolex that had nautical flags on the dial for markers. He said it was a Yachtmaster. While I didn't state that such a watch was never made, I didn't tell him he was a flippin' idiot. I do, for some odd reason, recall seeing a watch similar to what he is describing, but I think it was called a "X" branded Regatta.

To give you some background on the guy, he drives an '87 Accord and lives in a '67 singlewide where he pays over $400/month in electrical bills because there's no insulation. (I'm not knocking him, I'm getting to the point!) Having said this, oftentimes on his weekends off, he'll play "dress-up" in his Sunday best and go test drive Lexus, Acura, and other 'finer' autos as well as go try on Rolexes. Also, he mentioned to me the other day about how he SO BADLY wanted a Breitling and how there were only three shops in the world where they were sold. He'd never heard of Glashutte, Panerai, Petek, etc....ARGH! Sometimes I just can't stand him; however, I'd never knock him for being where he is and wanting to have more, however, the car and watch deal is kinda pathetic. And, for those who saw the thread about the 'Gruen watch', sadly, no, this is not he same guy. I work with many unfortunate morons.

So, back to the question at hand -- what watch has nautical flags for markers?

Tools · 10 October 2007, 11:59 AM

Corums Admiral's Cup watches have 'em

Here's the ~6000 buck chrono, but they have regular faces (with flags) too

Destroy · 10 October 2007, 12:02 PM

I think you're thinking of the CORUM. They're huge in the yachty fraternity and love adorning their watches with marine flags. Not my taste but hey....

And yes, I'm fairly certain Rolex never brought out a piece with flag markers....

Destroy · 10 October 2007, 12:03 PM

Arrghh...you beat me to it Larry!

Tools · 10 October 2007, 12:05 PM

Gotta be quick at this place....

Alcan · 10 October 2007, 12:05 PM

Here are a couple, Regatta and Corum.

Mrdi · 10 October 2007, 12:08 PM

I think it was a Tag

USMCsilver · 10 October 2007, 12:08 PM

Hmm, looks like I was correct -- Regatta. That's what I thought (kinda). I'm off to pat myself on the back.

SPACE-DWELLER · 10 October 2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Here are a couple, Regatta and Corum.

Damn, they're UGLY!

Just my opinion

USMCsilver · 10 October 2007, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Damn, they're UGLY!

Just my opinion

I kinda like the Corum - it's different, to say the least.

Stef_Call · 11 October 2007, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Damn, they're UGLY!

Just my opinion

It ain't pretty... But when it comes to Rolex's latest offering to that fraternity it looks great

Mrdi · 11 October 2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by USMCsilver

Hmm, looks like I was correct -- Regatta. That's what I thought (kinda). I'm off to pat myself on the back.

Good job sarge

Pat pat pat

10 October 2007, 11:43 AM	#1
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Flags On The Dial As Markers? Today, someone at work mentioned liking a Rolex that had nautical flags on the dial for markers. He said it was a Yachtmaster. While I didn't state that such a watch was never made, I didn't tell him he was a flippin' idiot. I do, for some odd reason, recall seeing a watch similar to what he is describing, but I think it was called a "X" branded Regatta. To give you some background on the guy, he drives an '87 Accord and lives in a '67 singlewide where he pays over $400/month in electrical bills because there's no insulation. (I'm not knocking him, I'm getting to the point!) Having said this, oftentimes on his weekends off, he'll play "dress-up" in his Sunday best and go test drive Lexus, Acura, and other 'finer' autos as well as go try on Rolexes. Also, he mentioned to me the other day about how he SO BADLY wanted a Breitling and how there were only three shops in the world where they were sold. He'd never heard of Glashutte, Panerai, Petek, etc....ARGH! Sometimes I just can't stand him; however, I'd never knock him for being where he is and wanting to have more, however, the car and watch deal is kinda pathetic. And, for those who saw the thread about the 'Gruen watch', sadly, no, this is not he same guy. I work with many unfortunate morons. So, back to the question at hand -- what watch has nautical flags for markers? __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

10 October 2007, 12:05 PM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Here are a couple, Regatta and Corum. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

10 October 2007, 12:08 PM	#8
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Hmm, looks like I was correct -- Regatta. That's what I thought (kinda). I'm off to pat myself on the back. __________________ The Original USMCsilver© ~~><~~

10 October 2007, 11:59 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Corums Admiral's Cup watches have 'em Here's the ~6000 buck chrono, but they have regular faces (with flags) too

10 October 2007, 12:02 PM	#3
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	I think you're thinking of the CORUM. They're huge in the yachty fraternity and love adorning their watches with marine flags. Not my taste but hey.... And yes, I'm fairly certain Rolex never brought out a piece with flag markers....

10 October 2007, 12:03 PM	#4
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	Arrghh...you beat me to it Larry!

10 October 2007, 12:08 PM	#7
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	I think it was a Tag

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