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17 February 2006, 03:23 AM

If you could design it yourself?

I would want a 42-44mm cushion case in SS, with a semi-sloping fixed bezel with as much dial as possible. A black dial, with arabics at 12, 3, 6, 9, with slashes at the others, no second markers. It would also be a sandwich dial.

Instead of a chapter ring, I'd want a rotating 'inner' diving bezel. This would be rotated via a crown at the 2 o'clock position of the case. The main crown would be at the 4 o'clock position.

It would have hour, minute and second complications, and a date complication, panorama-style between the centre and the 6.

It would also have a screw-on type bar for the strap and also come with an oyster-like bracelet, although with a completely hidden butterfly clasp.

That would do me nicely.

Launch Mini · 17 February 2006, 03:31 AM

Firstly, must be easy to read. So contrasting hands/dial.
Depending on style, bracelet or strap work for me.
Should have a nice weight/feel to it. However, I have been known to wear my Swatch Skin ( only 3mm thick) for certain activiities.
Not too many complications. Second hand , maybe the date, but not much else.
Whether it has any numbers or not, depends on my mood.
RELIABILITY and water resistant ( I do have one that is not & it drives me crazy)

JJ Irani · 17 February 2006, 03:33 AM

Excellent post, Johnny...and here's my absolute honest answer.

I would love the green LV Sub with the same maxi dial, same movement, but with just TWO changes:

1. A BLACK bezel.
2. All links on the Fliplock bracelet to be SOLID.

That's all I need....that would then be the SUPER ULTIMATE ROLEX!!

17 February 2006, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Excellent post, Johnny...and here's my absolute honest answer.

I would love the green LV Sub with the same maxi dial, same movement, but with just TWO changes:

1. A BLACK bezel.
2. All links on the Fliplock bracelet to be SOLID.

That's all I need....that would then be the SUPER ULTIMATE ROLEX!!

Anyone want to start taking bets as to when JJ's 16610 gets flipped for an LV? I say the next one that comes into Mansors.

JJ Irani · 17 February 2006, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Anyone want to start taking bets as to when JJ's 16610 gets flipped for an LV? I say the next one that comes into Mansors.

Don't be silly!

Firstly, the green LV is priced way beyond that of the 16610. Secondly, Mansor's hardly gets them in 'cause he surprisingly has no demand for them. And, thirdly, well....there's no thirdly.

Hey, stop it!! I'm well and truly happy with the 16610. You jokers are a terrible influence on a guy. Stop playing mind games with me!!

17 February 2006, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Don't be silly!

Firstly, the green LV is priced way beyond that of the 16610. Secondly, Mansor's hardly gets them in 'cause he surprisingly has no demand for them. And, thirdly, well....there's no thirdly.

Hey, stop it!! I'm well and truly happy with the 16610. You jokers are a terrible influence on a guy. Stop playing mind games with me!!

What's that sound???

tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick...

The sound of the short amount of time ticking away until the 16610 is gone.

JJ Irani · 17 February 2006, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

What's that sound???

tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick...

The sound of the short amount of time ticking away until the 16610 is gone.

You just wait...all of you....if I don't surprise you guys this time, my name ain't JJ!!

Rackness · 17 February 2006, 06:26 AM

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You just wait...all of you....if I don't surprise you guys this time, my name ain't JJ!!

ok 10 bucks that JJ get a name change in less than a month lol!!

C.J. · 17 February 2006, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You just wait...all of you....if I don't surprise you guys this time, my name ain't JJ!!

If you call getting the LV a surprise now, I guess you will get to keep your name.

and after I said I believed you about the Sub staying

17 February 2006, 06:59 AM

Can someone please bring this thread back on topic? I think it's a good topic.

mailman · 17 February 2006, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

If you could design it yourself?

I would want a 42-44mm cushion case in SS, with a semi-sloping fixed bezel with as much dial as possible. A black dial, with arabics at 12, 3, 6, 9, with slashes at the others, no second markers. It would also be a sandwich dial.

Instead of a chapter ring, I'd want a rotating 'inner' diving bezel. This would be rotated via a crown at the 2 o'clock position of the case. The main crown would be at the 4 o'clock position.

It would have hour, minute and second complications, and a date complication, panorama-style between the centre and the 6.

It would also have a screw-on type bar for the strap and also come with an oyster-like bracelet, although with a completely hidden butterfly clasp.

That would do me nicely.

It also would have to glow very nicely.

17 February 2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

It also would have to glow very nicely.

That goes without saying. Paulie, you like my idea?

mailman · 17 February 2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

That goes without saying. Paulie, you like my idea?

Sure do

Al is a watchmaker, maybe he can help you out.

dman · 17 February 2006, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rackness

ok 10 bucks that JJ get a name change in less than a month lol!!

dman · 17 February 2006, 07:42 AM

I want the same knock off movement that JJ has in his YM, the ticking second hand and all.

Gedanken · 17 February 2006, 09:02 AM

I'm easy to please. An SS Black GMT-II with a Triplock crown would do me just fine.

RobDad · 17 February 2006, 09:52 AM

A 16610 with a domed Sapphire crystal (so it looks acrylic but isn't), a matt dial with the old-style Tritium markers, - oh, and the dial and bezel would be a really deep navy blue. If you made the bracelet solid, and beefed up the clasp like the new TOG (minus the bling), it'd be perfect!!!

Oh, and stick the cyclops on the inside like a Panerai!

dman · 17 February 2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by RobDad

A 16610 with a domed Sapphire crystal (so it looks acrylic but isn't), a matt dial with the old-style Tritium markers, - oh, and the dial and bezel would be a really deep navy blue. If you made the bracelet solid, and beefed up the clasp like the new TOG (minus the bling), it'd be perfect!!!

Oh, and stick the cyclops on the inside like a Panerai!

I really like that idea with the 16610, that would look sweet!!

C.J. · 17 February 2006, 06:36 PM

John, this is a great thread. I've been thinking about this all night

and honestly I haven't got an answer.

I love the GO pano and the Sohne moon phase, as well as, my GMT, a Seiko diver, chrono function or the timeless simplicity of a 14060M
I like all of these different complications and styles to go with different moods, settings or atmospheres. But if I were to mix them altogether into one watch I don't think I would like it at all.

Great, you've helped me realize that I will be buying watches forever

and that no one watch will ever satisfy me

Why couldn't I have had a cheaper addiction or a much better paying job

17 February 2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Sure do

Al is a watchmaker, maybe he can help you out.

I like watches with scratches on the movement plates, screw heads that are chewed up, and hairsprings that are so out of shape the watch doesn't run. As Paul said, if that's the kind of watch you like, I'm the watchmaker that can make your dreams come true!

dman · 18 February 2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Why couldn't I have had a cheaper addiction or a much better paying job

C'mon mate, just find an illegal gambling ring to be a part of, the state trooper that was in it with the hockey players had over $250,000 in Rolex watches confiscated.

C.J. · 18 February 2006, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

C'mon mate, just find an illegal gambling ring to be a part of, the state trooper that was in it with the hockey players had over $250,000 in Rolex watches confiscated.

I would love to, but I look horrible in "prison orange"

Goodwatch · 18 February 2006, 07:07 AM

May I hijack this thread? Put my clog in the door so to speak? I ask nicely so don't hammer me

Launch Mini · 18 February 2006, 07:10 AM

Go for it Frans. ( See I got your name right)
What ever stopped you from Hijacking a thread before?

Goodwatch · 18 February 2006, 07:25 AM

Nah, with permission it ain't fun anymore. I go with JJ's thoughts: a 16610 with big dial and all solid links plus an incredible ever lasting lume. (And ceramic bezel insert). Yummy!

mike · 18 February 2006, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobDad

A 16610 with a domed Sapphire crystal (so it looks acrylic but isn't), a matt dial with the old-style Tritium markers, - oh, and the dial and bezel would be a really deep navy blue. If you made the bracelet solid, and beefed up the clasp like the new TOG (minus the bling), it'd be perfect!!!

Oh, and stick the cyclops on the inside like a Panerai!

That does sound pretty sweet!

I'll take one also.

dman · 18 February 2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

I would love to, but I look horrible in "prison orange"

You could play the lead in the Jersey state correctional facilities play, "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown."

C.J. · 18 February 2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

You could play the lead in the Jersey state correctional facilities play, "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown."

I think playing the lead in "The Great Escape" would come to mind first.

dman · 18 February 2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

I think playing the lead in "The Great Escape" would come to mind first.

Yeah, from your cellmate Bubba. "You got a real purdy mouth boy."

C.J. · 18 February 2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Yeah, from your cellmate Bubba. "You got a real purdy mouth boy."

Spoken like a true professional

17 February 2006, 03:23 AM	#1
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	What DO you want in a watch... If you could design it yourself? I would want a 42-44mm cushion case in SS, with a semi-sloping fixed bezel with as much dial as possible. A black dial, with arabics at 12, 3, 6, 9, with slashes at the others, no second markers. It would also be a sandwich dial. Instead of a chapter ring, I'd want a rotating 'inner' diving bezel. This would be rotated via a crown at the 2 o'clock position of the case. The main crown would be at the 4 o'clock position. It would have hour, minute and second complications, and a date complication, panorama-style between the centre and the 6. It would also have a screw-on type bar for the strap and also come with an oyster-like bracelet, although with a completely hidden butterfly clasp. That would do me nicely.

17 February 2006, 03:31 AM	#2
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Firstly, must be easy to read. So contrasting hands/dial. Depending on style, bracelet or strap work for me. Should have a nice weight/feel to it. However, I have been known to wear my Swatch Skin ( only 3mm thick) for certain activiities. Not too many complications. Second hand , maybe the date, but not much else. Whether it has any numbers or not, depends on my mood. RELIABILITY and water resistant ( I do have one that is not & it drives me crazy) __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 February 2006, 03:33 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Excellent post, Johnny...and here's my absolute honest answer. I would love the green LV Sub with the same maxi dial, same movement, but with just TWO changes: 1. A BLACK bezel. 2. All links on the Fliplock bracelet to be SOLID. That's all I need....that would then be the SUPER ULTIMATE ROLEX!! __________________ 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!!

17 February 2006, 07:42 AM	#15
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I want the same knock off movement that JJ has in his YM, the ticking second hand and all. __________________ 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.

17 February 2006, 09:02 AM	#16
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I'm easy to please. An SS Black GMT-II with a Triplock crown would do me just fine. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

17 February 2006, 06:59 AM	#10
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Can someone please bring this thread back on topic? I think it's a good topic.

17 February 2006, 09:52 AM	#17
RobDad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Rob Dadd Location: London Posts: 134	A 16610 with a domed Sapphire crystal (so it looks acrylic but isn't), a matt dial with the old-style Tritium markers, - oh, and the dial and bezel would be a really deep navy blue. If you made the bracelet solid, and beefed up the clasp like the new TOG (minus the bling), it'd be perfect!!! Oh, and stick the cyclops on the inside like a Panerai!

17 February 2006, 06:36 PM	#19
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	John, this is a great thread. I've been thinking about this all night and honestly I haven't got an answer. I love the GO pano and the Sohne moon phase, as well as, my GMT, a Seiko diver, chrono function or the timeless simplicity of a 14060M I like all of these different complications and styles to go with different moods, settings or atmospheres. But if I were to mix them altogether into one watch I don't think I would like it at all. Great, you've helped me realize that I will be buying watches forever and that no one watch will ever satisfy me Why couldn't I have had a cheaper addiction or a much better paying job __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

18 February 2006, 07:07 AM	#23
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	May I hijack this thread? Put my clog in the door so to speak? I ask nicely so don't hammer me __________________ Member# 127

18 February 2006, 07:10 AM	#24
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	Go for it Frans. ( See I got your name right) What ever stopped you from Hijacking a thread before? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 February 2006, 07:25 AM	#25
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Nah, with permission it ain't fun anymore. I go with JJ's thoughts: a 16610 with big dial and all solid links plus an incredible ever lasting lume. (And ceramic bezel insert). Yummy! __________________ Member# 127

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