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Dan Pierce · 10 June 2010, 10:48 AM

Now I'm kinda glad I'm colorblind.
Not my cup of joe, but if the owner's happy, I'm happy.

dP

psv · 10 June 2010, 10:56 AM

I think this is how being high on LSD or Acid feels! :-)

Dr. Robert · 10 June 2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

I think this is how being high on LSD or Acid feels! :-)

No it's not....trust me I lived thru the 60's

Speed · 10 June 2010, 11:46 AM

ParisDakarBmw · 10 June 2010, 12:02 PM

I have different taste, and more of a purist when it comes to watches. It's definately unique. Hope he likes it!

East Bay Rider · 10 June 2010, 12:20 PM

Good luck to him. I hope he gets lots of enjoyment from it.

sleddog · 10 June 2010, 01:38 PM

Wow!!!

Good for him......A rich colour palet!

RRGHOST1 · 10 June 2010, 06:13 PM

No its not my cup of tea either, it makes it look like a watch you would buy from Argos for a teenager. It doesn't look like a Rolex on first looks, so you may as well put another make of watch on.

Quicksilver · 10 June 2010, 07:26 PM

Hmmm

It's not my style and I think you will find that the vast majority on this site, who are classic Rolex enthusiasts, will not appreciate it. But each to his own, and if it puts a smile on his face then good luck to him.

PhilM · 10 June 2010, 08:21 PM

Each to their own I suppose, but as long as he's happy that's the main thing

swatty · 10 June 2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilM

Each to their own I suppose, but as long as he's happy that's the main thing

Have to agree

BASSETHOUNDS · 10 June 2010, 08:32 PM

Horses for courses and it is his money . Not my cup of tea at all . And this is coming from me that bought a 116598 Leopard

Psmith · 10 June 2010, 09:55 PM

I would have chosen different dial and lume colours, but I like the PVD treatment and the hands

Cheers

mborkow · 10 June 2010, 11:23 PM

wow...what a waste :-(

Arrgo · 10 June 2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mopsey

yuk.

+1

bounce · 11 June 2010, 04:31 AM

Pete asked me to thank everyone for their comments, good & bad.
He was interested to hear the views of Rolex enthuisiasts as most of the people he knows have no interest in watches at all.
He is very pleased with the watch itself & the service he received from Bamford.
His 2 tone Sub is going to have a well earned rest for a while :-)

jets · 12 June 2010, 11:48 PM

Wow, now I know what the ugliest Rolex looks like. I like the leopard daytona better than this.

Rolesor · 13 June 2010, 12:11 AM

The PVD looks great - the markers I'm not crazy about but it wasn't designed to make me happy!

It's a truly unique Rolex - I hope he loves it!

scl6118 · 13 June 2010, 01:34 PM

Ohhhhhh noooooo!

watchteacher · 13 June 2010, 02:04 PM

I always wondered if Sir Anthony Bamford would look upon people customizing his cars the way his store customizes watches.

Clogger · 13 June 2010, 06:10 PM

I am not to keen on the colour combo but I think overall it looks ok and kudos goes to the owner for doing this and having something he will enjoy.

I really can't see why some members get all bent out of shape when someone does something a little different, this is just a GMT and there are thousends around, it's not like he has modified some vintage grail!!

It certaintly makes a change from the hundreds of wrist shots we see of bog standard Rolies.

jets · 13 June 2010, 09:26 PM

Dude, the dial is powder purple... c'mon!

fleabag · 20 June 2010, 09:55 PM

Puke !

Submarino · 21 June 2010, 01:57 AM

Not my thing. I don't like the lavender dial nor the blue markers and hands.

Subfiend · 21 June 2010, 10:54 AM

It's his watch and his money. And it's not likely to be copied anytime soon. If he's happy, that's all that matters.

Subfiend · 21 June 2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Horses for courses and it is his money . Not my cup of tea at all . And this is coming from me that bought a 116598 Leopard

So you're the guy! It was brave of you to admit that. :-)

WJGESQ · 21 June 2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bounce

My friend received his Bamford PVD GMT II today. It was designed by my friend himself so I took some pictures for you to see.

The purple is certainly unique---bet a red or yellow face would be absolutely striking.

Roselló · 21 June 2010, 11:29 AM

andrew79 · 21 June 2010, 12:14 PM

Looks like TAG formula 1 in a glance....

RRY · 21 June 2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

I hope he likes it, it in not my thing at all, but I hope he enjoys it.

The bad thing is resale is destroyed on a watch like this. I buy used Rolex weekly across my counter, and I would seriously only go about $1000.00 on such a watch.

-Eddie

Does that mean you'd pay $1,000 for the movement?

10 June 2010, 10:48 AM	#31
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10 June 2010, 12:20 PM	#36
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Good luck to him. I hope he gets lots of enjoyment from it. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

10 June 2010, 01:38 PM	#37
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Wow!!! Good for him......A rich colour palet! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

10 June 2010, 07:26 PM	#39
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Hmmm It's not my style and I think you will find that the vast majority on this site, who are classic Rolex enthusiasts, will not appreciate it. But each to his own, and if it puts a smile on his face then good luck to him. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

10 June 2010, 09:55 PM	#43
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I would have chosen different dial and lume colours, but I like the PVD treatment and the hands Cheers __________________

10 June 2010, 10:56 AM	#32
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I think this is how being high on LSD or Acid feels! :-)

10 June 2010, 11:46 AM	#34
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706

10 June 2010, 12:02 PM	#35
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I have different taste, and more of a purist when it comes to watches. It's definately unique. Hope he likes it!

10 June 2010, 06:13 PM	#38
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	No its not my cup of tea either, it makes it look like a watch you would buy from Argos for a teenager. It doesn't look like a Rolex on first looks, so you may as well put another make of watch on.

10 June 2010, 08:21 PM	#40
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Each to their own I suppose, but as long as he's happy that's the main thing

10 June 2010, 08:32 PM	#42
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Horses for courses and it is his money . Not my cup of tea at all . And this is coming from me that bought a 116598 Leopard

10 June 2010, 11:23 PM	#44
mborkow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: san francisco Watch: gmt2c pam372 Posts: 842	wow...what a waste :-(

11 June 2010, 04:31 AM	#46
bounce Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: kent Posts: 234	Pete asked me to thank everyone for their comments, good & bad. He was interested to hear the views of Rolex enthuisiasts as most of the people he knows have no interest in watches at all. He is very pleased with the watch itself & the service he received from Bamford. His 2 tone Sub is going to have a well earned rest for a while :-)

12 June 2010, 11:48 PM	#47
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Wow, now I know what the ugliest Rolex looks like. I like the leopard daytona better than this. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

13 June 2010, 12:11 AM	#48
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	The PVD looks great - the markers I'm not crazy about but it wasn't designed to make me happy! It's a truly unique Rolex - I hope he loves it!

13 June 2010, 01:34 PM	#49
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Ohhhhhh noooooo! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

13 June 2010, 02:04 PM	#50
watchteacher Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern NJ Watch: Tiffany blue Sub Posts: 244	I always wondered if Sir Anthony Bamford would look upon people customizing his cars the way his store customizes watches.

13 June 2010, 06:10 PM	#51
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	I am not to keen on the colour combo but I think overall it looks ok and kudos goes to the owner for doing this and having something he will enjoy. I really can't see why some members get all bent out of shape when someone does something a little different, this is just a GMT and there are thousends around, it's not like he has modified some vintage grail!! It certaintly makes a change from the hundreds of wrist shots we see of bog standard Rolies.

13 June 2010, 09:26 PM	#52
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Dude, the dial is powder purple... c'mon! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

20 June 2010, 09:55 PM	#53
fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	Puke !

21 June 2010, 01:57 AM	#54
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Not my thing. I don't like the lavender dial nor the blue markers and hands. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

21 June 2010, 10:54 AM	#55
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	It's his watch and his money. And it's not likely to be copied anytime soon. If he's happy, that's all that matters. __________________ Subfiend

21 June 2010, 11:29 AM	#58
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943

21 June 2010, 12:14 PM	#59
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	Looks like TAG formula 1 in a glance.... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

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