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Lt. Dan · 7 December 2006, 05:59 PM

Check out this $44.00 beauty Wal-Mart is selling...

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3999174

JJ Irani · 7 December 2006, 06:07 PM

Excellent value for money!!

Lt. Dan · 7 December 2006, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Excellent value for money!!

Its got to be the cheapest Sea Dweller knockoff out there!

JJ Irani · 7 December 2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt. Dan

Its got to be the cheapest Sea Dweller knockoff out there!

Agreed....but at least it's a genuine Timex.

I'd still rather wear that one over a fake SD!!

Lt. Dan · 7 December 2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Agreed....but at least it's a genuine Timex.

I'd still rather wear that one over a fake SD!!

That's true. Maybe I'll pick one up and do a review of it.

JJ Irani · 7 December 2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt. Dan

That's true. Maybe I'll pick one up and do a review of it.

LOL! You'll be surely lost for words!

Lt. Dan · 7 December 2006, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

LOL! You'll be surely lost for words!

It'll be something like...

'so yeah, it keeps time... looks like a SD... sort of... it is indiglo... um.. yeah, that's it'

padi56 · 7 December 2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Agreed....but at least it's a genuine Timex.

I'd still rather wear that one over a fake SD!!

And completely agree with you JJ that watch is a Timex nothing more nothing less.And great value for money not really a fan of quartz watches but watches like these all have there place in the horological world today.

Lt. Dan · 7 December 2006, 08:54 PM

On a side note, I've been looking at Alpha watches for a beater watch, they seem too good to be true!

padi56 · 7 December 2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt. Dan

On a side note, I've been looking at Alpha watches for a beater watch, they seem too good to be true!

Well myself don't regard any watch as a beater,they all have there place.But can recommend the Newman Alpha, a remarkable quality watch for very little money.You can check out this review on the Alpha Chrono.
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=7434

Flyjet601 · 7 December 2006, 11:10 PM

A classic design and I dont think Timex makes any claims about something that it is not.....

Long history in Timex and a fine watch for what it does...tell time

charles · 7 December 2006, 11:29 PM

I don't think it's so bad...and like someone else said, better than a fake SD. My first watch was a Timex and I built a company around them...no bad mouthing here and I'm sure for $45 it keeps good time.

7 December 2006, 11:43 PM

It Timex has no shame, then Rolex should be disgusted with themselves since they ripped off the Sub look from Blancpain.

Lt. Dan · 7 December 2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

It Timex has no shame, then Rolex should be disgusted with themselves since they ripped off the Sub look from Blancpain.

Good point.

joelwong · 8 December 2006, 12:19 AM

I just saw a ladies Two tone Oyster DJ from Timex on display in a departmental store last week.

montecristo · 8 December 2006, 12:25 AM

Whats wrong with this? Its a nice watch for its price.

colemanitis · 8 December 2006, 12:30 AM

Sorry guys, but if I saw somebody wearing this I would have to chuckle. It's obvious they're trying to sell a watch that looks like a Rolex - and it's definitely NOT.

8 December 2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

Sorry guys, but if I saw somebody wearing this I would have to chuckle. It's obvious they're trying to sell a watch that looks like a Rolex - and it's definitely NOT.

Yeah, but if I saw someone wearing this:

I have to chuckle because Rolex is trying to sell a watch that looks like a Blancpain and it's definitely not:

There are only so many good designed in the horological world. I don't think Timex (or anyone else) is trying to sell their 'hommage' as the original, just using a tried design that works. I'm betting most buyers of that Timex wouldn't know a Rolex if they sat on one.

colemanitis · 8 December 2006, 12:59 AM

Sorry Blancpain, but you've been caught sleeping

. Rolex took your basic design, mastered it, and turned it into a global icon

. Does Timex think it can do the same with Rolex

? I don't think so

. Let the flaming begin!

montecristo · 8 December 2006, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

I'm betting most buyers of that Timex wouldn't know a Rolex if they sat on one.

I agree with atomic, I don't think people who buy/wear this knows even what a SD is, so its not like Timex is trying to appeal to those who rocks their folex, its a sports watch that you probably shouldn't go swimming with (50WR) yet most people needs not to worry about as its less than 50 bucks.

The way I see it, its just another watch with 3 hands and a clean dial, I wouldn't spend money to go get one, but I wouldn't mind wearing one if I ever come across one.

TIMEX > Folex

8 December 2006, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by colemanitis

Sorry Blancpain, but you've been caught sleeping

. Rolex took your basic design, mastered it, and turned it into a global icon

. Does Timex think it can do the same with Rolex

? I don't think so

. Let the flaming begin!

You're bang on the money Jeff. BP was asleep at the switch when Rolex took a revolutionary design and made it their own.

No flaming. Just bad busienss planning (and bad legal advice) on BP's part.

astcell · 8 December 2006, 01:48 AM

With that watch at 11:55 you can only see the ___EX in the name, so you have just one minute to show it off!

steve-o · 8 December 2006, 01:57 AM

At least the Timex is a lot more waterproof than a "real" knockoff.

montecristo · 8 December 2006, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

With that watch at 11:55 you can only see the ___EX in the name, so you have just one minute to show it off!

Show off that is 50m WR and indiglo?

JJ Irani · 8 December 2006, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

With that watch at 11:55 you can only see the ___EX in the name, so you have just one minute to show it off!

8 December 2006, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

You're bang on the money Jeff. BP was asleep at the switch when Rolex took a revolutionary design and made it their own.

No flaming. Just bad busienss planning (and bad legal advice) on BP's part.

Rolex is a master of taking other people's inventions and making them their own - I mean that in a positive way in that Rolex is good at marketing things and making them successful. They have many "firsts" in terms of making things widely available, even if they didn't actually invent that particular item.

On the topic of the OP, I would rather see someone wear this Timex than a fake Rolex. My choice would be the BP FF if I was getting a dive watch.

8 December 2006, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

Rolex is a master of taking other people's inventions and making them their own - I mean that in a positive way in that Rolex is good at marketing things and making them successful. They have many "firsts" in terms of making things widely available, even if they didn't actually invent that particular item.

On the topic of the OP, I would rather see someone wear this Timex than a fake Rolex. My choice would be the BP FF if I was getting a dive watch.

But you now HAVE a dive watch.

mbogo · 8 December 2006, 03:35 AM

Ooooh! Indiglo!

George

JJ Irani · 8 December 2006, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mbogo

Ooooh! Indiglo!

George

Hi George...long time, no see. How have you been?

Cheers - JJ

betrezra · 8 December 2006, 04:26 AM

OK that's it..... I"m selling all of my rollies and buying a Timex-Sub!

7 December 2006, 05:59 PM	#1
Lt. Dan Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Memphis,TN Watch: 16710 pepsi GMT II Posts: 213	I see Timex has no shame... Check out this $44.00 beauty Wal-Mart is selling... http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3999174

7 December 2006, 06:07 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Excellent value for money!! __________________ 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!!

8 December 2006, 12:30 AM	#17
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Sorry guys, but if I saw somebody wearing this I would have to chuckle. It's obvious they're trying to sell a watch that looks like a Rolex - and it's definitely NOT. __________________ Member #471

8 December 2006, 12:59 AM	#19
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Sorry Blancpain, but you've been caught sleeping . Rolex took your basic design, mastered it, and turned it into a global icon . Does Timex think it can do the same with Rolex ? I don't think so . Let the flaming begin! __________________ Member #471

8 December 2006, 01:57 AM	#23
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	At least the Timex is a lot more waterproof than a "real" knockoff. __________________

7 December 2006, 08:54 PM	#9
Lt. Dan Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Memphis,TN Watch: 16710 pepsi GMT II Posts: 213	On a side note, I've been looking at Alpha watches for a beater watch, they seem too good to be true!

7 December 2006, 11:10 PM	#11
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	A classic design and I dont think Timex makes any claims about something that it is not..... Long history in Timex and a fine watch for what it does...tell time

7 December 2006, 11:29 PM	#12
charles Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 445	I don't think it's so bad...and like someone else said, better than a fake SD. My first watch was a Timex and I built a company around them...no bad mouthing here and I'm sure for $45 it keeps good time.

7 December 2006, 11:43 PM	#13
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	It Timex has no shame, then Rolex should be disgusted with themselves since they ripped off the Sub look from Blancpain.

8 December 2006, 12:19 AM	#15
joelwong "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 45	I just saw a ladies Two tone Oyster DJ from Timex on display in a departmental store last week.

8 December 2006, 12:25 AM	#16
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Whats wrong with this? Its a nice watch for its price.

8 December 2006, 01:48 AM	#22
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	With that watch at 11:55 you can only see the ___EX in the name, so you have just one minute to show it off!

8 December 2006, 03:35 AM	#28
mbogo Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 124	Ooooh! Indiglo! George

8 December 2006, 04:26 AM	#30
betrezra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 477	Ok Ok OK that's it..... I"m selling all of my rollies and buying a Timex-Sub!

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