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bounce · 10 June 2010, 04:57 AM

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.

Ebruner · 10 June 2010, 04:59 AM

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

esm · 10 June 2010, 05:02 AM

interesting design/colours.

hope this is going to be his heirloom.

like the blue hour markers thought

jthomas · 10 June 2010, 05:14 AM

Have to admit that if you are into custom things like suits and cars; a custom rolex designed by yourself is cool.

MortgageGuy · 10 June 2010, 05:38 AM

WOW, I hope he likes it!

As others have mentioned resale is destroyed here but if this is what one wants and they like it, who cares right?

I can honestly say I have NEVER seen anything like this before in my life...To each their own.

cody p · 10 June 2010, 05:40 AM

i think Pete should go back to design school. just kiddin'. hope he enjoys it. it's interesting for sure.

The GMT Master · 10 June 2010, 05:40 AM

Hmm, I wouldn't be happy with the quality of the lume on the hour markers, looks very rough indeed, especially for the prices that Bamfords charge. Just my

bounce · 10 June 2010, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

WOW, I hope he likes it!

As others have mentioned resale is destroyed here but if this is what one wants and they like it, who cares right?

I can honestly say I have NEVER seen anything like this before in my life...To each their own.

He told me he has always wanted to design his own personal Rolex, he is not bothered about resale because it will never be sold.
I must say it looks better in the flesh, not really my cup of tea, but he is happy & that all that matters I suppose.

Tools · 10 June 2010, 05:56 AM

Interesting treatment...........

MortgageGuy · 10 June 2010, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bounce

He told me he has always wanted to design his own personal Rolex, he is not bothered about resale because it will never be sold.
I must say it looks better in the flesh, not really my cup of tea, but he is happy & that all that matters I suppose.

You got it, everyone likes something different and not everyone cares about resale... Question here though, he could never have this watch serviced by RSC without them returning it to original condition (other than the pvd) correct? At his expense too?

bounce · 10 June 2010, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

You got it, everyone likes something different and not everyone cares about resale... Question here though, he could never have this watch serviced by RSC without them returning it to original condition (other than the pvd) correct? At his expense too?

Bamfords warranty the watch & service it as well.

MortgageGuy · 10 June 2010, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bounce

Bamfords warranty the watch & service it as well.

Oh ok, I figured they would have too

mopsey · 10 June 2010, 06:08 AM

Yuk.

karmatp · 10 June 2010, 06:10 AM

I DON'T GET IT

Why do people destroy a Rolex whey they can just go buy a Panerai if they want a nice watch with PVD coating.

Safetrends · 10 June 2010, 06:18 AM

I think this needs to be moved from the Rolex section to some other place far far away.

InVision · 10 June 2010, 06:30 AM

Imho - not!!

Welshwatchman · 10 June 2010, 06:42 AM

What's the problem with us not being polite?

While it's not to my taste I hope that your friend enjoys his watch.

It is certainly unique.

greekbum · 10 June 2010, 07:17 AM

For a custom piece its cool. I have customized things that nobody else liked but me and guess what I didn't care so to each his own.The bottom line is he had the cash and the stones to do it and is happy with it.

TurboWatch · 10 June 2010, 07:23 AM

nt

ayecarumba · 10 June 2010, 07:33 AM

I appreciated the pictures. Pass along my congrats to your friend on a one-of-a-kind.

“I am a true laborer: I earn that I eat, get that I wear, owe no man hate, envy no man's happiness, glad of other's good”
--William Shakespeare

I'm happy with my GMT the way it came from the factory, but I can certainly understand and appreciate the custom work done to your friends Rolex. I kinda like some of the PVD/blacked out watches on the Bamford website.

Some lume shots would be interesting.

--Paul

datejust1 · 10 June 2010, 07:35 AM

Unique, but not my liking.

psv · 10 June 2010, 07:39 AM

That is truly one of the ugliest Rolex I've ever seen (I almost threw up a bit in my mouth...).

I'm happy if your friend is happy. I hope he enjoys it but he has some of the weirdest tastes I've ever seen.

Roley · 10 June 2010, 08:01 AM

Interesting........however as a collector, any deviations to the original specifications of a watch makes me....

(Just kidding) If it's costomized, and a personal keeper....It's all good.

Dr. Robert · 10 June 2010, 09:39 AM

I just played Purple Haze by Hendrix, Purple Rain by Prince.....had a bong hit of purple urkle....the Bamford watch still looks strange to me.

Yazo · 10 June 2010, 09:41 AM

Long as your friend is happy I guess... but purple and blue?

layne · 10 June 2010, 09:48 AM

I dont know what he was thinking

it doesn't look good to me

darthmouse · 10 June 2010, 10:04 AM

Is the lume light blue as well, or the standard greenish hue? I'm interested by the physical appearance of the lume fill.

Chipmunk · 10 June 2010, 10:22 AM

Thanks for sharing.......Very unusual looking GMT

DS_Obsessed · 10 June 2010, 10:31 AM

Cheers to him for doing a one off. F resale, he has a rolex to his spec's, that has to feel pretty cool.

bodybump · 10 June 2010, 10:34 AM

Intresting!! I hope he loves it!!!

10 June 2010, 04:57 AM	#1
bounce Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: kent Posts: 234	Bamford GMT 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.

10 June 2010, 04:59 AM	#2
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	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 __________________

10 June 2010, 05:38 AM	#5
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	WOW, I hope he likes it! As others have mentioned resale is destroyed here but if this is what one wants and they like it, who cares right? I can honestly say I have NEVER seen anything like this before in my life...To each their own. __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

10 June 2010, 05:56 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Interesting treatment........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 June 2010, 06:08 AM	#13
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Yuk. __________________ Lest we forget.

10 June 2010, 05:02 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	interesting design/colours. hope this is going to be his heirloom. like the blue hour markers thought

10 June 2010, 05:14 AM	#4
jthomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 39	Have to admit that if you are into custom things like suits and cars; a custom rolex designed by yourself is cool.

10 June 2010, 05:40 AM	#6
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i think Pete should go back to design school. just kiddin'. hope he enjoys it. it's interesting for sure.

10 June 2010, 05:40 AM	#7
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Hmm, I wouldn't be happy with the quality of the lume on the hour markers, looks very rough indeed, especially for the prices that Bamfords charge. Just my

10 June 2010, 06:10 AM	#14
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I DON'T GET IT Why do people destroy a Rolex whey they can just go buy a Panerai if they want a nice watch with PVD coating. __________________ My grails:

10 June 2010, 06:18 AM	#15
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	I think this needs to be moved from the Rolex section to some other place far far away.

10 June 2010, 06:30 AM	#16
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	Imho - not!!

10 June 2010, 06:42 AM	#17
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	What's the problem with us not being polite? While it's not to my taste I hope that your friend enjoys his watch. It is certainly unique. __________________ ..33

10 June 2010, 07:17 AM	#18
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	For a custom piece its cool. I have customized things that nobody else liked but me and guess what I didn't care so to each his own.The bottom line is he had the cash and the stones to do it and is happy with it. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

10 June 2010, 07:23 AM	#19
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	Oh no ! nt

10 June 2010, 07:33 AM	#20
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	Thanks for sharing... I appreciated the pictures. Pass along my congrats to your friend on a one-of-a-kind. “I am a true laborer: I earn that I eat, get that I wear, owe no man hate, envy no man's happiness, glad of other's good” --William Shakespeare I'm happy with my GMT the way it came from the factory, but I can certainly understand and appreciate the custom work done to your friends Rolex. I kinda like some of the PVD/blacked out watches on the Bamford website. Some lume shots would be interesting. --Paul __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

10 June 2010, 07:35 AM	#21
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Unique, but not my liking.

10 June 2010, 07:39 AM	#22
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	That is truly one of the ugliest Rolex I've ever seen (I almost threw up a bit in my mouth...). I'm happy if your friend is happy. I hope he enjoys it but he has some of the weirdest tastes I've ever seen.

10 June 2010, 08:01 AM	#23
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	Interesting........however as a collector, any deviations to the original specifications of a watch makes me.... (Just kidding) If it's costomized, and a personal keeper....It's all good.

10 June 2010, 09:39 AM	#24
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,291	I just played Purple Haze by Hendrix, Purple Rain by Prince.....had a bong hit of purple urkle....the Bamford watch still looks strange to me.

10 June 2010, 09:41 AM	#25
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Long as your friend is happy I guess... but purple and blue?

10 June 2010, 09:48 AM	#26
layne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 253	I dont know what he was thinking it doesn't look good to me

10 June 2010, 10:04 AM	#27
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Is the lume light blue as well, or the standard greenish hue? I'm interested by the physical appearance of the lume fill.

10 June 2010, 10:22 AM	#28
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Thanks for sharing.......Very unusual looking GMT __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

10 June 2010, 10:31 AM	#29
DS_Obsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: J Location: Texas Watch: 116660 V Posts: 438	Cheers to him for doing a one off. F resale, he has a rolex to his spec's, that has to feel pretty cool. __________________ _______________________________ Currently wearing : 116000 V / 116660 V / PAM 292 / AP royal Oak Offshore Safari / Royal Oak Offshore Volcano / Tudor heritage / 116520 “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”

10 June 2010, 10:34 AM	#30
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Intresting!! I hope he loves it!!! __________________

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