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sickened1 · 13 November 2015, 12:49 AM

Sorry if the article has been posted already. I know it's not for everyone but the craftsmanship is pretty good.

Here's the link to the article (with more pics):

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/madeworn...rolex-watches/

"MadeWorn is a still pretty new company (founded in 2013) which is the latest project by the well-respected and successful Mr. Blaine Halvorson. Blaine also happens to be a watch guy and recently began an interesting journey that others just like him have taken in the past - to include timepieces in his lifestyle concept in a way that works for his particular tastes and aesthetic. How people like Mr. Halvorson do this really depends on the individual, their connections, and how insanely deep they want to go into the mire which is trying to produce products in the world of watches."

Some pics from that article:

sco · 13 November 2015, 01:01 AM

Wow, very complex and cool. However not for me...

AK797 · 13 November 2015, 01:11 AM

Very interesting, looks pretty cool, works better than on the Daytona.

Bakasana · 13 November 2015, 01:24 AM

Ugly.

Syed117 · 13 November 2015, 01:27 AM

The engraving quality looks fantastic, but the concept itself seems a bit odd.

Adding old world design and aesthetics to a rolex? Arguably the essence of modern Swiss watch making technology.

Maybe on another brand. A rolex is a high quality precision instrument, doesn't really work with fancy engraving.

sickened1 · 13 November 2015, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sco

Wow, very complex and cool. However not for me...

Same here. I wouldn't buy it either but just thought the time, the labor, the love that go into each one of them is pretty amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Very interesting, looks pretty cool, works better than on the Daytona.

Yah, especially that DateJust on the second pic. Imho, it looks pretty good. Not so much with the Explorer though.

Ecat · 13 November 2015, 01:37 AM

eh, nice engraving for a high end shotgun but not a Rolex.

RGP · 13 November 2015, 01:38 AM

Very unique. I think it will create an entirely new group of watch collectors.

cruise_bone · 13 November 2015, 01:42 AM

Those are beautiful.

Certainly looks a lot better than the personally created artwork on my djii (I scratch the hell out of it all the time). This would cover that up nicely.

RolexAuthority · 13 November 2015, 01:42 AM

If seeing the Daytona wasn't bad enough now I get shown more madness

RayRay · 13 November 2015, 01:42 AM

Talented craftsmanship; not my thing though.

Psmith · 13 November 2015, 02:06 AM

Skilful work, but not my cup o' tea

Dr. Robert · 13 November 2015, 02:10 AM

five letters........................W E I R D

Hammer · 13 November 2015, 05:58 AM

The very first watch on that link with the leather strap looks cool and works, imo. The rest? No thanks.

Tri-Tip · 13 November 2015, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syed117

The engraving quality looks fantastic, but the concept itself seems a bit odd.

Adding old world design and aesthetics to a rolex? Arguably the essence of modern Swiss watch making technology.

Maybe on another brand. A rolex is a high quality precision instrument, doesn't really work with fancy engraving.

I agree 100%.

SearChart · 13 November 2015, 07:03 AM

36mm explorer I with brown suede strap and then these engravings on the case, I want one!

Lordofrolex · 13 November 2015, 07:20 AM

Pretty cool but I would not do this to my watches

Bfd70 · 13 November 2015, 07:45 AM

Yep agree. Neat skill. Looks well done. Not my taste.

Tools · 13 November 2015, 07:57 AM

Hand engraving is a time honored craft. Bracelets, belt buckles, fire arms, knifes, and jewelry have all been treated to these designs for centuries.

The quality and looks here are excellent and good examples of a dying art.

It's not for everybody, but then the diamond crusted ones aren't either..

FTX I · 13 November 2015, 09:21 AM

I remember a similar thread here before but it's an interesting topic for sure and it's nice to see it again. They look better than many Bamford etc but you must have 'style' to wear one so not for me.

Daytona4130 · 13 November 2015, 09:30 AM

I remember when this first surfaced. How could you not like them? I would consider getting one, they're very cool

mps354 · 13 November 2015, 09:35 AM

Very cool looking, but not really my taste

etp095 · 13 November 2015, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ecat

eh, nice engraving for a high end shotgun but not a Rolex.

X2, but some really nice work.

Speed · 13 November 2015, 10:53 AM

I guess I need some tattoos...

I think the market for these is even narrower than the Bamford PVD conversions.

kirksingleton · 13 November 2015, 10:59 AM

I wonder what the RSC would do when one showed up for service?
I like them and can appreciate the effort but it isn't my style.

JohnAndrew · 13 November 2015, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickened1

Sorry if the article has been posted already. I know it's not for everyone but the craftsmanship is pretty good.

Here's the link to the article (with more pics):

http://www.ablogtowatch.com/madeworn...rolex-watches/

"MadeWorn is a still pretty new company (founded in 2013) which is the latest project by the well-respected and successful Mr. Blaine Halvorson. Blaine also happens to be a watch guy and recently began an interesting journey that others just like him have taken in the past - to include timepieces in his lifestyle concept in a way that works for his particular tastes and aesthetic. How people like Mr. Halvorson do this really depends on the individual, their connections, and how insanely deep they want to go into the mire which is trying to produce products in the world of watches."

Some pics from that article:

Very nice.
Not for me, but I appreciate the craftsmanship.
The more I look at it, the more I like it.

ndsleep612 · 13 November 2015, 11:44 AM

Something new and interesting. This concept might catch on with the Chrome Hearts cool/goth rockers.

joe100 · 13 November 2015, 11:48 AM

The workmanship is gorgeous.

ernie2 · 13 November 2015, 11:49 AM

these are cool. in the direction of Chrome Hearts Rolex. If I don't care about resale value, I will get one

05carbondrz · 13 November 2015, 12:17 PM

Very nice engraving but I prefer my Watches bone stock.

13 November 2015, 12:49 AM	#1
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	MadeWorn American Hand-Engraved Rolex watches Sorry if the article has been posted already. I know it's not for everyone but the craftsmanship is pretty good. Here's the link to the article (with more pics): http://www.ablogtowatch.com/madeworn...rolex-watches/ "MadeWorn is a still pretty new company (founded in 2013) which is the latest project by the well-respected and successful Mr. Blaine Halvorson. Blaine also happens to be a watch guy and recently began an interesting journey that others just like him have taken in the past - to include timepieces in his lifestyle concept in a way that works for his particular tastes and aesthetic. How people like Mr. Halvorson do this really depends on the individual, their connections, and how insanely deep they want to go into the mire which is trying to produce products in the world of watches." Some pics from that article:

13 November 2015, 01:27 AM	#5
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	The engraving quality looks fantastic, but the concept itself seems a bit odd. Adding old world design and aesthetics to a rolex? Arguably the essence of modern Swiss watch making technology. Maybe on another brand. A rolex is a high quality precision instrument, doesn't really work with fancy engraving. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

13 November 2015, 02:06 AM	#12
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Skilful work, but not my cup o' tea __________________

13 November 2015, 02:10 AM	#13
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,300	five letters........................W E I R D __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 November 2015, 07:20 AM	#17
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Pretty cool but I would not do this to my watches __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

13 November 2015, 01:01 AM	#2
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Wow, very complex and cool. However not for me...

13 November 2015, 01:11 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Very interesting, looks pretty cool, works better than on the Daytona.

13 November 2015, 01:24 AM	#4
Bakasana Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Greenwich Village Posts: 588	Ugly.

13 November 2015, 01:37 AM	#7
Ecat "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: Texas Watch: 116618LN Posts: 41	eh, nice engraving for a high end shotgun but not a Rolex.

13 November 2015, 01:38 AM	#8
RGP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: California Watch: This! Posts: 229	Very unique. I think it will create an entirely new group of watch collectors.

13 November 2015, 01:42 AM	#9
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	Those are beautiful. Certainly looks a lot better than the personally created artwork on my djii (I scratch the hell out of it all the time). This would cover that up nicely.

13 November 2015, 01:42 AM	#10
RolexAuthority Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London Posts: 1,233	If seeing the Daytona wasn't bad enough now I get shown more madness

13 November 2015, 01:42 AM	#11
RayRay "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: In the water Posts: 204	Talented craftsmanship; not my thing though.

13 November 2015, 05:58 AM	#14
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	The very first watch on that link with the leather strap looks cool and works, imo. The rest? No thanks.

13 November 2015, 07:45 AM	#18
Bfd70 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 893	Yep agree. Neat skill. Looks well done. Not my taste.

13 November 2015, 07:57 AM	#19
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Hand engraving is a time honored craft. Bracelets, belt buckles, fire arms, knifes, and jewelry have all been treated to these designs for centuries. The quality and looks here are excellent and good examples of a dying art. It's not for everybody, but then the diamond crusted ones aren't either.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 November 2015, 09:21 AM	#20
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I remember a similar thread here before but it's an interesting topic for sure and it's nice to see it again. They look better than many Bamford etc but you must have 'style' to wear one so not for me.

13 November 2015, 09:30 AM	#21
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	I remember when this first surfaced. How could you not like them? I would consider getting one, they're very cool

13 November 2015, 09:35 AM	#22
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	Very cool looking, but not really my taste

13 November 2015, 10:53 AM	#24
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I guess I need some tattoos... I think the market for these is even narrower than the Bamford PVD conversions.

13 November 2015, 10:59 AM	#25
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I wonder what the RSC would do when one showed up for service? I like them and can appreciate the effort but it isn't my style.

13 November 2015, 11:44 AM	#27
ndsleep612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Watch: Ex.2. Posts: 512	Something new and interesting. This concept might catch on with the Chrome Hearts cool/goth rockers.

13 November 2015, 11:48 AM	#28
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	The workmanship is gorgeous. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

13 November 2015, 11:49 AM	#29
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	these are cool. in the direction of Chrome Hearts Rolex. If I don't care about resale value, I will get one Attached Images

13 November 2015, 12:17 PM	#30
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Very nice engraving but I prefer my Watches bone stock.

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