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The_Watch_Clocker · 21 February 2018, 01:35 AM

Remember when this was a thing?

Imagine you are going to buy that old school looking watch and give it as a gift for your father.

Now Imagine you're going to buy a newer, crisper watch, one that has not had the bark finish applied. Maybe even in white gold or rose gold.

WHO DOES THIS BARK FINISH?

Not who you think does it. Watchwerks does not. Michael Young does not.

It would be a nice gift, I thank you!

Al1969 · 21 February 2018, 04:42 AM

Short stay OP.

thomaswentworth · 21 February 2018, 06:46 AM

Those center links are really not very good looking. Reminds me of big gold nugget rings, hairy chests, cigarettes, and gambling in Vegas in the 1970s. Not that I was around then, but I've seen movies.

ian.thomas · 21 February 2018, 07:31 AM

I think the bark DDs look really good in person. The contrast of the center links really make it pop.

enginerd · 21 February 2018, 08:21 AM

I do have a very hairy chest and frequent Las Vegas many times a year, but I wasn't even alive in the 70s either. Oh, and I don't smoke and my wedding ring is silver.

I saw a family friend with an 1807 many years ago, and it was just simply stunning. The finish is something to behold, and they're getting very difficult to find in excellent condition. I went for a double quickset, sapphire variant. 27 years old, case back sticker still intact, and the gold has begun to turn a bit rosy. I absolutely love the piece. I wear it for me, but it garners way more comments than my much bigger and bolder D-Blue. I see DDs all the time, but a bark DD is a rare sight indeed.

IMO, I'd go for the real thing. No one has duplicated the finish as a passable factory finish. From my research, the bark was very labor intensive, hence the decision to stop producing it.

christo4 · 21 February 2018, 08:29 AM

Very pretty!

ian.thomas · 21 February 2018, 08:34 AM

enginerd - That's perfect!

DZA3000 · 21 February 2018, 10:49 AM

I guess i like weird or particular watches, but i have a bark finish as well, i think they're wonderful

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schoolboy · 21 February 2018, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DZA3000

I guess i like weird or particular watches, but i have a bark finish as well, i think they're wonderful

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Both of these watches are a rare sight (for me atleast)

Congrats on acquiring both

DZA3000 · 21 February 2018, 11:03 AM

thanks! im glad i have them :). wg dd next ;)

jb335 · 21 February 2018, 11:27 AM

I personally wouldn't go bark on my only DD but if I had the means for multiple DD caliber watches, I would love to own a bark DD like the ones above. Super cool.

77T · 21 February 2018, 12:59 PM

Now that this is a zombie thread floating in the ether (the OP now banished to the ash heap of history) - maybe somebody should try to get it locked...

As for barking DDs, I’d put it in same category as brushing SS PCL’s but with a bit more panache.

Maybe we should be barking all Sub bracelet center links?

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77T · 21 February 2018, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DZA3000

I guess i like weird or particular watches, but i have a bark finish as well, i think they're wonderful

That YG OQ DD is well finished.
Do you recall the ref. #?

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jenniferjanef · 21 February 2018, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

That YG OQ DD is well finished.
Do you recall the ref. #?

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V special dial too.. sport Rolex dial

Boaters · 21 February 2018, 02:10 PM

Good looking DD's

DZA3000 · 21 February 2018, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

That YG OQ DD is well finished.
Do you recall the ref. #?

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Papers I have for the watch say it’s 19028. I must admit I had wanted a 19028 for a really long time and got so happy to come across this one. The dial is definitely super special as mentioned above. I don’t think I’ve seen another one like this on the internet that isn’t mines haha.

Canook · 22 February 2018, 01:00 PM

i had one.... its def different in real life ... i didnt mind it but it def looks dated

scoobnoob1103 · 22 February 2018, 07:06 PM

I love mine. 18248 gifted by my grandpa, so it has some sentimental value as well

fskywalker · 22 February 2018, 07:55 PM

Haven't seen one in person, but like the finish. White gold one would be nice!

Bigcigardan · 14 March 2018, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaswentworth

Those center links are really not very good looking. Reminds me of big gold nugget rings, hairy chests, cigarettes, and gambling in Vegas in the 1970s. Not that I was around then, but I've seen movies.

I guess I'm stuck in the 70s then. Well maybe early 80s

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21 February 2018, 01:35 AM	#1
The_Watch_Clocker Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: US/JM/Netherlands Posts: 138	BARK finish on Rolex Day-Date Remember when this was a thing? Imagine you are going to buy that old school looking watch and give it as a gift for your father. Now Imagine you're going to buy a newer, crisper watch, one that has not had the bark finish applied. Maybe even in white gold or rose gold. WHO DOES THIS BARK FINISH? Not who you think does it. Watchwerks does not. Michael Young does not. It would be a nice gift, I thank you!

21 February 2018, 04:42 AM	#2
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Short stay OP. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

21 February 2018, 07:31 AM	#4
ian.thomas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,365	I think the bark DDs look really good in person. The contrast of the center links really make it pop. __________________ You're asking me how a watch works. For now, let’s just keep an eye on the time.

21 February 2018, 08:21 AM	#5
enginerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Nathan Location: Denver, CO Watch: Too many Posts: 1,008	I do have a very hairy chest and frequent Las Vegas many times a year, but I wasn't even alive in the 70s either. Oh, and I don't smoke and my wedding ring is silver. I saw a family friend with an 1807 many years ago, and it was just simply stunning. The finish is something to behold, and they're getting very difficult to find in excellent condition. I went for a double quickset, sapphire variant. 27 years old, case back sticker still intact, and the gold has begun to turn a bit rosy. I absolutely love the piece. I wear it for me, but it garners way more comments than my much bigger and bolder D-Blue. I see DDs all the time, but a bark DD is a rare sight indeed. IMO, I'd go for the real thing. No one has duplicated the finish as a passable factory finish. From my research, the bark was very labor intensive, hence the decision to stop producing it. Attached Images

21 February 2018, 08:34 AM	#7
ian.thomas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,365	enginerd - That's perfect! __________________ You're asking me how a watch works. For now, let’s just keep an eye on the time.

21 February 2018, 06:46 AM	#3
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	Those center links are really not very good looking. Reminds me of big gold nugget rings, hairy chests, cigarettes, and gambling in Vegas in the 1970s. Not that I was around then, but I've seen movies.

21 February 2018, 08:29 AM	#6
christo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: kansas city Posts: 171	Very pretty!

21 February 2018, 10:49 AM	#8
DZA3000 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: miami Posts: 41	I guess i like weird or particular watches, but i have a bark finish as well, i think they're wonderful

21 February 2018, 11:03 AM	#10
DZA3000 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: miami Posts: 41	thanks! im glad i have them :). wg dd next ;)

21 February 2018, 11:27 AM	#11
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	I personally wouldn't go bark on my only DD but if I had the means for multiple DD caliber watches, I would love to own a bark DD like the ones above. Super cool.

21 February 2018, 12:59 PM	#12
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Now that this is a zombie thread floating in the ether (the OP now banished to the ash heap of history) - maybe somebody should try to get it locked... As for barking DDs, I’d put it in same category as brushing SS PCL’s but with a bit more panache. Maybe we should be barking all Sub bracelet center links? Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 February 2018, 02:10 PM	#15
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Good looking DD's

22 February 2018, 01:00 PM	#17
Canook "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: Aussie/Malaysia Watch: too many to list Posts: 1,470	i had one.... its def different in real life ... i didnt mind it but it def looks dated Attached Images __________________ Current lineup -116610LV Sub -16233 Tapestry Datejust -16610LV KERMIT -116600 SD4000....16612 Yachtmaster- 16710 PEPSI -216570(polar)- -Yachtmaster II 116688 126300 Datejust 41 jubilee * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

22 February 2018, 07:06 PM	#18
scoobnoob1103 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Charlie Location: San Francisco Posts: 249	I love mine. 18248 gifted by my grandpa, so it has some sentimental value as well __________________ \|116710BLNR\|16570\|16710\|116610LV\|18248\|

22 February 2018, 07:55 PM	#19
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Haven't seen one in person, but like the finish. White gold one would be nice! __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

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