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Garys · 24 January 2011, 05:19 AM

I know this is a Rolex forum but I can't pass on commenting on this albatross.

http://gizmodo.com/5032935/embedded-...h-worth-550000

Guess having money isn't synonymous with having good taste.

dddrees · 24 January 2011, 05:21 AM

Not my cup of tea.

MonBK · 24 January 2011, 05:21 AM

That's your opinion.

1675-David · 24 January 2011, 05:25 AM

It would impress the hell out of most 15 year old boys....

Saxon007 · 24 January 2011, 05:29 AM

I can see it as an interesting clock sitting on a desk.

As a wristwatch = Fail

GradyPhilpott · 24 January 2011, 05:31 AM

Has anyone actually bought one?

I guess Gizmodo hasn't heard of Patek's million dollar watch, or watches that are made of Titanic iron, or watches that run, but don't have hands to tell the time.

There are many more expensive and easily way more silly expensive watches on the market.

Jason71 · 24 January 2011, 05:47 AM

That looks stupid.

mtrunner · 24 January 2011, 05:53 AM

Absolutely hideous!

asadtiger · 24 January 2011, 05:57 AM

no offense to anyone but did you read the specs guys:

Movement:

* Hours, quarter and minute repeater, cathedral timbre, 62 jewels

Functions:

* Big date at 12 o'clock, indication of the cities of the 24 time zones linked to the GMT

* Retrograde time zones with a linear double display situated at the lower and displayed in curvex position with indication arrows that indicate which side to observe (24 to 12 hours / 12 to 24 hours).

* Transmission feedback, biplan, for time zone indications, made by 2 dials.

* Power Reserve: 48h

* Frequency: 18'000 vibrations / hour

Globe:

* 3 dimensions globe of 12mm diameter at 12 o'clock, considered as a visual GMT display turns on itself in 24 hours and can be set on local or on GMT time.

I would honestly say thats not a bad set of complications and mechanical things with all that cost around that much too...its just that the styling is too modern and 'industrial' but that really is quiet common with a lot of small production number brands these days...look at 'rebellion' designs, HD3 complications, Azimuth Roboto and a lot of other stuff by them, and so on seriously...so I would say it is neither out of place in our time nor too expensive for what it offers..but thats just my opinion...if the style doesn't speak to some, I totally understand :)

Mantooth · 24 January 2011, 05:59 AM

Honestly, for that kind of money, I'd rather have a Patek Philippe, Harry Winston, Greubel Forsey, etc. There are a lot of much more attractive pieces out there at that price point, IMO.

duckdown · 24 January 2011, 06:19 AM

Wouldn't it be nice

EvEr34 · 24 January 2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1675-David

It would impress the hell out of most 15 year old boys....

not too many of them with 550 k running around.

Z-Dweller · 24 January 2011, 10:36 AM

It should have Kanye West's head spinning around in it. He would buy it.

asadtiger · 24 January 2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Dweller

It should have Kanye West's head spinning around in it. He would buy it.

reading more about that watch, I have discovered that the watch movement was made by Christoph Claret...and for those that dont know much about him he is an independent movt maker since 1992, who also makes machines that make watches, and his machines are in use at Rolex, Patek, Audemars et al just to name a few...he makes almost five new movts every year, last year saw eight, and has invented 65 new movts so far with 50 world-firsts...to put this in perspective, A.Lange & Sohne since its resurgence in 1993 has introduced 35 movements so far...his works include Jean Dunand Shabaka, Harry Winston Opus 4 and maitres du temps chapter 1 just to name a few he has the rights to name...he makes almost 400 movts a year in total at an extremely advanced lab-like factory in LeLocle, a building previously owned by Urban Jurgensen...many places in his factory have finger print scanning entrance for secrecy!

oh and the best part, a Tourbillon is the 'simplest' movement he makes

all that is no mean achievement man

byr0nic · 25 January 2011, 04:10 AM

Not related to this watch specifically (which is not something I'd ever think about purchasing, even if I had all the money in the world), whenever I hear about a 500k watch, I think of the 20g Richard Mille RM027 which adorns Rafael Nadal's wrist when he's out there sweating buckets on the tennis court; despite its styling similarities to the OP's globed monstrosity, I must say that is a watch I can respect, as well as the wearer himself!

Route 66 · 25 January 2011, 04:17 AM

Looks more like a slot machine!

witch watch · 25 January 2011, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asadtiger

reading more about that watch, I have discovered that the watch movement was made by Christoph Claret...and for those that dont know much about him he is an independent movt maker since 1992, who also makes machines that make watches, and his machines are in use at Rolex, Patek, Audemars et al just to name a few...he makes almost five new movts every year, last year saw eight, and has invented 65 new movts so far with 50 world-firsts...to put this in perspective, A.Lange & Sohne since its resurgence in 1993 has introduced 35 movements so far...his works include Jean Dunand Shabaka, Harry Winston Opus 4 and maitres du temps chapter 1 just to name a few he has the rights to name...he makes almost 400 movts a year in total at an extremely advanced lab-like factory in LeLocle, a building previously owned by Urban Jurgensen...many places in his factory have finger print scanning entrance for secrecy!

oh and the best part, a Tourbillon is the 'simplest' movement he makes

all that is no mean achievement man

Can't knock the movement or the mans achievements but it's all wasted if it's attached to something as ugly as this

Accoutre-Montres · 25 January 2011, 04:38 AM

It's definitely up to personal preference, but think of what else you could buy with that.

A Carrera GT, A fleet of BMW's, a nice little cabin up in the finger lakes, a world cruise with Cunard... and the list goes on.

Only a Patek is worth that kind of money to me.

Aivas47a · 25 January 2011, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Accoutre-Montres

Only a Patek is worth that kind of money to me.

+1

Rags · 25 January 2011, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevarn

looks more like a slot machine!

x2

Submarino · 25 January 2011, 04:12 PM

Not my cup of tea. I rather buy one of the 'Grande' Complications by Audemars Piguet or Vacheron Constantin. For instance, the AP Royal Oak Equation of Time or the AP Royal Oak Grande Complication are some of my favorites.

vukotab · 29 January 2011, 12:27 AM

Well, that`s one ugly son of a...

I`m kidding, that`s obviously something very unique and different. And, of course, NOT my cup of tea!
But, horologicaly spoken, that`s one little marvel, and that`s for respect.

BH13GMT · 29 January 2011, 12:51 AM

I am taking this one diving at the weekend, its the only quartz watch I own

http://www.chrono24.com/en/piaget/li...esultIndex=262

bhoge4848 · 4 February 2011, 10:56 PM

Its COMPLICATED.....

A visual GMT rep'd as a detailed 12mm globe.

I think I need a beer to ponder this.

Kapture1 · 4 February 2011, 11:14 PM

I agree, it's ugly. However, I have seen some 500,000 + watches that have made me

Of course they would only be a consideration if I hit the lotto or something

Cru Jones · 5 February 2011, 01:05 AM

pic below for those lazy to click on the link....

not my cup of tea, but, i do apperciate the insanity of it and the complications.

chazha · 7 February 2011, 09:33 AM

as my old colleague said once.. nice from far but far from nice.

24 January 2011, 05:19 AM	#1
Garys "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Scott Location: Portland, OR Watch: GMT Coke Posts: 67	$500,000+ For A Watch I know this is a Rolex forum but I can't pass on commenting on this albatross. http://gizmodo.com/5032935/embedded-...h-worth-550000 Guess having money isn't synonymous with having good taste. __________________ All I Ask For Is The Chance To Prove That Money Can't Buy Happiness

24 January 2011, 05:21 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Not my cup of tea. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 January 2011, 05:29 AM	#5
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	I can see it as an interesting clock sitting on a desk. As a wristwatch = Fail __________________ Licensed to kill time.

24 January 2011, 05:31 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	Has anyone actually bought one? I guess Gizmodo hasn't heard of Patek's million dollar watch, or watches that are made of Titanic iron, or watches that run, but don't have hands to tell the time. There are many more expensive and easily way more silly expensive watches on the market. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 January 2011, 05:47 AM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	That looks stupid. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

24 January 2011, 05:21 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	That's your opinion.

24 January 2011, 05:25 AM	#4
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,014	It would impress the hell out of most 15 year old boys....

24 January 2011, 05:53 AM	#8
mtrunner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,825	Absolutely hideous!

24 January 2011, 05:57 AM	#9
asadtiger "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Asad A. Awan Location: kabul, Afghanista Watch: Tissot PRX Posts: 2,698	no offense to anyone but did you read the specs guys: Movement: * Hours, quarter and minute repeater, cathedral timbre, 62 jewels Functions: * Big date at 12 o'clock, indication of the cities of the 24 time zones linked to the GMT * Retrograde time zones with a linear double display situated at the lower and displayed in curvex position with indication arrows that indicate which side to observe (24 to 12 hours / 12 to 24 hours). * Transmission feedback, biplan, for time zone indications, made by 2 dials. * Power Reserve: 48h * Frequency: 18'000 vibrations / hour Globe: * 3 dimensions globe of 12mm diameter at 12 o'clock, considered as a visual GMT display turns on itself in 24 hours and can be set on local or on GMT time. I would honestly say thats not a bad set of complications and mechanical things with all that cost around that much too...its just that the styling is too modern and 'industrial' but that really is quiet common with a lot of small production number brands these days...look at 'rebellion' designs, HD3 complications, Azimuth Roboto and a lot of other stuff by them, and so on seriously...so I would say it is neither out of place in our time nor too expensive for what it offers..but thats just my opinion...if the style doesn't speak to some, I totally understand :)

24 January 2011, 05:59 AM	#10
Mantooth Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wes Location: Brevard, NC/??? Watch: you talkin' 'bout? Posts: 270	Honestly, for that kind of money, I'd rather have a Patek Philippe, Harry Winston, Greubel Forsey, etc. There are a lot of much more attractive pieces out there at that price point, IMO.

24 January 2011, 06:19 AM	#11
duckdown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: R Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: d a t e j u s t 2 Posts: 462	Wouldn't it be nice __________________ My current "Rolex Fund" savings status: ~$15,000 CAD What am I buying next? I want a solid 18k gold Rolex. Got a great deal I should know about within my budget? Tell me!!

24 January 2011, 10:36 AM	#13
Z-Dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: In my man-cave Watch: All my children. Posts: 359	It should have Kanye West's head spinning around in it. He would buy it. __________________ A Lange & Sohne, IWC, Jaeger-Le-Coultre, Officine Panerai, Rolex, Tudor, Omega, Breitling, Hamilton, Laco.

25 January 2011, 04:10 AM	#15
byr0nic "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London, New York Watch: ing art & watches Posts: 117	Not related to this watch specifically (which is not something I'd ever think about purchasing, even if I had all the money in the world), whenever I hear about a 500k watch, I think of the 20g Richard Mille RM027 which adorns Rafael Nadal's wrist when he's out there sweating buckets on the tennis court; despite its styling similarities to the OP's globed monstrosity, I must say that is a watch I can respect, as well as the wearer himself!

25 January 2011, 04:17 AM	#16
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	Looks more like a slot machine!

25 January 2011, 04:38 AM	#18
Accoutre-Montres Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 20	It's definitely up to personal preference, but think of what else you could buy with that. A Carrera GT, A fleet of BMW's, a nice little cabin up in the finger lakes, a world cruise with Cunard... and the list goes on. Only a Patek is worth that kind of money to me.

25 January 2011, 04:12 PM	#21
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Not my cup of tea. I rather buy one of the 'Grande' Complications by Audemars Piguet or Vacheron Constantin. For instance, the AP Royal Oak Equation of Time or the AP Royal Oak Grande Complication are some of my favorites. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

29 January 2011, 12:27 AM	#22
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Well, that`s one ugly son of a... I`m kidding, that`s obviously something very unique and different. And, of course, NOT my cup of tea! But, horologicaly spoken, that`s one little marvel, and that`s for respect. __________________ My fashion blog and Instagram: https://stylebyvukota.com/ https://instagram.com/vukotabrajovic/

29 January 2011, 12:51 AM	#23
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,631	I am taking this one diving at the weekend, its the only quartz watch I own http://www.chrono24.com/en/piaget/li...esultIndex=262 __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

4 February 2011, 10:56 PM	#24
bhoge4848 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Brandon George Location: Ohio Watch: President Posts: 44	Its COMPLICATED..... A visual GMT rep'd as a detailed 12mm globe. I think I need a beer to ponder this.

4 February 2011, 11:14 PM	#25
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	I agree, it's ugly. However, I have seen some 500,000 + watches that have made me Of course they would only be a consideration if I hit the lotto or something __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

5 February 2011, 01:05 AM	#26
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	pic below for those lazy to click on the link.... not my cup of tea, but, i do apperciate the insanity of it and the complications.

7 February 2011, 09:33 AM	#27
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	as my old colleague said once.. nice from far but far from nice. __________________ I am always single, even when I am married.

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