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sleedawg · 29 April 2008, 09:04 AM

Thought this was interesting.

WSJ Blog - $300k watch

Makes my Rolex purchases that much more reasonably priced comparably.

Scarface · 29 April 2008, 09:06 AM

Day and night only???
Well ...

Numismatist · 29 April 2008, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Scarface

Day and night only???
Well ...

Yes, it tells you when it's day so you can hide your silly face from embarrasment and it tells you when it's night so you can bring out the damn thing and no one can see your embarrasment.

Toxicant · 29 April 2008, 09:50 AM

But it's made from an un-sinkable ship, that has to be worth something?

Scarface · 29 April 2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Yes, it tells you when it's day so you can hide your silly face from embarrasment and it tells you when it's night so you can bring out the damn thing and no one can see your embarrasment.

Jedi · 29 April 2008, 01:09 PM

It's just one of the stupidest things I've ever seen or heard of. They've recently started selling Romaine Jerome timepieces in my town, and when the guy tried to get me to try one on I just told him nicely but firmly to keep the accursed piece of fecal matter away from me.

Taking a closer look at the twin tourbillon movement, it's conceivable that one can use the tourb indicator to tell which 12 hour day or night segment one is currently in.

But for that money, give me a FP Journe Grand Sonnerie anyday, which is almost double the price.

Terry Newton · 29 April 2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi

But for that money, give me a FP Journe Grand Sonnerie anyday, which is almost double the price.

I agree highly. Awesome watch.

Someone will buy this one though. They got snatched up in record time.

Lee: I hope you are doing well. I have not seen any of you brilliant postings in the last few days.

Terry Newton

Jedi · 29 April 2008, 01:35 PM

Terry: Been busy with a few things, and checking rate deviation on a couple of watches. Going to a Chopard post-Basel dinner tonight, so should have something to report!

Back on topic... this just brings to mind a whole load of emotions about new brands working up the exclusivity ladder, perceived or otherwise. I mean, a 12 hour tourbillon?? Where's the innovation in that? No dial, no time indication? What for? Has the ugly supercilious front of Post-Modernism moved over the horological horizon?

Terry Newton · 30 April 2008, 04:26 AM

I know. You are absolutely right on the money. It is uglier than home made s--t

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Glad you're doing well. I look forward to your report.

Terry Newton

Mudmistress · 30 April 2008, 01:31 PM

For 300K...um give me a house please

GMTJOHNNY · 30 April 2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudmistress

For 300K...um give me a house please

.....with a sun dial in the back yard!

MAC4130 · 2 May 2008, 04:04 AM

What a dumb watch!!!!! If I wanted 2 tourbillons and at least know what time it is I would spend on this:

Terry Newton · 2 May 2008, 05:41 AM

Breguet the inventor of the Tourbillon in the first place. That is one sharp looking watch instead of that rusted out hunk of bolts on the other watch.

Nice tastes.

Terry Newton

GMTJOHNNY · 2 May 2008, 06:07 AM

I agree on the above!
THAT is a money watch!

29 April 2008, 09:04 AM	#1
sleedawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 383	$300k (USD) watch that doesn't tell time?! Thought this was interesting. WSJ Blog - $300k watch Makes my Rolex purchases that much more reasonably priced comparably.

29 April 2008, 09:06 AM	#2
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	Day and night only??? Well ... __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

29 April 2008, 09:50 AM	#4
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 369	But it's made from an un-sinkable ship, that has to be worth something? __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

29 April 2008, 01:09 PM	#6
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	It's just one of the stupidest things I've ever seen or heard of. They've recently started selling Romaine Jerome timepieces in my town, and when the guy tried to get me to try one on I just told him nicely but firmly to keep the accursed piece of fecal matter away from me. Taking a closer look at the twin tourbillon movement, it's conceivable that one can use the tourb indicator to tell which 12 hour day or night segment one is currently in. But for that money, give me a FP Journe Grand Sonnerie anyday, which is almost double the price. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

29 April 2008, 01:35 PM	#8
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Terry: Been busy with a few things, and checking rate deviation on a couple of watches. Going to a Chopard post-Basel dinner tonight, so should have something to report! Back on topic... this just brings to mind a whole load of emotions about new brands working up the exclusivity ladder, perceived or otherwise. I mean, a 12 hour tourbillon?? Where's the innovation in that? No dial, no time indication? What for? Has the ugly supercilious front of Post-Modernism moved over the horological horizon? __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

30 April 2008, 04:26 AM	#9
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	I know. You are absolutely right on the money. It is uglier than home made s--t . Glad you're doing well. I look forward to your report. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

30 April 2008, 01:31 PM	#10
Mudmistress Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 39	For 300K...um give me a house please

2 May 2008, 05:41 AM	#13
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Breguet the inventor of the Tourbillon in the first place. That is one sharp looking watch instead of that rusted out hunk of bolts on the other watch. Nice tastes. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

2 May 2008, 06:07 AM	#14
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I agree on the above! THAT is a money watch! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

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