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Cru Jones · 7 September 2017, 08:50 PM

It was fun checking out their designs, even if I would never want one for myself.

RHJ · 7 September 2017, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aschneid

That's great news. Was never a fan of Bamford.

I was thinking too, if this is bad news. May be for Bamford, for sure not for Rolex..

AK797 · 7 September 2017, 11:10 PM

Very rare the last choice of 4 scores 90%.

Simon_e · 8 September 2017, 12:10 AM

Great news.

GoingPlaces · 8 September 2017, 12:15 AM

If true, great news.

subtona · 8 September 2017, 12:22 AM

Did Rolex influence Bamfords decision?

PJ S · 8 September 2017, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

I don't like their designs particularly, but being glad other people can't get a customized watch they like is not good news no matter what your personal tastes are.

Less choice is never good.

There’s nothing to stop Bamford still doing work on other brands – LVMH do not (as far as I know) own the company, and all that has been done is to remove the other brands’ images, etc.
If they have stopped doing Rolex, then I suspect Titan Black will pick up the ball and run with it.

osamu · 8 September 2017, 04:41 AM

I wonder what would be keeping them from acquiring them through grey dealers/used? Or can people that really want a Bamford send them a stock watch to modify?

I can't imagine them being able to survive as a company selling modified Zenith and Bvlgari watches.

I did think 99% of their designs were horrendous, but there might've been like 1 or 2 that I thought looked good, but I know I would never spend that kind of money to get a modified Rolex.

tyler1980 · 8 September 2017, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PJ S

There’s nothing to stop Bamford still doing work on other brands – LVMH do not (as far as I know) own the company, and all that has been done is to remove the other brands’ images, etc.
If they have stopped doing Rolex, then I suspect Titan Black will pick up the ball and run with it.

im referring more to the sentiment of joy being expressed on the forum with regard to a customizer no longer doing Rolex's. I just feel like what one does with their watch is their choice. If someone wants a Bamford Rolex that takes nothing away from my non customized version.

osamu · 8 September 2017, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

Don't worry they now offer grooming products...

Buy you custom watch and some aftershave

I thought this was a joke, until I looked at the website. Odd, will owning a Bamford watch in the future be like owning a watch made by Old Spice?

mfer · 8 September 2017, 10:54 AM

I bet they still make them. Just don't advertise them.

lapince · 8 September 2017, 02:54 PM

Voted devastated, which is a joke of course...

regnant · 8 September 2017, 05:25 PM

That's good news to me. OK, Zenith is my favorite brand right after Rolex though

MonBK · 8 September 2017, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I'm sure Rolex isn't crying.

Rolex with their army of blood thirsting lawyers probably shut them down?

PJ S · 8 September 2017, 08:13 PM

^
No chance – Bamford own their own images, and someone’s watch is free to be used and decorated however they see fit… Rolex loses all control over it once it has been purchased.
It’s simply nothing more than LMVH not wanting another brand to be visible.
That said, I am personally highly disappointed to see the Bvlgari Octo in amongst them, but c’est la vie.

Andad · 8 September 2017, 08:22 PM

Yes, the poll results came as a big surprise.

nick c · 8 September 2017, 11:07 PM

Very sad, look what they did to the hulk

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AK797 · 8 September 2017, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nick c

Very sad, look what they did to the hulk

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That looks like an alien version, or a horror movie casting choice by the killer.

nick c · 8 September 2017, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

That looks like an alien version, or a horror movie casting choice by the killer.

Agree 100%

red r · 9 September 2017, 01:53 AM

I voted I'm not sad.

Kyle13 · 9 September 2017, 02:14 AM

some of the watches they made were pretty cool, but not going to be a loss for me lol

mps354 · 9 September 2017, 03:56 AM

I've liked very few of their designs anyway

Wahlberg · 9 September 2017, 04:06 AM

These watches aren't as popular (not even close) as a Rolex so I wonder how successful they will be. And the Rolex crowd is different. I'm sure most people rather buy a Bamford Rolex than a Bulgari.

Then again, George Bamford doesn't need to care about money so he can do whatever he wants and pleases.

Arclight · 9 September 2017, 04:53 AM

No great loss

TheRolexKingofLV · 9 September 2017, 04:54 AM

Not a fan

jaspert · 9 September 2017, 01:19 PM

Hooray.......:)

Passionata · 23 September 2017, 11:43 PM

They never did anything remarkable better they skip brands like Rolex and PP

Rockrolex · 23 September 2017, 11:58 PM

I don't care a whit. Never used them and never would.

rudestew · 24 September 2017, 12:00 AM

About time !!! Supplying a custom shop before it's AD's who struggle to find sports models

tyler1980 · 24 September 2017, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rudestew

About time !!! Supplying a custom shop before it's AD's who struggle to find sports models

you think Rolex was supplying them directly

View Poll Results: How sad are you by the news
I'm devastated	10	6.17%
very sad	0	0%
sad but I will survive	10	6.17%
I'm not sad	142	87.65%
Voters: 162. You may not vote on this poll

8 September 2017, 12:10 AM	#34
Simon_e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Berkshire,England Posts: 362	Great news. __________________ Life is too short to wear anything but a Rolex.

8 September 2017, 12:22 AM	#36
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	Did Rolex influence Bamfords decision? __________________

8 September 2017, 10:54 AM	#41
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I bet they still make them. Just don't advertise them. __________________ member#3242

8 September 2017, 05:25 PM	#43
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	That's good news to me. OK, Zenith is my favorite brand right after Rolex though __________________

7 September 2017, 08:50 PM	#31
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	It was fun checking out their designs, even if I would never want one for myself.

7 September 2017, 11:10 PM	#33
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Very rare the last choice of 4 scores 90%.

8 September 2017, 12:15 AM	#35
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	If true, great news.

8 September 2017, 04:41 AM	#38
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I wonder what would be keeping them from acquiring them through grey dealers/used? Or can people that really want a Bamford send them a stock watch to modify? I can't imagine them being able to survive as a company selling modified Zenith and Bvlgari watches. I did think 99% of their designs were horrendous, but there might've been like 1 or 2 that I thought looked good, but I know I would never spend that kind of money to get a modified Rolex.

8 September 2017, 02:54 PM	#42
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Voted devastated, which is a joke of course...

8 September 2017, 08:13 PM	#45
PJ S Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 3,990	^ No chance – Bamford own their own images, and someone’s watch is free to be used and decorated however they see fit… Rolex loses all control over it once it has been purchased. It’s simply nothing more than LMVH not wanting another brand to be visible. That said, I am personally highly disappointed to see the Bvlgari Octo in amongst them, but c’est la vie.

8 September 2017, 08:22 PM	#46
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,803	Yes, the poll results came as a big surprise. __________________ E

8 September 2017, 11:07 PM	#47
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very sad, look what they did to the hulk Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 September 2017, 01:53 AM	#50
red r Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: usa Posts: 16	I voted I'm not sad.

9 September 2017, 02:14 AM	#51
Kyle13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 484	some of the watches they made were pretty cool, but not going to be a loss for me lol

9 September 2017, 03:56 AM	#52
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 8,972	I've liked very few of their designs anyway

9 September 2017, 04:06 AM	#53
Wahlberg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris Posts: 3,536	These watches aren't as popular (not even close) as a Rolex so I wonder how successful they will be. And the Rolex crowd is different. I'm sure most people rather buy a Bamford Rolex than a Bulgari. Then again, George Bamford doesn't need to care about money so he can do whatever he wants and pleases.

9 September 2017, 04:53 AM	#54
Arclight Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 577	No great loss

9 September 2017, 04:54 AM	#55
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Not a fan __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

9 September 2017, 01:19 PM	#56
jaspert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia Watch: Pepsi,5513,Tudor Posts: 46	Hooray.......:)

23 September 2017, 11:43 PM	#57
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	They never did anything remarkable better they skip brands like Rolex and PP __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

23 September 2017, 11:58 PM	#58
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,508	I don't care a whit. Never used them and never would. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 September 2017, 12:00 AM	#59
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	About time !!! Supplying a custom shop before it's AD's who struggle to find sports models

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