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Young Connoisseur · 10 April 2012, 01:51 PM

I envy you. Such a beautiful piece and an extremely well executed design.

The size would prevent me from ever wearing it, though. Lest I want to hear "Flava-Flav" jokes.

My wrists are mostly suited for 36-42mm.

FremStar · 10 April 2012, 02:14 PM

This has to top any incoming thread ever posted on TRF! An incoming so grand members have to wait 8 months just to catch a glimpse! I will definitely keep my eye on this thread!

Congrats in advance Ducati this will make the ultimate Christmas gift to yourself!

FeelingTheBlues · 10 April 2012, 03:04 PM

Hey guys! What's going on in here?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

This has to top any incoming thread ever posted on TRF! An incoming so grand members have to wait 8 months just to catch a glimpse! I will definitely keep my eye on this thread!

Congrats in advance Ducati this will make the ultimate Christmas gift to yourself!

Oh no...Sam gives advice on how to make a long lasting incoming thread...

Run for your life (or patience)!

ducatidoc · 11 April 2012, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

This has to top any incoming thread ever posted on TRF! An incoming so grand members have to wait 8 months just to catch a glimpse! I will definitely keep my eye on this thread!

It was an excellent cast, wasn't it ? I realized that after I saw mods and admins chiming in, and that really wasn't my intention - honest. Fact is, I only have a small deposit on it to secure it if it actually materializes, which is by no means a certainty with Zenith in the US, at least.

Also, if I do get it, it will be worn ceremonially if at all. It's clearly too large for any normal person to wear daily, and it also may have a long-term value that would necessitate keeping it pristine.

But damn does it look sweet !

cgjane · 11 April 2012, 10:50 PM

57.5!!!!!!!!

You wear it around your neck or something?

2th Dr · 13 April 2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

This may well be my last watch purchase. I am going to need the 8 months build time to swing the fundage.. Hint: it wasn't the one I had planned to pursue, mostly because I thought it would be too outrageous to even consider. Then that devil-in pinstripes buddy of mine made me an offer so good I couldn't say no.

I just hope I don't need to sell my first-born. Come to think of it, what's the going rate for a 14 y/o who needs new contacts ? I'll throw in the X-box absolutely free ! (just pay separate handling)

Does the 14 y/o come with boxes and papers?

unknown · 13 April 2012, 07:44 PM

congratulations

this is imo THE best offering from Basel and SIHH 2012

You know, a famous collector called 'Arnold Schwarznegger' bought 2 of these. 1 in Titanium and 1 in gold.

Panerai has the 203 with vintage Angulus, the Montre D'aéronef is the same kind of watch for Zenith !

a magnificent important piece of history.

One little correction ... it is not 250 in total but 250 in titanium and 75 in gold

Zenith Pilot watches have a very rich history ... forget about IWC

ducatidoc · 14 April 2012, 01:14 AM

Yes, my AD got it slightly wrong. I too have since heard that there were 250 Titaniums and 75 RG's. However, they will have to renumber the plates for the RG from what the prototype was showing.

Funny thing is, they were able to find a Titanium for Arnold at Basel, despite assuring the dealers that they had ALL been presold at SIHH a month earlier.

unknown · 14 April 2012, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Funny thing is, they were able to find a Titanium for Arnold at Basel, despite assuring the dealers that they had ALL been presold at SIHH a month earlier.

that's the frustrating thing about being 'not important enough'

Yes, they seem to be sold out , but what do you happens think if a famous collector like Schwarznegger wants one too.
You can be sure somewhere in the US a customer will get bad news from his AD .... 'sorry, we were prommised one but somehow we're not getting it'

ducatidoc · 14 April 2012, 04:22 AM

Exactly, my friend. So Ah-nuld shows his new watches to Stallone, who decides he wants a RG, and there goes the one I reserved.

ducatidoc · 11 January 2013, 07:14 AM

.....or, maybe not.

HL65 · 11 January 2013, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

.....or, maybe not.

Did you get it Doc? If so big congrats and look forward to seeing it in person!

tifosi · 11 January 2013, 07:23 AM

Wow I forgot about this thread! haha. Did you get it Doc?

ducatidoc · 11 January 2013, 08:04 AM

yeah, surprisingly, it came thru. #4/75

WatchTimes · 11 January 2013, 08:16 AM

WOW
AMAZING!

That has got to be one HEFTY watch!

Congrats on such a unique limited piece!
Wear it in good health!!

craniotes · 11 January 2013, 08:38 AM

Dontcha just love it when a plan comes together?

Congratulations!

Regards,
Adam

ducatidoc · 19 January 2013, 12:30 PM

(boy, I wish this phone has a better camera)

masterserg · 19 January 2013, 12:37 PM

wow! gorgeous!

JohnBoy · 20 January 2013, 04:18 AM

Man, thats a lot of watch! Very nice and worth the wait!

Congrats!

Maxtor · 20 January 2013, 10:32 AM

Nice. I can't pull off more than a 43 but I love the bold statement. Enjoy it.

subtona · 20 January 2013, 10:54 AM

why didn't you get the big one?

ducatidoc · 21 January 2013, 01:32 AM

I thought the big one might be a little too ostentatious.

subtona · 21 January 2013, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

I thought the big one might be a little too ostentatious.

great watch and great brand

ducatidoc · 21 January 2013, 02:28 AM

I found that if I keep it wound to close to full power reserve, it loses maybe 1 second/week. You would think that with that big knob, it would be easy to wind, but in fact there is a good deal of back pressure from the spring. This movement is built like a tank.

Shikar · 22 January 2013, 02:58 PM

Wow.
That's a watch !!!
Congrats doc.

Regards.

FeelingTheBlues · 22 January 2013, 10:37 PM

Goodness, that is one big, beautiful watch!

I love the crown and the dial, well done David, congratulations!

Cru Jones · 23 January 2013, 12:30 AM

bravo!

and, yes, you need a better camera! please, more (better) pictures.

theloxmyth · 23 January 2013, 08:13 AM

Old news

Nice one!

10 April 2012, 02:14 PM	#32
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	This has to top any incoming thread ever posted on TRF! An incoming so grand members have to wait 8 months just to catch a glimpse! I will definitely keep my eye on this thread! Congrats in advance Ducati this will make the ultimate Christmas gift to yourself! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

11 April 2012, 10:50 PM	#35
cgjane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Watch: 116509 BlackArabic Posts: 1,176	57.5!!!!!!!! You wear it around your neck or something? __________________ Life is an adventure or nothing at all.

13 April 2012, 07:44 PM	#37
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,809	congratulations this is imo THE best offering from Basel and SIHH 2012 You know, a famous collector called 'Arnold Schwarznegger' bought 2 of these. 1 in Titanium and 1 in gold. Panerai has the 203 with vintage Angulus, the Montre D'aéronef is the same kind of watch for Zenith ! a magnificent important piece of history. One little correction ... it is not 250 in total but 250 in titanium and 75 in gold Zenith Pilot watches have a very rich history ... forget about IWC __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

14 April 2012, 01:14 AM	#38
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Yes, my AD got it slightly wrong. I too have since heard that there were 250 Titaniums and 75 RG's. However, they will have to renumber the plates for the RG from what the prototype was showing. Funny thing is, they were able to find a Titanium for Arnold at Basel, despite assuring the dealers that they had ALL been presold at SIHH a month earlier. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

14 April 2012, 04:22 AM	#40
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Exactly, my friend. So Ah-nuld shows his new watches to Stallone, who decides he wants a RG, and there goes the one I reserved. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

10 April 2012, 01:51 PM	#31
Young Connoisseur Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: Indianapolis Watch: Tag Heuer for now Posts: 491	I envy you. Such a beautiful piece and an extremely well executed design. The size would prevent me from ever wearing it, though. Lest I want to hear "Flava-Flav" jokes. My wrists are mostly suited for 36-42mm.

11 January 2013, 07:14 AM	#41
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	.....or, maybe not. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

11 January 2013, 07:23 AM	#43
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Wow I forgot about this thread! haha. Did you get it Doc? __________________ Russ

11 January 2013, 08:04 AM	#44
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	yeah, surprisingly, it came thru. #4/75 __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

11 January 2013, 08:16 AM	#45
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,471	WOW AMAZING! That has got to be one HEFTY watch! Congrats on such a unique limited piece! Wear it in good health!! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

11 January 2013, 08:38 AM	#46
craniotes Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Ad Rock Location: Manhattan Posts: 621	Dontcha just love it when a plan comes together? Congratulations! Regards, Adam

19 January 2013, 12:30 PM	#47
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	(boy, I wish this phone has a better camera) __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

19 January 2013, 12:37 PM	#48
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,427	wow! gorgeous! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

20 January 2013, 04:18 AM	#49
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Man, thats a lot of watch! Very nice and worth the wait! Congrats!

20 January 2013, 10:32 AM	#50
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,440	Nice. I can't pull off more than a 43 but I love the bold statement. Enjoy it.

20 January 2013, 10:54 AM	#51
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,029	why didn't you get the big one? __________________

21 January 2013, 01:32 AM	#52
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	I thought the big one might be a little too ostentatious. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

21 January 2013, 02:28 AM	#54
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	I found that if I keep it wound to close to full power reserve, it loses maybe 1 second/week. You would think that with that big knob, it would be easy to wind, but in fact there is a good deal of back pressure from the spring. This movement is built like a tank. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

22 January 2013, 02:58 PM	#55
Shikar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Azam Location: Texas Posts: 607	Wow. That's a watch !!! Congrats doc. Regards.

22 January 2013, 10:37 PM	#56
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Goodness, that is one big, beautiful watch! I love the crown and the dial, well done David, congratulations! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

23 January 2013, 12:30 AM	#57
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,537	bravo! and, yes, you need a better camera! please, more (better) pictures.

23 January 2013, 08:13 AM	#58
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Old news Nice one!

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