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AgentHsu · 19 May 2017, 03:53 AM

I'm a huge Bond fan but will never be able to afford the iconic 6538. Would you get a homage considering it was extremely well made by a world-class watchmaker, create/buy a custom frankenwatch, or just refrain? 5513 doesn't do it for me.

sensui · 19 May 2017, 03:56 AM

I'd just refrain, got enough disingenuous pieces on the market taking advantage of the vintage heat, no need to fan it on.

ras47 · 19 May 2017, 03:58 AM

No frankenwatches. Never ever. Better to buy a modern Sub IMHO and let it wear in.

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Thatguy · 19 May 2017, 03:58 AM

Refrain. There are a lot of watches I like but will never own but a homage or frakenwatch would not make me happy.

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Etschell · 19 May 2017, 04:13 AM

dont do it.

FTX I · 19 May 2017, 06:26 AM

Live without it

KrismanX · 19 May 2017, 06:31 AM

Buy new, keep until 'vintage'

toxicavenger · 19 May 2017, 06:35 AM

I wouldn't pay MK2 prices for a copy. And other companies have just as good qc. It isn't just him, that has been a statement used to justify the companies 3-6 year wait times.

superstarmar · 19 May 2017, 06:59 AM

I bought a Frankenstein 2 tone Sub by mistake
or before researching enough and was disgusted!!!
That said , I was fortunate enough to return it
9 months later for a full refund only because in the
meantime the jeweler was supposed to get me another
One 100% legit to reference and couldn't deliver !!!
I say NO!!! You'll be much happier

AgentHsu · 19 May 2017, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the input. I wonder with this type of one-sided feedback, how he not only sells out every tine, but also has waitlists and people putting down large down payments? Plus I see that these watches are selling for a premium on the second hand market??

TheRolexKingofLV · 19 May 2017, 11:34 AM

Refrain please.

toxicavenger · 19 May 2017, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentHsu

Thanks for the input. I wonder with this type of one-sided feedback, how he not only sells out every tine, but also has waitlists and people putting down large down payments? Plus I see that these watches are selling for a premium on the second hand market??

He use to sell out. But even some of his regular buyers are getting pissed about no communication for years. He still has slots available for some of his offerings. I think on his Key West which has been in development for around 5 years he is only at the 2nd round of deliveries, and 10 rounds of people have paid. So that means in 3-4 more years he might have them all delivered.

But if you feel comfortable about giving someone money for a watch you might get in 6 years then go for it. I don't.

I wont invest in a ponzi scheme.

AgentHsu · 19 May 2017, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

He use to sell out. But even some of his regular buyers are getting pissed about no communication for years. He still has slots available for some of his offerings. I think on his Key West which has been in development for around 5 years he is only at the 2nd round of deliveries, and 10 rounds of people have paid. So that means in 3-4 more years he might have them all delivered.

But if you feel comfortable about giving someone money for a watch you might get in 6 years then go for it. I don't.

I wont invest in a ponzi scheme.

Would you buy it if the watch were readily available, and his delays were nonexistent?

toxicavenger · 21 May 2017, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AgentHsu

Would you buy it if the watch were readily available, and his delays were nonexistent?

Not at a premium price. And I am not big on copies honestly.

capote · 21 May 2017, 06:39 PM

If you want a Bond watch get a Seiko or Omega

View Poll Results: Which would you choose? Post why!
Mkii Kingston/Nassau ($900-$1,200)	3	14.29%
Other Homage -$?	0	0%
Tempus Machina ($25,000)/Frankenwatch ($7,000-$9,000)	2	9.52%
Live without it ;(	16	76.19%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

19 May 2017, 03:53 AM	#1
AgentHsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mr. Hsu Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Datejust Posts: 597	MKII Kingston/Nassau or Frankenwatch or Nada I'm a huge Bond fan but will never be able to afford the iconic 6538. Would you get a homage considering it was extremely well made by a world-class watchmaker, create/buy a custom frankenwatch, or just refrain? 5513 doesn't do it for me. __________________ Good things come to those who wear Rolexes.

19 May 2017, 03:58 AM	#3
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	No frankenwatches. Never ever. Better to buy a modern Sub IMHO and let it wear in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

19 May 2017, 04:13 AM	#5
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	dont do it. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

19 May 2017, 06:31 AM	#7
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Buy new, keep until 'vintage' __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

19 May 2017, 03:56 AM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	I'd just refrain, got enough disingenuous pieces on the market taking advantage of the vintage heat, no need to fan it on.

19 May 2017, 03:58 AM	#4
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Refrain. There are a lot of watches I like but will never own but a homage or frakenwatch would not make me happy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 May 2017, 06:26 AM	#6
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Live without it

19 May 2017, 06:35 AM	#8
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	I wouldn't pay MK2 prices for a copy. And other companies have just as good qc. It isn't just him, that has been a statement used to justify the companies 3-6 year wait times.

19 May 2017, 06:59 AM	#9
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I bought a Frankenstein 2 tone Sub by mistake or before researching enough and was disgusted!!! That said , I was fortunate enough to return it 9 months later for a full refund only because in the meantime the jeweler was supposed to get me another One 100% legit to reference and couldn't deliver !!! I say NO!!! You'll be much happier

19 May 2017, 09:19 AM	#10
AgentHsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mr. Hsu Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Datejust Posts: 597	Thanks for the input. I wonder with this type of one-sided feedback, how he not only sells out every tine, but also has waitlists and people putting down large down payments? Plus I see that these watches are selling for a premium on the second hand market?? __________________ Good things come to those who wear Rolexes.

19 May 2017, 11:34 AM	#11
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Refrain please. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

21 May 2017, 06:39 PM	#15
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	If you want a Bond watch get a Seiko or Omega

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