Limited Edition Forum Watch..........

[keltzar]

Bear in-mind that if you print on an original rolex face , RSC considers it no longer original and will insist you change the dial the next time you take it for servicing. That's what happened to the GMT-16700 editions printed as X1 commemerative in Japan.

In the spirit of the submariner...
the other brand that is truly often worn by divers when they leave their subs at home, is Seiko.

How about the Seiko SKX007 automatic ?
http://quartzimodo.files.wordpress.c...12-s-thumb.jpg
Like the rolex, it is the latest incarnation in a long line of seiko divers that goes back to 1966. And it's cheap too.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=165887

If you buy the non-Japan made version ... you can probably get it for about S$150-180 bulk purchase price.
The japanese made one is a bit more (about S$250?).
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/i...a/IMG_1126.jpg
Japanese edition on presidential.

Being a seiko, it has its own following... and in future will keep its resale, just like the rolex.

There is also a choice of original and aftermarket:
1) oyster bracelet - both folded and SEL
2) jubilee bracelet- http://www.makedostudio.com/watches/...7_XL.sized.jpg
3) presidential bracelet
4) rubber strap.

... aftermarket bracelets start from about $25 for a folded steel and up to $150 for a solid oyster.

I feel the Seiko, like the rolex sub, is iconic. The design is simpler than many other watches...
but in the same way, timeless. And like rolex - many aftermarket parts are available... and many custom shops do custom dials and hands.
http://www.makedostudio.com/watches/seiko-divers/
http://yeomanseiko.spaces.live.com/b...633!1487.entry
http://forums.watchuseek.com/showthread.php?t=72696
http://www.makedostudio.com/watches/...allery/album22

This is the most desirable variation - the SKX007J4 on solid oyster:
http://bp3.blogger.com/_jfkbapVMd28/...00-h/Intro.jpg

My guess is, it may be possible to have a custom-printed standard SKX007 which ships with a rubber strap at maybe S$200-250, keeping it affordable for most people. Then users are free to go put on a bracelet of their choice if they like... and down the road, parts are easily available both from seiko and from 3rd party vendors.

And when you get tired of it ... it's also easy to resell a seiko diver. it may even rise in value.

[triton]

this was discussed and put forth in another thread. just 'repeat' in case some no read my posts in other thread.

Eh? I tot tat was wat i meant??

[Oceanklassik]

as mentioned before, i would still believe that no other brands other than rolex to be used.

putting the words on the dial should not be much of an issue.

do we believe in making minimum 100 pieces? is it necessary?

i understand that maybe it is better to work from scratch a watch, getting the movement, case, straps, etc. by the time all this is done, how much are we looking @? i have seen unpolished base ETA movements, can u accept those quality of workmanship? the price between unpolished and polished base ETA movements is about 300-400 min.

as raised before, 6694 is an ideal choice among most rolex due to its relatively lower price and most dials of this models have been re-make. can also source from overseas.

if the decision is use other brands than rolex for this forum, then sorry, count me out. im not interested. this forum is called SG-R(OLEX)OC not other brand. so why use other brand watch to do a commerative piece or limited edtion? does not make sense to me using another brand.

no doubt that we have members here who do not own a rolex, it is fine. we all welcome you. but we are talking about commerative/limited edition piece here.

Eh? I tot tat was wat i meant??

[pet]

agreed with armchair & triton...

either boh brand watch or hv a rolex... hahahaha

can we hv a rolex





anyway, check out this link for more special dial... http://www.network54.com/Forum/261063/

[seiko.citizen]

maybe somehow we can source out a semivintage 36mm oyster rolex and have dials made for that

[seiko.citizen]

if rolex was to be used, what would be cost difference between the manual 6694 and an auto winding version??

[triton]

as mentioned before, i would still believe that no other brands other than rolex to be used.

putting the words on the dial should not be much of an issue.

do we believe in making minimum 100 pieces? is it necessary?

i understand that maybe it is better to work from scratch a watch, getting the movement, case, straps, etc. by the time all this is done, how much are we looking @? i have seen unpolished base ETA movements, can u accept those quality of workmanship? the price between unpolished and polished base ETA movements is about 300-400 min.

as raised before, 6694 is an ideal choice among most rolex due to its relatively lower price and most dials of this models have been re-make. can also source from overseas.

if the decision is use other brands than rolex for this forum, then sorry, count me out. im not interested. this forum is called SG-R(OLEX)OC not other brand. so why use other brand watch to do a commerative piece or limited edtion? does not make sense to me using another brand.

no doubt that we have members here who do not own a rolex, it is fine. we all welcome you. but we are talking about commerative/limited edition piece here.

This is SG-ROC so I thought a 6694 be good. Or at least, something more related to this brand. I am not sure if "buy more get cheaper price" concept works here Anyhow, is Tudor related to ROLEX in anyway? Consider??

[armchaireconomist]

i dont mind 1 or 2 k if it's a major swiss brand... logo on the dial will be

Errrr... this forum is a "Rolex" forum mah. If get another major brand... quite funny right?

So... I think more for sentimental value than anything else...

[Darkangel]

u mean tht 1 louis wnt to indent, i change the name to pet ah ?

yea

Seriously.. i doubt Rolex or Tudor would wan to endorse on such a model... unless some ppl here know some big shots up there..

Know also no use...why the hell will they do that when they know we might be making big bucks out of it in years to come as a collectible? right? hahaha

[louisoh]

Need all your assistance to inform your friends, etc to come in and vote k..

We need a min of 100 pieces for Limited Editions.

[louisoh]

Seriously.. i doubt Rolex or Tudor would wan to endorse on such a model... unless some ppl here know some big shots up there..

[Oceanklassik]

This is SG-ROC so I thought a 6694 be good. Or at least, something more related to this brand. I am not sure if "buy more get cheaper price" concept works here Anyhow, is Tudor related to ROLEX in anyway? Consider??

[teo]

If possible get rolex to put the logo on the watch. $10k. That will be very unique and worth alot of money later on (like comex). Or Omega also good.

[leslie]

Bo pian.. have to put a figure for vote ma... if you guys dun mind having a non-swiss.. then it's easy la... if not like what anders said... swiss movements are in demand and it wun be cheap..

use swatch eta movements lah..cheap cheap..

[vandyk]

I like the custom SG-ROC Kampfswimmer idea too.

Yeah bro!!

And when you wear it out, people kept looking at your watch, totally clueless what this unique watch is.. PRICELESS!