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dalip · 5 October 2010, 11:02 AM

Ok..maybe not.

MortgageGuy · 5 October 2010, 01:00 PM

Let me guess a Tudor Chrono

nauticajoe · 5 October 2010, 08:55 PM

Possibly a PAM?

Puffy · 6 October 2010, 02:06 AM

I reckon IWC

esm · 6 October 2010, 07:08 AM

another clue - this brand was somehow associated with Rolex

ps - not many are guessing the "model"

Mockingbird · 6 October 2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

another clue - this brand was somehow associated with Rolex

ps - not many are guessing the "model"

Well Tudor instantly springs to mind but that's fairly obvious so I'll tuck it away. The brand I think of when I think of Rolex is immediately Omega as they're rivals but that seems like a very loose association.

Also, if this was a Tudor it would be in the Rolex General forum, so that brand is crossed off.

Now when I think back, I think of Zenith who supplied the movement for the Daytona. There are quite a few new Zeniths on the market now, but with a blackish dial my guess would be one of the newest arrivals in the Elite collection: the New Vintage with the squarish case and blackish dial.

esm · 6 October 2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

Well Tudor instantly springs to mind but that's fairly obvious so I'll tuck it away. The brand I think of when I think of Rolex is immediately Omega as they're rivals but that seems like a very loose association.

Also, if this was a Tudor it would be in the Rolex General forum, so that brand is crossed off.

Now when I think back, I think of Zenith who supplied the movement for the Daytona. There are quite a few new Zeniths on the market now, but with a blackish dial my guess would be one of the newest arrivals in the Elite collection: the New Vintage with the squarish case and blackish dial.

Great thinking Charlie. I knew this new clue would give you something to chew on, and a great one at that

Unfortunately, not warm enough.... Sorry.

Although I have seen the Striking 10 in person and I loved it. My AD is getting the Vintage 1969 in soon so I will get to play with it and compare the two. Hopefully I will pick one of them up sometime next year. Gotta love the tri colour sub dials.

Mockingbird · 6 October 2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Great thinking Charlie. I knew this new clue would give you something to chew on, and a great one at that

Unfortunately, not warm enough.... Sorry.

Although I have seen the Striking 10 in person and I loved it. My AD is getting the Vintage 1969 in soon so I will get to play with it and compare the two. Hopefully I will pick one of them up sometime next year. Gotta love the tri colour sub dials.

The Striking 10 is sexy, I hope to pick one up in the near future. (first Zenith!)

esm · 6 October 2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

The Striking 10 is sexy, I hope to pick one up in the near future. (first Zenith!)

Oh yeah! As much as I like the Vintage 1969 look in the tri colour sub dial combo, just not sure about the square case/lugs... Need to handle it in person first. Otherwise the Striking 10 would be a winner. The case design is much more sexier than the Vintage 1969.....

Mockingbird · 6 October 2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

Oh yeah! As much as I like the Vintage 1969 look in the tri colour sub dial combo, just not sure about the square case/lugs... Need to handle it in person first. Otherwise the Striking 10 would be a winner. The case design is much more sexier than the Vintage 1969.....

If the crystal were acrylic, and the subdials less bunched up I'd be all over it. (its crystal rises super high in a tribute to acrylic, what's the point? just make it acrylic!)

Oh my current guess is the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms of some variety, they have the Rolex/BP dive watch 1953 rivalry.

esm · 6 October 2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

If the crystal were acrylic, and the subdials less bunched up I'd be all over it. (its crystal rises super high in a tribute to acrylic, what's the point? just make it acrylic!)

Oh my current guess is the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms of some variety, they have the Rolex/BP dive watch 1953 rivalry.

Good point re the crystal. Tbh, I didn't pay that much attention to it...

As for the Blancpain FF... Nope.

It didn't really tickle my fancy when I was wearing my AD mates FF on strap for a while while my brother in law was trying on watches... Looks great IMO, but it just didn't sing.

Mockingbird · 6 October 2010, 09:17 AM

Huh. I'm really lost now thinking about brands with a relationship to Rolex other than Zenith. I think I read something about Panerai being related somehow but can't remember it now.

Hmmmm. You say "was" which implies that it's no longer associated with Rolex. This either means an older brand or perhaps one that has just started making its own in house movements now, and perhaps shared the Zenith El Primero link.

Argh, this one is good. My Rolex history isn't what it should be, so this is super fun for me to figure out.

EDIT: I just remembered that WAYYYY back Panerai used to use Rolex cases, dials, and movements. So my guess now is that it's a Panerai of some variety. My knowledge of Panerai is sadly lacking, and I doubt I can narrow it down any further. But here goes! Expect another edit soon!

DOUBLE EDIT: Perhaps the Radiomir Composite Marina Militare? That has a blackISH dial. (I doubt that's correct)

TRIPLE EDIT: Assuming it's Panerai I can't narrow it down any further than the brand as they ALL have black or blackish dials. (unless of course that hint meant more than I thought, and it's a diver model as Panerai used the Rolex parts in their divers)

esm · 6 October 2010, 09:32 AM

I'm very impressed with your guessing game ability Charlie. Loved the way you analysis the clues

it is super enjoyable for me also.

Mockingbird · 6 October 2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

I'm very impressed with your guessing game ability Charlie. Loved the way you analysis the clues

it is super enjoyable for me also.

I assume Panerai is correct?

Post pics!

esm · 6 October 2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

I assume Panerai is correct?

Post pics!

That is correct!

BUT - Huston, we have a problem...

I still have not committed to the model even I have put down the deposit... (WTF, I know)
I have changed my mind literally the day after and I have not yet a clue which one I really want.

One thing for sure is that it will be on strap

Mockingbird · 6 October 2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

That is correct!

BUT - Huston, we have a problem...

I still have not committed to the model even I have put down the deposit... (WTF, I know)
I have changed my mind literally the day after and I have not yet a clue which one I really want.

One thing for sure is that it will be on strap

Keep us posted! I'm off to reward myself with a beer!

(PS: I'm partial to the diver models)

esm · 6 October 2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mockingbird

Keep us posted! I'm off to reward myself with a beer!

(PS: I'm partial to the diver models)

If I ever get to meet you, I'd love to buy you a pint or two to celebrate

Enjoy the beer.

Ps - once I have decided on the model, maybe we can continue part 2 of this game

esm · 9 October 2010, 01:30 AM

umm... UPDATE (or a change of plan if you want)

this is now a Rolex incoming rather than a Panerai incoming

spuds · 9 October 2010, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by spuds

cLV?????

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Originally Posted by esm

umm... UPDATE (or a change of plan if you want)

this is now a Rolex incoming rather than a Panerai incoming

esm · 9 October 2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by spuds

alright, you bloody show-off..... your first pint is on me

5 October 2010, 11:02 AM	#31
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Ok..maybe not. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 October 2010, 01:00 PM	#32
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Let me guess a Tudor Chrono __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

6 October 2010, 02:06 AM	#34
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	I reckon IWC __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

5 October 2010, 08:55 PM	#33
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Possibly a PAM?

6 October 2010, 07:08 AM	#35
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	another clue - this brand was somehow associated with Rolex ps - not many are guessing the "model"

6 October 2010, 09:17 AM	#42
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Huh. I'm really lost now thinking about brands with a relationship to Rolex other than Zenith. I think I read something about Panerai being related somehow but can't remember it now. Hmmmm. You say "was" which implies that it's no longer associated with Rolex. This either means an older brand or perhaps one that has just started making its own in house movements now, and perhaps shared the Zenith El Primero link. Argh, this one is good. My Rolex history isn't what it should be, so this is super fun for me to figure out. EDIT: I just remembered that WAYYYY back Panerai used to use Rolex cases, dials, and movements. So my guess now is that it's a Panerai of some variety. My knowledge of Panerai is sadly lacking, and I doubt I can narrow it down any further. But here goes! Expect another edit soon! DOUBLE EDIT: Perhaps the Radiomir Composite Marina Militare? That has a blackISH dial. (I doubt that's correct) TRIPLE EDIT: Assuming it's Panerai I can't narrow it down any further than the brand as they ALL have black or blackish dials. (unless of course that hint meant more than I thought, and it's a diver model as Panerai used the Rolex parts in their divers)

6 October 2010, 09:32 AM	#43
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I'm very impressed with your guessing game ability Charlie. Loved the way you analysis the clues it is super enjoyable for me also.

9 October 2010, 01:30 AM	#48
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	umm... UPDATE (or a change of plan if you want) this is now a Rolex incoming rather than a Panerai incoming

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