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13 November 2015, 12:49 AM
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MadeWorn American Hand-Engraved Rolex watches
Sorry if the article has been posted already. I know it's not for everyone but the craftsmanship is pretty good.
Here's the link to the article (with more pics): http://www.ablogtowatch.com/madeworn...rolex-watches/ "MadeWorn is a still pretty new company (founded in 2013) which is the latest project by the well-respected and successful Mr. Blaine Halvorson. Blaine also happens to be a watch guy and recently began an interesting journey that others just like him have taken in the past - to include timepieces in his lifestyle concept in a way that works for his particular tastes and aesthetic. How people like Mr. Halvorson do this really depends on the individual, their connections, and how insanely deep they want to go into the mire which is trying to produce products in the world of watches." Some pics from that article:       
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13 November 2015, 01:01 AM
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Wow, very complex and cool. However not for me...
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13 November 2015, 01:11 AM
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Very interesting, looks pretty cool, works better than on the Daytona.
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13 November 2015, 01:24 AM
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13 November 2015, 01:29 AM
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13 November 2015, 01:27 AM
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The engraving quality looks fantastic, but the concept itself seems a bit odd.
Adding old world design and aesthetics to a rolex? Arguably the essence of modern Swiss watch making technology. Maybe on another brand. A rolex is a high quality precision instrument, doesn't really work with fancy engraving.
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13 November 2015, 06:50 AM
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13 November 2015, 07:03 AM
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36mm explorer I with brown suede strap and then these engravings on the case, I want one!
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13 November 2015, 01:37 AM
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eh, nice engraving for a high end shotgun but not a Rolex.
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13 November 2015, 09:36 AM
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13 November 2015, 12:25 PM
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13 November 2015, 12:57 PM
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Sorta a post gunpowder game-of-thrones look |
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14 November 2015, 03:35 AM
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 Might be cool to match my krieghoff
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14 November 2015, 04:29 AM
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13 November 2015, 01:38 AM
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Very unique. I think it will create an entirely new group of watch collectors.
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13 November 2015, 01:42 AM
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Those are beautiful.
Certainly looks a lot better than the personally created artwork on my djii (I scratch the hell out of it all the time). This would cover that up nicely. |
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13 November 2015, 01:42 AM
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If seeing the Daytona wasn't bad enough now I get shown more madness
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13 November 2015, 01:42 AM
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Talented craftsmanship; not my thing though.
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13 November 2015, 02:06 AM
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Skilful work, but not my cup o' tea
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13 November 2015, 02:10 AM
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five letters........................W E I R D
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13 November 2015, 05:58 AM
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The very first watch on that link with the leather strap looks cool and works, imo. The rest? No thanks.
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13 November 2015, 07:20 AM
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Pretty cool but I would not do this to my watches
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13 November 2015, 07:45 AM
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Yep agree. Neat skill. Looks well done. Not my taste.
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13 November 2015, 07:57 AM
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Hand engraving is a time honored craft. Bracelets, belt buckles, fire arms, knifes, and jewelry have all been treated to these designs for centuries.
The quality and looks here are excellent and good examples of a dying art. It's not for everybody, but then the diamond crusted ones aren't either..
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13 November 2015, 11:02 PM
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13 November 2015, 09:21 AM
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I remember a similar thread here before but it's an interesting topic for sure and it's nice to see it again. They look better than many Bamford etc but you must have 'style' to wear one so not for me.
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13 November 2015, 09:30 AM
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I remember when this first surfaced. How could you not like them? I would consider getting one, they're very cool
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13 November 2015, 09:35 AM
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Very cool looking, but not really my taste
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13 November 2015, 10:53 AM
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I guess I need some tattoos...
I think the market for these is even narrower than the Bamford PVD conversions. |
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13 November 2015, 10:59 AM
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I wonder what the RSC would do when one showed up for service?
I like them and can appreciate the effort but it isn't my style. |
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