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Dsmith1974 · 28 October 2018, 01:15 AM

Does anyone else like the King Midas?
https://www.grayandsons.com/blog/rol...is-john-wayne/

matches · 28 October 2018, 01:18 AM

Not for me

SearChart · 28 October 2018, 01:24 AM

I like them a lot, but it is hard to find one in very good unpolished condition, if you find one at all.

Ticknaway · 28 October 2018, 01:25 AM

I’d have to pass also.

Fat_ninja · 28 October 2018, 01:27 AM

Nope

DRKBC · 28 October 2018, 01:29 AM

Interesting to read about. Not for me, looks like the Piaget Polo was inspired from that model.

dreyep · 28 October 2018, 01:38 AM

Why is the text on the dial not horizontally aligned?

Speedbird-1 · 28 October 2018, 02:28 AM

Beautiful, 80's design.
The poor text alignment would irritate though.

singe89 · 28 October 2018, 02:35 AM

Very interesting and didn’t know it was designed by Genta

Dsmith1974 · 28 October 2018, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Beautiful, 80's design.
The poor text alignment would irritate though.

Can’t be 80s. Elvis died in ‘77?

Boaters · 28 October 2018, 02:44 AM

Nice but not my cup of tea

Art 1 · 28 October 2018, 02:53 AM

I've handed one. Heavy. Not for me though.

ltmgeller · 28 October 2018, 03:09 AM

Interesting piece but not one I need in my collection.

Burlington · 28 October 2018, 05:30 AM

Thanks for sharing - first time I’ve come across these.

RTG · 28 October 2018, 06:02 AM

I’m not a fan of Genta designs but I would have snatched up John Wayne’s King Midas if I knew about it in 2011.

lecorsaire · 28 October 2018, 06:04 AM

Hideous tacky watch. Fine for Elvis Presley in the 60s but not for anyone living in 2018.

Nikrnic · 28 October 2018, 06:07 AM

Never did. Reminds me of Tony Montana

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AK797 · 28 October 2018, 06:16 AM

It does remind me of the Pharaohs, Hittites and others of antiquity, altho strangely not the Greeks, Agamemnon wouldn't be caught dead with this watch lol, so it serves it's purpose, but not my style.

Linzjnr · 28 October 2018, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

Hideous tacky watch. Fine for Elvis Presley in the 60s but not for anyone living in 2018.

^^^^^^

This.

Plus how can they produce something so expensive and fit a dial with crooked writing? My OCD would freak whenever I checked the time

vernplum · 28 October 2018, 10:55 AM

It's nearly as ugly as the Sky Dweller. <runs and ducks for cover>

superstarmar · 28 October 2018, 11:54 AM

Hard Pass....

Mick8moses · 28 October 2018, 01:23 PM

I think they're interesting but no desire to own one.

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Old Expat Beast · 28 October 2018, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

It does remind me of the Pharaohs, Hittites and others of antiquity, altho strangely not the Greeks, Agamemnon wouldn't be caught dead with this watch lol, so it serves it's purpose, but not my style.

"Based on the Greek Pantheon temple..."

May as well get the Romans in there, too.

MoosicPa · 28 October 2018, 02:49 PM

I love my King Midas.... It houses a JLC ultra thin movement; was the first solid gold Rolex (made to compete with the solid gold Piaget Polo) and was the first Rolex with a saphire crystal. If you can find one with the Greek urn box... Buy it!

214270Explorer · 28 October 2018, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

hideous tacky watch. Fine for elvis presley in the 60s but not for anyone living in 2018.

+1

Art 1 · 28 October 2018, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoosicPa

I love my King Midas.... It houses a JLC ultra thin movement; was the first solid gold Rolex (made to compete with the solid gold Piaget Polo) and was the first Rolex with a saphire crystal. If you can find one with the Greek urn box... Buy it!

Yours was the one I handled several times. Not many of those around.

Kostas · 28 October 2018, 06:03 PM

I think MonBK has or had one :)

SearChart · 28 October 2018, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kostas

I think MonBK has or had one :)

Yep, Mon has a Midas.

Speedbird-1 · 28 October 2018, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

Can’t be 80s. Elvis died in ‘77?

Ooops! You're correct. I meant 60's design.
(Fat finger trouble)

Dsmith1974 · 28 October 2018, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Ooops! You're correct. I meant 60's design.
(Fat finger trouble)

It’s hard to say why the King Midas is so appealing. I figure it works for me because if a design is going to be bold it should do so unapologetically and with a touch of panache.

The King Midas is a very unapologetic watch.

28 October 2018, 01:15 AM	#1
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	King Midas Does anyone else like the King Midas? https://www.grayandsons.com/blog/rol...is-john-wayne/

28 October 2018, 03:09 AM	#13
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,490	Interesting piece but not one I need in my collection. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 October 2018, 05:30 AM	#14
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,641	Thanks for sharing - first time I’ve come across these. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

28 October 2018, 06:04 AM	#16
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	Hideous tacky watch. Fine for Elvis Presley in the 60s but not for anyone living in 2018. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

28 October 2018, 01:18 AM	#2
matches "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 178	Not for me

28 October 2018, 01:25 AM	#4
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	I’d have to pass also.

28 October 2018, 01:27 AM	#5
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Nope

28 October 2018, 01:29 AM	#6
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	Interesting to read about. Not for me, looks like the Piaget Polo was inspired from that model.

28 October 2018, 01:38 AM	#7
dreyep Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: UK Watch: 114270, 16570 Posts: 349	Why is the text on the dial not horizontally aligned?

28 October 2018, 02:28 AM	#8
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,434	Beautiful, 80's design. The poor text alignment would irritate though.

28 October 2018, 02:35 AM	#9
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,746	Very interesting and didn’t know it was designed by Genta

28 October 2018, 02:44 AM	#11
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Nice but not my cup of tea

28 October 2018, 02:53 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I've handed one. Heavy. Not for me though.

28 October 2018, 06:02 AM	#15
RTG 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: YM42 Ti Posts: 2,645	I’m not a fan of Genta designs but I would have snatched up John Wayne’s King Midas if I knew about it in 2011.

28 October 2018, 06:07 AM	#17
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Never did. Reminds me of Tony Montana Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

28 October 2018, 06:16 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	It does remind me of the Pharaohs, Hittites and others of antiquity, altho strangely not the Greeks, Agamemnon wouldn't be caught dead with this watch lol, so it serves it's purpose, but not my style.

28 October 2018, 10:55 AM	#20
vernplum Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Singapore Watch: Hulk Posts: 45	It's nearly as ugly as the Sky Dweller. <runs and ducks for cover>

28 October 2018, 11:54 AM	#21
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Hard Pass....

28 October 2018, 01:23 PM	#22
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	I think they're interesting but no desire to own one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 October 2018, 02:49 PM	#24
MoosicPa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Moosic PA Watch: King Midas & Subma Posts: 1,159	I love my King Midas.... It houses a JLC ultra thin movement; was the first solid gold Rolex (made to compete with the solid gold Piaget Polo) and was the first Rolex with a saphire crystal. If you can find one with the Greek urn box... Buy it!

28 October 2018, 06:03 PM	#27
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,272	I think MonBK has or had one :)

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