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BarkMaster · 9 October 2009, 11:21 PM

... that prefers the bark?

I realize it's dated and Rolex discontinued it for a reason.

I know it's not rare.

Just curious if there is anyone else out there that would actually choose it over another texture if they still had the choice.

STEELINOX · 9 October 2009, 11:23 PM

I like bark !

whiskyguy · 9 October 2009, 11:23 PM

Just you!

J/K

cheers

bodybump · 9 October 2009, 11:26 PM

not really a fan of bark but my wife likes to bark everytime i go home late...

asadtiger · 9 October 2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

not really a fan of bark but my wife likes to bark everytime i go home late...

...that makes you further repel from 'the bark' ..LOL..

I liked the bark texture on the dial that I saw some Rolex had a long time ago but dont know if I'd prefer it over other today of I had the choice...had not seen the bark pattern on the bezel as Randy has...it looks good

Idle Swede · 9 October 2009, 11:34 PM

I can't say I'm a big fan of the "bark", as I've had several bark DD's but always sold them.

I do however think they're a part of Rolex history and when opportunity knocks I'll add one to my collection.

STEELINOX · 9 October 2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I can't say I'm a big fan of the "bark", as I've had several bark DD's but always sold them.

I do however think they're a part of Rolex history and when opportunity knocks I'll add one to my collection.

Like one of these too...

mikefrmnj · 9 October 2009, 11:45 PM

It looks a little too dated to me. Just my HO.

Idle Swede · 9 October 2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Like one of these too...

I actually like the Tridor a lot.

Gerardus · 9 October 2009, 11:51 PM

No Bark is great also! Nice piece you have,

Alan111 · 10 October 2009, 12:23 AM

I love the bark finish, and it's a shame that it's no longer offered as an option. I think that the 80's and early 90's was a GREAT time to live in, and would rather live in that era than today's crap. One of my personal favorite Day-Date's is a YG Day-date with Onyc Dial (no markers), bark bracelet and bark bezel. I dont know, but something about that combination screams 'class' to me.

STEELINOX · 10 October 2009, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan111

I love the bark finish, and it's a shame that it's no longer offered as an option. I think that the 80's and early 90's was a GREAT time to live in, and would rather live in that era than today's crap. One of my personal favorite Day-Date's is a YG Day-date with Onyc Dial (no markers), bark bracelet and bark bezel. I dont know, but something about that combination screams 'class' to me.

M father had that onyx dialed version 'cept on a regular Presi and fluted bezel.

Prince · 10 October 2009, 12:38 AM

No, you are NOT the only one. The Bark DD is a grail watch of mine, actually. I have always liked it.

Bullyterrier · 10 October 2009, 12:43 AM

I can't help it, and I don't want to offend anyone but I cant help seeing the gold and tt dates and dd's and thinking of the 80's yuppies carrying their filofax. Just far too flash for me. Also during the 80's everywhere was flooded with cheap fakes of these, so perhaps deep down that puts me off of them as well.

Brushpup · 10 October 2009, 12:46 AM

Here we go again....................Back to the 80's!!!!!!!!!

Get out your white shoes everyone.

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Originally Posted by Prince

No, you are NOT the only one. The Bark DD is a grail watch of mine, actually. I have always liked it.

ocwatching · 10 October 2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

not really a fan of bark but my wife likes to bark everytime i go home late...

or too much to drink last nite?

greekbum · 10 October 2009, 12:56 AM

The Bark Day Date

A rare ref# 18108 It doesnt get much wrist time but I still like it

I like this bezel over any other day/date bezel.

Brushpup · 10 October 2009, 12:57 AM

To the OP 777.............I like bark, but don't prefer it... My comments above are only for beating up on Allan.....so please, take no offense.

Prince · 10 October 2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

Here we go again....................Back to the 80's!!!!!!!!!

Get out your white shoes everyone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brushpup

To the OP 777.............I like bark, but don't prefer it... My comments above are only for beating up on Allan.....so please, take no offense.

Oh, so HE gets a nice little disclaimer, and I get slapped up 'side the head, eh?

tszyu#1 · 10 October 2009, 01:00 AM

I never liked the bark finish, I love the PCL, and to replace that with 'wood' never made any sense to me.

BTW, what does it feel like and what is made of? I don't think real 'bark' would hold up, especially being from the 80's

Brushpup · 10 October 2009, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Oh, so HE gets a nice little disclaimer, and I get slapped up 'side the head, eh?

Well of course

.........he might not be up to speed yet.

Brushpup · 10 October 2009, 01:11 AM

Oh Wait..............he's a lawyer right??? I retract my disclaimer!!!!!

sakuraba · 10 October 2009, 01:11 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with the DD, bark or no bark.

Prince · 10 October 2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

Well of course

.........he might not be up to speed yet.

Yeah.

Brushpup · 10 October 2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Yeah.

Hey I don't know......maybe I missed it...just haven't seen him acting like you that I remember!

BarkMaster · 10 October 2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

To the OP 777.............I like bark, but don't prefer it... My comments above are only for beating up on Allan.....so please, take no offense.

No offense at all!

I knew I was opening myself up to ridicule as well by asking this question!

I knew I held a minority view and surprised to see a few already that have responded that they like it!

All opinions and good natured ribbing are welcome.

greekbum · 10 October 2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 777

I knew I held a minority view and surprised to see a few already that have responded that they like it!

Those that don't have secretly want 1

They are closet fans

Prince · 10 October 2009, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 777

...I knew I held a minority view and surprised to see a few already that have responded that they like it!...

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

Those that don't have secretly want 1

They are closet fans

Brushpup · 10 October 2009, 01:34 AM

Is that ABBA I hear in the background????

.........Bee Gees.......Comin UP!!

BarkMaster · 10 October 2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

Is that ABBA I hear in the background????

.........Bee Gees.......Comin UP!!

Hey - want to get a room of people on the dance floor? Play some "trash disco". You know it's true...

9 October 2009, 11:23 PM	#3
whiskyguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 666	Yep!! Just you! J/K cheers

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bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2025 TITANIUM Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	not really a fan of bark but my wife likes to bark everytime i go home late... __________________

9 October 2009, 11:51 PM	#10
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,203	No Bark is great also! Nice piece you have, __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

10 October 2009, 12:38 AM	#13
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	No, you are NOT the only one. The Bark DD is a grail watch of mine, actually. I have always liked it. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

10 October 2009, 12:56 AM	#17
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	The Bark Day Date A rare ref# 18108 It doesnt get much wrist time but I still like it I like this bezel over any other day/date bezel. Attached Images __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

9 October 2009, 11:21 PM	#1
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Am I the only one on TRF? ... that prefers the bark? I realize it's dated and Rolex discontinued it for a reason. I know it's not rare. Just curious if there is anyone else out there that would actually choose it over another texture if they still had the choice. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

9 October 2009, 11:23 PM	#2
STEELINOX 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,025	I like bark !

9 October 2009, 11:34 PM	#6
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	I can't say I'm a big fan of the "bark", as I've had several bark DD's but always sold them. I do however think they're a part of Rolex history and when opportunity knocks I'll add one to my collection.

9 October 2009, 11:45 PM	#8
mikefrmnj Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ USA Posts: 267	It looks a little too dated to me. Just my HO.

10 October 2009, 12:23 AM	#11
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	I love the bark finish, and it's a shame that it's no longer offered as an option. I think that the 80's and early 90's was a GREAT time to live in, and would rather live in that era than today's crap. One of my personal favorite Day-Date's is a YG Day-date with Onyc Dial (no markers), bark bracelet and bark bezel. I dont know, but something about that combination screams 'class' to me.

10 October 2009, 12:43 AM	#14
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	I can't help it, and I don't want to offend anyone but I cant help seeing the gold and tt dates and dd's and thinking of the 80's yuppies carrying their filofax. Just far too flash for me. Also during the 80's everywhere was flooded with cheap fakes of these, so perhaps deep down that puts me off of them as well.

10 October 2009, 12:57 AM	#18
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	To the OP 777.............I like bark, but don't prefer it... My comments above are only for beating up on Allan.....so please, take no offense. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

10 October 2009, 01:00 AM	#20
tszyu#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: new york Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,044	I never liked the bark finish, I love the PCL, and to replace that with 'wood' never made any sense to me. BTW, what does it feel like and what is made of? I don't think real 'bark' would hold up, especially being from the 80's

10 October 2009, 01:11 AM	#22
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Oh Wait..............he's a lawyer right??? I retract my disclaimer!!!!! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

10 October 2009, 01:11 AM	#23
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I don't think you can go wrong with the DD, bark or no bark. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

10 October 2009, 01:34 AM	#29
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Is that ABBA I hear in the background???? .........Bee Gees.......Comin UP!! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

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