mulder 0 Posted January 22, 2011 I was thinking today (yeah I do it some times) and wondered if anyone had ever thought of getting a forum watch together. Then I had a big think about it and many things came to mind. What would the watch be? Rolex, Panerai, Omega, Breitling or something else? What model to pick from the above brands What logo would you use? Where would it go? Face? Engraved on the back? Would someone want a serial number or limited numbers on it ie 11/200 made. Who would you use to get them made? Some would want Lay or Mary or Robert etc What cost? Some would want a different movement and some wouldnt want to pay extra and some would want a basic watch. Bands? Leather, Stainless Steel, Mesh. What dial size? 44mm 45mm 47mm 50mm etc etc etc etc etc etc etc Then I come to the conclusion it would never happen. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted January 22, 2011 Not again, is that the death knell bell I hear tolling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted January 22, 2011 You have got to be joking! After the last time? I don't think so. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulder 0 Posted January 22, 2011 I have been here a while and never seen the topic raised before. One of the mods please delete this topic. David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted January 22, 2011 Actually...I like the idea! Maybe we could get Greg to manage the whole thing, so it didn't go tits up! I reckon something like the Omega Railway watch, with an RWG logo would look cool. Offshore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted January 22, 2011 NOOOOOOOOOO!, please dun delete it, it's a rich vein, a very rich one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pollux1 3 Posted January 22, 2011 It's got to be Akiras, but only after the a1 treatment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted January 22, 2011 Actually...I like the idea!Maybe we could get Greg to manage the whole thing, so it didn't go tits up! I reckon something like the Omega Railway watch, with an RWG logo would look cool. Offshore Hey! Great idea. We should all have a hand in it tho, every one should collaborate on it. Yeah! We can call it the RWG Collaboration One! Great thinking OS! It will need a box as well of cause and folk will have to pay up front but hell, with the forum admin in charge, what could possibly go wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightlight 0 Posted January 22, 2011 I've been waiting for this all my life, a replica watch with 'Replica Watches Guide' plastered all over the face to go with my "I am a fake person" T Shirt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted January 22, 2011 IIRC there's a guy called Blade who has some experience of designing and supplying these 'one-off' specials Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bme 4 Posted January 22, 2011 It's a dilema alright. Where to get ripped off first? A forum watch or a vintage PAM. Decisions, decisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted January 22, 2011 what could possibly go wrong? Does Greg like Akuras? O/S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
offshore 0 Posted January 22, 2011 No matter how you spell it Baldy, they are one hell of a car! So exclusive, we have never even heard of them in Oz! O/S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted January 22, 2011 it has been done and Ive SEEN the watch!!! haha - so there! actually, despite the probs of the past, I think it could be done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solkryssare 109 Posted January 22, 2011 Im more than happy to help with design and 3d modelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted January 22, 2011 IIRC there's a guy called Blade who has some experience of designing and supplying these 'one-off' specials Of cause, why didn't I think of that? Thanks Balders, I'll just let Blade handle it, no worries then! Anyone seen the new Accura catalogue? Do they come in purple (a very popular colour with fora admin, apparently)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted January 22, 2011 we could get ohhh I dont know,... a factory in say india to build a few hundred for people paying a $5 donation to RWG and get a trusted dealer to handle it from there???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baldrick 1 Posted January 22, 2011 And have them sauce up the dial and sell at 50% of VDB price, a snip at $2000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted January 22, 2011 we could get ohhh I dont know,... a factory in say india to build a few hundred for people paying a $5 donation to RWG and get a trusted dealer to handle it from there???? You ain't getting this, are you wat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted January 22, 2011 despite the jokes and the history - I think it COULD be done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 85 Posted January 22, 2011 Wat: it could be. It will not be The closest we'll ever get to a forum watch is the one in the header which John built for our first birthday. Damn the bloody monkey who won it too!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sconehead 5 Posted January 22, 2011 Won it? I earned it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PatronSaintofChainsaws 1 Posted January 22, 2011 I remember this. Weren't there pics on RWG2 circa 2007 of a cheap GZ Explorer rep that managed to somehow end up with the RWG forum watch case-back on it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wat44 0 Posted January 22, 2011 anyway, for the record - the forum watch that WAS done looked good. I dont really get never never ever ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites