gtwc 1 Posted August 15, 2012 Yep, the watch looks great. I especially like the PVD / DLC'd one. Further to Scorpions remark above (and not getting into Jeff's Polish jokes) this name DOES remind me of a very old joke :- A retired RAF Squadron Leader was holding forth over the dinner table at his exploits during WWII - 'Fokkers to the left of me, Fokkers to the right of me, Fokkers at 12 O'Clock high......' Seeing that the ladies present were looking pale, and very offended, a further guest offered the explanation : 'Don't worry ladies, no rude words. A Fokker is simply a make of German 'plane' and then he looked over to the Sqd. Ldr for clarification................................. "That's correct" boomed the Squadron-Leader "but these Fokkers were Messerschmitts!!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teterouge 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Nice to see a unique brand on the forum. Are any of you guys fond of Graham watches? I've become obsessed with the Swordfish. My hubby is not fond of them so I might have to buy one for myself and wear it around my ankle -- with black stilettos of course! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcagara08 31 Posted August 15, 2012 mother of Fokkers! lovely watch mate! how much for a piece with ss bracelet? PVD option? ETA based movement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted August 15, 2012 Nice to see a unique brand on the forum. Are any of you guys fond of Graham watches? I've become obsessed with the Swordfish. My hubby is not fond of them so I might have to buy one for myself and wear it around my ankle -- with black stilettos of course! Tete - you sound like a woman of my heart !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teterouge 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Which part, the watch or the stilettos? (You have a HEART?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracle 13 Posted August 15, 2012 Not my kinda thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teterouge 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Not my kinda thing I hear ya -- stilettos are a bitch to walk in... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGPS 0 Posted August 16, 2012 Nice to see a unique brand on the forum. Are any of you guys fond of Graham watches? I've become obsessed with the Swordfish. My hubby is not fond of them so I might have to buy one for myself and wear it around my ankle -- with black stilettos of course! Sexy nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 16, 2012 Just curious - where they'll make this watch? Definitely not in China. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chemicalafy 0 Posted August 16, 2012 I love Copenhagen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB56667 155 Posted August 16, 2012 Not bad at all! I always liked that hybrid 60s-70s oblong-oval case shape...there are some cool old Soviet watches with a similar shape, but they're all too small for the full-grown PAM era... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 16, 2012 True, I remember these watches. Also, it remind me Rado Diastar watches from 70s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 16, 2012 Which part, the watch or the stilettos? (You have a HEART?) Hhhmmm... If my wife will wear stilettos, she'll be much taller than me, and I'm 6'2"... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 16, 2012 Just curious - where they'll make this watch?Definitely not in China. They're assembled in Poland, but I'm sure most of the parts are made in China. The movement definitely is since it's a Seagull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 17, 2012 Here's a few more wristie shots (not mine) of the orange dial Otago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 17, 2012 That's the problem, mate. As far, as I know (and trust me, I know it VERY well), no factory in China will take an order for any parts - case, dials, etc - less than 500 pieces. Some factories can accept 300 pieces Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) if the watch case is SS, but they'll charge you for every mold they make, and return these money ONLY after quantity will reach 500. So, the price would be astronomical. Also, Seagull won't sell less, than 150 movements for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 17, 2012 That's the problem, mate. As far, as I know (and trust me, I know it VERY well), no factory in China will take an order for any parts - case, dials, etc - less than 500 pieces. Some factories can accept 300 pieces Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) if the watch case is SS, but they'll charge you for every mold they make, and return these money ONLY after quantity will reach 500. So, the price would be astronomical. Also, Seagull won't sell less, than 150 movements for sure. G.Gerlach does deal in volumes like what you mentioned. The MOQ is probably why they are doing very similar models just with dial and lume variations, but the same case and movement. Check their website if you don't believe me. Plus they do special projects like the FOKA every year for the Polish watch forum chinawatches.pl, which is a forum about Chinese watches. But it is fact that they only use Seagull movements, and have even posted in their WUS thread about some modifications they have done to a Seagull manual wind to extend the PR by several hours. They are using Chinese watch parts mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 17, 2012 Sure, I believe you, why not? In case they have well established cooperation with factory - then, yes, they can order such a small quantity. I just talked to Seagull about buying ST-1908 movement in small quantity, and they agreed, only because I already bought many movements from them in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted August 17, 2012 Plus G.Gerlach is actually set up as a non-profit organization by the Polish government to sell Polish branded watches and promote horology industry within Poland. Maybe given their government status and backing, that may have something to do with their arrangement with the Chinese factories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 18, 2012 Trust me - chinese factories don't give a shit about any charities, these thing sare unknown there. They know how to make money. Anyway, very interesting watch, want to see one in your possession, and... pictures!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krishogarth 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Disaster watches from the 70's?! True, I remember these watches. Also, it remind me Rado Diastar watches from 70s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted August 19, 2012 Well... they were quite popular. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted August 19, 2012 look like old seamasters...if you squint...and had dirt in your eye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veganburger 0 Posted September 24, 2012 Hi guys was trying to search the link to buy the foka models, can share the link here? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gB. 0 Posted September 24, 2012 Hi guys was trying to search the link to buy the foka models, can share the link here? Thanks Cannot buy the FOKA since it was a limited forum model of <100 pieces and long sold out. They are making similar production models though with the same case but one with orange and one with graphite dial. Linky: http://forums.watchu...tml#post4719710 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
