Comments for WatchFreaks http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com Blog about Wrist Watches Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:58:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Free tickets to “Juwelen in het Amstel” for this weekend by alonbj http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/06/16/free-tickets-to-juwelen-in-het-amstel-for-this-weekend/#comment-269 alonbj Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:24:25 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=94#comment-269 @RJ: Was great to see you guys and was indedd a nice talk. It was nice to meet the WatchFreaks Johan and Zegers. The AWCo Team are all WatchFreaks too. I am fascinated by the Reuter/JLC Atmos clock since I am a kid! @RJ: Was great to see you guys and was indedd a nice talk. It was nice to meet the WatchFreaks Johan and Zegers.

The AWCo Team are all WatchFreaks too. I am fascinated by the Reuter/JLC Atmos clock since I am a kid!

]]> Comment on Free tickets to “Juwelen in het Amstel” for this weekend by Robert-Jan Broer http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/06/16/free-tickets-to-juwelen-in-het-amstel-for-this-weekend/#comment-267 Robert-Jan Broer Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:45:27 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=94#comment-267 A great event and nice to talk to you again ofcourse. My friends Johan ('Just One Watch') and Zeger enjoyed the conversations as well. Thanks for the latest catalogue and showing us various IWC models. I also enjoyed talking to the guys over at AWCo. Seeing that JLC Atmos clock makes me wonder if I don't need one (yet). Have a great weekend, RJ A great event and nice to talk to you again ofcourse. My friends Johan (’Just One Watch’ ;) and Zeger enjoyed the conversations as well. Thanks for the latest catalogue and showing us various IWC models.

I also enjoyed talking to the guys over at AWCo. Seeing that JLC Atmos clock makes me wonder if I don’t need one (yet).

Have a great weekend,

RJ

]]> Comment on Breaking News: Gucci buys stake in Sowind Group (GP & JR) by Doru http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/breaking-news-gucci-buys-stake-in-sowind-group-gp-jr/#comment-265 Doru Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:09:13 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=93#comment-265 I prefer to buy watches from independent companies like Audemars, Patek, Ulysse, Breitling and GP in the past. I regret that independent companies disapear and I support them buying their products insted of others. I prefer to buy watches from independent companies like Audemars, Patek, Ulysse, Breitling and GP in the past. I regret that independent companies disapear and I support them buying their products insted of others.

]]> Comment on Breaking News: Gucci buys stake in Sowind Group (GP & JR) by Val http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/breaking-news-gucci-buys-stake-in-sowind-group-gp-jr/#comment-264 Val Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:52:51 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=93#comment-264 This should mean a positive move and change for the better. GP has been known for a lack of wise distribution having been supplying gray market dealers. So hopefully for the benefit of the company they will put an end to such a damaging practice. Also GUCCI group will definitely help get a better recognition for a GP and JR watches that are otherwise are only known to a small circle of watch enthusiast. There is a strong believe that they will be able to sell watches in higher quantities. Cheers from NYC. This should mean a positive move and change for the better. GP has been known for a lack of wise distribution having been supplying gray market dealers. So hopefully for the benefit of the company they will put an end to such a damaging practice. Also GUCCI group will definitely help get a better recognition for a GP and JR watches that are otherwise are only known to a small circle of watch enthusiast. There is a strong believe that they will be able to sell watches in higher quantities. Cheers from NYC.

]]> Comment on Show-off-ish? by Humbler http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/show-off-ish/#comment-260 Humbler Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:37:21 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=80#comment-260 ===================== I honestly am not sure about this one. I have a different point of view. But anyway ... cheers, Humbler . =====================
I honestly am not sure about this one. I have a different point of view. But anyway …

cheers, Humbler
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]]> Comment on Breaking News: Gucci buys stake in Sowind Group (GP & JR) by Robert-Jan http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/breaking-news-gucci-buys-stake-in-sowind-group-gp-jr/#comment-257 Robert-Jan Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:36:52 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=93#comment-257 @AlonBJ: You don't want to put bankers in a watchmakers environment! They immediately will start to do a due diligence investigation. :) @AlonBJ: You don’t want to put bankers in a watchmakers environment! They immediately will start to do a due diligence investigation. :)

]]> Comment on Breaking News: Gucci buys stake in Sowind Group (GP & JR) by alonbj http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/breaking-news-gucci-buys-stake-in-sowind-group-gp-jr/#comment-256 alonbj Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:46:49 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=93#comment-256 @RJ: I am also in doubt. On the one hand, I see it as a positive thing: Sowind sold less than a quarter and that gives them indeed a possibility to invest in new movements. But on the other hand, they write that PPR has to possibility to purchase the rest of the stocks. That means they will loose their freedom. And I do not believe we will see more spectacualr movements like the Three Bridge Tourbillon or Jackpot Movements... Gucci is in the end a cash making machine and will want to see fast ROI! Time will tell... In any case, this shows how 'hot' watchmaking is... Now the youth needs to realize this and become a watchmaker ;) We have enough people on Wall Street, Canary Warf and Fleet Street! @RJ: I am also in doubt. On the one hand, I see it as a positive thing: Sowind sold less than a quarter and that gives them indeed a possibility to invest in new movements.

But on the other hand, they write that PPR has to possibility to purchase the rest of the stocks. That means they will loose their freedom. And I do not believe we will see more spectacualr movements like the Three Bridge Tourbillon or Jackpot Movements… Gucci is in the end a cash making machine and will want to see fast ROI!

Time will tell… In any case, this shows how ‘hot’ watchmaking is… Now the youth needs to realize this and become a watchmaker ;) We have enough people on Wall Street, Canary Warf and Fleet Street!

]]> Comment on Breaking News: Gucci buys stake in Sowind Group (GP & JR) by Robert-Jan http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/breaking-news-gucci-buys-stake-in-sowind-group-gp-jr/#comment-255 Robert-Jan Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:38:21 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=93#comment-255 This scares me. Although not based on facts or whatsoever, it sounds like cashing :) Will the beautiful GP and JR watches transform into luxury fashion watches like Nataf did with the once wonderful Zenith brand? I hope not. On the other hand, besides for the shareholders of GP and JR, this might be a positive move for these brands because they have new funding to enhance their current line of watches and for new innovations. Let's hope. RJ This scares me. Although not based on facts or whatsoever, it sounds like cashing :)

Will the beautiful GP and JR watches transform into luxury fashion watches like Nataf did with the once wonderful Zenith brand? I hope not.

On the other hand, besides for the shareholders of GP and JR, this might be a positive move for these brands because they have new funding to enhance their current line of watches and for new innovations.

Let’s hope.

RJ

]]> Comment on Design & Originality - The Game (Watches from BaselWorld & SIHH 2008) by Lukino http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/update-baselworld-2008-design-originality-the-game/#comment-248 Lukino Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:06:21 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=66#comment-248 I had one like number 20, bought ages ago in San Marino for 20000 Italian Liras (about 10 euros), I think I was twelve when wearing it. After a couple of months, one leaf or the "shutter" locked up. I've destroyed it in triing to fix the leaf. I had one like number 20, bought ages ago in San Marino for 20000 Italian Liras (about 10 euros), I think I was twelve when wearing it. After a couple of months, one leaf or the “shutter” locked up. I’ve destroyed it in triing to fix the leaf.

]]> Comment on Why I don’t collect vintage Rolex watches by Robert-Jan Broer http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/2008/03/05/why-i-don%e2%80%99t-collect-vintage-rolex-watches/#comment-231 Robert-Jan Broer Thu, 29 May 2008 07:06:52 +0000 http://watchfreaks.wordpress.com/?p=31#comment-231 @Aimee: There are only a few Rolex watches with markings on the caseback. The Oyster Perpetuals of the 1960s do not have any marking on the caseback. You might find the serialnumber between the lugs of the case. However, you have to remove the strap or bracelet for this first. Have this done by a watchmaker for you. The only Rolex with markings on the caseback is the Rolex Sea-Dweller sports watch in stainless steel. Best regards, Robert-Jan @Aimee:

There are only a few Rolex watches with markings on the caseback. The Oyster Perpetuals of the 1960s do not have any marking on the caseback. You might find the serialnumber between the lugs of the case. However, you have to remove the strap or bracelet for this first. Have this done by a watchmaker for you.

The only Rolex with markings on the caseback is the Rolex Sea-Dweller sports watch in stainless steel.

Best regards,
Robert-Jan

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