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    Proof That Money Can't Buy Taste

    Saw this monstrosity on Instagram earlier. Shocking.
    Last edited by jaytip; 12th November 2016 at 17:37.

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    I've not seen such hairy forearms in a long while. Horrendous.

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    At least the young lady wearing it hasn't succumbed to the modern fad for removing all traces of body hair

    Horrible watch though

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    The man needs spare change for an extra link!

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    A gorilla wearing a watch?

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    Beautiful.
    What in gods name is it? Ahh a Patek Peacock. Rare and understated.

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    Very nice indeed!

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    No but it buys you exclusivity.

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    What the hell is that........my eyes!!!!!

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    The workmanship looks good to me. Obviously made for a specific market and the person modelling it is probably much hairier than the far eastern market it is intended for.

    Good luck to the buyer

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    I thought Stevie Wonder would have had more taste.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowdon View Post
    The workmanship looks good to me. Obviously made for a specific market and the person modelling it is probably much hairier than the far eastern market it is intended for.

    Good luck to the buyer
    Or it's the actual wrist of a MIDDLE east client.


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    No diamonds on the hands, what a cheapskate.

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    I think he looks better without a watch.

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    You may not care much for the ostentatious display, but the workmanship and skill that have gone into that is seriously impressive.

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    A peacock..could well be made for a Persian guy. Not to my taste, but you have to admire the commitment .

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    Has Captain Howdy been down the Sunday market again?

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    Wow. That is something

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    Quote Originally Posted by paskinner View Post
    A peacock..could well be made for a Persian guy. Not to my taste, but you have to admire the commitment .
    That fits with an extremely hair wrist!

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    The peacock and some diamonds would look good on a brooch but as a watch it's awful. Excellent quality work though, I think.

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    I guess they put the peacock on to make it less bland.

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    Mine says hi.

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    What would be the price??

    I reckon upwards of £200,000

    That would be £199,900 more then I would pay :)))

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    Quote Originally Posted by Topcat30093 View Post
    What would be the price??

    I reckon upwards of £200,000

    That would be £199,900 more then I would pay :)))
    I'm not sure I should admit this but, even though I'd never commission a piece like that, I think that if I had the money and someone offered it to me, I might take it.

    I'm not sure whether or not I'd actually wear it, but well.... shiny.

    Perhaps I would only wear it if I could so so while my subjects kissed me toes. Perhaps it's a watch for world domination.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Corporalsparrow View Post
    You may not care much for the ostentatious display, but the workmanship and skill that have gone into that is seriously impressive.
    Maybe, but if its utterly hideous, so what????

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    Quote Originally Posted by village View Post
    Has Captain Howdy been down the Sunday market again?
    Funnily enough, that's what I was thinking.

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    Quite cool to have a design that extends from the dial into to the bezel. It breaks a convention; anyone seen any other watches that do that?

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    That's glitzy... I don't understand it haha


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    Quote Originally Posted by PollandAkuma View Post
    That's glitzy... I don't understand it haha
    I suspect that the idea is that one should not try to understand but should stare in awe instead.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markrlondon View Post
    I suspect that the idea is that one should not try to understand but should stare in awe instead.
    Epic fail then.

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    Very fine enamelling, and if all those stones have been set by hand, then there are many hours of work in that ( I know there are some proper jewellers about, are there any other more modern ways than hand setting?)

    Still , bloody gross though.... made for somewhere hot and sandy?

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    Quote Originally Posted by markrlondon View Post
    I suspect that the idea is that one should not try to understand but should stare in awe instead.
    I would stare at it but not in awe, more in disbelief, haha... You wanna get robbed bro?!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by aksing View Post
    No but it buys you exclusivity.
    Very happy to let that gent move in a circle of one!

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    Would look good on a nato

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    It's known in the business as the Chelsea Clinton.

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    Properly horrid.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lammylee View Post
    I thought Stevie Wonder would have had more taste.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Umbongo View Post
    Epic fail then.
    I suspect the hot young trophies are his target market and I'm sure it does what it says on the peacock tin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PollandAkuma View Post
    You wanna get robbed bro?!!
    I'm assuming that the buyer of this piece probably has some serious personal security. ;-)



    Quote Originally Posted by tswatch66 View Post
    It's known in the business as the Chelsea Clinton.
    Why's that? By PM if you wish to say something that might be defamatory in private.
    Last edited by markrlondon; 15th November 2016 at 10:47.

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    Of course the workmanship is good...this is factory Patek (well I'm pretty sure it is). They did a few of these with others with dragons on, etc.

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    It's more interesting than the standard watch.
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    Quote Originally Posted by village View Post
    Has Captain Howdy been down the Sunday market again?
    You beat me to it. ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lammylee View Post
    I thought Stevie Wonder would have had more taste.


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    I'm sure Steven Tyler would adore it.

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    I have to admit to being the the "like it" minority.


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    Tbh I'd love if it's gold makie <3 but not diamonds man haha, I'm already myopic enough


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    Five minutes spent on the omega website would confirm your hypothesis .

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    Wow, just hideous. What a way to ruin a watch!

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    Not for me ....

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