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Rolex? Ha! This Is A...
Rouchefoucauld. The thinnest water-resistant watch in the world.
Singularly unique, sculptured in design, hand-crafted in Switzerland, and water resistant to three atmospheres. This is *the* sports watch of the '80s. Six thousand, nine hundred and fifty five dollars retail! It tells time simultaneously in Monte Carlo, Beverly Hills, London, Paris, Rome, and Gstaad.
Just a little movie fun for you Purists!
- Scott
Collection
Jay (Eire) explores the timeless appeal of 36mm Rolex watches, comparing models 40 years apart. Discover why this classic case size remains relevant.
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Photography
Explore the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Ultra Thin Rouge dial's dynamic red shades through Baron's photo essay. Discover its versatility and appeal to collectors.
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Vintage
Explore the Wittnauer Electro Chron, an intriguing early electronic watch. Discover its unique design and historical significance in hybrid watchmaking.
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New Release
Discover MTR's 'unreasonable' acquisition: the Linear Series 2. A unique timepiece with a visible tourbillon and limited production. Read the full story.
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Rolex? Ha! This Is A...
Rouchefoucauld. The thinnest water-resistant watch in the world. Singularly unique, sculptured in design, hand-crafted in Switzerland, and water resistant to three atmospheres. This is *the* sports watch of the '80s. Six thousand, nine hundred and fifty f...
Hey Horologamist, It's One Of My...
... favorites. A buddy and I have seen it so many times we can say the line of dialogue right before the actor says it. "One dollar... fine... if that's the way the Dukes want it, that's the way the Dukes will have it!" - Scott
Mother always said you were greedy...
... she meant it as a compliment! My favourite line. Horologamist
Had to look it up
My first thought was it was something Ricky Bobby would have said, but I found the reference. Very nice. A singularly unique post. Stewart
Another...?
Here's another: Is that a real Rolex? Do you think it is? No. But who can tell? Horologamist
Brief search, but no go
care to share? Actually wait for others to take a shot. Look forward to the answer Stewart
That would be ...
Home Alone - the scene where Macaulay Culkin's mother is trying to pawn her effects to get an airline ticket. Acknowledgement to Twentieth Century Fox for the attached pic. Horologamist ...
Hey Docsnov, Ricky Bobby Lines Notwithstanding...
... Ricky Bobby : [ running around on the track in his underwear ] Help me Jesus! Help me Jewish God! Help me Allah! AAAAAHHH! Help me Tom Cruise! Tom Cruise, use your witchcraft on me to get the fire off me! Hysterical! - Scott
I love it
I don't if you watched Ricky's sponsor ads after the credits, but one of my favorites was the simple "If you don't chew Big Red, then F%$@ You" (something like that, funnier when Will Ferrell is saying it, just dead pan stupid funny). Glad to find someone...
Louis Winthorpe had to trade it for...
fifty bucks in the movie, "Trading Places". The guy who owned the pawn shop? Bo Didley. Best, my firend! - Scott
I'd Trade Places With...
... Bo Didley, but Chicago is to dang cold! See you Saturday! - Scott
Planes, Trains & Automobiles ....
Classic scene. Could not locate it on YouTube. Then the late John Candy waves a Casio, doing a fancy gesture. No deal. Cheers, Nilo
"I've got my hands between two warm...
... pillows..." THOSE ARE NOT PILLOWS!!! Er, um, how 'bout those Bears. - Scott