View Poll Results: How much would you spend on a 928 wrist watch
$250 - $300 Quartz movement
28
27.18%
$375 - $425 Swiss Automatic movement
41
39.81%
$500+ Something highly limited and super cool
34
33.01%
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928 Wrist watches
06-21-2009, 04:57 PM
#226
Rennlist Member
James, what was wrong with the original Laco strap? It is actually 2 straps in one... brown leather outside with contrast stitching (like a leather interior) and timing belt ribbed with perforations inside. The space provided between for air circulation keeps the wrist from sweating and ruining the leather... theoretically of course. If someone sweats buckets, they may want a rubber dive strap.
I assume this also comes in black?
See pic:
I assume this also comes in black?
See pic:
06-21-2009, 08:16 PM
#229
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Glenn,
I think it is a mineral crystal, but could be sapphire, but I doubt it... It is one of my FAVORITE things about the LACO watches so I hope the one on this watch is just like the standard one. It does not photo well either, but trust me they are AWESOME! Very durable too.
On the band we wanted the perforations on the outside, but I do like the inside perforations and how they connect to the holes on the sides of the band to help keep the skin under the watch cooler. Very slick design. The stock band is available in black and brown...
Thanks for the Kudos guys...it would not have come out nearly as nice as it is going to be with RKD's help and would not be happening AT ALL without Chris at Valencia Time Centers (VTC's) connections! So if you need a watch check out his website. I hooked up with Chris through one of the Ferrari Forums where he is a sponsor and he is one outstanding individual and also happens to be a 928 S4 owner!
I think it is a mineral crystal, but could be sapphire, but I doubt it... It is one of my FAVORITE things about the LACO watches so I hope the one on this watch is just like the standard one. It does not photo well either, but trust me they are AWESOME! Very durable too.
On the band we wanted the perforations on the outside, but I do like the inside perforations and how they connect to the holes on the sides of the band to help keep the skin under the watch cooler. Very slick design. The stock band is available in black and brown...
Thanks for the Kudos guys...it would not have come out nearly as nice as it is going to be with RKD's help and would not be happening AT ALL without Chris at Valencia Time Centers (VTC's) connections! So if you need a watch check out his website. I hooked up with Chris through one of the Ferrari Forums where he is a sponsor and he is one outstanding individual and also happens to be a 928 S4 owner!
06-21-2009, 10:39 PM
#230
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Poking around the internet and this partial ribbed rubber watch strap came up
They've also got wasserproof sharkskin bands.
They've also got wasserproof sharkskin bands.
I bet he could do watch bands as well in the same color as your interior! Laser etched with whatever..etc etc Im sure it would be low on the priority list for him though. See what Paul can do for you guys.
06-26-2009, 01:01 AM
#232
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
We are working with the German manufacturer now to get a prototype face here soon and a full proto watch to follow if the face looks just right. We should have pics of the REAL DEAL in a few weeks and we will start taking orders then.
Just so you guys know I will be taking it over to Pelican and Ruetter in case there are some guys over there that don't come here who want one. After the first round of orders are placed at $495 (plus tax and shipping I think...) the leftovers will be $695...
So buy early and buy often...
Just so you guys know I will be taking it over to Pelican and Ruetter in case there are some guys over there that don't come here who want one. After the first round of orders are placed at $495 (plus tax and shipping I think...) the leftovers will be $695...
So buy early and buy often...
07-20-2009, 10:30 PM
#237
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Sorry guys... Still waiting on a pic and solid word from Germany. The Swiss movements are a bit hard to come by right now apparently but we are still tracking to have the full prototype by OCIC! Hope it happens by then!
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
08-07-2009, 11:38 AM
#240
Three Wheelin'
Guys,
I am working on a deal to create some custom limited edition wrist watches.
I don't know how many of you guys are in to watches, but I have a nice little collection and have always fancied a 928 watch... Problem is 100 piece run is pretty much the minimum.
We can have the dial anyway we want it and we will customize them to the serial number of your car if you like...or at least we CAN do that it would seem.
Here is the problem... What movement do we use?
As a watch lover I really like the swiss automatic movements (ie. mechanical autowinders...) we can do them in a swiss quartz movement or a far east auto movement... They will be made in GERMANY (how appropriate) and will I will post a pic of the face when we get that designed and figured out.
They would be a touch over $350, maybe $400 for the SUPER COOL Swiss auto movement or maybe a touch under $300 for a quartz movement I believe. Nothing is set in stone and if there is not enough interest I won't even bother to move forward on this.
Love to hear from you guys.
I wanted to set this up as a poll...
"Are you interested in a 928 watch"
$250-$325 Quartz
$375-$425 Automatic
$500+ for something very limited and even cooler...
I hope we have some good interest and can make this happen. I think it was brought up several years ago but nothing came of it...maybe this time will be a different story.
Let me know what you think guys and if someone can make this up as a poll that would be AWESOME!
Best,
I am working on a deal to create some custom limited edition wrist watches.
I don't know how many of you guys are in to watches, but I have a nice little collection and have always fancied a 928 watch... Problem is 100 piece run is pretty much the minimum.
We can have the dial anyway we want it and we will customize them to the serial number of your car if you like...or at least we CAN do that it would seem.
Here is the problem... What movement do we use?
As a watch lover I really like the swiss automatic movements (ie. mechanical autowinders...) we can do them in a swiss quartz movement or a far east auto movement... They will be made in GERMANY (how appropriate) and will I will post a pic of the face when we get that designed and figured out.
They would be a touch over $350, maybe $400 for the SUPER COOL Swiss auto movement or maybe a touch under $300 for a quartz movement I believe. Nothing is set in stone and if there is not enough interest I won't even bother to move forward on this.
Love to hear from you guys.
I wanted to set this up as a poll...
"Are you interested in a 928 watch"
$250-$325 Quartz
$375-$425 Automatic
$500+ for something very limited and even cooler...
I hope we have some good interest and can make this happen. I think it was brought up several years ago but nothing came of it...maybe this time will be a different story.
Let me know what you think guys and if someone can make this up as a poll that would be AWESOME!
Best,
I would be interested in anything not quartz. Manual wind movement might let you get more bang for your buck over auto winding movement. It might prove difficult to get a really cool design below $1k. My interest will really depend on the design.
I don't think the Porsche part of it should be too in your face. I think what Panerai did on their Ferrari line was quite good for a car branded watch. Having my cars vin # etched into the case back would be cool. Don't think I would want that on the face.
A good place to look at awsome new watches is at timezone dot com. Check out their page showing the newest ideas from the Basel, Switzerland show last April. A chronograph function would be welcome too!