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Old 06-08-2012, 03:49 PM
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I would for sure be in if it has the rubber tire tread band - excellent Idea. Also, I'm with the other poster that said larger case size would be better.
Old 06-08-2012, 03:53 PM
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I'm in. Do you sell the M3 watch? I'd like to buy one for my friend/client who has a killer M3.
Old 06-08-2012, 03:54 PM
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Can I get mine in corn flower blue?

WTF, guy asks if anyone would be interested... and everyone starts piling in with special requests??

At under $50, I might be tempted to pick up 10 or so, and see what happens... but jesus...

While I am on board for the embossed numbers, or classing it up a bit... realize we are 944 owners, and can only stand too much class before our PBR cans start showing!
Old 06-08-2012, 04:02 PM
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I'm on board. Metal strap is perfect. Leather would be alright, but definitely no rubber for me.
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I don't want the cheap looking one. That M3 watch looks great.
Old 06-08-2012, 04:12 PM
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Here's a good looking M3 watch for sale, http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M-tachom...item2570b74a90
Old 06-08-2012, 04:14 PM
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As for "classing" it up a bit, the price will significantly go up for that. Mo' custom, mo' money.

As for a guesstimate how much, it would probably exceed $250-300 per watch.

Personally, I just like the simple version like this.
Old 06-08-2012, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnKoaWood
While I am on board for the embossed numbers, or classing it up a bit... realize we are 944 owners, and can only stand too much class before our PBR cans start showing!
You could cut a strip out of a PBR can and it would fit most wrists...
Old 06-08-2012, 06:29 PM
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I think the OP kinda opened it up for discussion. I'd likely be happy regardless. As far as bands, that's easy for the purchaser to change at will.
Old 06-08-2012, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by doabarrelroll
Reminds me of my iPhone case.

love the modern tread compared to the "dog bones" on mine.
Old 06-08-2012, 07:40 PM
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First off, sorry if I missed something. I kinda skimmed the thread.

LOVE WATCHES! A would love a 951 tach watch.

Here's what I think would make it really cool (if there were a choice)

1. Large watch face. 45mm+
2. Guards red chassis (since most 951s are this color and the most iconic color for the car)
3. Black leather/red stitching OR tire tread rubber band.
4. The more accurate the actual tach is to the 951 the better. (face colors etc)
Old 06-08-2012, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by doabarrelroll
Yea, I can always edit it to add a porsche logo, turbo logo, etc. ."
This looks like a cool watch, and I dig that you are making it. If you put a Porsche or Turbo logo, you will get a cease and desist nastygram from PCNA. I'd hate to see you start down this path and have that sort of setback. They take trademark infringement pretty seriously...

Ultimately I think the watch is cooler without it anyway, sort of an insider thing.

Tim
Old 06-09-2012, 12:15 AM
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I say "class it up" until the price reaches $95 and stop, then give metal, rubber, or leather band options to let the purchaser decide if they want basic, fancy, or unique and charge accordingly.
Old 06-09-2012, 12:53 PM
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I'll take any variation of the ideas thrown around here (agree that a no-logo version is better). Class it up or down however you see fit - you're the brain, and I have no reason to question you As long as it's under $200, I'm in for one.
Old 06-09-2012, 02:43 PM
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Very cool. If the miniute hand was red and straight sided like the tach needle all the better.

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