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Old 02-15-2011, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SKM
Here's the latest version of a watch inspired by the Porsche VDO clock. I think they missed the mark cluttering up the face with the date, etc. Too busy. Too bad.

http://www.psdesignwatch.com/
A little busy, but not so bad it would deter me from wearing it! In fact it makes more sense than a face in speedo or tach #'s, but all still cool in their own way.
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Old 02-15-2011, 02:03 PM
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I'm in if we can get the watch that looks like the VDO clock. Very cool.

I don't care for the speedo-look because you could never tell the time more accurately than around +/- 2 minutes.
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Old 02-18-2011, 07:52 PM
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Here you go... $275 (no affiliation):

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f29/fs-...on-507028.html
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Old 03-15-2011, 05:02 PM
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What happened with this?
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Old 03-15-2011, 09:44 PM
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I second the Q.........
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Old 03-15-2011, 11:19 PM
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nothing.... we needed 100 pieces to order but as you can tell we are not nearly close to it. I posted on the 964 board as well but no interest... sorry
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Old 03-16-2011, 12:31 AM
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I will show my ignorance here (and I actually collect watches) and say that I have never heard of Motochron. Never ever in my 5-6 years of serious searching/collecting.

I will also say that "I would rather have a Rolex" sounds really funny. Unless you are a Rolex collector with some personal attachment to the brand.
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Old 04-19-2011, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nile13
I will show my ignorance here (and I actually collect watches) and say that I have never heard of Motochron. Never ever in my 5-6 years of serious searching/collecting.

I will also say that "I would rather have a Rolex" sounds really funny. Unless you are a Rolex collector with some personal attachment to the brand.
I remember the Motochron watches were fairly popular at least in Germany (early-mid Nineties) when I worked there at a Porsche dealership. Motochron uses ETA automatic and Swiss quartz movements, I think they're decent quality pieces for the price. They used to retail at 200-300 Deutsche Mark at the time, which probably was around $150 back then.

If the group buy pans out I'm in for a 993 odo watch.
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Old 04-23-2011, 11:25 AM
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I"m in as well if you get to 100 pieces
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Old 04-23-2011, 02:48 PM
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Hey I'm in for this group buy!
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Old 04-23-2011, 02:52 PM
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100 is a ridiculously high number for a group buy; it'll take a very, very long time before 100 people commit, if ever.

If you really want this watch, it'd be easier, and much much faster, to just go out and buy it yourself.
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Old 04-23-2011, 03:03 PM
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What is the price on the group buy? I might be in!
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Old 12-14-2011, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by R44
I have just had a look at post #14 where there is a Motocron watch exactly the same model as mine (for €2500!) which means mine is a RS 2.7 limited edition. Numbers on the dial, size, graphics and hand colour are all identical. Happy to send detailed photos to any potential buyers. These are very rare, especially in this condition. my email is MRRJSNOW@aol.com
Just as a data point, the last one I saw for sale didn't sell when priced at $275. Also, you need to be a RL member to hawk your stuff here.
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Old 12-14-2011, 04:55 PM
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If I can get a Motochron like to OP showed in that dark, PVD finish, ill take 2.
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Old 12-14-2011, 05:25 PM
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Just heard of this from the above member. I'm in for 1, if it can be ordered before the end of time. Hehe...
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