It's "time" to support the folding fund (caution 56k'ers)

edcentricedcentric near Milwaukee, Wisconsin Icrontian
edited September 2003 in Folding@Home
Here are the watch pictures. An over all shot, a face close up and a shot of the back, in that order for each. They are large so that even prof and mudd can see them.

omg1.jpg
omg2.jpg
omgback.jpg
rlx1.jpg
rlx2.jpg
rlxback.jpg

As I said before these are fine well built watches.
So, are you looking of a 'mans watch' (sorry gals, I gave my daughter the Baby-G) here is your chance.

All proceeds go to the Folding Fund.
Start with a repectable price and don't be stingy.
Whoever wants to bid first start a new thread for it.
Bidding will close on the 22nd when I get into the office, that gives you two weekends.
ed

Comments

  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    Are the 3 faces of the top watch real or are they fake like most "non-quality" watches?

    NS
  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited September 2003
    I think I heard him say that they are real and turn with the dial on the side.
  • edcentricedcentric near Milwaukee, Wisconsin Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    You got it, the real deal (well almost).
    The buttons on the side set the day and date on the Omega. And yes they all work.
    The crown screws down and the back has an o-ring (for sealing).
    The action has mutiple jewel bearings. But since I have never seen inside a real Speedmaster I can't make a comparision.
  • JonseyJonsey Microsoft Corporation
    edited September 2003
    Did anyone notice the fact that the top watch (the Omega) says on the back that it's been "flight-oulified" for manned space missions?

    Still, that being the only visible "Romex" about it, if I wore a watch, I'd bid. : )

    Who knows, maybe this lab computer I'm on just doesn't display it quite right?
  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    Doesn't sound cheap then.

    I would buy one buy I just got a new expensive Accurist mutltifaced gents digital/analog watch so I am set for a while :cool2:
    Jonsey said
    Did anyone notice the fact that the top watch (the Omega) says on the back that it's been "flight-oulified" for manned space missions?

    It does say that, but that may just be the way they write it, as some companies do insist on using stupid fonts :rolleyes:

    Anyway, Good luck everyone.

    NS
  • citrixmetacitrixmeta Montreal, Quebec Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    manned space missons!!!!!!!!
  • edcentricedcentric near Milwaukee, Wisconsin Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    Ok, you want to get picky.
    On a real Speedmaster teh secondary dials are for the chrono, on this one they are functional day, date and 24hr.
    http://www.omegawatches.com/omega/co_sp_gents_sub?sublineID=369&lineID=117&sexID=63

    On the GMT II Rolex, it looks right on.
    http://www.atlantictime.com/rolex-gmt-master-ii-steel-watches.htm

    Now, who is going to bid??? I brought these half way around the world just so you could look tough.
  • citrixmetacitrixmeta Montreal, Quebec Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    hey edcentric , im very sorry, i didnt mean that in a bad way.

    i think its amazing that your doing this for the team. i hope it sells for $$$$$$$$$


    :D

    :fold::fold::fold::fold::fold:
  • TheSmJTheSmJ
    edited September 2003
    I bid $5 for the speedmaster.
  • edcentricedcentric near Milwaukee, Wisconsin Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    First he is going to run over me in the folding stats,
    now he has the nerve to bid $5????

    And where is chelco? He was looking for a watch.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited September 2003
    Hey SMJ: Could you re-submit your bid on the official thread for the speedmaster?

    Bid on Speedmaster

    Bid on Rolex
  • celchocelcho Tallahassee, FL Member
    edited September 2003
    i'm right here

    i'm trying to decide which one i want

    but maybe i'll just see based on the final prices.

    you should just set a time that the post has to be in by for the bid to be valid.

    or maybe it will eventually get to the point that no one else is interested in paying any more.
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