Geo
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Superb watch
Jul 15, 2007,00:03 AM
Actually the first RM that I REALLY like; it's probably the shape of the case that facinates me.
Thanks for posting the wristshots too, since i haf not seen this one and the pink model in the flesh,
it now gives me a very good idea.
Geo
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Photos of the prototype RM016 'All Black'
By: SJX : July 14th, 2007-03:05
23 pieces (numbered 1-25 sans nos. 4, 14 and 24) will be made for The Hour Glass, a Singapore-based retailer, for the Tempus watch fair to be held in September. This is one of a series of 'All Black' watches created for the event. This watch is essentiall...
You might be right
By: SJX : July 15th, 2007-03:06
I am not sure whether it's 25 pieces or numbered 1-25 less those with no. 4 inside. I'll see what I can find out. - SJX
Why no 4,14, and 24..??
By: Andy : July 15th, 2007-04:54
Is 4 considered to be unlucky..?? Please excuse my ignorance. Yours, Andy.
It's considered an unlucky number
By: SJX : July 15th, 2007-06:25
Because in Chinese, the phonetic for 4 sounds like death. 8 on the other hand, is considered lucky as it sounds like prosperity. - SJX
Thank you....
By: Andy : July 15th, 2007-07:33
I assume somebody will have requested No 8 if that's possible..?? Have all the other 4's also been removed from the other black models..?? I find this fascinating....over here 13 is considered unlucky going back to the Romans who considered it a sign of d...