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    July 29, 2011, 03:26:18 PM
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    ANNOUNCING: The World's First Bitcoin Luxury Wrist Watch
    Proudly offered by the Horolotech Watch Company:


    Picture of the see-through exhibition case back with "BTC" engraved on the rotor:













    Watch Specifications:

    * Water tested to 10 ATM
    (100 meters/330 feet)
    * Swiss 25 jewel ETA Valjoux 7750 Automatic Chronograph movement
    with Perlage & Cote de Geneve finish
    * “BTC” engraved on the rotor
    * Non-glare genuine sapphire glass
    * See-through exhibition sapphire glass back
    * Black Dial w/ white luminous
    * 43mm x 15mm Stainless Steel case
    * Screw down crown
    * Di Modell Croco Grain Strap (black w/white stitching)
    * Mahogany multi-function winder box
    * 3-year warranty
    * Limited Edition - 500 pieces

    UPDATE: The "BITCOIN CHRONOGRAPH has arrived! Be a part of bitcoin history and own one of these limited edition chronographs today!

    Video of the legendary Valjoux 7750 movement being assembled:
    http://hiro.alliancehorlogere.com/en/Under_the_Loupe/ETA_7750

    Investment: $2,145 or bitcoin equivalent

    Now taking orders - delivery time is approximately 3 - 5 weeks.

    For more info:
    http://www.horolotech.com/lt1.html

    18k Gold Model is also available. Limited to 50 pieces. Now taking pre-orders. Priced at $9,995 or bitcoin equivalent:

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    July 29, 2011, 03:35:27 PM
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    how did u get them to do that?

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    July 29, 2011, 03:39:12 PM
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    Quote from: cypherdoc on July 29, 2011, 03:35:27 PM
    how did u get them to do that?

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    July 29, 2011, 03:47:29 PM
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    Very nice watch
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    July 29, 2011, 03:56:54 PM
    Last edit: August 22, 2011, 09:07:02 PM by Trader Steve
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    An 18k Gold Model will be available as well. Limited to 50 pieces.

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    July 29, 2011, 04:02:19 PM
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    i think that is very cool.  and i can understand why you chose to hide the BTC on the rotor.

    but what about at least a small little "btc" somewhere on the dial that i can point to to my VERY closest friends?

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    July 29, 2011, 04:11:54 PM
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    We thought about that but we ultimately decided to keep it on the rotor - only to be revealed by displaying the beautiful movement through the exhibition case back. In keeping with bitcoin's "crypto" theme, it's almost like a "secret key" - displayed only to those you want to share it with.  Smiley

    UPDATE: Dial will now say "BITCOIN CHRONOGRAPH"

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    July 29, 2011, 04:13:19 PM
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    Quote from: Trader Steve on July 29, 2011, 04:11:54 PM
    We thought about that but we ultimately decided to keep it on the rotor - only to be revealed by displaying the beautiful movement through the exhibition case back. In keeping with bitcoin's "cyrpto" theme, it's almost like a "secret key" - displayed only to those you want to share it with.  Smiley

    oh wait!!!  i didn't see that!  the back is transparent!!!!   whoa!   very cool....

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    July 29, 2011, 04:59:30 PM
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    I think it's a very nice watch.  That said, I don't really see how it is a "bitcoin luxury watch", as I don't think just a few letters engraved really makes it one.  If there was some sort of fundamental design which revolved around bitcoin designs, that would be another case.

    Of course, unless you mean a luxury wrist watch available to be purchased by BTC, which would make my post moot.

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    July 29, 2011, 06:16:13 PM
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    it's a limited edition watch produced for the bitcoin community. Of course the style will not be for everyone. I consider it a unique watch to commemorate the early years of bitcoin before it becomes mainstream.

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    July 29, 2011, 06:18:41 PM
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    who is Horolotech?

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    July 29, 2011, 06:19:34 PM
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    I will buy one if you can get Patek to manufacture it.  Vacheron would be ok too.

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    July 29, 2011, 07:22:49 PM
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    Quote from: cypherdoc on July 29, 2011, 06:18:41 PM
    who is Horolotech?

    The Horolotech Watch Company is a small company that creates high-grade, limited edition Swiss Chronographs.

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    July 29, 2011, 08:26:16 PM
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    A nice write-up from BitcoinBabe.com:

    A Bitcoin For Your Time – The World's First Ever Bitcoin Luxury Watch
    http://bitcoinbabe.blogspot.com/2011/07/worlds-first-ever-bitcoin-luxury-watch.html

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    July 29, 2011, 08:28:56 PM
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    Quote from: Trader Steve on July 29, 2011, 07:20:53 PM
    A bitcoin payment button has now been added to the website using Bit-Pay.com's service!

    Great!  looks good Steve!
    BitPay : The World Leader in Bitcoin Business Solutions

    https://bitpay.com

    Does your website accept bitcoins?

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    July 29, 2011, 08:30:37 PM
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    That is some exclusive expensive shit right there XD

    I guess this is only for the very early adopters or big investors in bitcoin Smiley
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    July 29, 2011, 08:31:56 PM
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    at least you aren't buying a pizza!

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    July 29, 2011, 08:33:30 PM
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    Well, i don't know how to say this without offending anyone.

    For me, it looks like a cheap mechanical wrist watch with a generic asian clockwork (probably by some company called "BTC"?) or maybe with a custom engraving of these three letters.

    Worth: probably 5$.

    Correct me if i'm wrong.
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    July 29, 2011, 08:34:37 PM
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    Quote from: qwk on July 29, 2011, 08:33:30 PM
    Well, i don't know how to say this without offending anyone.

    For me, it looks like a cheap mechanical wrist watch with a generic asian clockwork (probably by some company called "BTC"?) or maybe with a custom engraving of these three letters.

    Worth: probably 5$.

    Correct me if i'm wrong.

    100% Swiss Made. The movement alone runs between $400 and $800. Search "Valjoux 7750 ETA". This is a "Top" grade movement.

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    July 29, 2011, 09:13:48 PM
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    Quote from: qwk on July 29, 2011, 08:33:30 PM
    Well, i don't know how to say this without offending anyone.

    For me, it looks like a cheap mechanical wrist watch with a generic asian clockwork (probably by some company called "BTC"?) or maybe with a custom engraving of these three letters.

    Worth: probably 5$.

    Correct me if i'm wrong.

    No offence, but I guess you're not the intended target audience.

    Check out this site called Buy It Cheaper (http://www.buycheapr.com/us/result.jsp?ga=us10&q=eta+valjoux+7750) and then bear in mind that this particular watch is a limited edition.

    If it doesn't appeal to any early adopters of bitcoin, then might do to someone who's already wealthy (or a bit of a spender) who wants to take a punt on bitcoin, or who is just into collecting exclusive/expensive watches.
    www.bitcoinbabe.com
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