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Gert
 Post subject: The Magrette Taniwha
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:22 am 
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Magrette says of the process of inlaying Gold into Steel:
"Inlaying precious metal like gold into a harder host metal is a process that has not changed for centuries. The techniques that the old masters used are exactly the same today and even the style of tools hasn’t changed. What has changed is the host metals have got a lot harder so the tools are also made of stronger materials.
Not to be confused with gold plating which is a micro-thin layer of gold plated onto the surface of the metal, gold inlay is actually set and bonded into the host metal and is quite thick. For the Taniwha watch 0.5mm 24 Karat gold wire was used."
This all-new limited-edition beauty is only $5985 which is extremely reasonable if you think about it. If you purchase one of these stunning hand-engraved masterpieces you will be one of only 5 people on planet-earth who wears this watch. (source Jake's Rolex Watch Blog)

http://www.magrette.com/the-timepieces-taniwha.php

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 Post subject: Re: The Magrette Taniwha
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Not my style, but certainly impressive craftsmanship!

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That looks like a masterpiece! Not for me though but facsinating all the same! Good post.

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 Post subject: Re: The Magrette Taniwha
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Hi guys, it's not for me either but they only make 5 (FIVE) pieces worldwide of this one, now that's what I call a limited number and all that for just 5.985 $ !!!

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I actually really like the case...... BUT it looks totally at odds with that dial IMO. The dial is way too modern, while the case reminds me of acient Maori facial tatoos.

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Nice idea, but I'm not sure of the quality of execution - look at the spirals on the lugs in the side on shot, especially the top one.

Also no caseback phot which makes me think that it's bland, and a generic movement.

The LE of 5 is nice, but ultimately if you are selling your entire production run for $30,000 then you can't invest too much in design, manufacturing, etc and that worries me.
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Nice idea, but I'm not sure of the quality of execution - look at the spirals on the lugs in the side on shot, especially the top one.

Also no caseback phot which makes me think that it's bland, and a generic movement.

The LE of 5 is nice, but ultimately if you are selling your entire production run for $30,000 then you can't invest too much in design, manufacturing, etc and that worries me.



Model: Taniwha
Movement: Self-winding, 25 jewel, Swiss movement (ETA cal. 2824-2)
Case Diameter: 44mm excluding crown, polished stainless steel with gold inlay.
Bezel:Hand engraved with gold inlay
Crown: Screw down
Crystal: Sapphire
Water-resistance: 3 ATM (approx 100ft)
Strap: 24mm Black leather
Buckle: Polished stainless steel (hand-engraved)
Wooden box: Kauri (hand-made)
Limited Edition: 5 pieces

Price:$5985.00 USD plus shipping

To compliment these wonderful pieces, we have placed them in handmade boxes that are crafted from timber, milled from the Kauri tree - a protected New Zealand native - engraved with our logo and inlaid with black New Zealand paua shell.

Giant Kauri trees were considered by Maori to be the kings of New Zealand forests. The Kauri is one of the largest and oldest growing trees in the world.

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Yes I read that, but sorry - I'm missing your point.
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Gert wrote:
Giant Kauri trees were considered by Maori to be the kings of New Zealand forests. The Kauri is one of the largest and oldest growing trees in the world.[/b][/color]

I on the other hand didn't read that as I didn't click on the link, but I guess I was quite correct on the Maori influence! :D

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Driver8 wrote:
Gert wrote:
Giant Kauri trees were considered by Maori to be the kings of New Zealand forests. The Kauri is one of the largest and oldest growing trees in the world.[/b][/color]

I on the other hand didn't read that as I didn't click on the link, but I guess I was quite correct on the Maori influence! :D

You certainly were. :D

If I'm not mistaken, in Maori mythology a taniwha is a monster which lives in lakes.
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I like the case, but the dial looks like an entry level Anonimo. Now if they would have made a elegant porcelain dial and IWC style arabic lettering and hands..... well maybe.

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Driver8 wrote:
Gert wrote:
Giant Kauri trees were considered by Maori to be the kings of New Zealand forests. The Kauri is one of the largest and oldest growing trees in the world.[/b][/color]

I on the other hand didn't read that as I didn't click on the link, but I guess I was quite correct on the Maori influence! :D


Yep, you were 100% right, that's why I posted it :wink:

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Not sure the face jibes with the case. Face is too modern for such an ornate case.

Ah, Bronco beat me to it. :D

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