Received BMW M Watch for Christmas - Page 2

Aquariu///M · 12-30-2012, 02:12 AM

I want one
Nice watch! But that is a huge mistake by the watch manufacturer
That is a big No No and one that will stop me from going to buy one right now because it really is useless at night

dchartier · 12-30-2012, 02:25 AM

Nice looking watch! I agree that's a huge design flaw.

BlueElectrin · 12-30-2012, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by spdy330

All it says on the back is "SWISS MOVEMENT".

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Originally Posted by UCBPhD

Any idea of the actual manufacturer of the movement?

Most Swiss mechanical watches use ETA produced movements.

There are less than a handful of well-known watch brands that produce in-house movements.

The picture is dark, but is that a BMW branded Bell & Ross?

Mr. ///M3 RD · 12-30-2012, 10:02 AM

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Any idea of the actual manufacturer of the movement?

Designed by the ///M Division Deblom Engineers (Deblom equals PhD ~ then you knew this right

).

BTW the watch has 1/8 HP can be modified to 1/4 HP with mod's available from the ///M Division ...

tjsabec · 12-30-2012, 11:16 AM

I don't understand this. BMW pays another company to make a watch for them with the BMW logo on it. That is it's only connection to BMW. I would rather buy a swatch watch with a swatch logo on it than a Rolex with a BMW logo on it. BMW doesn't make watches.

Jaypod · 12-30-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tjsabec

I don't understand this. BMW pays another company to make a watch for them with the BMW logo on it. That is it's only connection to BMW. I would rather buy a swatch watch with a swatch logo on it than a Rolex with a BMW logo on it. BMW doesn't make watches.

Its actually quite simple to understand. Enthusiasts like to represent their marque. A lot of high end watches have car manufacturer watches, but they generally still represent their own logo on them as well.

BMW doesnt make shirts, toys, pens etc but still sell them (and a lot of them)a

Nice gift OP - very thoughtful of your wife and daughters!

M3forMe · 12-30-2012, 12:00 PM

You would be very surprised how many watch BRANDS don't make their own movements. It is a fine art and very expensive, therefore many companies buy their movements from the same company and then do the rest.

Mike van D · 12-30-2012, 12:56 PM

Op, I think I'd stop by a dealership to see if they have one to compare and see if its the same...maybe yours is just one that slipped by the QA folks.

spdy330 · 12-30-2012, 02:16 PM

Hey Mike - This style is all the same. If you look at the hands on this watch anywhere online they ALL have RED printed on them. The RED does not glow. Then you look at any other watch on BMWUSA and the hands have white on them. I would imagine that the white portion glows in the dark.

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Originally Posted by Mike van D

Op, I think I'd stop by a dealership to see if they have one to compare and see if its the same...maybe yours is just one that slipped by the QA folks.

Rshane · 12-30-2012, 05:42 PM

Nice looking watch. I think the glow in the dark hands come as part of the ZCP package. Lucky for you that your wife got the watch with the technology package or you wouldn't have any hands on the watch at all.

MMMorish · 12-30-2012, 08:53 PM

It's a Swiss quartz movement made by Ronda. It's not a Ball or Bell & Ross made watch, rather, it's made by a third party for BMW. It's a nice looking watch!

Powerbeast · 12-30-2012, 09:05 PM

Nice looking watch.

alms211 · 12-31-2012, 05:27 PM

Nice looking piece. Shame about the hands not glowing.

Just curious, did you get the watch with 6MT or DCT?

MKE_M3 · 12-31-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rshane

Nice looking watch. I think the glow in the dark hands come as part of the ZCP package. Lucky for you that your wife got the watch with the technology package or you wouldn't have any hands on the watch at all.

Looks like OP got the civic M3 watch

Seriously though, nice watch OP!

HeartMD · 12-31-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spdy330

Im not a hugh watch guy, but DAMN I love your watch.. Really sweet looking!! Congrats and enjoy.

spdy330 · 12-31-2012, 09:23 PM

Thanks!

I have not worn a watch in nearly 23 year so this is taking a little getting used too

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Originally Posted by HeartMD

Im not a hugh watch guy, but DAMN I love your watch.. Really sweet looking!! Congrats and enjoy.

spyderco10 · 01-01-2013, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMorish

It's a Swiss quartz movement made by Ronda. It's not a Ball or Bell & Ross made watch, rather, it's made by a third party for BMW. It's a nice looking watch!

^^ listen to this man, he knows his watches!

shaq diesel · 01-01-2013, 08:00 AM

The issue at hand is although BMW doesn't make the watch, they are involved in who gets to put their trademarks on their watches. If they allowed the manufacturer to put their logo on a watch that can only be seen during daytime it goes a long way for the arguments that BMW is becoming a branding company and not a company of quality.

In the case of the OP I'm sure he's pissed that he can only portray the enjoyment of an otherwise thoughtful gift in the daylight. I bet it would suck having to remove said wonderful gift when he and his wife go out to a venue that is not well lit...

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Originally Posted by tjsabec

I don't understand this. BMW pays another company to make a watch for them with the BMW logo on it. That is it's only connection to BMW. I would rather buy a swatch watch with a swatch logo on it than a Rolex with a BMW logo on it. BMW doesn't make watches.

canadian stig · 01-01-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shaq diesel

The issue at hand is although BMW doesn't make the watch, they are involved in who gets to put their trademarks on their watches. If they allowed the manufacturer to put their logo on a watch that can only be seen during daytime it goes a long way for the arguments that BMW is becoming a branding company and not a company of quality.

In the case of the OP I'm sure he's pissed that he can only portray the enjoyment of an otherwise thoughtful gift in the daylight. I bet it would suck having to remove said wonderful gift when he and his wife go out to a venue that is not well lit...

No problem. bmw would be more than happy to sell him one of these to address the illumination problem

shaq diesel · 01-01-2013, 11:07 AM

Package deals are the wave of the future!

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No problem. bmw would be more than happy to sell him one of these to address the illumination problem

Kiemyster · 01-01-2013, 07:45 PM

lmfao at this thread

spdy330 · 01-01-2013, 07:49 PM

Why? Because some people are not being serious to the thread?

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lmfao at this thread

12-30-2012, 12:00 PM	#29
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12-30-2012, 12:56 PM	#30
Mike van D Major Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 1,114 iTrader: (0)	Op, I think I'd stop by a dealership to see if they have one to compare and see if its the same...maybe yours is just one that slipped by the QA folks. __________________ ...just enjoying life.

12-30-2012, 05:42 PM	#32
Rshane M-Flight Member Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Geilenkirchen, Germany Posts: 1,063 iTrader: (0)	Nice looking watch. I think the glow in the dark hands come as part of the ZCP package. Lucky for you that your wife got the watch with the technology package or you wouldn't have any hands on the watch at all. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT 2008 Brilliant Red Audi TT 3.2 Quattro 6M

12-30-2012, 08:53 PM	#33
MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,838 iTrader: (5)	It's a Swiss quartz movement made by Ronda. It's not a Ball or Bell & Ross made watch, rather, it's made by a third party for BMW. It's a nice looking watch! __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"

01-01-2013, 07:45 PM	#43
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12-30-2012, 02:12 AM	#23
Aquariu///M Captain Drives: 2009 M3 E92 & 13 X5///M Join Date: May 2010 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 746 iTrader: (6)	I want one Nice watch! But that is a huge mistake by the watch manufacturer That is a big No No and one that will stop me from going to buy one right now because it really is useless at night

12-30-2012, 02:25 AM	#24
dchartier Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 BMW 550i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Belmont, CA Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Nice looking watch! I agree that's a huge design flaw.

12-30-2012, 11:16 AM	#27
tjsabec Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008, e90, alpine white, 6mt Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 218 iTrader: (1)	I don't understand this. BMW pays another company to make a watch for them with the BMW logo on it. That is it's only connection to BMW. I would rather buy a swatch watch with a swatch logo on it than a Rolex with a BMW logo on it. BMW doesn't make watches.

12-30-2012, 09:05 PM	#34
Powerbeast Major General Drives: E90 M3 Dakar Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,523 iTrader: (4)	Nice looking watch.

12-31-2012, 05:27 PM	#35
alms211 Banned Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: MD Posts: 747 iTrader: (1)	Nice looking piece. Shame about the hands not glowing. Just curious, did you get the watch with 6MT or DCT?

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