Interesting watch, made from part of the Titanic hull.

[Redlinerobert]

It's a tourbillon, the casing I think is actually kind of cool. What bothers me is all of those people that died because of this hull. Oh yeah, and the $173,000 price tag.

http://www.romainjerome.com/en/les-inatendus/cabestan-ocean-pacifique-en.aspx

[Micro]

Buy it. It's OK. Hell, I've got some granite countertops made out of people's headstones.

Seriously, though. It's a nice looking watch. But it seems to me there is something fundamentally wrong with using parts of that ship in that manner. Sort of like making a watch out of the girders of the WTC.

[Redlinerobert]

If I was in the market for a watcht that cost $175k, I'd rather get a watch that's proven to go up in value, like a Patek 5970.  

[Long Mike]

Well, if it's made from the hull of the Titanic, I would think that it would be prone to rusting.  Who wants to pay $173K for a watch that will rust?

[daviscw]

Do people really wear watches these days? Seriously... With cell phones, iPods, and blackberries, who really needs a watch? Granted, I could see the whole Titanic collectors edition thing, but other than that...

[Chad.]

Do people really wear watches these days? Seriously... With cell phones, iPods, and blackberries, who really needs a watch? Granted, I could see the whole Titanic collectors edition thing, but other than that...

I love watches they're like pieces of art.

[KYbass1276]

Buy it. It's OK. Hell, I've got some granite countertops made out of people's headstones.

Seriously, though. It's a nice looking watch. But it seems to me there is something fundamentally wrong with using parts of that ship in that manner. Sort of like making a watch out of the girders of the WTC.

x2

[=Matt 5.0=]

Do people really wear watches these days? Seriously... With cell phones, iPods, and blackberries, who really needs a watch? Granted, I could see the whole Titanic collectors edition thing, but other than that...

I do....

But I also carry two pocket knives.

[frogtog]

Still trying to figure out if it's a good investment.

You go ahead and get one Robert and let me know how it does.

[Bassn Blvd]

one thing is for certain, it WILL sink.

[burleytog]

Ugly as sin, but the cool factor is off the charts.

[WIII-60]

Maybe they can build a case for it out of salvaged wood from homes destroyed by hurricane katrina.

This proves that advertising can make self-important rich people buy anything.

[burleytog]

Maybe they can build a case for it out of salvaged wood from homes destroyed by hurricane katrina.

Man, that would definitely sell me on it.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Personally, I think it's a mean watch and metals can be sealed to stop the oxidation process.

The problem with it is that it is attracted to ice.  Wear it at a party and hope noone gets too close with a frozen mudslide cause your arm will shoot out and smash the glass.....

Being from the Titanic is fitting though, because if you can swing a 175k watch, you are probably ready to shout,...."I'm on top of the woooorld....."

[MALTESE FALCON]

I'm one of those people that has to wear a watch. I feel naked without my TAG.

Hey Matt, I thought I was the only person that carried two pocket knives.

Falcon

[TheBeast]

I'm one of those people that has to wear a watch. I feel naked without my TAG.

Hey Matt, I thought I was the only person that carried two pocket knives.

Falcon

But I also carry two pocket knives.

Same here, allways have two with me. Also carry and Olfa knife in my shirt pocket.

As for the watch, I am not real sure it looks pretty neat but it is quite ugly.  I did look at some of the others on the site and they do have some sweet timepieces.

[Redlinerobert]

Lol.  This one is funny.  You can't wear it because the rusting metal has not been stabilized.  

http://www.romainjerome.com/en/les-inatendus/t-oxy-concept-en.aspx

[Redlinerobert]

And this one only tells you if it's day or night.  No hours or minutes.  I know people that could actually use this watch.  

http://www.romainjerome.com/en/les-inatendus/day-and-night-en.aspx

[Big Tom]

Day and Night watch...

lol

It looks really neat though.  

[Redlinerobert]

This one I'd wear.  But I don't think these watches will hold their value.

http://www.romainjerome.com/en/collection/collection.aspx

[Big Tom]

That one is a really awesome watch.  I am way too hard on watches.  I am clumsy and they end up getting battered so I try to keep it pretty cheap.  I love the way they look though.

[Hookemdown.]

This one I'd wear. But I don't think these watches will hold their value.

http://www.romainjerome.com/en/collection/collection.aspx

Where's the numbers and the annoying beeping alarm? ;D

I'll stick to Luminox.

[Redlinerobert]

That one is a really awesome watch. I am way too hard on watches. I am clumsy and they end up getting battered so I try to keep it pretty cheap. I love the way they look though.

Whether it's a reel or watch, scratches and nicks add charachter.  

[=Matt 5.0=]

This is more my speed....

[bchlr]

imagine buying a car that was involved in a fatal accident. I wouldnt even think of it, letting alone actually buy it and use it, even if that's a lamborghini with the $2000 price tag.