Bamford - sold out?
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dimots

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112 months

Saturday 13th October 2018
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Does anyone know if the Bamford brand has been sold or if there has been some other substantial change? It seems they have moved away from controversial high end customisation into badge branding various low end clocks and watches.

I know it was owned by the son of Sir Anthony of JCB so presumed it was run as a hobby/passion.

nikaiyo2

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217 months

Saturday 13th October 2018
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No.. they are official partners or whatever of LVMH.

They have launched a cheapo quartz, but still do the customised mainly Zenith, Tag etc.

dimots

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Saturday 13th October 2018
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nikaiyo2 said:
No.. they are official partners or whatever of LVMH.

They have launched a cheapo quartz, but still do the customised mainly Zenith, Tag etc.
Rolex customisation seems to have disappeared in exchange for various ‘official’ collaborations. The new Shinola clock is bottom of the barrel stuff.

nikaiyo2

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Saturday 13th October 2018
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dimots said:
Rolex customisation seems to have disappeared in exchange for various ‘official’ collaborations. The new Shinola clock is bottom of the barrel stuff.
Not seen the clock... Till now! Lol some of the accessories are odd, £300 Allen keys? No ta lol.
George Bamford is still very much involved.