Graham Chronofighter

[AlexWF]

Part of the pleasure of my job is the opportunity to wear some interesting watches every now and again. I've been wearing a Graham Chrono Fighter today and wondered what people's views of these are? It's certainly a "different" watch and I found it's getting more comments than most other Rolex watches I've worn, even the most obvious gold ones.

Surprisingly well made bit of kit in my opinion too, and I love the way the chrono lever works, really easy to use and has a lovely satisfying "click" to it unlike some normal chrono pushers

Here's a quick snap:



Would be interested to here people's opinions and if anyone else has one they'd like to share a pic of then feel free.

[michael gould]

Jesus thats ugly

[AlexWF]

michael gould said:

Jesus thats ugly

Don't beat around the bush will you.

[JackCarter]

michael gould said:

Jesus thats ugly

+1

[StefanVXR8]

I've yet to see any model they sell that appeals, especially when they produce stuff like this..............

http://www.graham-london.com/en-gb/collection/swor...

I assume this one is only to be worn within the speed limit?

http://www.graham-london.com/en-gb/collection/tour...

They're 'heritage claim' on the Graham name usage is questionable too.

Stef

[Tanguero]

I hope they paid you extra for having to wear that monstrosity.

[RichTT]

michael gould said:

Jesus thats ugly

Nothing quite like having something that looks like a flattened hand grenade stuck to your wrist.

[RobCh]

Unbalanced, crass, ugly, sad. But some people like them,I understand.

[AlexWF]

Someone here must like them!

You can't deny their bravery in producing such an expensive watch (this one has an RRP of about £6k) which is so strikingly different in it's design.

[michael gould]

to the OP Alex......I note you are head of sales for watchfinder...... suggest you sack the head of purchasing

[Adrian W]

Weren’t there some issues with Graham build quality that didn’t do them any favours, also from what I’ve seen if you buy you are going to take a big hit, residuals are awful.

[Miguel Alvarez]

If it had a sensible looking crown that would be a nice watch IMO.

[GC8]

AlexWF said:

michael gould said:

Jesus thats ugly

Don't beat around the bush will you.

As much as I have disagreed with his recent ostentatious posts, I have to agree here.

Were the comments 'Jesus thats ugly'?

[Vvroom]

Miguel Alvarez said:

If it had a sensible looking crown that would be a nice watch IMO.

Completely agree.

Crown mechanism is an awkward addition to what is, otherwise, a decent looking watch. I suppose newer watch companies need a 'point of difference' though don't they?

[Miguel Alvarez]

Vvroom said:

Miguel Alvarez said:

If it had a sensible looking crown that would be a nice watch IMO.

Completely agree.

Crown mechanism is an awkward addition to what is, otherwise, a decent looking watch. I suppose newer watch companies need a 'point of difference' though don't they?

Yep I can't see the point in the crown function. It seems to be there for the sake of it.

Looking at the dial a bit more it reminds me of that Chopard (I forget the model).

[AlexWF]

Adrian W said:

Weren’t there some issues with Graham build quality that didn’t do them any favours, also from what I’ve seen if you buy you are going to take a big hit, residuals are awful.

You're not wrong with the residuals. As I said, this watch retails around £6k but this one could be picked up now for less than £3k 2nd hand. Suddenly feeling like a lot of watch for the money?......

[AndrewWF]

Miguel Alvarez said:

Yep I can't see the point in the crown function. It seems to be there for the sake of it.

Looking at the dial a bit more it reminds me of that Chopard (I forget the model).

The theory is that the thumb has a quicker reaction than the other digits to activate the chronograph

[anonymous-user]

AlexWF said:

michael gould said:

Jesus thats ugly

Don't beat around the bush will you.

IT'S REALLY UGLY.

It's also hugely overpriced.

Naming your company after 'the father of the chronograph' to add some history to your brand is really naff.

So ugly, hugely overpriced and naff.

[anonymous-user]

AlexWF said:

(this one has an RRP of about £6k)

[Miguel Alvarez]

AndrewWF said:

The theory is that the thumb has a quicker reaction than the other digits to activate the chronograph

• does a mock test*

Sounds logical.