Mr. Yao Crackpot's new release - Tornek Rayville

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Re: Mr. Yao Crackpot's new release - Tornek Rayville

Post by dinexus » Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:00 pm

For the first time in this stupid watch-buying hobby/obsession of mine, I pre-ordered a watch that I won't see until December, but it definitely wasn't this one, and I really don't think I'd do it again – even from a reputable source. Like, I get a pre-order phase that's a few weeks, or a month at most, but this is all just so ridiculous.

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Post by toxicavenger » Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:29 pm

Looks like a bunch of MK2 nerds are super heated regarding the new Paradive. They did pre-orders on them, now right before they are about to release the watches they are being labeled under the Tornek Rayville name instead of MK2. Kind of weird for sure.

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Post by BBK357 » Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:19 pm

toxicavenger wrote:Looks like a bunch of MK2 nerds are super heated regarding the new Paradive. They did pre-orders on them, now right before they are about to release the watches they are being labeled under the Tornek Rayville name instead of MK2. Kind of weird for sure.
So is MKii trying to change the name over completely?
I don’t see how this is an issue for the paradong because it’s a sterile dial aside from the tiny mkii at bottom.

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Re: Mr. Yao Crackpot's new release - Tornek Rayville

Post by Ryeguy » Wed Mar 30, 2022 3:51 am

The brand change is kind of odd.

T-R (as far as I know) never produced the Paradive style watch, so keeping it under the MKII brand makes more sense to me.

I bought the Stingray II because I liked the style, but preferred the more minimalist MKII dial. The T-R is essentially the same watch in all respects except for the dial.

Maybe Bill is going to put all his “almost ready to wear” models under the T-R brand and keep the MKII brand for his “bench crafted” models?

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Post by andrema » Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:03 pm

Okay…Yao or Kobold…gun to your head, who gets your money


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Post by amckiwi » Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:15 pm

The guy holding the gun

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Post by Bradystraps » Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:40 pm

I will never understand the fascination with either of referred to parties. But, to each their own. 🙄
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Post by rain_maker » Sun Apr 10, 2022 7:43 pm

Bradystraps wrote:
Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:40 pm
I will never understand the fascination with either of referred to parties. But, to each their own. 🙄
I hear ya … this hobby is generally not a money maker as it is. No need to have either of them “help” me.

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Post by andrema » Mon Apr 11, 2022 1:29 pm

BBK357 wrote:
toxicavenger wrote:Looks like a bunch of MK2 nerds are super heated regarding the new Paradive. They did pre-orders on them, now right before they are about to release the watches they are being labeled under the Tornek Rayville name instead of MK2. Kind of weird for sure.
So is MKii trying to change the name over completely?
I don’t see how this is an issue for the paradong because it’s a sterile dial aside from the tiny mkii at bottom.

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He should just stick to making Benrus homages, that’s what folks are making theses day


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Re: Mr. Yao Crackpot's new release - Tornek Rayville

Post by pbj204 » Wed Apr 20, 2022 3:31 pm

"Tornek-Rayville’s internal operations are split into two symbiotic units, the National Integrated Research & Development Department and Sea Point Applied Research."

STU-ND (Sea Test Unit - North Detachment)
STU-ND is the first subunit of Sea Point Applied Research. Created to focus on aquatic testing, with a concentration on cold water operations. The STU-ND team is adept at a variety of waterborne activities and skill sets and also known to be rather hard on their gear.

He gets an A+ for marketing. I guess we'll have to wait for the hot water testing unit to see if you can wear it in the shower.

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Post by hoppyjr » Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:27 pm

pbj204 wrote:"Tornek-Rayville’s internal operations are split into two symbiotic units, the National Integrated Research & Development Department and Sea Point Applied Research."

STU-ND (Sea Test Unit - North Detachment)
STU-ND is the first subunit of Sea Point Applied Research. Created to focus on aquatic testing, with a concentration on cold water operations. The STU-ND team is adept at a variety of waterborne activities and skill sets and also known to be rather hard on their gear.

He gets an A+ for marketing. I guess we'll have to wait for the hot water testing unit to see if you can wear it in the shower.
While Kobold is an outright crazy liar, Yao is chock-full-o-bullshit.

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Re: Mr. Yao Crackpot's new release - Tornek Rayville

Post by Chocodove » Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:34 pm

It’s probably him counting money in one room and then another guy throwing out the latest shipment of hour hands in the other.
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Post by Ryeguy » Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:22 pm

I hear “National Integrated Research & Development Department” and I think
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