G.Fox
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New Game Watch for NFL Refs: Preview
Check it out! The first sample of the watch we're making for the NFL Officials just arrived. This will be used by the NFL refs as their timing device during games (branded Reebok since they outfit everyone on the NFL field). They had a lot of special requests, in the physical construction as well as in the software design. But the watch came out great! It will be available to anyone, launching in August. - 48mm Case - 100 Meters Water-Resistant - Time & Date, with Dual Time Zones - Game Timer (can be used & set for any sport based on time) - Chronograph - Alarm - Electro-Luminescent Lighting I used to design a lot of the very high-tech digital watches for Timex, so I enjoy working on these every now & then. It's a different type of challenge than an analog watch, especially when the client has a lot of very specific requests in the structural design and the software design. I don't expect this to appeal to most watch collectors, but thought you guys might be interested to see the fruits of my labor on a very big project for NFW.
Thanks for taking a look! Best, George __________________
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50mm&up Senior Member True WatchGeek
Pretty slick looking, G! Make that in red/blue for my Pats and i'll buy one. __________________
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Personally, I think it's an awesome piece for what it's designed to do, IMO. Way'ta go "Cuz" !!! Finally ........ huh !!! __________________ Ignorance is bliss. That's why I try to know as little as possible. Life is short. Buy as many watches as you can! Regards, Arnie Arnie11 View Public Profile Send a private message to Arnie11 Find all posts by Arnie11 Add Arnie11 to Your Contacts #4 07-17-2010, 07:44 AM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 6,633 Real Name: Rodney
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That's rather nice G!!!! __________________
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Great looking time piece for the game i love ... congrats on the accomplishment gmen97 View Public Profile Send a private message to gmen97 Find all posts by gmen97 Add gmen97 to Your Contacts #6 07-17-2010, 07:50 AM
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VERY nice...now while watching the games I'll be watching the hands of the refs.....maybe
even timing the games (plays)with much GREATER accuracy GOOD LUCK __________________
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Hey George nice work you really are a skilled craftsman (lol) Continued success Are you going to make the Colt championship watch? superhoro View Public Profile Send a private message to superhoro Find all posts by superhoro Add superhoro to Your Contacts #8 07-17-2010, 08:03 AM
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that's awesome,so now if the times wrong on the field i can blame you.LOL when's your new stuff coming out?hopefully soon __________________
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Congrats George! __________________
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Very nice looking digi George thanks for sharing. __________________ ACHIEVEMENT: If you done it , it ain't bragging. - Will Rogers gwing View Public Profile Send a private message to gwing Send email to gwing Find all posts by gwing Add gwing to Your Contacts #11 07-17-2010, 08:29 AM
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Thanks, guys. This was a lot of work but I'm really happy with how it turned out. In fact, the people at Reebok and the NFL like it so much that we set up a License Agreement. This means that, for the first time, we'll be able to sell one of our Reebok creations through retailers and to the public. In the past, for projects that we've done, such as watches for the Super Bowl, NBA Playoffs, etc the watches were only for the athletes and team personnel, and could not be sold to anyone else. So, this particular digital watch actually represents a big deal for us, I'm happy to announce! Since we made the timing software flexible so that it can work with virtually any time-based sport this watch can be sold to refs in all sports, at all levels, from pee-wee leagues, thru high school, college, and pro. And we think there's also a market for people who want to have the exact same watch that the NFL refs are using out on the field. It also makes a nice, basic, sport/digital watch since it does more than time games. Once you get used to it you'll find the software is really intuitive and easy to use. Anyway, thanks again for taking a look! G __________________
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Congratulations George!! Keep up the great work
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I see ya George! Keep on growing the NFW business. Congrats on the deal with the NFL. Marlin Silver13Watch View Public Profile Send a private message to Silver13Watch Find all posts by Silver13Watch Add Silver13Watch to Your Contacts #14 07-17-2010, 11:52 AM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 10,100
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Congrats George! That is a really special deal you have worked out. I hope it takes off with fans and you sell millions of them! I never noticed that all the refs have to wear the same watch. Learn something new every day!! Magster View Public Profile
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Congrats George the watch looks very cool I hope you do very well with it and you sell many many of them good luck Brother. __________________
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Great job G! Looks like you got yourself a great deal! Congrats Nice watch also! __________________ "This is a BIG DEAL!" a1trino View Public Profile Send a private message to a1trino Send email to a1trino Find all posts by a1trino Add a1trino to Your Contacts #17 07-17-2010, 12:33 PM Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Staten Island New York Posts: 12,030 Real Name: Nick
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Looks Great George , so if My Giants run out of time before they score it is you I have to blame -LOL Good Job __________________
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i would buy one and like rick said do them in like team colors and that would be hot jericho View Public Profile Send a private message to jericho Find all posts by jericho Add jericho to Your Contacts #19 07-17-2010, 12:50 PM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 1,393 Real Name: Allan , But call me ANas
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wow , that's just wild __________________
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George, that's great news. I know a lot of us geeks are interested in grabbing one. Genezilla View Public Profile Send a private message to Genezilla Find all posts by Genezilla Add Genezilla to Your Contacts #21 07-17-2010, 01:03 PM Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,668
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Very nice brutha...I think I'll get one for my son (NAVY) and for me of course! Peace N Love
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That's Awesome George ! I'm in for one! 7750man View Public Profile Send a private message to 7750man Find all posts by 7750man Add 7750man to Your Contacts #23 07-17-2010, 04:48 PM
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Great job George...I really like the design Kodiakkid View Public Profile Send a private message to Kodiakkid Find all posts by Kodiakkid Add Kodiakkid to Your Contacts #24 07-17-2010, 05:24 PM
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Congrat's GF as you have been working on this for awhile now, so I hope it becomes a big seller for you! __________________
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Many pats on the back George, way cool!! __________________
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Hey George, when you can, let us know how/when we can order one...all the particulars. I'm sure many of us are interested in snagging one. __________________
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Originally Posted by 50mm&up Pretty slick looking, G! Make that in red/blue for my Pats and i'll buy one.
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Thanks, guys. Glad you like it. I didn't think you guys would be into something like this, so thanks for the kind words! :>) Rick - I can't make these specifically for any teams at this point since that would involve a whole separate Licensing arrangement, which Fossil actually has locked-up right now with their watches. But it's something we're looking into for the future. We're starting with this Reebok license, and making them specially for the NFL refs (since Reebok has the contract to outfit everyone "on field" during NFL games) and will use that for some marketing leverage. The black & gray coloring makes it pretty-much neutral/universal. I think we'll expand outward from there with a few more color options, but just have to be careful about the whole issue of team colors for now. But that could certainly be a possibility down the road! These are the kinds of projects that help me to keep NFW small and personal while still generating some strong revenue from other sources. So, bottom line, it's all good! G __________________
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Originally Posted by CharlieB Hey George, when you can, let us know how/when we can order one...all the particulars. I'm sure many of us are interested in snagging one. Hey Charlie! Great to hear from you! We'll have these towards the end of August, just in time for the NFL season. I did negotiate
into the deal a stipulation stating that we'd be able to sell these direct, but we just can't undercut the dealers. So, once it's established what they'll be selling them for then we'll be able to let you know the price. But I think this one will be about $95. Will need to check the particulars of the Agreement to see if we can apply the WG 20% discount off that price or not.... :>) Best, G __________________
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Very cool. Guessing thats the outcome of the wooden plank and wires you posted a pic of a few months back. Hmmm, maybe I do need an NFW digital watch... __________________
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Nice watch G. I will definitely pick up a couple of these for me and my son. __________________ "The choices we make are ultimately our responsibility." Eleanor Roosevelt wheeldean View Public Profile Send a private message to wheeldean Find all posts by wheeldean Add wheeldean to Your Contacts #31 07-17-2010, 08:04 PM
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That is so very cool for you and NFW George! I'm very proud to hear of how well you all are doing and the incredible direction of your company! Please let me know if you're going to be able to make it down here to Dallas to the Superbowl this upcoming year! . __________________ OG580
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George, I like it! __________________ ~~~~DEBBIE~~~~ The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.-----James Taylor. WatchItToMe View Public Profile Send a private message to WatchItToMe Find all posts by WatchItToMe Add WatchItToMe to Your Contacts #33 Today, 10:59 AM
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George, you are the MAN! I wish you continued success as you take over more market share and you continue to pull in that revenue. You'll take NFW where you want it to go, small or big it is your baby! Your friend, Nathan Braatzman View Public Profile Send a private message to Braatzman Find all posts by Braatzman Add Braatzman to Your Contacts #34 Today, 10:52 PM
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This is good news on two levels...a great project for NFW and football is just around the
corner! sucess.
Great work George. Congratulations on a cool looking piece and another NFW
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George Could we get a night shot? I want to see the Electro-Luminescent Lighting in action. __________________