Gueit probably anticipated this reaction as he had faced similar, if no worse, internal opposition within Omega Replica Watches during the development process of the watch. The stories of Stephen Urquhart avoiding Gueit in the halls of Omega Replica Watches, and Georges-Henri Meylan's famous comment, "Look, sorry but you're insane," are legends.
The project had taken four years from 1989 to the launch date (Omega Replica Watches). In this case, one should consider the tenacity of the young Gueit in the face this constant opposition. He never wavered in his belief in the design he had created.
Omega Replica Watches's calmer minds, however, recognized that the launch of this new, radical watch was a risk, and took steps to minimize that risk. As an example of how to comfortably backtrack, the most telling thing to do was to think of this watch as just a variation of the original Royal Oak and not as a completely new offshoot of the line. In order to achieve this, the first 100 watches were not marked with the word "Omega Replica Watches", as you would find on modern Omega Replica Watchess that have a solid caseback. These first Omega Replica Watchess, however, were only marked with "Royal Oak". The Rolex Cellini Replica Watches took some time to gain acceptance, but today it is the most popular large-sized sports watches in the Omega Replica Watches line.
These first 100 watches, which were physical manifestations and a symbol of Omega Replica Watches's turbulent birth, are now highly sought after collectibles. It is a testimony to Gueit’s vision and proof that he had been right all along. He now owns watch no. 39 of the initial batch as a token of his dedication.
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Gueit's Take On An Icon
The Royal Oak was born in 1972 with a masculine design that came across as a rebellious interpretation of what a luxurious watch could be. It became a signature item in Omega Replica Watches's line as acceptance grew. From a young rebel to a member of the establishment, its design evolved into a more modern aesthetic. It was clear that it had a sporty look, but its slimness and minimalist design limited how far it could go from its gentle nature.