Speedbird 3 Spec

**hogthrob** · 13th August 2007, 10:27

Bonklip!!!

**Crusader** · 13th August 2007, 10:33

Originally Posted by hogthrob

Bonklip!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

**JCJM** · 13th August 2007, 11:30

Originally Posted by swanbourne

It's not that, it's just that the bracelet hasn't yet been sourced. If I don't know which bracelet will be used, I can't say what sort of clasp it will have.

If a bracelet is found which comes with a conventional folding clasp, then that's what it will have because to change the clasp means getting into ludicrous minimum quantity orders for a "special".

Eddie

I know this is pushing the envelope but something with a similar microadjustment as in the Seiko MM clasp would be superb as you can size it depending the climate on an instant. - I had it on a auto Landmaster and verify that the design is top bollocks and easy to use. Very comfy!

Pic by Martin Broad :D

**Seamaster73** · 13th August 2007, 11:33

The clasp on the MM is surely the standard by which all others must be judged. The ratcheting micro adjustment is an over-engineered joy. I wonder if Seiko have patented it?

**bubi** · 24th August 2007, 19:21

hi,

about the bracelet, eddie, are you kind of considering a macho 3piece or classy 5 and over piece, or a dressy rice grain type of thing?

and would that be with solid end links, folded end links, or.. no end links?

if you have any ideas as yet.

not that I want to rush you into any decisions or anything.

thanks,

**Dean in Canuckistan** · 24th August 2007, 19:42

Originally Posted by bubi

hi,

about the bracelet, eddie, are you kind of considering a macho 3piece or classy 5 and over piece, or a dressy rice grain type of thing?

and would that be with solid end links, folded end links, or.. no end links?

if you have any ideas as yet.

not that I want to rush you into any decisions or anything.

thanks,

And...

Originally Posted by swanbourne

I can state with absolute certainty that the metal bracelet will be metal.

Eddie

I would expect that you'll know when Eddie has firm information, or when he's faced with a few reasonable choices and is interested in input from forum members.

:wink:

**Ron Jr** · 24th August 2007, 21:22

Originally Posted by Seamaster73

The clasp on the MM is surely the standard by which all others must be judged. The ratcheting micro adjustment is an over-engineered joy. I wonder if Seiko have patented it?

I agree on the clasp I had it on my LM and it is fantastic though a bit easy to loosen.

**Dean in Canuckistan** · 27th August 2007, 18:16

Great... now this one is calling my name (following the posting of the new Stowa Icarus and my subesquent search for a nice pilot's watch).

I'm not sure if I should thank you or curse you Eddie... :D

**Horologos** · 19th September 2007, 15:23

Eddie is there a list yet for the PRS 3 if so could I put my name down for one if the list is still open.

Simon

**Dave E** · 19th September 2007, 15:33

Originally Posted by Horologos

Eddie is there a list yet for the PRS 3 if so could I put my name down for one if the list is still open.

Simon

SB3 isn't a LE, we should all be able to get one :D

**GeoffD** · 21st September 2007, 11:27

Just realised there isn't an image of the SB-3 with bracelet so I had a play

**Gert** · 21st September 2007, 12:11

Nice :D Could you photoshop a beads-of-rice type as well ? :P

Cheers,
Gert

**alljay** · 21st September 2007, 12:26

Any idea when the SB3 will drop? I really want a pilot watch and have some money set aside for it, but I keep seeing other things that grab my attention...

Please, Eddie, save me from myself and let me buy an SB3 before I spend the money that I've set aside.

Jay

**swanbourne** · 21st September 2007, 13:01

I've been confirming specification and preliminary costings all week. A bracelet has been found for the SB3 and spec has been confirmed for the SB3, PRS-5 and PRS-10.

Eddie

**dforgrieve** · 21st September 2007, 13:10

You wait ages for one watch and then three come along at once... :)

I better think about about putting some money aside for at least one of these.

Dave

**calvinktlim** · 21st September 2007, 14:37

Nice...

And to think that i almost promised the woman that i will not buy any more watches this year.

**Dave E** · 21st September 2007, 14:48

Originally Posted by calvinktlim

Nice...

And to think that i almost promised the woman that i will not buy any more watches this year.

What kind of madness would that be! :shock: :lol:

**Dean in Canuckistan** · 21st September 2007, 17:25

Originally Posted by dforgrieve

You wait ages for one watch and then three come along at once... :)

I better think about about putting some money aside for at least one of these.

Dave

Try 4 for those of us on the '50 list.

**Dean in Canuckistan** · 21st September 2007, 17:35

Originally Posted by swanbourne

I've been confirming specification and preliminary costings all week. A bracelet has been found for the SB3 and spec has been confirmed for the SB3, PRS-5 and PRS-10.

Eddie

:occasion5: :occasion9:

**hogthrob** · 21st September 2007, 17:52

Originally Posted by swanbourne

I've been confirming specification and preliminary costings all week. A bracelet has been found for the SB3 and spec has been confirmed for the SB3, PRS-5 and PRS-10.

Eddie

PRS-5?

**Ron Jr** · 21st September 2007, 18:04

Eddie wants to make an updated PRS-5.

This is the original PRS-5.

**Ben265** · 21st September 2007, 19:24

Ouch, end of Year will be hard with the 50, the PRS-5 and PRS-10 :D
but this is definitivly a good news

Benoît

**hogthrob** · 21st September 2007, 19:53

Originally Posted by Ron Jr

Eddie wants to make an updated PRS-5.

Thanks. Is there a thread about this?

**Ron Jr** · 21st September 2007, 20:00

It has been discussed in a few threads but none specific to the new PRS-5. I believe a fair bit of talking was done in the Seagull movement thread if my mind hasn't turned totally to mush (long week little sleep).

Found the Seagull thread.

http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=33408

**hogthrob** · 21st September 2007, 21:36

I'd forgotten about that thread, thanks again.

**hologon** · 22nd November 2007, 05:27

Soooo, Mr. Platts....

Don't suppose we all could get a bit of an update?

I am contemplating flipping my Mark XVI (I think Martin may have been right... even when I had sworn up and down a storm he would be wrong) and I think a Speedbird III would take its place nicely.

Would love to hear of any news.

-j

**mr1973** · 22nd November 2007, 09:21

By the way, welcome to the forum -j ;-)

Whatever -j stands for :P

**swanbourne** · 22nd November 2007, 11:08

The first 50 movements have been paid for and received, the design and specification has been agreed, the quote has been accepted and now the game begins.

The manufacturer's forecast is 120 days from placing the order but we all know how likely that is.

Eddie

**Bernard** · 22nd November 2007, 11:12

Originally Posted by swanbourne

The first 50 movements have been paid for and received, the design and specification has been agreed, the quote has been accepted and now the game begins.

The manufacturer's forecast is 120 days from placing the order but we all know how likely that is.

Eddie

It will be in time for Christmas!!!

(next year, probably ;))

**GeoffD** · 22nd November 2007, 12:02

As quotes are popular at the moment........

Patience is a virtue, Possess it if you can, Seldom found in woman, Never found in man

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet

:D

**mr1973** · 22nd November 2007, 12:14

x + 120. As always. ;-)

**hogthrob** · 22nd November 2007, 12:36

Will there be any problem getting additional movements?

And now the inevitable ... Is there a list for the first 50? If so, could my name go on it please?

**Paulo** · 22nd November 2007, 12:40

The important thing is the fact that it's moving :)

No list yet? ;) :D

#17 (if not taken yet ;))

**walkuere** · 22nd November 2007, 12:42

ahm... #27 please...hehe :thumbleft:

**Ron Jr** · 22nd November 2007, 16:35

Since numbers have been asked for Please hold #20 for me. Thanks Eddie.

**Stokport** · 22nd November 2007, 17:07

Here we go again - the usual drill. Have a go everyone. :D

Cheers

Henrik

**abraxas** · 22nd November 2007, 17:25

As far as I am concerned I've already reserved No 2.

john

**hologon** · 22nd November 2007, 21:03

Mr. Platts,

That is indeed good news.

Well, it is news. ;)

120 days is of course better than the "4 weeks" estimate I usually get in the handmade knife world, which, in my experience, usually ends up being anywhere between 2 and 4 years.

Thank you for the update!

I suppose if this is the list, I should like to be on it, although I don't particularly care for any specific number.

mr1973,
-j stands for Jon. ;)

A long-time lurker, first-time poster. Been following Eddie & Timefactors ever since the first Speedbird, but have never had the opportunity/favour to pick up one.

-j

**Gunscrossed** · 22nd November 2007, 21:34

#25 please :lol:

**JCJM** · 22nd November 2007, 22:06

#21 :D

**davie0146** · 22nd November 2007, 22:36

this is hilarious

its already been said it is not an LE but everybody is booking their numbers :lol: :lol: :lol:

in that case i will have 23 :lol:

**SimonH** · 23rd November 2007, 00:22

Very strange isn't it :lol:

( #24 pls :D )

**Qatar-wol** · 23rd November 2007, 06:41

Look, folks - it's a non-LE!

:)

(#07, please!)

**walkuere** · 23rd November 2007, 12:04

Gentlemen,

this a Non-LE like the Non-LE-Italian... you know what i mean? ;)

**Bernard** · 23rd November 2007, 12:09

Originally Posted by walkuere

Gentlemen,

this a Non-LE like the Non-LE-Italian... you know what i mean? ;)

I think they do.

Nevertheless: what's your number??? :wink:

**walkuere** · 23rd November 2007, 12:37

Hi Bernard, as stated before: No.27 :thumbleft:

**MikeB** · 23rd November 2007, 13:01

this is just too silly for words!

(#48 still available?)

**alljay** · 23rd November 2007, 13:38

I need to get my post count up (and a pilot watch). Please put me down for number 19 if it is not already spoken for. *grin*

**A.Pottinger** · 23rd November 2007, 19:09

No. 8 please, if not already taken :wink: :lol:

if taken 10 and if that is taken-a number based on what number is left at this time ;) :lol:

Best wishes,

AP. :)

It would'not be so funny if we were'nt so serious :lol:

**Ben265** · 23rd November 2007, 19:30

#43 for me please :D :D :D :D

Benoît

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