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    And so it begins

    It may be 9 months before it's available because there's a 6 month lead time on movements.



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    Love version B.

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    Groan,,

    At last!
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    Really nice Eddie love both of them


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    On Chrome I can't see any pictures Eddie posts, what does it look like? Is it a 36mm reissue of a classic Smiths design like the Everest?
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    Looks good. Is that a clear case back?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Foxy100 View Post
    On Chrome I can't see any pictures Eddie posts, what does it look like? Is it a 36mm reissue of a classic Smiths design like the Everest?
    Smiths 40mm 'Newman Daytona'

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    Quote Originally Posted by Foxy100 View Post
    On Chrome I can't see any pictures Eddie posts, what does it look like? Is it a 36mm reissue of a classic Smiths design like the Everest?
    Don't use Chrome ;-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by prexelor View Post
    Smiths 40mm 'Newman Daytona'
    Ah, that. I'm still hoping one day Eddie will make reissues of Smiths watches. I'd love one of those. Saying that I could well buy one of these Daytonas.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    Don't use Chrome ;-)

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    Bah! It works best for everything else.

    Ok, just looked on Safari. I'm definitely up for version A. Can I reserve a specific number please?
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    Very nice. Version A me thinks.

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    Love Ver B. How much?

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    Well worth waiting 9 months for, would be hard pressed to choose between the two, but if pressed, Version A, what are the chances of both dial options?.

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    Quote Originally Posted by inthered View Post
    Well worth waiting 9 months for, would be hard pressed to choose between the two, but if pressed, Version A, what are the chances of both dial options?.
    Just buy both.
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    That is sexy.

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    Is that chapter ring rose coloured ? Really love version A

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    I agree. Subject to price get both and after a while put one back on the market if you don't like version A or B. I like both and that display back. is there a ballpark price yet?
    Last edited by mrushton; 5th July 2018 at 14:38.

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    Both options are brilliant!
    I’d also be interested to hear what the ballpark price is?

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    Don't use Chrome ;-)

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    For reference I just checked on Firefox and I can't see your pictures on this either. Running a Mac with the latest 10.13.5 OS. It's only Safari that works.
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    We’ve waited this long; what is another 6-9 months!

    This is going to be a cracker.

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    Am I mistaken in thinking that Eddie suggested, at one point in the discussion, that he was considering offering the watch with both dials? This way the owner could have it swapped if they wanted a change.

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    Found the post, obviously things change but this was the gist:-

    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    I thought it might be a good idea to provide both dial and bezel options in the package, giving the option of 4 different permutations from one watch.

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    Last edited by AM94; 5th July 2018 at 15:41. Reason: Eddie post

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    One of each please Eddie, I shall put a few shillings away each week in anticipation.

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    Count me in for the black dial version.

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    Version B looking seriously tasty
    Good luck everybody. Have a good one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Foxy100 View Post
    Just buy both.
    That sounds like a plan. I like them both a very lot.

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    Version B looks stunning. Eddie, what is the thickness of the case please?

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    Quote Originally Posted by estoban7 View Post
    Version B looks stunning. Eddie, what is the thickness of the case please?
    15.5mm.

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    Bloody hell - I'm up for both. Lovely!

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    YEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

    Get me the white/cream one - woop woop!

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    15.5mm.

    Eddie
    Thanks, definitely in for the white one.

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    Very nice

    What kind of price are we looking at Eddie? I know the NE88 isn't as cheap as people might think for a Seiko movement.

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    If you can put me down for numbers 076 and 078 please Eddie?, let me know when you need my deposits and I will send some postal orders RMSD....

    Leslie
    Last edited by inspector gadget; 6th July 2018 at 10:34.

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    Panda! Panda! Panda!

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    Another cracker Eddie.

    Dave

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    is the bezel options still on the cards, or is it stainless only big E?

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    Questions! So will the bracelet have the new clasp?

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    Very nice - look forward to seeing them come together.

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    Love the little arrow head on the centre seconds too.

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    Before anyone else says it please may I have number 70 of the black dial variant?
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    Well as folk are staking their claims,, white dial and if at all possible number 2 for obvious reasons.
    Have a good day/weekend chief.
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    As this will not be a cheap watch, I'm only getting 100 made initially. There will be 50 each of the black and white dial and each will be numbered 1 - 50. If it sells well, I'll get more made but the second batch, if made, won't be available quickly because there's a 6 month lead time on the movements.

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    Looks amazing! I could be tempted to go for both of these - price dependent. Definitely Version B though.


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    Loving both but probably B for me. This could generate a faster sellout than any other watch! 8 for me. Not that I'll be lucky enough to get it

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    Absolutely cracking thing

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    Quote Originally Posted by ged View Post
    8 for me. Not that I'll be lucky enough to get it

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    #7 for me

    ...based on previous threads, asking for numbers usually results in the now classic NO smilie

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    Oh well put me down for four then please Eddie, 2 black dial, 2 white dial (one for me and one each for the boys)

    Many thanks in anticipation,

    Les

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    Looks good - Does it have a name?

    Would be the black white dial for me, if it's really white and not a faux aged cream (it grew on me! )

    Good choice of movement - I had to look it up, but it sounds a nice bit of kit!

    M
    Last edited by snowman; 6th July 2018 at 16:17.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    As this will not be a cheap watch, I'm only getting 100 made initially. There will be 50 each of the black and white dial and each will be numbered 1 - 50. If it sells well, I'll get more made but the second batch, if made, won't be available quickly because there's a 6 month lead time on the movements.

    Eddie
    When does the list for orders open?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Onelasttime View Post
    When does the list for orders open?
    When they're in stock.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Quote Originally Posted by AM94 View Post
    #7 for me

    ...based on previous threads, asking for numbers usually results in the now classic NO smilie
    That's what I expected, hence the won't get it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    When they're in stock.

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    Thankfully Eddie doesn't do the ridiculous Rolex AD list mularkey

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