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    How many batches have there been of the Everest?

    Reading the blurb on the sales site earlier and noticed for the black, or white dialed Everest it states three batches but the guilt suggests five, so anybody know how many there have been and how many are out there out of interest?

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    How many batches have there been of the Everest?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ed875 View Post
    Reading the blurb on the sales site earlier and noticed for the black, or white dialed Everest it states three batches but the guilt suggests five, so anybody know how many there have been and how many are out there out of interest?
    With my limited history with the brand as a timepiece owner, I want to say I have read about two 40mm batches and maybe four 36mm batches of the prs25 black in these forums. But Eddie is probably the only person who can give an accurate view. Any specific reason to the query?


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    Quote Originally Posted by alpharulez View Post
    With my limited history with the brand as a timepiece owner, I want to say I have read about two 40mm batches and maybe four 36mm batches of the prs25 black in these forums. But Eddie is probably the only person who can give an accurate view. Any specific reason to the query?


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    Just general curiosity with the differing figures being mentioned in the sales blurb, which got me thinking how many Eddie has had to have made with this model being so popular.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed875 View Post
    Just general curiosity with the differing figures being mentioned in the sales blurb, which got me thinking how many Eddie has had to have made with this model being so popular.
    Popular for sure!


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    There were 4 batches of the 40mm, totalling 1200 over 10 years. There have been 4 batches of the 36mm black dial totalling 1300 over 2 years. 2 batches of the Expedition totalling 500 and one batch each of the gilt dial and Commando, 100 of each.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    There were 4 batches of the 40mm, totalling 1200 over 10 years. There have been 4 batches of the 36mm black dial totalling 1300 over 2 years. 2 batches of the Expedition totalling 500 and one batch each of the gilt dial and Commando, 100 of each.

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    Amazing - you’ve certainly struck gold with the Everest design Eddie.

    Are there any more white dialed ones planned - I missed out yesterday


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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    There were 4 batches of the 40mm, totalling 1200 over 10 years. There have been 4 batches of the 36mm black dial totalling 1300 over 2 years. 2 batches of the Expedition totalling 500 and one batch each of the gilt dial and Commando, 100 of each.

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    Out of interest Eddie, how does the 40mm break down between the mk1 and mk2?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave+63 View Post
    Out of interest Eddie, how does the 40mm break down between the mk1 and mk2?
    There were 900 with acrylic crystal and 300 with sapphire.

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

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    How many batches have there been of the Everest?

    Quote Originally Posted by alpharulez View Post
    A very select club of owners


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    There’s a lovely irony to this, those of us who own timefactors watches has something far more exclusive than those brands that people are paying crazy money for


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    Quote Originally Posted by TheGent View Post
    There’s a lovely irony to this, those of us who own timefactors watches has something far more exclusive than those brands that people are paying crazy money for

    You are quite correct . . .




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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    There were 4 batches of the 40mm, totalling 1200 over 10 years. There have been 4 batches of the 36mm black dial totalling 1300 over 2 years. 2 batches of the Expedition totalling 500 and one batch each of the gilt dial and Commando, 100 of each.

    Eddie
    Thanks Eddie, much appreciate the reply.

    Obviously the word is getting out there with the very rapid increase in sales over the last couple of years, no wonder your needing the help of a very able assistant.
    Last edited by Ed875; 8th February 2021 at 12:47.

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    Hey Eddie, are you estimating that it’ll be next month again before the reopening? And will the gilt be back at some point... as in will you manufacture more?

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    There were 900 with acrylic crystal and 300 with sapphire.

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    Thanks Eddie.

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    Wow .... 2000 36mm's sold in 2 years ! Super stuff ... when's the Bentley arriving Eddie ? :-)

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    How many batches have there been of the Everest?

    My PRS 25 is 171 bought in 2011 probably my most worn watch over the decade. Its been on so many straps. Its the perfect size for me. Love the plexi dome and dial of the original, but if I owned one... I'd probably love the mk 2 also. Its a stunning little watch that just works on all levels. Mr Platts just got it so right with the Everest

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    Quote Originally Posted by wildheart View Post
    My PRS 25 is 171 bought in 2011 probably my most worn watch over the decade. Its been on so many straps. Its the perfect size for me. Love the plexi dome and dial of the original, but if I owned one... I'd probably love the mk 2 also. Its a stunning little watch that just works on all levels. Mr Platts just got it so right with the Everest

    Very nice 👌

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    Here is mine from 2011, it is a strap monster.


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    Quote Originally Posted by wildheart View Post
    My PRS 25 is 171 bought in 2011 probably my most worn watch over the decade. Its been on so many straps. Its the perfect size for me. Love the plexi dome and dial of the original, but if I owned one... I'd probably love the mk 2 also. Its a stunning little watch that just works on all levels. Mr Platts just got it so right with the Everest
    Where did that decade go?! I regard my example from 2011 (57, birth year) as my tough legible knockabout watch. I've just set it and got it running to share some wear on my 22mm Havestons along with my Voyager. I thought it might go when I got a 36mm version, but they are quite different watches and both remain. Just about to put it on for a long walkabout with camera in the snow. It's on a Carrier A2 here . . .


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    Quote Originally Posted by TheGent View Post
    There’s a lovely irony to this, those of us who own timefactors watches has something far more exclusive than those brands that people are paying crazy money for
    We have been doing this a long time. Eddie is magic.
    "Owning one is almost as satisfying as making one." ~ Rolex 1973

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    Quote Originally Posted by wildheart View Post
    My PRS 25 is 171 bought in 2011 probably my most worn watch over the decade. Its been on so many straps. Its the perfect size for me. Love the plexi dome and dial of the original, but if I owned one... I'd probably love the mk 2 also. Its a stunning little watch that just works on all levels. Mr Platts just got it so right with the Everest

    I’ve had both and still have the later model. I only sold the mark1 because I kept scratching the plexi; an issue I obviously don’t have with the sapphire.

    It’s my most worn watch and the reason I’m no longer looking for an Explorer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by abraxas View Post
    We have been doing this a long time. Eddie is magic.
    Oh yes, I bought my first one 7 years ago. Nice to see the brand getting recognition.


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    I forgot to include 200 of the white dial Everest.

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    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 swanbourne View Post
    I forgot to include 200 of the white dial Everest.

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    Will there be any more of the White dials Eddie?


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    Quote Originally Posted by TheGent View Post
    Will there be any more of the White dials Eddie?


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    Yes.

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    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 swanbourne View Post
    Yes.

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    Wahoo! Thanks Eddie. Something to look forward to


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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    Yes.

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    And the gorgeous gilt dials? More of those at some point?

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    After just seeing a pic of the first gilt explorer it will be interesting to see if these become top dog in popularity over the 'classic' silver hands explorer.




    Quote Originally Posted by theflyingfisherman View Post
    And the gorgeous gilt dials? More of those at some point?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Boxsash View Post
    After just seeing a pic of the first gilt explorer it will be interesting to see if these become top dog in popularity over the 'classic' silver hands explorer.
    I was wondering about that lume though in the gilt version. My personal preference would be a cream colour.


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    Quote Originally Posted by alpharulez View Post
    I was wondering about that lume though in the gilt version. My personal preference would be a cream colour.
    Same here, and I was afraid of ordering "v1" again to find out that "v2" and "v3" are better and better. Like the 36mm regular Smiths.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    Yes.

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    Guilt white dial... with guilt minute track, perhaps?
    "Owning one is almost as satisfying as making one." ~ Rolex 1973

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    Quote Originally Posted by redhed18 View Post
    Same here, and I was afraid of ordering "v1" again to find out that "v2" and "v3" are better and better. Like the 36mm regular Smiths.

    They aren't better, just different. It's merely aesthetics and is very subjective.
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