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    AnOrdain

    Just got this in my mail, I think this is a stunning watch

    https://anordain.com/blogs/news/stru...id=3c5b4b8d12#

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    They have some stunning designs - and that Struthers one is superb.

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    Great read that. And much greater dedication by the enamel team.

    Sent from my SM-A528B using Tapatalk

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    Apparently the first 5 are sold and they're taking "expressions of interest" for the next batch.

    I'm guessing it won't be cheap!

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    That is a phenomenal looking watch and dial.

    Love seeing the skill going into such a precious piece of art.

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    That is stunning, especially in what looks like R/G.

    Tempted to register, but does anyone know what the price and wait time is?

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    No info on prices but the other models are in the £35-40K bracket!

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    Quote Originally Posted by robert75 View Post
    I used to quite like Anordain as a company and the stuff they did (in spite of the weird handset) The condenscending language they now use with their "Waiting list/expressions of interest" is frankly laughable.

    Would much rather go with Sartory Billard or Lundis Bleus.
    I see where you are coming from but they are an artisanal product like the others you list. I am sure there is an element of waste in dial production and they can only have a certain number of people skilled in the dial manufacturer process
    They are not a mass produced watch
    As such I can understand the wait list in this case.
    Not my style of watch at all but I can appreciate the effort that goes in to making them.

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    Got a lot of time for AnOrdain, but that Struthers piece is something else again - proper haute horlogerie, and with a commensurate price attached of course!

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    As a knife maker, I find metal work techniques fascinating.

    I'd never heard of Champlevé until today.

    Really enjoyed reading the link by the OP.

    Makes me want to get in the shed and start making metal dust =)


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    Quote Originally Posted by robert75 View Post
    I used to quite like Anordain as a company and the stuff they did (in spite of the weird handset) The condenscending language they now use with their "Waiting list/expressions of interest" is frankly laughable.

    Would much rather go with Sartory Billard or Lundis Bleus.
    What language do they now use?

    Do either SB or LB make their own enamel dials?
    Assumed SB at least used a 3rd party.

    Not that it makes any difference to the end product, only the expected wait times!
    Having said that, demand is the big issue with anOrdain. I got mine in 10 weeks and with custom printing back when they weren't quite so popular.

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    My understanding was you put you name down, went on the list and when you got to the top you got to select what you wanted.
    It's as fair as it gets when supply is constrained. No 'relationship' needed.
    Maybe they've changed again though.

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    I don't like the styling (a bit too traditional) but I do appreciate the skills and the effort involved in making something like that (both the dial and the watch). Fabulous, thank you for sharing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kamakazie! View Post
    My understanding was you put you name down, went on the list and when you got to the top you got to select what you wanted.
    It's as fair as it gets when supply is constrained. No 'relationship' needed.
    Maybe they've changed again though.
    I agree. I've been on the list for about 6 months and am happy to wait until I eventually get to the top. No appointment for an interview to see if you meet the criteria to go on the list of expressions of interest to go on the list.

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