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buddenfan · 27 October 2023, 04:03 AM

Both Ming and Christopher Ward announced new watch drops today which quite annoyed me as they are still months away from delivering on previous Watch orders. Just seem to be cracking out more and more models without delivering on the older models

The Ming is apparently 8 grams making it the lightest watch ever for for 19,500 swiss franks no thanks

enjoythemusic · 27 October 2023, 04:28 AM

Lighter than a Richard Mille? If so, it should cost $375,000 ;-)

Russell996 · 27 October 2023, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by buddenfan

Both Ming and Christopher Ward announced new watch drops today which quite annoyed me as they are still months away from delivering on previous Watch orders. Just seem to be cracking out more and more models without delivering on the older models

The Ming is apparently 8 grams making it the lightest watch ever for for 19,500 swiss franks no thanks

Brands can’t stand still, they have to continually bring new products to market.

buddenfan · 27 October 2023, 05:05 AM

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Brands can’t stand still, they have to continually bring new products to market.

Oversaturation? At least deliver on other orders before taking peoples money for preorders of new watches

Russell996 · 27 October 2023, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by buddenfan

Oversaturation? At least deliver on other orders before taking peoples money for preorders of new watches

CW are delivering my C1 tomorrow, these are not preorders.

enjoythemusic · 27 October 2023, 06:25 AM

Is the C1 purple dial delivering? Was to be July, now hopefully November.

Russell996 · 27 October 2023, 08:21 AM

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Is the C1 purple dial delivering? Was to be July, now hopefully November.

Sorry, I’m talking about the new C1 moonphase being delivered tomorrow.

Calatrava r · 27 October 2023, 08:42 AM

They will probably be slow to deliver the new releases also. They need to release new watches to keep interest in the brand up, even if actual deliveries are slow.

PhilLynott · 27 October 2023, 09:35 AM

They have to keep their pipeline full as a company trying to grow. For them it’s a balance of catching up on preorders while keeping cash flowing in the meantime with new releases. Being “caught up” isn’t their goal right now as much as us collectors would like it to be. Until they have enough cash on hand like the more well established brands do to be able to float R&D of new models they probably want to always be playing catch up.

This is all just me thinking like a business owner I don’t actually have any inside info about either company. I can make comparisons to my own business tho which helps me relate to how they’re running theirs.

PBJ1925 · 27 October 2023, 04:24 PM

I'm liking the CW aventurine dial / moonphase. Looks like a budget Moser in the most complementary way.

Russell996 · 27 October 2023, 08:31 PM

Arrived first thing today.

Yobrooks · 27 October 2023, 09:13 PM

Looks beautiful..enjoy.

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enjoythemusic · 27 October 2023, 11:16 PM

Congrats Russell

pdnb · 27 October 2023, 11:42 PM

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Arrived first thing today.

Nice! How is lume? They had a non adventurine model earlier that I liked that had crazy lume.

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PhilLynott · 27 October 2023, 11:46 PM

I really like that moonphase as well I almost pulled the trigger yesterday but am trying to stay focused on a few longer term grails I get distracted so easily!

hgg43c · 28 October 2023, 01:55 AM

wow what a watch - would love to see a lume shot of this watch

-dustin · 28 October 2023, 02:10 AM

generally don't like moonphase pieces, but when i saw the pictures in the Lunacy email, i was very impressed. that dial is over the top badass.

ads75 · 28 October 2023, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by buddenfan

Both Ming and Christopher Ward announced new watch drops today which quite annoyed me as they are still months away from delivering on previous Watch orders. Just seem to be cracking out more and more models without delivering on the older models

Did you think Rolex was the only brand that could make customers wait months or years on wait lists?

samson66 · 28 October 2023, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell996

Arrived first thing today.

Beautiful watch. I just wish they lumed the hands. Looks hard to read. What are your thoughts?

27 October 2023, 04:03 AM	#1
buddenfan Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: california Posts: 1,247	Anyone else annoyed these brands got new drops without delivering preorders? Both Ming and Christopher Ward announced new watch drops today which quite annoyed me as they are still months away from delivering on previous Watch orders. Just seem to be cracking out more and more models without delivering on the older models The Ming is apparently 8 grams making it the lightest watch ever for for 19,500 swiss franks no thanks Attached Images

27 October 2023, 04:28 AM	#2
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,162	Lighter than a Richard Mille? If so, it should cost $375,000 ;-) __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 October 2023, 06:25 AM	#6
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,162	Is the C1 purple dial delivering? Was to be July, now hopefully November. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 October 2023, 09:35 AM	#9
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	They have to keep their pipeline full as a company trying to grow. For them it’s a balance of catching up on preorders while keeping cash flowing in the meantime with new releases. Being “caught up” isn’t their goal right now as much as us collectors would like it to be. Until they have enough cash on hand like the more well established brands do to be able to float R&D of new models they probably want to always be playing catch up. This is all just me thinking like a business owner I don’t actually have any inside info about either company. I can make comparisons to my own business tho which helps me relate to how they’re running theirs. __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

27 October 2023, 11:16 PM	#13
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,162	Congrats Russell __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 October 2023, 08:42 AM	#8
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,416	They will probably be slow to deliver the new releases also. They need to release new watches to keep interest in the brand up, even if actual deliveries are slow.

27 October 2023, 04:24 PM	#10
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	I'm liking the CW aventurine dial / moonphase. Looks like a budget Moser in the most complementary way.

27 October 2023, 08:31 PM	#11
Russell996 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 4,269	Arrived first thing today.

27 October 2023, 09:13 PM	#12
Yobrooks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Philly, USA Watch: PP Posts: 622	Looks beautiful..enjoy. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk

27 October 2023, 11:46 PM	#15
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	I really like that moonphase as well I almost pulled the trigger yesterday but am trying to stay focused on a few longer term grails I get distracted so easily! __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

28 October 2023, 01:55 AM	#16
hgg43c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Terrapin Station Watch: 3 + 4 Posts: 427	wow what a watch - would love to see a lume shot of this watch

28 October 2023, 02:10 AM	#17
-dustin 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dustin Location: A, TX Posts: 1,691	generally don't like moonphase pieces, but when i saw the pictures in the Lunacy email, i was very impressed. that dial is over the top badass.

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