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[enjoythemusic]

Thinking about....

[GB-man]

Unless you have a magic lamp keep dreaming!

[_speedmaster_]

I look forward to your incoming in 7 years.

[llngoc]

They just ignored my email now

[WatchEater666]

I like my anglage like I like my girls…thicccc

[enjoythemusic]

Wow, tough crowd.

I'm thinking about it. Well, I was.

Now I'm thinking about bacon. Delicious, think-sliced apple smoked bacon.

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by WatchEater666

I like my anglage like I like my girls…thicccc

I like my wheel train like I like my girls…uncovered.

[GreenLantern]

They've been ignoring my email inquiries for ~3 years now.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

They've been ignoring my email inquiries for ~3 years now.

With 3 years worth of dedicated emails, I’d have flown over and popped by the shop by now…

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

With 3 years worth of dedicated emails, I’d have flown over and popped by the shop by now…

Haha. Good point.

I had more than enough other big hitters on order to not care enough about flying to his workshop. Emailing every quarter to check in is very low cost for me.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

They've been ignoring my email inquiries for ~3 years now.

I got one nice email a while back stating that she will be helping me and what am I interested in. I replied CC and she never replied. Then a week ago I emailed her to ask if it is possible to get the CC2. No response yet…

[GB-man]

I emailed them January 2020 and was told the CC1 was sold out but made to seem like they would get back to me for CC2. Spoiler alert they didnt.

[kunlun]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

I like my wheel train like I like my girls…uncovered.

I like my women like I like my watches, strapped in with leather (and kept in a vault)

[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by kunlun

I like my women like I like my watches, strapped in with leather (and kept in a vault)

[enjoythemusic]

Interesting replies... some quite fun!

And yes, i can easily wait for 7, or even 10 years, no rush as have been an enthusiast for decades. Have a feeling FOMO is getting the best of some people nowadays, especially the newbies who have been enthusiasts for only a handful of years. Plus, and let's face it, some of the conglomerates have lost the plot. Money is always funny... in a rich man's world.

Time...................

[Jay (Eire)]

If you all remember they, and several of their dealers/distributors, took indications of interest for this second watch in 2019. I placed my name on two lists, one in the US and one in Europe, I don’t expect to hear back from either given what has happened since then (the general market, the indie market and the Akrivia CC market).

I am a big fan of the AK-06 too, such a cool watch and more interesting in my opinion than the CC. Smaller audience though and not the flippers dream.

[GB-man]

Not sure it’s even about waiting at this point. I don’t think there’s a list to get on. Of course the secondary market is always there but they don’t come up all that often. Esperluxe had one a while back. Not sure what it sold for.

Let us know what you hear if you reach out. My guess is you won’t even get a response or a copy and paste thanks for your interest we are not taking further orders. I think the CC window closed for most people 2-3 years ago.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Let us know what you hear if you reach out. My guess is you won’t even get a response or a copy and paste thanks for your interest we are not taking further orders. I think the CC window closed for most people 2-3 years ago.

Roger that, will do. In cases like this i find voice communication is usually better imho. Am aiming for MB&F first, then.... Of course whether it happens or not is no big deal either way. It's a timepiece, we're not curing AIDs or anything.

BTW, have a feeling the reason they don't come up for sale in the secondary much is due to enthusiasts like me HODL

[rockdrock]

I am seeing this too. AkriviA models are spectacular and recently held an AK06 which was my least favorite but once in my hands for the first time, it was “everything”. I see why the chase is so intense. Also, with the money craze and outrageous high prizes, their retail is reasonable. I can’t believe I said that on a $100K+ watch.

I think CC2 is closed. I think allocations have not been made but you better be Jean Claude Biver to get one or a similar watch baller.

Not/not the same brand but don’t miss out on Petermann Bedat. While on their brand infancy, I think this brand may provide a beautiful , different alternative. The new Titanium 1967 Dead Beat Seconds is really modern and well executed. They are working on something new I am sure. RRCC 2 I hear is 99 and these guys are making 25 pieces in 2-3 years.

Lesson learned: start early.

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Lesson learned: start early.

I did. Still failed.

I even qualified myself as a great steward of independent watchmaking masterpieces.

Still failed.

Oh well. Was not meant to be. And still is not.

[ts3]

Any views on the new movement? Just by the looks of it I prefer the movement of CC(1) over CC2.

[WatchEater666]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I did. Still failed.

I even qualified myself as a great steward of independent watchmaking masterpieces.

Still failed.

Oh well. Was not meant to be. And still is not.

Don’t worry, all of these will change with 2008 2.0 :)

[Rado63]

I say go for it if you want it. While I can admire the design and execution of the watches , the email threads are what you will experience when trying to work with boutique brands. What happens when your watch needs service? or just a warranty problem? I do appreciate boutique brands because they have artistic freedom. How many employees do they have in the US? How many employees in the world? When you buy one of these boutique brands and you have to work with them at a later date the service will also be slow and I can not address their level of consistency or quality of there after purchase care. Just my .02 from my experience with small brands.

[rockdrock]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I did. Still failed.

I even qualified myself as a great steward of independent watchmaking masterpieces.

Still failed.

Oh well. Was not meant to be. And still is not.

Greenlantern, how do you know you failed? AkriviA does not answer emails often, does not respond to IG messages, and may not call but you never know. Unless you get a “we are sold out and unfortunately you did not get an allocation” email, I would keep pursuing.

Plus, there will be a new AK soon which I can’t wait to see and I am sure they will be designing the new RRCCIII!

Start early. All we can do at this point. It sounds like they would be lucky to have someone like you owning their watch.

Keep us posted.

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Greenlantern, how do you know you failed? AkriviA does not answer emails often, does not respond to IG messages, and may not call but you never know. Unless you get a “we are sold out and unfortunately you did not get an allocation” email, I would keep pursuing.

Plus, there will be a new AK soon which I can’t wait to see and I am sure they will be designing the new RRCCIII!

Start early. All we can do at this point. It sounds like they would be lucky to have someone like you owning their watch.

Keep us posted.

I assume I failed when I try to throw money at you and you ignore my emails (and I also messaged on social media).

But, as you said, I'll keep trying. It costs me nothing to send emails.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Start early. All we can do at this point. It sounds like they would be lucky to have someone like you owning their watch.

Keep us posted.

Good to know

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I assume I failed when I try to throw money at you and you ignore my emails (and I also messaged on social media).

But, as you said, I'll keep trying. It costs me nothing to send emails.

Good advice. I will keep emailing them too.

[rockdrock]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Good advice. I will keep emailing them too.

Go for it. As you already know, AkriviA is really small group and I am sure they are so overwhelmed by the hundreds if not thousands of requests to get their RRCC2. I’d be patient, kind, understanding, and persistent. With the little interaction I have had with the team, they are so nice and warm hearted.

Wish you tons of luck and will cross my fingers for you.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by rockdrock

Go for it. As you already know, AkriviA is really small group and I am sure they are so overwhelmed by the hundreds if not thousands of requests to get their RRCC2. I’d be patient, kind, understanding, and persistent. With the little interaction I have had with the team, they are so nice and warm hearted.

Wish you tons of luck and will cross my fingers for you.

Thanks. I think we all need luck here

I was told that CC2 is all sold now but never hurt to ask again

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Thanks. I think we all need luck here

I was told that CC2 is all sold now but never hurt to ask again

Setup an auto-emailer for every 35 to 45 days, that should suffice.