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MF,
Any idea how many will be produced? Since each one is matched to it's owner I would anticipate that the price makes the actual number self limiting anyway.
Alan - I don't know yet, but the answer is few, only because of the time to produce and assemble each, presumably by one watchmaker. I should know more later this week, since this incredible watch is one of the reasons I'll be in Schaffhausen.
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Now is the time for that £161 million lottery win, if only. Incredible piece, well done to all involved. Apart from that I am speechless. MF photos galore please since its another passion of yours! Will they let you try it for the week? After all you might want an RG and Pt models depending on your mood, but do not take it fishing!!
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Michael Friedberg Wrote:Alan - I don't know yet, but the answer is few, only because of the time to produce and assemble each, presumably by one watchmaker. I should know more later this week, since this incredible watch is one of the reasons I'll be in Schaffhausen.
What a masterpiece! We will be looking forward to your impressions. Like many here...I can only sigh from afar because I know the price point would necessitate me finding oil in my backyard (not always such a stretch in this neck of the 'woods!')!
Best regards, Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!" Frank Zappa
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Michael Friedberg Wrote:Alan - I don't know yet, but the answer is few, only because of the time to produce and assemble each, presumably by one watchmaker. I should know more later this week, since this incredible watch is one of the reasons I'll be in Schaffhausen.
Michael, Since you will be in Schaffhausen with all the decision makers perhaps you can convince them to display it at the NYC Boutique when it opens? Safe Travels. Kevin
The piece will be quite rare since each takes so much watchmaking time to produce. While I'm not sure about the NYC boutique, I know that there are several special events involving it in the US being discussed, and it's likely I may be at some. I would think at least one will be in NYC.
As I learn more, I'll try to mention any Siderale events here and get interested forum members on the invite lists.
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Michael Friedberg Wrote:Alan - I don't know yet, but the answer is few, only because of the time to produce and assemble each, presumably by one watchmaker. I should know more later this week, since this incredible watch is one of the reasons I'll be in Schaffhausen.
I'm told that it will be a maximum of 10 pieces per year, and you're correct in saying that it's one watchmaker. In fact, there is only one watchmaker qualified in Schaffhausen to work on the Sidérale.
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8541 Wrote:..and each watch 100% unique !
Quote: "This means that the customer is not only the owner of an extraordinary watch but also has his own personalized constellation showing the night sky at the geographical position of his choosing.
It's not just the star chart that's customizable, but every single aspect of the watch. You can choose any metal, any strap, any dial. You can also choose to highlight certain stars or constellations from your specified location, and it is calculated from a specific coordinate, not just a generic city.
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Any idea how many will be produced? Since each one is matched to it's owner I would anticipate that the price makes the actual number self limiting anyway.
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Regards, Michael
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Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
MF photos galore please since its another passion of yours! Will they let you try it for the week? After all you might want an RG and Pt models depending on your mood, but do not take it fishing!!
Cheers Greg Chalk
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What a masterpiece! We will be looking forward to your impressions. Like many here...I can only sigh from afar because I know the price point would necessitate me finding oil in my backyard (not always such a stretch in this neck of the 'woods!')!
Best regards,
Jim
"We are the other people, we are the other people...you're the other people too!"
Frank Zappa
Last edited: 13 March, 2012 - 15:03
Hope to see it some day... though it will be as rare as the Il Destriero.. I quess
Greetings, Martijn
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Michael,
Since you will be in Schaffhausen with all the decision makers perhaps you can convince them to display it at the NYC Boutique when it opens?
Safe Travels.
Kevin
Last edited: 29 March, 2012 - 21:17
The piece will be quite rare since each takes so much watchmaking time to produce. While I'm not sure about the NYC boutique, I know that there are several special events involving it in the US being discussed, and it's likely I may be at some. I would think at least one will be in NYC.
As I learn more, I'll try to mention any Siderale events here and get interested forum members on the invite lists.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
I'm told that it will be a maximum of 10 pieces per year, and you're correct in saying that it's one watchmaker. In fact, there is only one watchmaker qualified in Schaffhausen to work on the Sidérale.
It's not just the star chart that's customizable, but every single aspect of the watch. You can choose any metal, any strap, any dial. You can also choose to highlight certain stars or constellations from your specified location, and it is calculated from a specific coordinate, not just a generic city.