I hope yes, the watch is still something special, and not many people only a passive interest in the International Whaling Commission, or posted on here once or twice a few years ago bought a huge HP 97 version.
66 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 8, 2009St. Louis,
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I think that once the design and price are set, any forum member who deposits 1000.00 should get a watch. This should be about the community, not an arbitrary pre-determined limit. What does it really matter if its a run of 100 or 283...?
226 Discussions and CommentsMember since June 7, 2011Mumbai,
India
Sorry Michael, Missed out on the survey. Have been tied up lately.
Yup, I agree that the watch should be sold through the Forum.
Having a dealer for collection/ payment seems great. Manish.
Michael Friedberg Wrote:Here are the numbers:
Total Completed Survey: 82 (100%)
How many Collectors' Forum 3 Watches should be produced? Assume the watch will sell for 8000 CHF or less 100 31.5% 200 28.8% 500 27.4% Unlimited 12.3%
Should anyone who wants one be able to qualify for the watch? Yes 53.3% No 46.7%
Should applications for the watch only be through this forum? Yes 89.0% No 11.0% Should IWC Boutiques be able to sell this watch independently of the Forum? Yes 22.5% No 77.5%
Should other IWC dealers be able to sell this watch independently of the Forum? Yes 17.5% No 82.5%
My comments:
--Everyone is divided on quantities. I think we need enough to satisfy collectors here and but not have so many to lose exclusivity. The 200 number at least is a middle ground. Some comments suggested a period of "open enrollment" and quantities geared to that.
--The second question of mine wasn't well-worded. IT could have meant that people here might not get the watch b ut only "insiders". That wasn't my intent. Many of the comments (which are difficult to show here) said that amny active forum member should qualify. I concur with that. I'd also rather err on the side of being slightly liberal than restrictive.
--I think almost everyone thinks applicatiosn should be through this forum, and a large majority are opposed to sales outside of the forum. IF the project proceeds we might need to use boutiques for payment/delivery for technical reasons, though.
Your comments?
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226 Discussions and CommentsMember since June 7, 2011Mumbai,
India
Agree with you Alan, regarding taking advance. But 500 posts... I might just miss that. I think anyone on the forum, who is passionate about IWC, should join in. Agreed that the quantity should be announced later. It will add to the excitement. MK
Alan Ross Wrote:Michael,
Your analysis is sound. I voted against the sale by boutiques or ADs. What I was concerned about was the sale outside of the Forum. For those not located near a boutique delivery by an AD is fine. I just don't think independent sales should be permitted.
Also, I think Forum members should get first preference. Let's say anyone with over 500 posts gets first choice for a day or two. Then other Forum members can participate. I do not wish to exclude anyone, but active participation should mean something.
200 watches I think is optimistic; I think 100 is more likely the best. One way to gauge interest is to take a $1000 non refundable deposit after the watch design is announced. then the limited edition number can be announced.
Just my opinion.
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Last edited: 30 March, 2012 - 14:18
JB
Missed out on the survey. Have been tied up lately.
Yup, I agree that the watch should be sold through the Forum.
Having a dealer for collection/ payment seems great.
Manish.
Everything you need for a Happy Life is within yourself...
I might just miss that. I think anyone on the forum, who is passionate about IWC, should join in. Agreed that the quantity should be announced later.
It will add to the excitement.
MK
Everything you need for a Happy Life is within yourself...