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Old 18 March 2023, 02:46 AM   #31
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Oh my, you should wear it. Love wearing mine as it is very light and comfortable to wear. Like our HK friend above, the M.A.D.1 gets more compliments than any other timepiece when worn. The finishing on the Red is wonderful, though yes for those who want MB&F quality, you'll need to get an MB&F of course.

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Stop making me feel bad I lost the raffle lol.
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Old 18 March 2023, 04:35 AM   #32
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For the second year in a row I wasn't successful as well. I'm happy for the ones that were able to secure and enjoy this watch.
Its comforting to see the prices on C24 dropping, and that other options like the CW Bel Canto exist without raffles.
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Old 18 March 2023, 04:55 AM   #33
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I lost for 2 years in a row also…
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Old 18 March 2023, 05:51 AM   #34
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Lost here as well. But gotta say, I think the uniqueness of the design and the brand is what makes this so compelling. It may not have the finishing of a "real" MB&F, but it's definitely got the DNA.
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Old 18 March 2023, 05:54 AM   #35
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Congrats for the winners, probably I will join the tribe later
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Old 18 March 2023, 06:06 AM   #36
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Stop making me feel bad I lost the raffle lol.
Awww man, sorry 'bout that. Why not just go grey if you really, reeeeeally want one?

True story, so last month i attended a luxury show and on purpose did not wear the M.A.D.1 because I felt it's best to be a bit low-key timepiece-wise (wore the Czapek Monochrome). Saved a bundle of time (not) talking timepieces to newbies and had wonderful conversations with true hardcore timepiece friends. Two knew of Czapek but never saw one, think one placed an order recently after seeing mine. Look, I love chatting with newbies, but my schedule was super tight that show.

The M.A.D.1 is better than expected, bits are very good quality, and wears really well. Drop by a grey and try it on.

Albert at European Watch Company has a blue and red one right now. Buy both and save :)
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Old 18 March 2023, 07:16 AM   #37
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Old 18 March 2023, 07:36 AM   #38
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Old 18 March 2023, 08:32 AM   #39
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Well I lost the raffle. That’s two years in a row of disappointment. Hope someone on here was able to win.

Ditto. I’m such a loser !


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Old 18 March 2023, 08:54 AM   #40
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Old 18 March 2023, 10:01 AM   #41
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Awww man, sorry 'bout that. Why not just go grey if you really, reeeeeally want one?

True story, so last month i attended a luxury show and on purpose did not wear the M.A.D.1 because I felt it's best to be a bit low-key timepiece-wise (wore the Czapek Monochrome). Saved a bundle of time (not) talking timepieces to newbies and had wonderful conversations with true hardcore timepiece friends. Two knew of Czapek but never saw one, think one placed an order recently after seeing mine. Look, I love chatting with newbies, but my schedule was super tight that show.

The M.A.D.1 is better than expected, bits are very good quality, and wears really well. Drop by a grey and try it on.

Albert at European Watch Company has a blue and red one right now. Buy both and save :)
No need to apologize I was just joking around. I appreciate you sharing your opinions on it.

I like it a lot and really want one but not enough to go gray in this case.

And yea I can totally see not wanting to wearing it under certain circumstances. Definitely a conversation piece and also a signal to certain watch nerds how much of an aficionado you are.

I’m gonna just keep on trying these raffles until I get one. Hopefully it’ll happen sooner than later.

Thanks again for the feedback!
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Old 18 March 2023, 12:23 PM   #42
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Old 18 March 2023, 02:46 PM   #43
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No need to apologize I was just joking around. I appreciate you sharing your opinions on it.

I like it a lot and really want one but not enough to go gray in this case.

And yea I can totally see not wanting to wearing it under certain circumstances. Definitely a conversation piece and also a signal to certain watch nerds how much of an aficionado you are.

I’m gonna just keep on trying these raffles until I get one. Hopefully it’ll happen sooner than later.

Thanks again for the feedback!
I think there will be quite a few more of raffles and I wish you luck. Going grey is definitely not worth it. I love mine for $2000 and $3000 I paid for them but the $5000-6000 asked for in the grey market is definitely not worth it.

In fact, I don't think there are really any modern in production watch which should go for above MSRP.
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Old 18 March 2023, 03:38 PM   #44
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Lost the raffle also....really want one

Did anyone get a few weeks ago an email verifying yourself due to suspicious info or whatever it was? Found that odd
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Old 18 March 2023, 05:35 PM   #45
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Looks like I won’t be wearing one either for at least another year


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Old 18 March 2023, 08:52 PM   #46
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I think there will be quite a few more of raffles and I wish you luck. Going grey is definitely not worth it. I love mine for $2000 and $3000 I paid for them but the $5000-6000 asked for in the grey market is definitely not worth it.

In fact, I don't think there are really any modern in production watch which should go for above MSRP.
Those are great prices. Take it with a pinch of salt but the lowest price on Chrono is almost double that
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Old 18 March 2023, 09:45 PM   #47
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Well I lost the raffle. That’s two years in a row of disappointment. Hope someone on here was able to win.
Same.
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Old 18 March 2023, 10:14 PM   #48
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I think there will be quite a few more of raffles and I wish you luck. Going grey is definitely not worth it. I love mine for $2000 and $3000 I paid for them but the $5000-6000 asked for in the grey market is definitely not worth it.

In fact, I don't think there are really any modern in production watch which should go for above MSRP.
agreed I plan on trying again as well.
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Old 18 March 2023, 10:44 PM   #49
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M.a.d.1 red raffle

I was successful but mine is going back in the pool so hopefully someone can yet get a surprise

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Old 18 March 2023, 10:55 PM   #50
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Very excited to add this one! Got lucky this year after a miss last year..
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Old 18 March 2023, 11:52 PM   #51
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Old 19 March 2023, 12:24 AM   #52
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Lost the raffle also....really want one

Did anyone get a few weeks ago an email verifying yourself due to suspicious info or whatever it was? Found that odd
I got the same email making sure I was a real person. They probably got a bunch of bot accounts registered for the raffle. I lost as well this round 0/2. Oh well maybe next run
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Old 19 March 2023, 12:38 AM   #53
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I got one! I lose the raffle but was given the opportunity by a good watch friend. Very excited! Also have a Bel Canto incoming so I guess that brings some cool quirkiness to the collection.
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Old 19 March 2023, 12:53 AM   #54
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Those are great prices. Take it with a pinch of salt but the lowest price on Chrono is almost double that

They are listed all over the place for 5-6k and I’ve never seen one get marked sold. Very niche product and not an MBF product.
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I was successful but mine is going back in the pool so hopefully someone can yet get a surprise
How come?
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Old 19 March 2023, 09:54 AM   #56
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I was successful but mine is going back in the pool so hopefully someone can yet get a surprise


Expect to be bombarded with private messages… not from me.

Funny thing, if the MAD Red was widely available, nobody would care. This is why I don’t think your watch is going back to the pool


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Old 19 March 2023, 10:15 AM   #57
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Expect to be bombarded with private messages… not from me.

Funny thing, if the MAD Red was widely available, nobody would care. This is why I don’t think your watch is going back to the pool


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Since registering for the raffle I joined the Tribe. Being a Tribe member gives access to Blue, Red or Both. I have a Blue arriving soon.
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Old 19 March 2023, 10:37 AM   #58
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Since registering for the raffle I joined the Tribe. Being a Tribe member gives access to Blue, Red or Both. I have a Blue arriving soon.

Ah, so you got the “real” thing… congrats!


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