M.a.d.1 red raffle

[tufa]

Originally Posted by -dustin

Just got the same email. Super stoked.

Same for me! Lucky day!

[travisb]

Mine has been shipped and should be here Friday!!! Excited to add this one for sure.


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[INC]

Oh you lucky... ones! Congrats!

It seems that "Blue Horseshoe" likes all TRF fans except me :)

[Gebbeth]

Okay. One of you will get lucky.

I just turned down the offer to buy a MAD1 Red. I was offered the chance to buy because others have turned down their winning raffle or MB&F had found others trying to resell their watches.

I sent an email saying I'm really thankful for being offered a chance to buy the watch, but I have to pass this time around. I hope this doesn't hurt my chances at future raffles.

My reasoning is that in the time between first hearing that I did not win the raffle to now, I have committed to purchasing another watch, and I couldn't really justify purchasing the MAD1 Red simultaneously.

And to be perfectly honest, I'm not sure the watch itself fits my collection. It's a wild watch and a conversation piece, but my collection has been, thus far, more understated, and I really couldn't envision too many scenarios where I could wear the watch.

Anyway, good luck to those still wanting this watch. Hopefully, you will get good news soon.

Perhaps one day I will pull the trigger, but it's not today.

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by Gebbeth

Okay. One of you will get lucky.

I just turned down the offer to buy a MAD1 Red. I was offered the chance to buy because others have turned down their winning raffle or MB&F had found others trying to resell their watches.

I sent an email saying I'm really thankful for being offered a chance to buy the watch, but I have to pass this time around. I hope this doesn't hurt my chances at future raffles.

My reasoning is that in the time between first hearing that I did not win the raffle to now, I have committed to purchasing another watch, and I couldn't really justify purchasing the MAD1 Red simultaneously.

And to be perfectly honest, I'm not sure the watch itself fits my collection. It's a wild watch and a conversation piece, but my collection has been, thus far, more understated, and I really couldn't envision too many scenarios where I could wear the watch.

Anyway, good luck to those still wanting this watch. Hopefully, you will get good news soon.

Perhaps one day I will pull the trigger, but it's not today.

Many thanks! Just got the email offering me a chance to get one. Super excited.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Many thanks! Just got the email offering me a chance to get one. Super excited.

Did a lot of people changed their mind or a lot of flippers were identified?

My guess would be the first since the screening should have been done before the drawing.

Or maybe the flippers changed their mind since supply increased and the profit is not there anymore. But either case, this is better for the real collector.

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by llngoc

Did a lot of people changed their mind or a lot of flippers were identified?

My guess would be the first since the screening should have been done before the drawing.

Or maybe the flippers changed their mind since supply increased and the profit is not there anymore. But either case, this is better for the real collector.

The premiums on watches has definitely gone down hill along with the rest of the economy. I am sure a bunch of flippers had signed up for the raffle and walked away when they saw what is happening on the resale market.

[INC]

Everyone got an email here except me?

[Doc Olives]

Another lucky second chance email received here today as well. I’m thinking maybe they had some upped production as well? Who knows. Super stoked for this one.

[king4aday]

I got my surprise email today! Got lucky on the third drawing. Thanks to the people who declined to purchase that gave opportunity to collectors like me! Can't wait! Cheers!

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[Kliminator]

Also received email to purchase one for the reasons mentioned above. Does anyone know if the strap can be exchanged if the size at time of ordering doesn't work?

[enjoythemusic]

i think there is only one size strap, never saw an option to change it.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

i think there is only one size strap, never saw an option to change it.

I was given the option of small, medium or large. I went with medium which is pretty much standard.


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[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by travisb

I was given the option of small, medium or large. I went with medium which is pretty much standard.


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Yes there were three choices. What size is your wrist?

[travisb]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Yes there were three choices. What size is your wrist?

6 3/4”. I’d rather have a little extra tail on the strap than not enough. I’m thinking it should be the perfect size.


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[tufa]

Originally Posted by travisb

6 3/4”. I’d rather have a little extra tail on the strap than not enough. I’m thinking it should be the perfect size.


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That should be fine for medium. I think their site suggested large only from 7.5"

[hgg43c]

wasn't one of the fortunate to get a second chance email, but congrats to all of you that did

[Gebbeth]

I'm not sure if a lot of people changed their minds. I don't know how previous raffles went and how many changed their minds for those raffles.

But if you think about it, how many people know of the MAD1? Probably a small subject of the watch collecting community. And an even smaller, miniscule, percentage of the general public. They have had, what, 3 raffles thus far?

It could be a lot of people who declined the offer may have already had won a MAD1, or may be more, and don't want another. People who placed entries may have done so thinking they would never win, and once they did, got cold feet.

Anyway, I guess I'm saying there is a small community of people who want this, and perhaps, there is now overlap in those who submit entries and those who no longer want, or already have, a MAD1.

[enjoythemusic]

If someone has a Blue one for reasonable ask.....

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

If someone has a Blue one for reasonable ask.....

Still loving your red it seems! How's the accuracy been?

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Still loving your red it seems! How's the accuracy been?

I am curious if the MB&F folks improved on the base Miyota movement. Below is a description of the accuracy.


Miyota claims the caliber 821A has an accuracy rating of -20 ~ +40 seconds per day. This is only measured within 10 to 60 minutes from a full power reserve.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

I am curious if the MB&F folks improved on the base Miyota movement. Below is a description of the accuracy.


Miyota claims the caliber 821A has an accuracy rating of -20 ~ +40 seconds per day. This is only measured within 10 to 60 minutes from a full power reserve.

I love the watch but accuracy is not its strong point. (At all)

I “enjoy” my interaction with the crown every few days if you get what I mean.

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Still loving your red it seems! How's the accuracy been?

Accuracy has been fine and still loving it. Wore it last weekend while my wife shopped

Just did a full wind and then a quick visit to the timegrapher (lift angle at 49). Looks ok to me (note, i didn't wait during the side pic for things to settle down). As well said below, it's not really about accuracy... it's a totally cool and fun timepiece to wear. It does seem to spark interest and conversation even with non-timepiece folks.

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[Watch2019]

For those looking for aftermarket straps for the M.A.D.1, Delugs offers them. I bought one such strap since the strap my watch came in (I had bought the watch from another person who had won the first raffle) was a bit short for me.

[thewatchidiot]

My wrist is 160mm and the medium is nearly ideal for smaller wrists. However, it’s thick and uncomfortable out the box. Hopefully, it will soften with more wear.
If someone bought from delugs, how flexible and comfortable is their strap?


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[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by thewatchidiot

My wrist is 160mm and the medium is nearly ideal for smaller wrists. However, it’s thick and uncomfortable out the box. Hopefully, it will soften with more wear.
If someone bought from delugs, how flexible and comfortable is their strap?


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Good to hear thanks for the feedback. Wrist size wise we are similar in size and I ordered medium so that's reassuring.

Would love to see some shots of the watch on your wrist!

I know it's large and pretty thick - how do you feel it wears..?

[Watch2019]

Originally Posted by thewatchidiot

My wrist is 160mm and the medium is nearly ideal for smaller wrists. However, it’s thick and uncomfortable out the box. Hopefully, it will soften with more wear.
If someone bought from delugs, how flexible and comfortable is their strap?


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I have no issue with the OEM strap except it is a bit short. The Delugs strap is similar in feel to the OEM strap probably because of their chunky nature. As I rotate my watches, I am unable to tell whether the strap will become more flexible over time since I have no chunky straps before this. I am assuming regular wear will soften both straps though.

[-dustin]

Waited till pretty much the last minute to order Big Red. Really struggled between it and the the Bel Canto. I'm hoping the Bel Canto sticks around till next year. And hoping the MAD1 shows up in time for my b-day in December.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by -dustin

Waited till pretty much the last minute to order Big Red. Really struggled between it and the the Bel Canto. I'm hoping the Bel Canto sticks around till next year. And hoping the MAD1 shows up in time for my b-day in December.

Congrats in advance! Received mine about 2 weeks ago. You will love it!!


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[WatchTimes]

The more I see these the more I want one!
Really a cool watch!
Congrats to those who were lucky enough to be able to get one!
IF secondary ever goes down I may snag one but not at the asking prices I've seen.