Czapek

[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by dchang81

That model also puts them at the mercy of their suppliers.

How so?

[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by solaire

The ANTARCTIQUE only achieved a $20k in a recent auction ….


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Wow that's very good, actually. The watch sells new for that much without the auction buyer fees (so tack on another 30% to the $20k for the auction price).

Anyway, its always comforting to know that if I get the watch and don't bond with it, I can get back (or almost get back) what I paid.

[solaire]

Originally Posted by charger_vital

Wow that's very good, actually. The watch sells new for that much without the auction buyer fees (so tack on another 30% to the $20k for the auction price).

Anyway, its always comforting to know that if I get the watch and don't bond with it, I can get back (or almost get back) what I paid.

The auction fees are 10% so it’s 22k total.

Was at the low end of the auction estimate range.


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[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by solaire

The auction fees are 10% so it’s 22k total.

Was at the low end of the auction estimate range.


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30%... 10%.... 0.01%.... same difference to the issue I brought up. Anyway, who was the auction house? Do they have a Salmon Dial that I can get @10% over $20k?

[solaire]

Originally Posted by charger_vital

30%... 10%.... 0.01%.... same difference to the issue I brought up. Anyway, who was the auction house? Do they have a Salmon Dial that I can get @10% over $20k?

I’d imagine if one was to be listed then it would go for a similar amount.

Unlikely anyone is listing their salmon unless they’ve misjudged their finances.


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[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by solaire

I’d imagine if one was to be listed then it would go for a similar amount.

Unlikely anyone is listing their salmon unless they’ve misjudged their finances.


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Let me know if you see one... who was the auction house?

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Not invested, no. Just a happy customer.

only asked because you said you purchased one of the first Antarctique.

[solaire]

Originally Posted by charger_vital

Let me know if you see one... who was the auction house?

Here is the link, I'll keep a look out on if they get more.

https://loupethis.com/auctions/czape...e-terre-adelie

Some background, Loupe This and a collected man are the ones challenging the traditional auction houses with more reasonable fees and more. Loupe This are the ones who broke the record for the cartier crash piece @ 1.5m


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[charger_vital]

Originally Posted by solaire

Here is the link, I'll keep a look out on if they get more.

https://loupethis.com/auctions/czape...e-terre-adelie

Some background, Loupe This and a collected man are the ones challenging the traditional auction houses with more reasonable fees and more. Loupe This are the ones who broke the record for the cartier crash piece @ 1.5m


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Wow. Great intel. Thank you much!

[mongrelnomoad]

Originally Posted by GB-man

only asked because you said you purchased one of the first Antarctique.

Wasn’t as popular then :)

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by GB-man

The one thing that bothers me is there’s like 200 investors out there who crowdfunded this business and how can I ever tell who is giving an honest review and who is talking their own book?

If my memory is correct, Kari V wanted me to invest years ago when it was offered yet i was deeeep into a big property project so didn't. Thus, have zero conflicts, and in fact waited years until the Monochrome White to then get one.

I’m still warming up to the whole indie watchmaking without a watchmaker front and center. MBF has definitely forced me to warm up to this model with their shear awesomeness.

Oh yes, Max and Friends have changed the way many see high horology... and the possibilities. Would say more, yet am prepping for a review once the LM101 Willy Wonka arrives, so as a writer am keeping a few things on the down-low for now.

Czapek has also opened the eyes for many, as have other independants. After decades of being an active enthusiast, it's great to see so much creativity making it into the 'mainstream' viewpoint.

[mikemargolis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4c0ipmElYI

[ChetBaker]

Thanks for sharing Mike. some good close ups of the ice blue in there. I am hoping to try on the antarctique soon and confirm my pre-order. It does look really good.

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by charger_vital

How so?

The delay with mine is getting a case. A supplier issue. I mean I love MBF and watch all the interviews with max busser, hes talked about supplier issues causing them pain.

[JR16]

Originally Posted by mikemargolis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4c0ipmElYI

Thanks Mike, really enjoyed the video and continue to be excited about the future of the brand (and my order)!


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[enjoythemusic]

Thx Mike, great new video!

[Schweinwerfer]

I can't watch the video since it's private :(

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Schweinwerfer

I can't watch the video since it's private :(

Hmmm, someone changed the YT permissions since posted. Weird.

[beshannon]

Works fine for me

Great video, thanks. Waiting patiently for mine.

[EEpro]

Video works fine for me. Great detailed shots on the dial and showing the hour marker twinkle which is a checklist item for me.

[uscmatt99]

Nice morning in the garden. I just love how this dial and the indices play in the light with a slight tilt of the wrist.

[Patek_collector]

did anyone receive his Glacier Blue? mine is scheduled for Sept but i am sure there will be delays. if anyone got it, share with us some pictures!

have a great day.

[Noahgraph]

Yesterday finally had a hands on with the PdD in black-inck. I was very happy with the end-result. Blown away. I would say it comes close to Royal Oak-territory. Rubber-strap is amazing too. Really stoked. Expecting mine in April 23’. Cheers guys.

[enjoythemusic]

Life's A Beach :)

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by Noahgraph

Yesterday finally had a hands on with the PdD in black-inck. I was very happy with the end-result. Blown away. I would say it comes close to Royal Oak-territory. Rubber-strap is amazing too. Really stoked. Expecting mine in April 23’. Cheers guys.

Where were you able to do a hands on?

[Noahgraph]

Originally Posted by dchang81

Where were you able to do a hands on?

AD in the Netherlands.

[watchucallit]

I ordered the Rattrapante in October (paid in full) and still waiting. Keep getting excuses of delays at the factory.. but it has been over 7 months now... Is anyone else waiting on this one

[mikemargolis]

Originally Posted by Patek_collector

did anyone receive his Glacier Blue? mine is scheduled for Sept but i am sure there will be delays. if anyone got it, share with us some pictures!

have a great day.

I have not yet delivered one Glacier Blue in Americas.

[mikemargolis]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

I ordered the Rattrapante in October (paid in full) and still waiting. Keep getting excuses of delays at the factory.. but it has been over 7 months now... Is anyone else waiting on this one

Status from the boss as of May 11:

Rattrapante:
Chronode has faced an issue with the split-second mechanism and had to interrupt the production to modify two components: the tube and the axis transmitting the movement to the second and the split-second. Re-production of these two components has been launched. We will get pre-series in a week and test them. On May 19 we will get a precise timing on the schedule of the deliveries. Assembly should resume by June 15. We will be delivering some pieces in June and a many more in July. All the pieces already delivered have passed successfully the tests. In any case any issue would be taken care of as the usual.
Our delivery objective: all Silver Grey should be delivered by the end of September. When Silver Grey is fully delivered, we will immediately continue with the Ice Blue. The last Ice Blue batch should be delivered in early 2023.

[watchucallit]

Mike ..Thanks so much for this information.. Helpful to know