maclink wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:32 pm A very nice looking iteration of the Bel Canto. Very impressed. It had me thinking that the design team is full of very tasteful ideas in their designs. I think this impressive especially when looking at the wide range of designs to come through over the years. Apart from the Bel Canto, nothing particularly ground breaking but such tasteful ways of taking established designs that a bit further.

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:54 pm

nbg wrote:@Bahnstormer_vRS
Guy IIRC MF indicated that there was an initial supply at launch ready end of November.

All sold already, or spin?

He also indicated they can produce 750 BCs a month and current wait list from order to delivery is approximately 6 weeks (subject to my comment above about having an initial supply of the classic).

Neil

May well be already sold out, Neil.

I'll eat my words, after your comments, as I've learnt that orders were being placed after the preview (@GrumpyFrog ) and I was looking at the website about half an hour after the Classic went live this morning.

Ergo, initial stock sold out and availability moved to pre-order.

Guy

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nbg wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:24 am I like it.

Although not sure I need two Bel Canto. The original Azzurro and one of these new ones.

However if I did…

It would be the Oro.

Neil

TempusFugit wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 4:42 pm Got mine already!

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rkovars wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 3:54 pm
I think the groundbreaking stuff is coming behind the scenes in the manufacturing processes. They are pushing their manufacturers in a lot of different ways and as a result pushing the build process farther. Using novel machining practices, using different laser technologies to cut dials, materials etc. For example when Wil was explaining the process they used to coat the dials of the Classic without losing the sharpness of the Guilloché cut by laser.

tikkathree wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:40 pm At one point in the preview MF gave an explanation on current policy on under what circumstances CW now take a deposit for a watch which may have been - someone please correct me if I got this wrong - when availability of a watch for delivery is three months away or more.

meinberg wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 3:08 pm

tikkathree wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:40 pm At one point in the preview MF gave an explanation on current policy on under what circumstances CW now take a deposit for a watch which may have been - someone please correct me if I got this wrong - when availability of a watch for delivery is three months away or more.

As I ordered a BC in July, with an expected delivery in January this rankles a bit. I have paid in full but delivery is now pushed to February, CW are taking the mick by releasing a new model with outstanding orders being bumped. Not great customer relations there MF given the current interest rate.

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 3:15 pm

meinberg wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 3:08 pm

tikkathree wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:40 pm

Open Series or Bespoke or AMW Limited?

Guy

Regardless of variant, they have my money and are releasing new models whilst bumping my delivery date which is what annoys me the most, it’s dishonest. If there was a genuine delay specific to my version I would think an explanatory email would be easy, obviously requires thought though. Customer service fails again, when will they, or I, learn!

JAFO wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2024 4:16 pm I don't know if the blue hands on the Argento are a match for the blue dial of the Azzurro, but if they are, I wonder if a one off special Azzurro with those blue hands might be possible.

I don't see why they couldn't customise preorders with a variant beak and hands. I sent them an email actually. I think the Azzurro with blue hands and a white beak would suit me.