Grand Seiko wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 3:02 am
Hopefully you will be getting into better weather and can enjoy some open top driving

Indeed, fingers crossed for the weather to turn

It's hard getting the front tyres to temperature currently.

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:23 am

WerTicus wrote:Is this the watch being teased in the email?

organised by @JasH that was released around this time last year to members of a private group he runs (and a few friends).

How does one find out about these private groups and super secret specials? Apart from the forum special that happens every few years?

Beautiful colour, by the way

wanged wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:42 am
How does one find out about these private groups and super secret specials? Apart from the forum special that happens every few years?

. . . .

Without wishing to be condescending, I think you'll find it's a case of the old adage "it's not what you know, but who you know".

There are many and varied Bespoke Edition watches that have been commissioned with CW over the years, by a wide range of Private or Corporate groups, Military and Law Enforcement organisations, Collaborations etc.

A small selection may be found in the Bespoke Collections within the CWArchive with others being added on an ongoing basis.

Guy

Good to see mention of the Phoenix in the latest edition of Loupe magazine.



Guy

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wanged wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:42 am

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:23 am

WerTicus wrote:Is this the watch being teased in the email?

organised by @JasH that was released around this time last year to members of a private group he runs (and a few friends).

How does one find out about these private groups and super secret specials? Apart from the forum special that happens every few years?

Beautiful colour, by the way

Here is another Bel Canto that is in the interest gathering process:

viewtopic.php/general-discussion/bel-ca ... 0ae4c5c086

wanged wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 4:42 am

How does one find out about these private groups and super secret specials? Apart from the forum special that happens every few years?

Beautiful colour, by the way

My previous 3 CW bespokes were targeted to car groups to a greater or lesser extent, but Jade Dragon is not. So I intend to offer it to CW forum here and on FB too, as the same time as the car groups. I expect this to be announced in May, but it's limited to only 30 pieces.

My non CW bespokes to date have been piece uniques, so don't really count.

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:17 am Good to see mention of the Phoenix in the latest edition of Loupe magazine.



Guy

There is a lot more coming on Phoenix btw

That flambe/sunburst dial is a stunner. And this from the man who gets picky about orange dials

I can imagine that finding a suitable strap up to the job of matching the watch might be something of a challenge.

JasH wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:03 pm The Bel Canto Phoenix has now arrived from Switzerland and undergoing Quality Control checks at CW, Maidenhead.

Some pics of the prototype attached. Three of the pics are with the Phoenix sitting on the wing of MSO 1. The fire pic was simply a quick phone snap whilst I watched a fire-eater perform at the weekend.















This bespoke was inspired by MSO 1

tikkathree wrote:That flambe/sunburst dial is a stunner. And this from the man who gets picky about orange dials

I can imagine that finding a suitable strap up to the job of matching the watch might be something of a challenge.

Jas thought of that one, which is why each buyer gets two Vacona straps, as pictured, with their watch.

Guy



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It’s arrived

^^^^ Totally told notch and congratulations.

Good to see it on the bracelet too.

Guy

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cwjc wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 1:05 pm It’s arrived

IMG_8618.jpeg

Congratulations

You're the first!

Mine hasn't even shipped yet

tikkathree wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:12 am That flambe/sunburst dial is a stunner. And this from the man who gets picky about orange dials

I can imagine that finding a suitable strap up to the job of matching the watch might be something of a challenge.

Indeed, as Guy mentioned, every watch comes with a pair of the bespoke matching Vacona leather straps too

JasH wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 10:58 pm

cwjc wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 1:05 pm It’s arrived

IMG_8618.jpeg

Congratulations

You're the first!

Mine hasn't even shipped yet

Wow how can I be ahead of the main man! You should be proud Jas it's fantastic - I love the way the colour changes under the light. Just need to take my time and resize at the weekend!