British Watchmakers' Day - what's the haul?

tikkathree · Post by **tikkathree** » Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:45 pm

British Watchmakers' today in London: I think my natural expectation is that those members of this forum who attended will have had a great time?

Who came away with what though?

NikM · Post by **NikM** » Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:55 pm

I came away empty handed but the fiancée came away with a Farer Aurora on her wrist and a matching pink cap

safe to say I think she is getting into the hobby…

Post by **Amor Vincit Omnia** » Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:56 pm

Did anyone bag a Lunadude?

Chris GB · Post by **Chris GB** » Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:24 pm

I went with the intention to look, not buy. (Un) Fortunately, something I've had my eye on since the first render aired was available to view and to buy. I was unsure how well the colours would translate from the original renders, but Marloe did an excellent job, so came home with this:

tikkathree · Post by **tikkathree** » Sat Mar 08, 2025 11:58 pm

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:56 pm Did anyone bag a Lunadude?

I'm thinking that I remember fondly the Scuba Dude Vostok watches so the Lunadude must be the CW Moonphase BWD LE?

Post by **Bahnstormer_vRS** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:40 am

@tikkathree - I was offered, but declined, the CW Moonphase BWD LE. It's too small for me and besides I already have the original 40mm version.

However, I believe @biggus_richus bought #2 of the 25. I can't recall for sure, but believe it is due to be despatched from CW Towers #2.

For me I was able to secure the Elliot Brown Holton Auto GMT: XXV / X - 1 of 10 pieces. It has a couple of nice bits of detail with the '25' on the date wheel being in red and BWMD 2025 on the edge of the dial at 6.

Additionally, I placed a pre-order for a very special piece from a brand that I'm quite fond of, with delivery due in April/May; more details in due course.

Finally,after queuing for what seemed like an ago, probably around an hour, in position #101 for 100 pieces, with a few drop outs from the queue, I was able to buy a Studio Underd0g x Fears Gimlet for a friend who was not able to attend.

Getting close to the end of queuing;-

My queue reservation token;-

and a Merch style pic of the watch.

Guy

iain · Post by **iain** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 8:27 am

Blimey that’s a busy dial Guy

And to think some people don’t like the multiple lines of text on the dial of the Tudor Pelagos……

tikkathree · Post by **tikkathree** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 9:58 am

So, Guy, all in all a productive and successful day seems to have been had: excellent.

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:40 am @tikkathree - I was offered, but declined, the CW Moonphase BWD LE. It's too small for me and besides I already have the original 40mm version.

However, I believe @biggus_richus bought #2 of the 25. I can't recall for sure, but believe it is due to be despatched from CW Towers #2.

For me I was able to secure the Elliot Brown Holton Auto GMT: XXV / X - 1 of 10 pieces. It has a couple of nice bits of detail with the '25' on the date wheel being in red and BWMD 2025 on the edge of the dial at 6.

Additionally, I placed a pre-order for a very special piece from a brand that I'm quite fond of, with delivery due in April/May; more details in due course.

Finally,after queuing for what seemed like an ago, probably around an hour, in position #101 for 100 pieces, with a few drop outs from the queue, I was able to buy a Studio Underd0g x Fears Gimlet for a friend who was not able to attend.

Getting close to the end of queuing;-

My queue reservation token;-

and a Merch style pic of the watch.

Guy

tikkathree · Post by **tikkathree** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 10:07 am

Living just 30-odd miles away, I earlier this year decided to sign up for the Cambridge-based Beaucroft experience and pre-ordered an Element in G&T colour dial which I plan to collect when it becomes available.

I'm highly curious about this rather left field Mr Penfold dial version:

I do hope that I like them!

Anyone who looked at/handled the Beaucroft Elements at BWD I'd love to hear your thoughts.

No.43 · Post by **No.43** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 11:42 am

Went to the afternoon session. Had a great time and have this one coming.

Post by **Amor Vincit Omnia** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 11:46 am

@No.43

Congratulations.

biggus_richus · Post by **biggus_richus** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 2:44 pm

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sun Mar 09, 2025 12:40 am However, I believe @biggus_richus bought #2 of the 25. I can't recall for sure, but believe it is due to be despatched from CW Towers #2.

I’ve been outed!

Despite only joining the queue quite some way back at 09:30 I managed to land #002. Not quite sure that it’s for me, but I’ve long wanted a CW Moonphase, and if it’s not for me it will hopefully be a trouble-free sell.

@Bahnstormer_vRS is correct; CW didn’t take stock to the show, but stock is ready and waiting to ship.

Chris GB · Post by **Chris GB** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:28 pm

tikkathree wrote: ↑Sun Mar 09, 2025 10:07 am Living just 30-odd miles away, I earlier this year decided to sign up for the Cambridge-based Beaucroft experience and pre-ordered an Element in G&T colour dial which I plan to collect when it becomes available.

I'm highly curious about this rather left field Mr Penfold dial version:

I do hope that I like them! Anyone who looked at/handled the Beaucroft Elements at BWD I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I had a very thorough look at the Beaucroft Element. A was impressed and I can see one being in my collection soon. The artist collaboration dial is very good indeed too.

Chris GB · Post by **Chris GB** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:29 pm

[Double post.

tikkathree · Post by **tikkathree** » Sun Mar 09, 2025 4:09 pm

Thank you sir. Your choice of dial colour?

Chris GB wrote: ↑Sun Mar 09, 2025 3:28 pm
tikkathree wrote: ↑Sun Mar 09, 2025 10:07 am Living just 30-odd miles away, I earlier this year decided to sign up for the Cambridge-based Beaucroft experience and pre-ordered an Element in G&T colour dial which I plan to collect when it becomes available.

I'm highly curious about this rather left field Mr Penfold dial version:

I do hope that I like them! Anyone who looked at/handled the Beaucroft Elements at BWD I'd love to hear your thoughts.
I had a very thorough look at the Beaucroft Element. A was impressed and I can see one being in my collection soon. The artist collaboration dial is very good indeed too.

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