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Interest in a one-off BRM watch?

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  1. rob lay

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    #1 rob lay, Aug 4, 2019
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    Through Speed Digital and BRM Partner Frederic Gasser we have the opportunity to do a numbered very limited edition custom designed watch only available here.
    • We have the ability to custom design ourselves (design below is the preliminary). Potential real customer feedback welcome.
    • Very limited run each watch individually numbered. Initial idea is 10, but may be 5 or 20 after further feedback.
    • Although only available through FerrariChat, we don't want to limit the future value of this watch by personalizing it for FerrariChat or you, although each person is welcome to have the factory do some personalization.
    • This edition will be name inspired by one of the old Italian races that Enzo Ferrari participated in. Vintage racing meets the modern world. We will not infringe on Ferrari's or anyone elses rights.
    Preliminary Design v0.1:

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    Preliminary Specs:
    • Chronograph-automatic, movement based on Eta Valjoux 7753 hardly modified in house.
    • Skeleton dial
    • 46mm titanium case with black PVD
    • Crystal sapphire front and back
    • Screw down crown
    • 6 shock absorbers (3 vertical and 3 horizontal) - those are active and protect the movement from any type of impact.
    • All parts are made from one single bloc of metal all CNC in house and assembled by hand in our manufacture in France.
    • Water resistant up to 100 meters (365 feet)
    • Warranty 3 years
    • Retail: $18,750.00
    We're very serious about moving forward with this watch. We're gauging the initial demand, refining the design, and immediately reserving spots for the individual numbers. Once the watch is finalized for production we'll take a 50% deposit (+/-) and then the remaining when delivered (apx 4-8 weeks). If you want to soft reserve a spot please send me the available number you are interested in. Final production count will be determined before deposit required (unlike Ferrari) and if it changes from 10 those who reserved first will be allowed first choice to change to an available number.

    Numbered Reservations:

    #1 Rob Lay
    #2 RESERVED*
    #3 <open>
    #4 <open>
    #5 ticijan*
    #6 <open>
    #7 <open>
    #8 <open>
    #9 <open>
    #10 RAguas*
     
  2. rob lay

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    #5 soft reserved.
     
  3. Oengus

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    #8 pls
     
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  4. darth550

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    Have Frederic organize an event at the local dealer in Dallas and invite people. Tell him thanks for facilitating meeting Mario and Michael in Long Beach! :D
     
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  5. rob lay

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    got you.
     
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    Rob, see which car BRM is sponsoring and go yourself. ;)
     
  7. drjohngober

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    Great looking timepiece . Pardon my ignorance but why reserve #5 or 8 when spot 2,3,4 are open?
     
  8. msquared

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    Well #8 is super lucky and #4 would be so unlucky that some might refuse to wear it
     
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  9. rob lay

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    Is there any feedback on the design? We are going to send a FerrariChat email on it 26th or 27th and then after a couple weeks start first production.
     
  10. PATRIEK

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    I see alot of "Italian" in it, but I see nothing "Ferrari" in it ......
     
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    Very Nice looking watch..
    Interesting....8 is eternity, and 4 represents death in Chinese culture..
    They might want to skip 4..
     
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    #10 Please
     
  13. rob lay

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    Got you.
     
  14. rob lay

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    the cues I sent BRM were some vintage racing Ferrari photographs like classic wood steering wheels, classic wheels. I was going for a more vintage look and they ended up going with a more modern flare. If those buying like as is then we leave as is, there is room before production for some redesign though. FYI we couldn't infringe on any Ferrari rights.
     
  15. rob lay

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    #2 Reserved, only 5 left.
     
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    I am interested in watch number 3 but would like to see some Ferrari logo in it as the design unfolds and also want assurance its a v limited run, thanks David
     
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  18. rob lay

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    we can not do a Ferrari logo as that's protected. what you do with the watch after us is not in our control. we may be able to do some other customizations for you a little more red than Italian slant?

    yes, there are only 10 individually numbered pieces.
     
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  20. rob lay

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    #4, 6, 7, and 9 still available.
     
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    Beautiful watch. Did you try to contact Ferrari for a limited use of the logo?
    IMHO that would significantly shore up the value of the watch.
     
  23. rob lay

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    That is great idea for future.
     
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