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flipper 3T WIS 
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As the immortal Tommy Boy once said, "Holy schnikes!" What a beautiful hunk of titanium. I love the chronograph options, but the size and the price are both way out of my range. The way I see it though, these pieces only add more prestige to the Benarus brand. Great job guys. Last edited on Wed Mar 9th, 2011 07:37 pm by flipper |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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That dose look good. The Chrono is looking real good. I just may have to think on that one some. |
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mattnatti 3T WIS 
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Skipdawg wrote: That dose look good. The Chrono is looking real good. I just may have to think on that one some. i am with you on thinking about the chrono. i am also wondering if it will be a strap or bracelet. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS 
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Only 70 total pieces will be made. We are looking at rubber and leather strap options. Titanium can be brushed or blasted. http://www.benaruswatches.com/ourwatches/upcoming/morayti47.php |
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mattnatti 3T WIS
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thanks for the info Steve, you must have been reading my mind about the bracelet question..... |
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stew77 Admin 
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Perfect!!! I have been waiting for this one to be announced!!!!! Everything is absolutely killer here for both the 3-Hand and Chrono model...I am definitely going to snatch up a 3-Hander though...love the dimensions here, and in Titanium it's going to be sweet on the wrist!!! Awesome job Steve...the renderings look fantastic!!!  |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Thanks, I made the drawings. But you know the real thing always beats my art work. |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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Wow! Steve you've outdone yourself! I bet the grey dial will be stunning!! Id be interested in a 3-hander... though I know you have a new Bronze MOray in the plans too so that may take precedent... too many awesome benarus watches !! you're killing me Steve! 2894 is a great mvt, isn't it the same one Doxa used on the Tgraph? Last edited on Wed Mar 9th, 2011 10:13 pm by Jeep99dad |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Jeep99dad wrote:Wow! Steve you've outdone yourself! I bet the grey dial will be stunning!! Id be interested in a 3-hander... though I know you have a new Bronze MOray in the plans too so that may take precedent... too many awesome benarus watches Yes I believe Doxa uses it as well as Bell&Ross BR01-92 chrono and other high end mechanical chronographs. It is an expensive movement as you can see, but we will be making less than 20 chronographs and have tried to price them the best we can. |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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yes the price is right indeed! and you make awesome watch, so folks should feel confident they are getting a top watch for their #$!!! I've been more focused on 3 handers, less on chronos the past couple of years but this one is a beauty! and very tempting! :) I do want a Bronze Moray bad though... I may have to get a second job to affordx all the beauties you and Ralph are putting out! |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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I'm in for a grey dial brushed chrono eta 2894drool.gif |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote:I'm in for a grey dial brushed chrono eta 2894!drool.gif I added you to the list for model G |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Steve Laughlin wrote: oagaspar wrote:TY Steve but make it the H smooth bezel....nice and clean imo...you know I have been waiting on a sweet chrono from you guys and you killed it...in a good way...remarkable!  Attachment: ti47_4.jpg (Downloaded 212 times) |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote:Steve Laughlin wrote:oagaspar wrote:TY Steve but make it the H smooth bezel....nice and clean imo...you know I have been waiting on a sweet chrono from you guys and you killed it...in a good way! Cool, yes I have been wanting to make a bezel like this for a while. I am leaning towards a brushed chrono with bezel marks, and a blasted 3 hand without them. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Steve Laughlin wrote: oagaspar wrote:I hear ya Steve....I may as well get a 3 hander blasted with markers too,to make a fine pair of Morays,just a little opposite of you Buddy...these will be rare fish!....I have been wearing the B-Mo like it's my only watch lately and at 47mm this Ti will much anticipated!... my Son graduates College in May and has been eyeing the B-Mo and the Ti47 is something he will like....he's been wearing a Moray 1...  |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote:Steve Laughlin wrote:oagaspar wrote:I hear ya Steve....I may as well get a 3 hander blasted with markers too,to make a fine pair of Morays,just a little opposite of you Buddy...these will be rare fish!....I have been wearing the B-Mo like it's my only watch lately and at 47mm this Ti will much anticipated!... my Son graduates College in May and has been eyeing the B-Mo and the Ti47 is something he will like....he's been wearing a Moray 1... A or C ? |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Steve Laughlin wrote: oagaspar wrote:C for 3hander...nice grey dial watches done't come along much...I wear the grey Worldiver alot too... |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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O, I added you for a model C in blasted |
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mattnatti 3T WIS
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steve, i know you have me down for the G model in blasted. thank you for putting me on the list. i cannot wait to get another super rare watch. i love the grey dial with the black subs. and with the pics you sent me of the blasted Ti i think it will be a sinister cool look. drool.gif |
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BlueViper 3T WIS
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I am going with the "G" version on brushed! I have been waiting for a Benarus Chrono ..... Great Job Steve! |
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edwardschmedward 3T WIS 
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Beautiful watches, Steve... I'm thinking... I NEVER use a stopwatch, so stopped buying them...and 47mm is silly big for me, especially with a small movement... But they do look lovely! Now if the 3 hand had a dart dial...  Last edited on Thu Mar 10th, 2011 06:08 am by edwardschmedward |
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BA211 3T WIS 
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My jaw dropped with I got the email notification this evening when I got home from work. The "G" is the way to go for me. But they are all beauties to be sure. Last edited on Thu Mar 10th, 2011 06:48 am by BA211 |
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blbarron 3T WIS 
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Steve, will the 3-hand versions still have the HEV like the Moray 2's? Last edited on Thu Mar 10th, 2011 07:21 am by blbarron |
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edwardschmedward 3T WIS
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Aaaaaaahhh!!! I realize that since I wear 45mm Morays, that 47mm can't be that much bigger... AND then I see that there's a Moray II black dart on one of the forums...but it has the orange minute hand, which I don't care for... And you're making more Moray darts soon... And I already have xxxxx watches...can only wear one at a time without looking like a geek... AAAAAHHHHH!!!  Ok...I'll take a model A, please, Steve...  But I'm  |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Hay Steve with 70 are these going to be classified Limited Editions or Limited production models? |
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GX9901 3T WIS 
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The Moray 3's look good! They are however a bit too big for me at 47mm. If it was the same size as before, Titanium, and with sandwich dial, I would have a hard time resisting! (Hint hint...Moray 4??) |
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elemental 3T WIS
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i was actually hoping for a 2893 in one of these Ti bodies.. the hunt continues |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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elemental wrote:i was actually hoping for a 2893 in one of these Ti bodies.. the hunt continues that is a GMT watch, not a chronograph. |
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elemental 3T WIS
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Steve Laughlin wrote: elemental wrote: exactly :) <3 |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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elemental wrote:Steve Laughlin wrote:elemental wrote: The 2893 is a good movement if people know how to use it. It can be troublesome and easily messed up if people don't know how to set it or use it. I have had too many problems with customers messing up the movement by not setting it correctly. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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GX9901 wrote:The Moray 3's look good! They are however a bit too big for me at 47mm. If it was the same size as before, Titanium, and with sandwich dial, I would have a hard time resisting! (Hint hint...Moray 4??) We have made this watch for people who have requested 47mm, and for my own interest. We also made the Remora for those who asked for 42mm, and we still have some available on our website if 42mm is a better size for you. also the Moray 3 will still be 44mm. This new 47mm is a special small edition for those that have asked for it. Last edited on Thu Mar 10th, 2011 12:37 pm by Steve Laughlin |
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GX9901 3T WIS
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Steve Laughlin wrote: GX9901 wrote: I see, so this isn't Moray 3. Has a Moray 3 been announced? I guess I haven't been paying much attention. Anyway, whatever the number, I would find a future 44mm Moray with sandwich dial be difficult to resist. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Moray 3 in 44mm has not been announced, we are still working on some details, but there will also be a bronze edition in 44mm with the same dials as the steel version. |
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edwardschmedward 3T WIS
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Me wantum Dart Dialed Moray!!! drool.gif |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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the Ti47 will be a awesome watch in both movements but I have been waiting for a nice large dive chrono, specifically using the eta 2894, at a fair price for awhile now and this one hits the mark perfect in all categories imo...I also like the plain bezel option which leaves it open for custom engraving....maybe Steve&Ralf will offer both bezels if requested ? |
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blbarron 3T WIS
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oagaspar wrote: ....maybe Steve&Ralf will offer both bezels if requested ? That's kinda what I'm hoping for... maybe they will produce a few extras of each for us who would like to change them out every once in a while! Now if I could only decide between B or C, I could go ahead & place my name on the reservation list. Last edited on Thu Mar 10th, 2011 07:22 pm by blbarron |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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I am liking the gray dial! Can anyone offer some insight on brushed vs blasted? Being Ti these are going to show some scars as my Pam 25 has over the years so what finish would you think would show the least wear and tear? I am really worried about the smooth/clean bezel showing scars. |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Devin much like brushed SS the brushed Ti will be easier to care for in the long run vs blasted and both SS and Ti can be refinished to like new condition if necessary ...all of my Ti watches are blasted so I look forward to the brushed being offered on the Ti47... |
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blbarron 3T WIS
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Ok, made up my mind... I'm down for "C", 3 hand Grey dial w/bezel markings, email sent to Steve to put me on the list. I'm always a sucker for the grey dial watches! |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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I'm not sure if the bezel will be removable. I will check with Ralf. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Blasted titanium appears darker than blasted steel. We offer brushed or blasted on this titanium model. I need to make that note on the webpage. |
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stew77 Admin
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Devin wrote: I am liking the gray dial! Can anyone offer some insight on brushed vs blasted? Being Ti these are going to show some scars as my Pam 25 has over the years so what finish would you think would show the least wear and tear? I am really worried about the smooth/clean bezel showing scars. Trent...I agree with Oscar's comment above about the Brushed being much easier to care for in the long run as far as scratches go. I'm going Brushed, but I'm tempted to order a Blasted too!!! ....must resist...must resist... ...and as Steve is pointing out the Blasted Ti is going to be much darker in color than a Blasted ss finish typically is. Steve, and I had been trading some emails when I placed the order for mine, and he brought up an interesting point about the dark Blasted Ti and smooth bezel sort of being similar (in theme at least...because I think the Benarus pieces all stand on their own very well...inspired, but not a homage to a specific model) to what one sees in some of the various Ennebi Fondale pieces out there. Got me thinking along those lines anyway... |
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alund 3T WIS
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Most may not care about the caseback, but I hope it going to be a nice as the front. I would like to see a caseback that fit the size of the watch, and not a small case back that's size of the movement used. A small acaseback just doesn't look good to me, fill it out to the size of the 47mm case. Just my 2 cents Alan |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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alund wrote: Most may not care about the caseback, but I hope it going to be a nice as the front. I would like to see a caseback that fit the size of the watch, and not a small case back that's size of the movement used. A small acaseback just doesn't look good to me, fill it out to the size of the 47mm case. ...I have not seen a small caseback like you are talking about on a watch?... all the watches I have seen have casebacks that span the size of the case regardless of size... |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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 interesting? Do you have example?sounds weird indeed.hammer.gifalund wrote: Most may not care about the caseback, but I hope it going to be a nice as the front. I would like to see a caseback that fit the size of the watch, and not a small case back that's size of the movement used. A small acaseback just doesn't look good to me, fill it out to the size of the 47mm case. |
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alund 3T WIS
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I don't have any picture, of a watch with a small caseback. I've only seen a picture of one and it looked odd. I have two benarus now,moray1 and a meg1. Both are great, and couldn't be happier. I'm just like everyone else who ordered moray 47Ti, can't wait to hand it in my hands. Alan |
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blbarron 3T WIS
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I don't think we have to worry about the caseback, the watch is 18mm thick (on the 3 Hand) and I'm sure a good chunk of that is the caseback to be able to handle the 2000M WR. |
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Amer.S 3T WIS 
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Somehow I don't think most ppl will be paying attention to the caseback when wearing the watch ;) |
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AngryFish 3T WIS
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Steve, Is there any chance you will offer a dart dial 47mm? I love the look of the new watch but really miss the dart dial option. It looked so good on that case shape. For that matter, If I ordered one, is there a way that for an additional cost you could do a dart dial? Thanks, J. Last edited on Thu Mar 17th, 2011 11:11 am by AngryFish |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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I am so looking forward to this version of the Moray,especially the chrono version! |
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mickllogon 3T WIS
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How does the 2824 movement compare to the Valjoux 7750 calibre? |
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mickllogon 3T WIS
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I meant how does the 2894 compare with the Valjoux 7750 calibre? |
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madhouse2009 3T WIS 
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I'm all screwed up with what I wanted. But who gives a Sh**. Gone for a C Brushed and wanting it with rubber, as I seriously liiiiike rubber. Oh! Oh! I have gone and accidently added a Bronze as well.  |
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Craustin1 3T WIS
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Steve, I think I can get in with grey c, brushed. Let me know what I need to do, Thx. |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Craustin1 wrote:Steve, I think I can get in with grey c, brushed. Let me know what I need to do, Thx. Hi, have you sent me an email with your name and reservation request? if not please email me at SL@BENARUS.COM |
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Steve Laughlin 3T WIS
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Thanks to everyone who has reserved a Ti47. The reservation list is now closed. We will not be taking names on a backup list. When we have cancellations on the list we will sell those watches on our website after the reservations have all shipped. Originally we were thinking of producing 50 of the 3 hand and 20 chronos. Ralf and I have decided to produce 30 of the 3 hands and 10 chronos. This will allow us to be able to develop another design this year that will also be a very limited production. I am really excited and looking forward to this Ti47. Any details, info, photos, samples will be shared here on 3T in the future. |
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BA211 3T WIS
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Thanks for the update Steve. These will be special to be sure. I can't wait till they are here. I look forward to the updates as they become available. Thanks, Spencer |
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BlueViper 3T WIS
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1 of 10!!!!! Sweet!!! |
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blbarron 3T WIS
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Sounds great Steve, can't wait for my one of 30 to be ready! I haven't been this excited over a new watch in quite a while. |
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