Another Byrd model

lilhoody · Post by **lilhoody** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:56 am

Am I the only one who go this e-mail today? Surely not. The specs on the website aren't the specs for this watch, Hopefully Brian will get back to me about what is inside. I'd like to see the three dial colors.

I like coin edge bezel's, but this sterile bezel looks nice also. The price is a temptress and I'm sitting on a credit. Damn Kobold!

Dear Friends,

We are happy to announce the release of our latest American timepiece, the R.E. Byrd Automatic.

On November 28th 1929, Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd (USN) became the first man to reach the South Pole by air. This feat secured him his place in the record books and the hearts of countless people around the world who were inspired by his expeditions and the stories of romantic adventure that would follow. By that time, Admiral Byrd, a naval aviator, had already completed an expedition to the North Pole, and made an attempt to be the first man to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

The new Kobold R.E. Byrd Automatic pays tribute to this American hero of yesteryear by combining retro styling with U.S. craftsmanship. Housed in a 41mm U.S.-made stainless steel case, the R.E. Byrd Automatic is powered by an automatic movement and features a highly legible minimalist dial (available in Deep Black, Snow White and Fuselage Gray. Coated with anti-U.V. lacquer, the dial is designed to withstand the test of time. The R.E. Byrd Automatic features a scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal treated with purple-hued antireflective coating to enhance legibility.

The R.E. Byrd Automatic is available at an introductory offer of only $1,450.00 -the lowest price of a serially produced American wristwatch in over forty years! At this price, the watch arrives on a simple, military-style canvas band; is shipped in a basic presentation box (wooden collector's box available at a surcharge); and is covered by a 1-year warranty. Existing Kobold customers receive their Byrd Automatic with a wooden collector's box and a 3-year warranty ($600 value). The R.E. Byrd Automatic is available immediately and begins shipping on July 18th 2011. The introductory offer expires September 15th, 2011.

If you have any questions about this watch, please feel free to contact us, we are happy to assist you.

Sincerely,

Brian Satchell

Vice President of Operations

FlyPenFly · Post by **FlyPenFly** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:03 pm

That is pretty classy although I do like crown protectors on a sports watch.

Price is pretty unbeatable. I would bet $5 its a 2892 or 2824 in there.

FlyPenFly · Post by **FlyPenFly** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:07 pm

Also, I wonder who made the case.

FlyPenFly · Post by **FlyPenFly** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:08 pm

Oh also on the product page: Movement: ETA 2824-A2
Swiss-made
winding automatic mechanism
jewels 21
balance Glucydur
mainspring Nivarox 1

It would have been nice if they put a small engraving on the case back or outline on on the dial of the original plane used for that trip. (edit: Looks like the chrono version does exactly that)

I think I prefer this variant:

lilhoody · Post by **lilhoody** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:14 pm

Yeah but the product page also says it's 39mm not 41mm and they claim it's serially produced in US. I guess I was expecting a different movement and assumed this was a IT glitch, with details from a previous Byrd. Not the case, since those other two were chronos and used different movements.

39mm and change is a deal breaker. 41mm is doable.

Oh well.

FlyPenFly · Post by **FlyPenFly** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:15 pm

If that's a 20mm lug size, it looks more like 39 or 40mm to me...

Either way, cool looking watch and yeah, for me 42mm is the ideal size for a watch.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:19 pm

what is a serially produced American wristwatch but that is "swiss made"?

is this watch from Nepal maybe? I hate to say it but when I here "swiss made" it comes of as being a generic title.

lilhoody · Post by **lilhoody** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:19 pm

This guy was too small. It was gorgeous though. It went straight to flip-ville.

Post by **matt.wu** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:57 pm

Not a bad looker or price...

Seth · Post by **Seth** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:33 pm

Since when is a warranty and a box a $600 value?

Another on the long list of watches with a Nice Strap.

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:51 pm

is this one being made by the Tibetan Sherpas? Not saying anything one way or the other, I just remember they were starting to give back to Tibet by training local watchmakers.

fastward · Post by **fastward** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:57 pm

rockmastermike wrote:is this one being made by the Tibetan Sherpas? Not saying anything one way or the other, I just remember they were starting to give back to Tibet by training local watchmakers.

Mike,
This watch looks different than the Himalayan model.

viewtopic.php?f=54&t=11300&start=0

giosdad · Post by **giosdad** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:59 pm

Not a bad looking watch or deal. Which hands does it come with? The gallery shows all black hands.

I just picked up a white dialed watch today and need to reload otherwise this would be a topic of conversation when they call me to tell me my Comanche is ready.

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:04 pm

fastward wrote:
rockmastermike wrote:is this one being made by the Tibetan Sherpas? Not saying anything one way or the other, I just remember they were starting to give back to Tibet by training local watchmakers.
Mike,
This watch looks different than the Himalayan model.

viewtopic.php?f=54&t=11300&start=0

Thanks, Ed

fastward · Post by **fastward** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:15 pm

rockmastermike wrote:
fastward wrote:
rockmastermike wrote:is this one being made by the Tibetan Sherpas? Not saying anything one way or the other, I just remember they were starting to give back to Tibet by training local watchmakers.
Mike,
This watch looks different than the Himalayan model.

viewtopic.php?f=54&t=11300&start=0
Thanks, Ed

Not a problem, Mike. I had the same thought.

Post by **Pasquale** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:47 pm

who's byrd?

fastward · Post by **fastward** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:51 pm

patstarrx wrote:who's byrd?

R.I.F.

Post by **Pasquale** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:59 pm

Duno what that is ^ but watch sucks

fastward · Post by **fastward** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:14 pm

patstarrx wrote:Duno what that is ^ but watch sucks

Reading is fundamental.

Its in BDs first post. Admiral Byrd was a polar explorer.

lilhoody · Post by **lilhoody** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:36 pm

Brian said the case back is engraved. He confirms it is the ETA 2824 and the watch is 39mm and change. He also says the case (caseback, midcase and bezel) are US made.

Too bad about the size. I like the price and they look really nice. I don't know if I would get grey or white.

He sent pictures, but in apx format and I'm having a time modifying them.

chris7013 · Post by **chris7013** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:44 pm

fastward wrote:
patstarrx wrote:Duno what that is ^ but watch sucks
Reading is fundamental.

Its in BDs first post. Admiral Byrd was a polar explorer.

Shit Pat I thought all you pole explorers hung out together.
It's not my speed but then again I have no taste. Darin let me know when you're gonna flip that bead blasted piece of shit so I can sell everything in time to get rid of it for you.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:44 pm

so they did start making cases in the US now? I thought it was reported last time that idea was aborted?

also if you like a Nepal watch the cases look exactly the same.

lilhoody · Post by **lilhoody** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 7:58 am

chris7013 wrote:
fastward wrote:
patstarrx wrote:Duno what that is ^ but watch sucks
Darin let me know when you're gonna flip that bead blasted piece of shit so I can sell everything in time to get rid of it for you.

Smitten are you? I can't believe that was the first time you saw it. So all that hostility toward me this weekend was actually jealousy? Jade isn't your color my friend, it's ugly on you.

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Here is a little buttery soft, bead blasted goodness for you.

chris7013 · Post by **chris7013** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 8:09 am

It's not bad I guess. Like how the pretense has been washed away but it's still classy.

You should name it Pippa.

Post by **matt.wu** » Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:04 am

I just got the email. I must not be on the VIP list....

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