End of production on the CD-2
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End of production on the CD-2
The decision I have come to, is to end the production of the CD-2, very early on in its life.
This may be disappointing to some, but nice to go out on a high, with a Thomas Prescher made proto and a very exclusive watch as a first offering. You will unlikely meet another person with one on their wrist, and that is a feeling I always liked.
The total number of LE watches, was planned for 50, but after the first 25 watches have been completed in the coming 8 weeks or so, then the remaining people on the list, another 15 or just less, will be given the chance to still have one made if they wish. It will be a lot quicker than the first lot I promise!
The original 35 standard watches will see no more made.
The original 15 LE cases that were revised for different lug hole spacing are being looked at, to make into DLC standard watches with crystal case backs, and this will be the end for the CD-2 model. The expected arrival of those are when the LE is shipped, and when I have more movements, which at the earliest is September for the new A10's.
The price of those will of course be higher, but I plan to sell them for the current price plus the exact cost of the upgrades and not a cent more.
Realistically, those are on the back-burner, until everything else is sailing along, so arrival date is TBA, and will not be soon.
For those who are asking about spare parts, I have many, and considering the limited amount of watches, they will never end. If for some reason I do not have some spare or so, it is not hard to machine, or it it was a Seal/Gasket, they are all fairly standard items and easy for me to get in.
The reasons for all this are vast really, but one of the main driving factors in this, is when the CD-1 is launched, it will be retail ready.
The CD-2 is more of a raw enthusiast type watch and I do not feel it would really suit retail 100%. There will be a replacement of the CD-2 with this point in mind, but any schedule of that is not yet known. There are many other reasons, and the vision was the CD-1, so this is where for now I want to concentrate my time and efforts.
For Aegir to be a success, one of the many things needed to be done, is to go retail. Not in all those cheesy jewelry shores, but rather select little boutiques, that sell nice brands, or independent type brands. I plan to have one local here in Perth Australia, an East Coast US shop, and one in Singapore for a year or so, before looking further afield to the UK and main land Europe.
I have had great support from DWC and its members, as well as the SWX (Singapore Watch Exchange ) and the ability to post of WatchFreeks has been great too. But forums alone, with lack of money for magazine advertising or such, will not be enough to generate sales that will enable Aegir forward with new models and new tech.
The new models will not be watered down, just done differently, to find that point, that appeals to a wider audience.
CD-1 will never change much however.
This may be disappointing to some, but nice to go out on a high, with a Thomas Prescher made proto and a very exclusive watch as a first offering. You will unlikely meet another person with one on their wrist, and that is a feeling I always liked.
The total number of LE watches, was planned for 50, but after the first 25 watches have been completed in the coming 8 weeks or so, then the remaining people on the list, another 15 or just less, will be given the chance to still have one made if they wish. It will be a lot quicker than the first lot I promise!
The original 35 standard watches will see no more made.
The original 15 LE cases that were revised for different lug hole spacing are being looked at, to make into DLC standard watches with crystal case backs, and this will be the end for the CD-2 model. The expected arrival of those are when the LE is shipped, and when I have more movements, which at the earliest is September for the new A10's.
The price of those will of course be higher, but I plan to sell them for the current price plus the exact cost of the upgrades and not a cent more.
Realistically, those are on the back-burner, until everything else is sailing along, so arrival date is TBA, and will not be soon.
For those who are asking about spare parts, I have many, and considering the limited amount of watches, they will never end. If for some reason I do not have some spare or so, it is not hard to machine, or it it was a Seal/Gasket, they are all fairly standard items and easy for me to get in.
The reasons for all this are vast really, but one of the main driving factors in this, is when the CD-1 is launched, it will be retail ready.
The CD-2 is more of a raw enthusiast type watch and I do not feel it would really suit retail 100%. There will be a replacement of the CD-2 with this point in mind, but any schedule of that is not yet known. There are many other reasons, and the vision was the CD-1, so this is where for now I want to concentrate my time and efforts.
For Aegir to be a success, one of the many things needed to be done, is to go retail. Not in all those cheesy jewelry shores, but rather select little boutiques, that sell nice brands, or independent type brands. I plan to have one local here in Perth Australia, an East Coast US shop, and one in Singapore for a year or so, before looking further afield to the UK and main land Europe.
I have had great support from DWC and its members, as well as the SWX (Singapore Watch Exchange ) and the ability to post of WatchFreeks has been great too. But forums alone, with lack of money for magazine advertising or such, will not be enough to generate sales that will enable Aegir forward with new models and new tech.
The new models will not be watered down, just done differently, to find that point, that appeals to a wider audience.
CD-1 will never change much however.
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End of production on the CD-2
I wish you lots of success with your business plan Todd. I hope it all works out for you.
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
Wow mate tats a bombshell.
Best of luck whatever you choose to do I am wearing the CD2 today and it's a shame more people will never get to enjoy one.
PVD mmmmm now there is a thought.
Best of luck whatever you choose to do I am wearing the CD2 today and it's a shame more people will never get to enjoy one.
PVD mmmmm now there is a thought.
Re: End of production on the CD-2
Wish you the best and loook forward to seeing the CD-1's...
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
Waiting for the CD-1 white dial. Thanks for the info.
It's a beautiful world! Gerald.
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
Graeme wrote:I wish you lots of success with your business plan Todd. I hope it all works out for you.
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
Best of luck with your business plan and to Aegir in general. Looking forward to seeing your future products and owning one if your watches. Always enjoy reading your posts and very transparent communication!!
Merde Alors! Et Vive Les Francais!
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
I am wearing mine today also...it is one helluva watch! I was thinking the same thing on the DLC!Jamie wrote:Wow mate tats a bombshell.
Best of luck whatever you choose to do I am wearing the CD2 today and it's a shame more people will never get to enjoy one.
PVD mmmmm now there is a thought.
Best wishes Todd! I am sure that it will be the right decision in the long run!!
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
Todd will the deal case back fit the CD2?
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
No mate.Jamie wrote:Todd will the deal case back fit the CD2?
It fits, but the solid is designed to seal with the movement ring, which seals with the dial to make it anti magnetic.
Pointless really, as I decided not to make the dial from Iron, so partly anti magnetic! BUT, this means the crystal one does not seal on the movement ring, by 0.1mm, making some movement in the whole thing when setting time etc.
End of production on the CD-2
Todd, I am a big fan of how u conduct business ...
My best as u go through with this journey ..
My best as u go through with this journey ..
Re: End of production on the CD-2
Best of luck! Its not easy doing it the right way in light of all the far east brands, but eventually u'll get there!
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
this makes me want a CD-2 even more... Once my Korsbek and Seawolf sell, I'll have the cashish to make the move
Merde Alors! Et Vive Les Francais!
Re: End of production on the CD-2
Bring on the CD-1!
Re: End of production on the CD-2
Good luck Todd!
Love the CD-2.
Love the CD-2.
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
The CD-2 LE "Thomas Prescher" is going to rock. Period.
Regards,
Adam
PS - So will the CD-1 (and everything else that follows).
Regards,
Adam
PS - So will the CD-1 (and everything else that follows).
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Re: End of production on the CD-2
Me in for CD2 LE. I'm rocking!!craniotes wrote:The CD-2 LE "Thomas Prescher" is going to rock. Period.
Regards,
Adam
PS - So will the CD-1 (and everything else that follows).
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