***Once again, I was humbled by your support for the rebelde project.
The entire batch of R series was snatched up in less than two hours.
For
those who were not quick enough: unfortunately I don’t have an
estimate as to when the next batch of watches will be released. Right now,
the focus is purely on rebelde50 as well as a number of other exciting
projects of which I will tell you more in due course.
The good news is that I am completing last few pieces of rebelde
Titanium B batch and two watches will be available by the end of the week.
We’ve had tons of good feedback on titanium: you love the feel (super
light) and you love the size (45mm). I wear one myself on our Puerto Rico
black croco strap which gives the watch a cool, almost "dress look". See
the pic below. The price of TiB is $3,000 and the watch includes our 5
years guarantee on parts and labour.
For our overseas subscribers: the reddish wood (watchmaker’s
bench) is Queensland maple and the little block is Tasmanian oak. One day,
when I have nothing to do, I intend to hand-make a couple of simple watch
boxes using some exotic Australian wood. I am getting better at
finger-joinery but this is an art form in itself yet to be
mastered.
The past 3 months have been just crazy. My mind is completely
consumed by watchmaking. We are learning so much about machining, measuring
and CAD. We are spending great deal of time and money setting ourselves for
the next phase of 'Australian Horology'. In few weeks time Josh and I will
be travelling to Germany and Switzerland and I cannot tell you how excited
I am about this trip. Again, all we do here is purely result of your
continuing support.
Thank you kindly and stay tuned for more!
rebelde TiB 65/75, assembled and
available for immediate delivery.
Happy collecting,
Nick
***The biggest product announcement cliché
of all time has to be the one starting with "Good news! - Our new gadget is
here!" And I have to admit, I've used this opening line myself more than
once.
However, for a few people out there, today's announcement will not
only be good, long awaited news, but a total surprise! After almost two
years, the Control Tower is back in stock, ready for immediate
delivery.
Yes, this is the one you've been waiting for: the stainless steel
maxi dial rebelde.
The entire production re-run is 10 pieces because right now I
could only source 10 'gold-signed' 6497 movements. Also, the dial supplier
could only provide 10 maxi dials. And finally, only 10 steel cases with
plain bezels could be manufactured and engraved on such short notice.
Limitations galore.
What we have for you is therefore a limited re-run of rebelde R
batch, with each piece signed R01 to R10. The red seconds hand is not just
an icing on the case, but a very distinct detail that makes the R batch
stand out from the original issue.
It
goes without saying that rebelde R will find their new owners in a
heartbeat. However I am happy to make you even more special and even more
appreciated by including two more goodies:
-
a sterling silver rebelde Mark pen to accompany your new watch
- a very special 5 years + 1 day guarantee [5Y1D]
Now, you may rightly wonder what the 5Y1D guarantee is all about?
It's simple: your rebelde R is fully covered for 5 years, parts and labour,
so you won't have to spend a cent to keep it going.
However, if you bring
your watch to us one day after the guarantee expires, we will extend it for
one more day. And that one day extension is priceless to you, because on
that day we will completely strip your watch down, do a complete overhaul,
polish your case and fit a brand new strap. And we won't charge you a cent
for your first major overhaul - we'll treat it as an 'under guarantee'
job.
Your rebelde will be then ready for another 5 years of faithful
performance.
It
has been almost 3 years since we started the rebelde project and the beauty
of it is that we are now 'richer' by over 400 happy watch owners. We
measure our success not by the number or value of watches sold, but by the
number of happy rebelde comrades. And I have no doubt that if you join our
club today you will be more than happy with your rebelde R and our
commitment to you, as a valuable partner who is helping us to write yet
another humble chapter in the history of Australian attempts to produce an
Australian watch.
Thank you for your support.
Rebelde R, total production 10 pieces, 8 pieces available for sale
(numbers R02/10 - R09/10).
$2,950.
Happy collecting,
Nick
