It's taken a while, I would admit, but I have some preliminary good news for forum members. This post is a teaser --no images or details yet-- but it's a good teaser.
As of today I have approved the design for the third Collectors' Forum limited edition watch. I understand that Georges Kern has previously signed off on it, as have a lot of key executives, so we're good to go.
I will disclose a few details:
--each watch will have an individual number (not 1 out of X)
--each watch can be engraved with the collector's name (which can be done after delivery as a logistical matter)
--the watch will have an in-house movement
--the watch will only be available to forum members and not the general public
Given all these factors, I have told IWC that I believe the edition should be limited to 150.
There will be more details subsequently. But please don't tell me again what you'd like --at this stage I don't want to disappoint anyone, I can't please everyone and it took a lot of back-and-forth to get to this point. I believe you won't be disappointed; on the contrary I think most of you will be absolutely thrilled.
But, cautious as I am, nothing is final until everything is final. Stay tuned.