• Master
    18 Jun 2013, 3:53 p.m.

    I agree with Nelson - great news with which to start the day.

    I just purchased a classic IWC that is on its way to me, but fortunately the advance notice provides time with which to refill the piggy bank.

    Like everyone else, I can't wait to hear the details and I hope to be included.

    Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this a reality.

  • 18 Jun 2013, 4:05 p.m.

    Yes, we constantly get traffic reports on the forum. The numbers are in the many thousands, and total traffic is even higher.

    The name engraving is optional, so there is no risk there.

    The number is my preliminary suggestion, which was intended to be an estimate of a reasonable number of sales given the price. Originally 250 were suggested, but I suggested scaling back. It was not intended to be "attractive" but rather realistic.

    Oh, by the way, even you might like the color.

  • Master
    18 Jun 2013, 4:06 p.m.

    Well some might hope for something really different and unusual like a Regulateur, other will hope for some color...and why not? IWC do make a could job of color, no?

    farm8.staticflickr.com/7416/9077568974_b04cab3372_b.jpg

    And I just hope (really hope) I am one of the lucky ones who might be privileged enough to actually get to own a CF3 !

  • Connoisseur
    18 Jun 2013, 4:13 p.m.

    Michael - thanks for the update and your efforts with this.

    Although a relative newbie, would like to raise my hand also for consideration as a lucky 150.

  • Connoisseur
    18 Jun 2013, 4:17 p.m.

    Thanks Michael! This sounds very interesting, and the planned 2014 delivery is perfect as far as I'm concerned.
    Hmm... gotta increase my activity to improve my chances of getting one ;)

  • Master
    18 Jun 2013, 4:45 p.m.

    Thanks Michael and to all others who made this possible. I am looking forward to seeing the final design, and I am confident I will not be disappointed.
    Please reserve 90/150. :-)

  • Master
    18 Jun 2013, 4:51 p.m.

    Great news Michael. Thanks for your efforts and the support from IWC so far. Just like the others, I am looking forward to more details.

    Kind regards,

    Clemens

  • Master
    18 Jun 2013, 7:39 p.m.

    Thank you Michael for your great contribution on this.
    We are all obliged to you.
    It is not a cheap model but there is sure plenty of time ahead.
    This "feature" makes me wonder a bit could this be a bracelet like the case of CFDV or it is a specific model feature ( a special dial or function)?

  • Master
    18 Jun 2013, 7:53 p.m.

    Very interesting indeed! I am as curious as everybody else. As I am planning to buy the Portuguese Chrono Classic in August, it would be nice to know when the actual model is announced: if it would be the same watch I would postpone the buy. Will the model be announced about end July?

    If the recent active participation on the forum will be a criterion, then it would be nice to know at what time the decision on this will be taken. It might stimulate the not too active members that want this watch to become more active, like entering some kind of activity contest, for instance for the second part of 2013.

    I hope news on the model chosen will come soon!

    Kind regards,
    Paul

  • 18 Jun 2013, 8:22 p.m.

    Paul --I would hope that the announcement will be in a few weeks and certainly by the end of July. I just do not want to act unilaterally here --I'd like to talk to IWC again (I went out on a limb by even making this "we've decided" post and mentioning several characteristics).

  • Insider
    18 Jun 2013, 9:02 p.m.

    Very exciting news! Look forward to the reveal with great interest.
    Jez

  • Master
    18 Jun 2013, 9:44 p.m.

    EXCELLENT NEWS!!!!
    Thank you Michael and IWC, looking forward to see which masterpiece would be.

  • Master
    19 Jun 2013, 12:14 a.m.

    Michael, this is really great news. Not having been on the forum for the previous versions, it is great to see this one come to life finally. The speculation over the coming weeks will be intense but guessing is half the fun. The "special feature" naturally has us all intrigued. Thanks for your efforts.

  • Master
    19 Jun 2013, 3:40 a.m.

    This will also be my 1st (possible) opportunity. How does the process work?

  • Master
    19 Jun 2013, 4:25 a.m.

    WOWZA! Come back from vacation and internet exile to find out this exciting news. I won't even squander a guess. I'll just say thank you MF amd all the fine folks in Schaffhausen. I know this place is going to be rockin' when the announcement is made and I can even imagine how crazy it will be when everyone starts picking up their CF3s.

    What a day it will be!

    I'm hoping I can get #13.

  • Master
    19 Jun 2013, 4:55 a.m.

    Gosh Michael, as long as requests are coming in for preferred numbers, make mine #001. If that doesn't work, how about #007 ?

    Thanks for the consideration.

    Andy

  • Master
    19 Jun 2013, 9:39 a.m.

    Could someone please clarify how you confirm you would like to purchase if you are lucky enough to make the cut of the proposed 150 pieces? Do I ask my AD? Or register my interest here? Any info/advice would be much appreciated.

  • 19 Jun 2013, 1:41 p.m.

    You are way too early for that. We haven't yet decided on distribution. Please don't go to an AD --they know nothing about this and most likely will not be able to sell forum watches. Once this gets figured out I will post more here.

    An active forum participant like you should be able to get one for sure.