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Horological Meandering

Every brand is different.

 

I don't remember the details on the Hentschel watch.  But there were definitely a lot of contractual requirements.  And some risk exposure.  I don't think members committed money ahead of time, but that's besides the fact that WPS was still very obligated in other things - a place we don't want to be in.  Furthermore, Cartier would likely not be as flexible as Hentschel, and Cartier would not necessarily give a "puristic" design that WPS moderators would generally choose to such a small audience.  They'd want to give one of their top designs to a wider audience.  And at least theoretically, WPS moderators would choose a more historical homage design.  And YES!  You're right, you definitely did not say it was easy!  Sorry for putting words in your mouth there!  

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WPS 25 idea

 
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 3rd, 2024-00:28
OK here is an idea I have had for last 2 years since the new santos-dumont releases with lacquer finish. Thinking of a special WPS edition, cartier comes to mind because they have made special editions for different sites/watch groups. This would be the 3...  

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By: TeutonicCarFan : May 3rd, 2024-00:47
To me a fun idea. I know no one at cartier or how these things come about. Maybe cpt (subforum moderator) has some connections. I'm happy to bother people as well 🤣

No bad ideas here...

 
By: patrick_y : May 3rd, 2024-00:55
But... There is a lot of risk here, the business side is complex. The delivery side is complex as well, are they all delivered from one boutique at one location at a centralized event? Who services the customer? The local boutique or authorized dealer? Et... 

Not sure these answers!

 
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 3rd, 2024-01:12
As there are many other wps editions I guess it would be the same as those? I imagine any cartier AD or boutique can manage after sales service. As for price, I agree 30k is a lot, however, I was responding to a post by nico asking for examples at the 10k... 

It's not quite as simple as you assume...

 
By: patrick_y : May 3rd, 2024-01:28
Presell? WPS would have to commit to a set number by the manufacture before we have a concept shown. And we can't pre-sell without a concept - unless you think you'd give WPS 30K of your money carte blanche! Thus, no risk is minimized. Sadly, things aren'... 

I don't recall saying it was easy nor mentioning unique sets for cartier themselves

 
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 3rd, 2024-10:57
Just an idea since there have been posts about potential special editions. You can consider this just a post about something that has been in my head as a cool idea- clear lacquer versus colored lacquer. I specifically mentioned cartier because they do ma... 

Every brand is different.

 
By: patrick_y : May 3rd, 2024-12:38
I don't remember the details on the Hentschel watch. But there were definitely a lot of contractual requirements. And some risk exposure. I don't think members committed money ahead of time, but that's besides the fact that WPS was still very obligated in... 

Just fyi

 
By: m2 : May 3rd, 2024-04:00
Cartier has a super accessible customization program. Would recommend that!

Just an idea

 
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 3rd, 2024-10:26
I figured basically a dial change by a company that has made special editions over the years is more likely than chopard making a custom 38mm or 40mm case?

I do like your thoughts on this one.

 
By: Jay (Eire) : May 4th, 2024-02:03
And it does seem that Cartier have executed numerous small runs for collector groups the world over. So it’s a reasonable assumption it could be possible here. I’m not privy to any of those groups workings though, so don’t know the detail. I’ve spoken to ...