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... Totally Understand The 'hard pass', but I think we would all agree not every watch appeals to every watch collector. In this case, ten of the fifty are already sold. And of those ten, eight of the collectors drive McLarens - so there's that. I suppose timepieces such as this take a little bit of time to digest and at the end of the day, they are not for everyone. Getting a little personal, I generally take a "hard pass" on stalwarts Rolex and Patek Philippe. Rolex is boring and Patek can sure make some fugly watches. Everyone's taste is different but once you try on one of these Wilbur watches, the design makes total sense.
Cheers!
- Scott
Delivery Of The Wilbur LEO Watch...
... Has begun. Limited Edition of 50 pieces. Visit the Wilbur Watch Co website or DM me for more information. Have A Great Week, Everyone. - Scott ...
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... Totally Understand The 'hard pass', but I think we would all agree not every watch appeals to every watch collector. In this case, ten of the fifty are already sold. And of those ten, eight of the collectors drive McLarens - so there's that. I suppose...
I Agree...
... MB&F, Urwerk and other similar avant garde watchmakers appeal to a limited audience.
I am so not impressed by what other people do...
...and I am even more inclined to push back just because of the 'drive McLarens' remark. Really? Why does that matter? Just for the record, do you have any financial interest in the company? Your posts look like ads...
I have to agree. I drive a GMC Sierra. Does anyone really care?
The fact that 80% of this watch's buyers drive McLarens is of 0 interest and importance to me. But the statement about it speaks volumes. I am also wondering if Scott has a financial interest in this company, and was going to ask the same question.
I Like The Brand...
.... And want the company to be successful. No offense was intended regarding those who cannot afford to drive a McLaren. It was simply a statement of fact. The watchmaker cut his teeth designing technologically advanced race vehicles, such as the Honda r...
I’m curious how you know what everyone drives?
Does WILBUR make potential buyers fill out a personal questionnaire? I’m not a fan of companies profiling potential buyers to see if they are “worthy” enough to own the product…..
Fair enough. Thanks for clarifying you have no personal financial interest in the brand.
Are you one of the buyers of this watch?
Were you involved with the brand 'Devon'?
Just curious, as you sign your posts with 'Scott,' and Scott Devon is connected with Wilbur...
Funny, I thought the same thing.
For what it's worth, I have two Devon watches that I really dig so I will definitely check out Wilbur watches now that I know he was behind the design of the Tread. I had no idea until reading about it here and then on the Wilbur webpage.
Curious on who makes the movements and what is the base..
The website states "designed in house and made in Switzerland" Made by whom ? How will this be serviceable in the future ? At this price point a bit of transparency is required. I am talking about the movement. I don't like the design (this is subjective ...
The Movement Was Designed...
... In house by Jason Wlibur, same guy who designed the Devon Tread. Manufacturing and assembly of the LEO takes place at Concepto in Switzerland. Concepto also manufactures the Jacob & Co timepieces as well as the Bulgari line of Finissimo watches.
thank you for the information!
always useful to have more details for newly formed watch brands.
It feels a little like a step back to 2005.
Size. In your face. And a nod to Linde Werdelin. If I was 22 or 62, wore a sweats or skinny jeans uniform and owned a in your face car in an in your face colour (perhaps a McClaren) then I’d be all over this. Where I am currently, not really my thing.
Jay, are you saying that at 62 I’m gonna want the same stuff I wanted at 22….
I don’t know if I’m really excited or completely terrified at that prospect, LOL!
The Watch is out of the world
Grat Watch with so many new inspiring feauture, like it a lot!