Independents

Anyone win the draw? ...  

I'm under the impression that there were only a VERY SMALL number of people who refused the allocated watches. More than expected decided to exercise the purchase option. Thus, perhaps, I would guess only a couple hundred to a few hundred pieces would be ... 

they said only 450 pieces will be released.

Max has said in interviews that they did 450 pieces of the Blue version and, because of such high demand, they were probably going to do “a couple hundred more” referring to the Red release. Did he subsequently clarify that and say the Red release would a... 

For this batch of MAD1 Red release.

It’s in the email I received last night.

The video they posted on the instagram claimed this number.

All joking aside, as I know that the MB&F team struggled and really wanted to figure out a fair way to execute this project, I do have to say this is a fair system. Unlike the system at Rolex, which goes to whichever customer is going to buy more jewelry ... 

Almost to be expected I guess in today's market.

I think it shows a great attitude and a huge amount of class to contact all even if they have not been successful in being allocated a watch and find even the way the let you know with "We regret to inform you the draw has not been favourable to you" show... 

Unfortunately not one of the lucky allocated . Still i believe this is a very fair way to go VS what is done in most of the other big brands for new comers. In the same spirit i have appreciated a lot the CZAPEK communication saying that they are closing ... 

AP, ROLEX always have a long waiting list, sometimes over 7 years. I don't think I can wait 7 years just for a watch with mass production.

Thanks Mike

I found mine in the trash…