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Something tells me
with you on my side, there is no way we can lose! First thing I will do is to ensure a slightly smaller movement to fit a 38mm case!! 
I will not blame Charlie Frodsham if he haunted me tonight!!!
I will not blame Charlie Frodsham if he haunted me tonight!!!
Gorgeous
But like you said at that price there are numbers of more extraordinary watch
I think so!
And I would have hoped that Charles Frodsham had done a bit more market research before pricing this watch. Considering it is their first attempt at producing a watch in many, many years, it would have been useful to price it more competitively in today's flourishing market of talented independents. I seriously do want this company to succeed and the owners are incredibly nice and friendly but that may not be enough unfortunately.
I talked to them as well last month... they are sold out for two years of production already. [nt]
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Really?
That is quite strange because as of 4 May when I met them, they could still deliver a watch to me in 2019. If I did go ahead with an order though, I would prefer to receive the watch in 2021 or 2022 as I have a RW Smith Series 2 arriving in 2020 so my resources have been allocated ie I need to rob another bank! But if your information is more correct than mine, then, I am pleasantly pleased for the company as it means they have received at least 20 orders with deposits.
But if your information is more correct than mine, then, I am pleasantly pleased for the company as it means they have received at least 20 orders with deposits.
That would be worrying
because it could indicate cancelled orders between the time you spoke to them and I did. I know the watch was launched before Basel, before we saw Rexhep's masterpiece, before we noticed the Eichi II in rose gold, before Romain Gauthier showed us his Insight Micro Rotor in rose gold and in titanium. I wonder whether these watches had an effect on the Charles Frodsham.
Or maybe their statement towards Magnus more reflected an expectation - or hope [nt]
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In my opinion
if the Charles Frodsham was priced at half its current price, it would attract a steady clientele and achieve the same four year waiting list as a RW Smith. Resale values would be strong and this would contribute to higher sales as many potential customers would not be concerned about buying into brand because at least the watch would have a decent resale value unlike many independents. Although resale value may not be the main priority when buying a watch, it is nevertheless a consideration especially with independents.
Thank you!! :-)
I love seeing independents succeed but sometimes I think they are so engrossed in their craft, creativity and movement finishing that they ignore the equally important aspect of marketing their watch effectively.
Thank you for this perspective
Not too many folks have had a chance to see this piece firsthand, and I appreciate your earnest feedback.
One feature that recommends the watch is the fashion in which the caliber architecture has been chosen to give equal precedence to engineering and art design. The bridges, drive train, and the highly-stylized balance structure are mote than the result of CAD/CAM work to assemble the parts in the most expedient manner. "Finishing" a watch caliber is one method of imparting aesthetic excellence, but actually "styling" a movement's bridges, plates, and train without impeding function is a masterstroke that's rarely seen. For bonus points, the immense balance bridge and yawning balance permit easy (i.e., loupe-free) viewing of the double-impulse escapement. Not every brand using such an approach makes the mechanism as visible as on the Frodsham.
Best,
Tim
Thanks Tim!
Indeed the finishing has cut no corners and the owners affirmed this that they wanted to produce the best possible watch.
Arguably the most attractive part of the watch!
Arguably the most attractive part of the watch!
I didn't know that name, and I don't really care about the price, but one thing is sure, this watch s gorgeous. [nt]
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Thanks Nico!
I too had no idea about the name until two months ago and I decided to make an appointment to view the watch. The owners has a casual conversation with me for almost an hour before bringing out the two versions of this masterpiece, probably gauging if I was a decent fellow and not do a runner! They must have heard - I run fast!!!
I totally agree!!
I would not say no to one but the 38mm Chronometre Contemporain by Rexhep has been whispering sweet nothings into my ear since its launch at Basel