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Wow! 25,000 entrants!
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 allocated to the drawing. Nevertheless. MB&F and even its new sub-brand M.A.D. Watches are both tiny manufacturers. M.A.D. Watches' products are actually assembled by the MB&F watchmakers! Even though it's really a modified Miyota movement, it's still a lot of work just to assemble, test, and QC hundreds of these watches.
Are you sure of that number?
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 also be 450 pieces? Cheers!
I did not send them email to ask the exact number.
The video they posted on the instagram claimed this number.
The Horology Hunger Games: May the odds be forever in your favor!
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 from the jeweler, this is a fair way to ensure everyone has a chance to get a watch! I know that they probably have 20,000 sad customers but don't worry! You'll be able to get this watch eventually!
I really like the way they treat their customers/potential customers
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" shows real respect to their prospective or current customers. This is something missing now a days from so many of the big houses where they are doing you a favour by letting you buy models you don't want to get what you do.
Marc
Agreed, the lack of hubris this brand conveys with this, is refreshing compared to the idiocy that some big manufactures display.
Same here
Unfortunately not one of the lucky allocated 
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.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 the orders for their sports watches for 1 year to absorb the backlog without creating several years of waiting list.
AP, PP, Rolex and other should take some inspiration.
I agree
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.
The drawing was not favorable to me...perhaps next time. I'm envious of the 450 chosen, whoever you are...
What is the sender address on the email? I haven't gotten negative, positive or Spam yet
Thanks
Mike