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Offline takashi78

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Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« on: August 07, 2013, 08:05:01 PM »
See the pic below.
The brand of MWF project watch maker.

It basically is just knowing the dimensions and the movement.
Knowing what strap and such you are getting.

BUT, the look and design of the watch?
No idea.

Would you?

Why?

In this case for me no. I fear uncertainty  :P
And design and look of the watch is very important aspect for me, although from history we know roughly the design "style" of the brand.


Offline r3kahsttub

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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2013, 08:18:08 PM »
Absolutely not. Look and feel of a watch is very important to me. And with dimensions like that, it is very difficult to gauge or guess how it would look like on my wrist. No, certainly would t take a gamble like this, even if it was for very little money.

Offline nuartogel

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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2013, 03:19:41 AM »
Soprod a10... Will this be a gmt n power reserve indicator complications?

Offline takashi78

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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2013, 06:45:05 AM »
Your guess is as good as mine.
The pic above is the ONLY info they provided.


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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2013, 02:38:44 PM »
Very mysterious indeed. I have a feeling it will turn out to be a nice one. Just a hunch. I believe they must have confidence to do it this way.

For those who are game enough to go for it, pls share the pics of the watch later.  :Cheers:
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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2013, 07:40:29 AM »
Surprise surprise, according to their FB page all pres old!

Now lets wait til end of the year to see the real thing.

Offline davidtth

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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2013, 07:46:09 AM »
i dun mind, i like surprise, if i really love the brand design (iconic type) and the price, why not, since limited 30 in the world  ;D

Offline chrisyen

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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2013, 03:55:34 PM »
They r testing their brand...but at this price point, Lowest in their range...
They r so consistent with their watch design DNA ...
I knew 30 pieces gonna sold out fast...



Offline ivanswk

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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2013, 04:46:15 PM »
5 years vintage mean, what they complete the watch in 5 years later  :laugh:


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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2013, 05:02:03 PM »
5 years vintage mean, what they complete the watch in 5 years later  :laugh:

Vintage VDB is the full brand name
Project will be completed this yr

It's 5 yr anniversary watch for Vintage VDB

So more reason ppl supporting...
Bcoz sound like rewarding to customer, so u gonna get more

Offline bezelnut

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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2013, 12:04:37 PM »
No, I will never buy a watch without seeing it. For me watch is a very subjective thing, and if it's good for one, it can be total turn off for the other. Plus, they are asking quite a sum for something that could possibly be something I will not wear.

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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2013, 03:19:37 PM »
Quite a special approach to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the brand. Anyhow, just saw this thread today and the numbers of participants should have exceeded 30 long ago (no more chance to consider participating or not).   :HammerHead: :HammerHead:
« Last Edit: August 15, 2013, 03:23:43 PM by Dickson Lim »

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Re: Would you buy a watch not knowing what you are getting?
« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2013, 09:03:40 PM »
I would if I really like the brand has been producing. But in the case of vintage vdb, nope.