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    Speedbird III stock?

    Eddie,

    Any idea when the SBIII might come back into stock?

    Thanks,

    -Jon

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Yes.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    :mrgreen:
    I'm not as think as you drunk I am.

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Any chance of you sharing that information, Eddie?

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by D-Delta
    Any chance of you sharing that information, Eddie?
    Even more :mrgreen:
    I'm not as think as you drunk I am.

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by D-Delta
    Any chance of you sharing that information, Eddie?


    Ooh, that was wierd - I think Eddie possessed me for a moment, there! :lol:

    I suggest you reword that "closed" question with an "open" one (e.g. "When will the Speedbird III be in stock again, please Eddie?") ;) :D :P

    Cheers,

    Guy :)

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by pinkwindmill
    Quote Originally Posted by D-Delta
    Any chance of you sharing that information, Eddie?


    Ooh, that was wierd - I think Eddie possessed me for a moment, there! :lol:

    I suggest you reword that "closed" question with an "open" one (e.g. "When will the Speedbird III be in stock again, please Eddie?") ;) :D :P

    Cheers,

    Guy :)
    :lol: :lol: :lol:

    That's me told!

    When will the Speedbird III be in stock again, please Eddie?

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    The case backs are being engraved today and tomorrow and then another week for assembly and testing. I could have them by the end of next week.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Hoorah!

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    I got Eddie'd!
    :D

    What else will you need to do after "hav[ing] them by the end of next week" that would slow down availability beyond the end of next week, such as packaging?

    Thanks ;)

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by hologon
    I got Eddie'd!
    :D

    What else will you need to do after "hav[ing] them by the end of next week" that would slow down availability beyond the end of next week, such as packaging?

    Thanks ;)
    Nothing really unless I'm selected as the guest celebrity in the jungle. Celebrity, I hear you ask? Well, I don't know half the clowns in there now so why not?

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Wouldn't it be a hoot if some A list celebs got the Precista watch bug and started hanging with Eddie? Would we call him the "Watchman formerly known as Platts"? :P I'll get my coat.

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    No, we would only know him as:



    (Where are we going worlok?)

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Eddie, if you are selected, please, please keep your clothes on. Please. :D

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by quoll
    Eddie, if you are selected, please, please keep your clothes on. Please. :D
    What he said!!!!! :lol:

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by lysanderxiii
    No, we would only know him as:



    (Where are we going worlok?)
    :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :twisted:

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Yes.

    Eddie
    Eddie, you mentioned a whte faced SBIII last month, were you just teasing us?

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lostgear
    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Yes.

    Eddie
    Eddie, you mentioned a whte faced SBIII last month, were you just teasing us?


    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Quote Originally Posted by Lostgear
    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Yes.

    Eddie
    Eddie, you mentioned a whte faced SBIII last month, were you just teasing us?


    Eddie
    Ha fooled you with a negative question, you havn't got a piccie have you? :D

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lostgear
    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Quote Originally Posted by Lostgear
    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Yes.

    Eddie
    Eddie, you mentioned a whte faced SBIII last month, were you just teasing us?


    Eddie
    Ha fooled you with a negative question, you havn't got a piccie have you? :D
    You're right, I haven't.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Quote Originally Posted by Lostgear
    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Quote Originally Posted by Lostgear
    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Yes.

    Eddie
    Eddie, you mentioned a whte faced SBIII last month, were you just teasing us?


    Eddie
    Ha fooled you with a negative question, you havn't got a piccie have you? :D
    You're right, I haven't.

    Eddie
    Superb.

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Any news when the SB3 is available again? - I'm ready to order now :-)

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by larsy
    Any news when the SB3 is available again? - I'm ready to order now :-)
    i'm guessing the answer will be "yes".

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?



    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    Quote Originally Posted by hologon
    I got Eddie'd!
    :D

    What else will you need to do after "hav[ing] them by the end of next week" that would slow down availability beyond the end of next week, such as packaging?

    Thanks ;)
    Nothing really unless I'm selected as the guest celebrity in the jungle. Celebrity, I hear you ask? Well, I don't know half the clowns in there now so why not?

    Eddie
    Hi All,

    I'm new here and this is my first post. I've been a silent observer for a few months now. Looking for my first automatic watch purchase. I've settled on the Speedbird 3 as being the "one" I want, so as a few here just waiting patiently for it to come back in stock.

    Eddie, are there any further updates on the availability of the Speedbird please?

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    As far I understand from Eddie (in a PM) the new batch of SB III are due to be shipped on Monday. So maybe as of Tuesday Eddie will have them in stock or at least in house.

    I'm currently in Afghanistan and missed out twice but sure hope that I have time and PC (internet) to check out on Tuesday.

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by dutchguy2
    As far I understand from Eddie (in a PM) the new batch of SB III are due to be shipped on Monday. So maybe as of Tuesday Eddie will have them in stock or at least in house.

    I'm currently in Afghanistan and missed out twice but sure hope that I have time and PC (internet) to check out on Tuesday.
    That's great news, thanks for the update. I'll keep an eye on the web site this week.

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    It seems they're available again :-)

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by larsy
    It seems they're available again :-)
    And mine's ordered.

    Thanks, Eddie!

    -j

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    Mine also after convincing my bank's fraud dept...

    ...that I was me.

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    Mines order too! Many thanks Eddie! :thumbright:

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by waser
    Mines order too! Many thanks Eddie! :thumbright:
    +1 :D

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    I also ordered a piece!! :bounce:

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    First post from me on a positive note. Ordered one as well after religiously checking this website for the past months. :)
    Hope it comes in time (5 december) to gift it to myself for ´Sinterklaas´. :santa:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Japie Krekel
    First post from me one a positive note. Ordered one as well after religiously checking this website for the past months. :)
    Hope it comes in time (5 december) to gift it to myself for ´Sinterklaas´. :santa:
    you have xmas day on 5th dec?? :shock:

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    Not as such, but we have a somewhat similar holiday on 5 december in the Netherlands.
    It also features a bearded old guy in a funny hat that likes to give out presents, so I figured the christmas smiley to be suitable :wink:

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    Mine is a 40th birthday present for myself.

    Although my birthday isn't until the 20th.

    Chris

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    Quote Originally Posted by Japie Krekel
    Not as such, but we have a somewhat similar holiday on 5 december in the Netherlands.
    It also features a bearded old guy in a funny hat that likes to give out presents, so I figured the christmas smiley to be suitable :wink:
    eddie, youd better get in your sleigh and give rudolph some "speed" and you might make it
    to netherlands by the 5th :wink: :D

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by alexaff
    Quote Originally Posted by Japie Krekel
    First post from me one a positive note. Ordered one as well after religiously checking this website for the past months. :)
    Hope it comes in time (5 december) to gift it to myself for ´Sinterklaas´. :santa:
    you have xmas day on 5th dec?? :shock:
    In fact Santa Claus is an adaptation from the dutch tradition of Sint Nicolaas or Saint Niclas, patron saint of the seamen and the children and in his lifetime bishop of the now turkish city of Myra. He was reputed to present small gifts and candy for the children that behaved well in the past year on hist birthday the 5th of december.
    He was assisted in doing so by his moorish helpers

    Santa Claus is just a tradition taken over (most likely) by other immigrants from the dutch people living in new york (which started out as a dutch colony long ago)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_claus

    so Santa is fake Saint Nicolas is the real deal! :wink:

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by hologon
    And mine's ordered.
    Quote Originally Posted by waser
    Mines order too! Many thanks Eddie! :thumbright:
    Quote Originally Posted by dutchguy2
    +1 :D
    Quote Originally Posted by REFZ
    I also ordered a piece!! :bounce:
    Quote Originally Posted by Japie Krekel
    First post from me on a positive note. Ordered one as well ......

    Come on guys so much fuss about this old thing :twisted:

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    Mines ordered!! Been waiting for this one for so long - thank you Eddie and proud to become a Timefacters patron.

    Cheers.

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    I received 43 pieces yesterday and put it on the site around 1800 hrs without any announcement. I have orders for 32 this morning, so not many left. I didn't send out the mailing list because their are 3800 subscribers and only 43 watches :( .

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Think I've just managed to get my order in. Fingers crossed!

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne
    I received 43 pieces yesterday and put it on the site around 1800 hrs without any announcement. I have orders for 32 this morning, so not many left. I didn't send out the mailing list because their are 3800 subscribers and only 43 watches :( .

    Eddie
    A testament to how cracking the watch is Eddie :D

    I took mine along to a local meet last night and a couple of the guys who had dismissed it from seeing pictures actually LOVED it in the flesh, I expect a few folk who bought one thinking it would be an easy flip if they didn't "bond" have been surprised and kept it... I know I have!!

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    I had been considering buying an IWC for some time.

    I like the design elements of the Mk xv but I prefer the sterile dial of the SBIII.
    The watch is an amazing value from what I can see. Can't wait to receive it.

    Chris

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    Already got an e-mail from ups, even after messing up the shipping in my first go. That is some service.
    ´Sinterklaas´ is now a very real possibility. :D Thanks Eddie!

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    Re: Speedbird III stock?

    Mine has got to go to Afghanistan but since I'm Dutch too I hope it will be here on Friday aswell :bigsmurf: .

    Sending via a BFPO address from the UK to here normaly takes 3 to 5 day's so It will probably not make it in time :bounce: .

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    Uh oh. Here's a UPS flag I've never seen before.

    Exception: UPS Internal Activity Code.

    I wonder if they've taken it out of the box to play with it. Yikes.

    Chris

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    Re: Uh oh. Here's a UPS flag I've never seen before.

    Quote Originally Posted by specialEd
    Exception: UPS Internal Activity Code.
    I wonder if they've taken it out of the box to play with it. Yikes.
    Weird, I got the same error. Huh. I'm in Illinois; maybe UPS saw the upcoming snow and freaked out. I wouldn't be surprised...

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    Re: Uh oh. Here's a UPS flag I've never seen before.

    Quote Originally Posted by specialEd
    Exception: UPS Internal Activity Code.

    I wonder if they've taken it out of the box to play with it. Yikes.

    Chris
    You probably tried to track it before they scanned it into the system back at the depot. UPS send out the tracking number as soon as I process the shipment but it can be another 5 or 6 hours before they collect it.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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