TeutonicCarFan
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I don't recall saying it was easy nor mentioning unique sets for cartier themselves
May 03, 2024,10:57 AM
Just an idea since there have been posts about potential special editions. You can consider this just a post about something that has been in my head as a cool idea- clear lacquer versus colored lacquer. I specifically mentioned cartier because they do make editions for someone else. For Singapore watch club they did 6 custom watches in 3 editions, Dubai watch club has had many dial change, plus they do have their NSO program which has made custom pieces, so they will do it for someone else. As for the logistics of selling it I mentioned I don't know this part- so I ask you, for the knowledge base of this forum- how did wps sell the previous editions? Say the recent Hentschel watch, did the members comit money ahead of time ? Was this done before a concept was shown? I have read stories here where people have gone back and forth with manufacturers for concepts only to pay in full when the commission was committed to and commenced; so not carte blanche. Did wps buy them and hope for them to sell, which would seem unlikely. I know it has been done for many editions on this site, plus other watch clubs so it is not as if I'm making up some concept that doesn't exist? For a friendly post on a enthusiast forum you seemed very negative , it's not like I'm bashing any of your treasured AD's or brands that force customers to bundle or jump through hoops.
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WPS 25 idea
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 3rd, 2024-00:28
OK here is an idea I have had for last 2 years since the new santos-dumont releases with lacquer finish. Thinking of a special WPS edition, cartier comes to mind because they have made special editions for different sites/watch groups. This would be the 3...
Frankly....
By: InHavenPro : May 3rd, 2024-00:31
That's a rather great idea!
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By: TeutonicCarFan : May 3rd, 2024-00:47
To me a fun idea. I know no one at cartier or how these things come about. Maybe cpt (subforum moderator) has some connections. I'm happy to bother people as well 🤣
No bad ideas here...
By: patrick_y : May 3rd, 2024-00:55
But... There is a lot of risk here, the business side is complex. The delivery side is complex as well, are they all delivered from one boutique at one location at a centralized event? Who services the customer? The local boutique or authorized dealer? Et...
Not sure these answers!
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 3rd, 2024-01:12
As there are many other wps editions I guess it would be the same as those? I imagine any cartier AD or boutique can manage after sales service. As for price, I agree 30k is a lot, however, I was responding to a post by nico asking for examples at the 10k...
It's not quite as simple as you assume...
By: patrick_y : May 3rd, 2024-01:28
Presell? WPS would have to commit to a set number by the manufacture before we have a concept shown. And we can't pre-sell without a concept - unless you think you'd give WPS 30K of your money carte blanche! Thus, no risk is minimized. Sadly, things aren'...
Every brand is different.
By: patrick_y : May 3rd, 2024-12:38
I don't remember the details on the Hentschel watch. But there were definitely a lot of contractual requirements. And some risk exposure. I don't think members committed money ahead of time, but that's besides the fact that WPS was still very obligated in...
Just fyi
By: m2 : May 3rd, 2024-04:00
Cartier has a super accessible customization program. Would recommend that!
Just an idea
By: TeutonicCarFan : May 3rd, 2024-10:26
I figured basically a dial change by a company that has made special editions over the years is more likely than chopard making a custom 38mm or 40mm case?
I really like
By: E in PA : May 3rd, 2024-12:42
the color integration on the case
I do like your thoughts on this one.
By: Jay (Eire) : May 4th, 2024-02:03
And it does seem that Cartier have executed numerous small runs for collector groups the world over. So it’s a reasonable assumption it could be possible here. I’m not privy to any of those groups workings though, so don’t know the detail. I’ve spoken to ...
