Even geregisteerd speciaal voor dit topic. Ben vooral actief op de internationale fora.
Maar omdat ik toch echt enthousiast ben over de OR2 wil ik hieraan bijdragen.
Ik heb de OR2 besteld met de smurf dial, datum en zwarte insert.
Mischien verander ik nog naar de blauwe insert maar daarvoor wil ik eerst de foto`s zien.
De CAL7275 is echter geen chinees uurwerk maar gemaakt in de USA door Ginault zelf. (Dit zeggen ze in ieder geval) De ginault kenners weten dat dit gewoon een prima uurwerk is. (Ik ga echter wel voor de Selitta)
Hier nog een mailtje van vandaag:
Following the pre-order invitation, I have included below Q&A for your quick reference. These are the questions many members asked since we announced the ORII pre-order. Attached below for you, just in case you have some of the same questions.
Q: Why the move to a Swiss movement? Isn’t the CAL7275 your calling card?
A: The move to SW200-1 is a business decision. Machining and assembling a CAL7275 takes long hours. For the past two years, we almost outgrew our production capability. Using SW200-1 helps us solve this bottleneck issue and helps us deal with current/future demand increase. Also since 99% of the members want a Swiss movement instead our own, we figured why not? Give the people what they want.
Q: I really like the idea of the blue ceramic insert but I can’t tell much from the render. Is it matte or glossy? What if I changed my mind after seeing photos of the actual watch?
A: The ceramic texture is going to be similar to the modern 6-digit Submariner. We will try to make the blue a darker blue like what you see on our blue aluminum iteration. And you are welcome to make changes to your pre-order after seeing photos of the actual prototypes.
Q: What color is the date wheel for the gold sand variant?
A: It will be the same beige background with black fonts to match the gold sand lume color; same as what we did for the 181875.
Q: Will it be possible to send in our current models for a ceramic insert? That would be AWESOME/EXCELLENT!
A: In order to mount our ceramic insert you will need the gen II bezel assembly. And to support the gen II bezel assembly you will need a gen II case. Just the parts alone will cost over $700.
Q: Why the ORII? With your production capability why not a whole new design? Feel like just an expensive facelift.
A: Some may think OR II is just some marketing gimmick with marginal spec upgrade to a ceramic insert. But that is really not the case. Under its unassuming look, the OR II is packed with heavy technical and production innovation. Basically, we took this iconic pre-ceramic case/bezel design (which many favor over the new maxi case) and figured out how to modernized the inside while faithfully allowing the outside to remain untouched. It is really “more than meets the eye”
Q: The spec and everything sounds good but my biggest concern is that there are no real pictures of the pieces at the moment. When can we see actual pictures of the ORII?
A: We understand but that shouldn’t need to be a concern. ORII will stay 95% identical (visually) to the OR I with the only major exception of the ceramic insert. That said, we should have more updates and pictures of the actual prototypes in a month or so. Be sure to follow us on Instagram. We will do sneak peeks and update photos of the OR II parts/prototypes on there. If you have not followed us be sure to do so (Instagram ID: GinaultUSA)
Q: John, I really want to secure a spot during phase1 but I don’t have the full amount. Can I make a deposit first?
A: Yes you can. The original goal was to make the pre-order process as easy and as simple as possible for both parties. But we understand some may not have the funds upfront. If this is something that works better for you send us an email, and we can set it up for you.
Finally, If you are interested in the OR II and have not placed your pre-order yet, we’d suggest getting your pre-order in to secure a spot in phase1 first before it runs out. We have received more than 80 orders in just 24hrs.
You can always make changes to your pre-order after seeing pictures of the actual prototypes in the months to come.
Sincerely,
John McMurtry
