Deckard1979 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 I would recommend to email Maurice from Aramar to check if anyone who preorder "bailed out". You never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWristed Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 I would recommend to email Maurice from Aramar to check if anyone who preorder "bailed out". You never know! Do you happen to have his email address? Thanks! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Do you happen to have his email address? Thanks! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 info@aramar.nl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard1979 Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Update from Aramar: "Hi Folks, a new update on the Arctic Ocean. I managed myself to get 100 pieces through a Swiss contact of mine. The movements are really TOP ETA 2824-2 movements, meaning blued screws, Geneva stripes etc. etc. So that's very good news on the movements. I just got of the Phone and Steinhart told me he gave the manufacturer the order to start producing everything. Since the Swiss Holidays are upcoming he informed me to let you all know that the 100 watches will be ready end of August. For those wondering what the colour would be, it is exactly as shown in my pics, so dark blue. I am really excited about it that I finally can deliver the watches at the end of August!"It's gonna be August. I really hoped i will get it end of June..Never mind! I am looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo L Posted June 27, 2013 Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 count me in too sounds specially sweet if you can work something special in (like an engraving or a display caseback .. etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Update from Aramar: "Hi Folks, a new update on the Arctic Ocean. I managed myself to get 100 pieces through a Swiss contact of mine. The movements are really TOP ETA 2824-2 movements, meaning blued screws, Geneva stripes etc. etc. So that's very good news on the movements. I just got of the Phone and Steinhart told me he gave the manufacturer the order to start producing everything. Since the Swiss Holidays are upcoming he informed me to let you all know that the 100 watches will be ready end of August. For those wondering what the colour would be, it is exactly as shown in my pics, so dark blue. I am really excited about it that I finally can deliver the watches at the end of August!" It's gonna be August. I really hoped i will get it end of June.. Never mind! I am looking forward to it! August will suit me fine thanks for sharing the news mate ! Been checking the site last few days too @ Ricardo, we will look at this as a group buy maybe at some stage, I'm going to try to organize maybe later in the year and see how we go ! (Not the Arctic Ocean, one for RwG ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo L Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 stguk - yup -- look forward to that then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard1979 Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Group buy - I am in. Steinhart still doesn't have homage to good old big crown sub with gilt dial and the rest..something like Kingston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Well to keep you guys updated on this ltd edition, it's all gone to shit gutted......really gutted because I really loved this piece too ! Basically it seems that Steinhart and Aramar parted company and the dial/colour has been changed, so I'm out Bloody shame ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 So it looks like they shut the entire thread down on WUS since it is not a Steinhart watch any longer and removed any mention of it as an Aramar watch since he doesn't have a proper sub-forum. Best I can tell its the same watch with Aramar on the dial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard1979 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yep..Aramar sent some more information last night. The watch remaining exactly the same (design,colors,etc..)but the logo on the dial will be "Aramar". Also it has been delayed till mid September. It is going to be manufactured by Grovana who used to produce watches for Steinhart. I have been waiting while, another month or two won't hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yep..Aramar sent some more information last night. The watch remaining exactly the same (design,colors,etc..)but the logo on the dial will be "Aramar". Also it has been delayed till mid September. It is going to be manufactured by Grovana who used to produce watches for Steinhart. I have been waiting while, another month or two won't hurt Really glad you posted again mate, led me back to the thread with the updated pics on it, it looks exactly same except Aramar instead of Steinhart no biggie for me so re-ordered with Maurice again, cost me $30 extra too with exchange rate teach me to jump ship too quick ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard1979 Posted July 16, 2013 Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I personally like the Aramar logo better. As long the quality be top notch we shouldn't have to worry if its Steinhart or another micro brand. I reckon lot of people cancelled their orders (probably die hard Steinhart fans) ..so there maybe an opportunity for You guys if interested of course! Hope there is not going to be any more changes due course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWristed Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Any news on this?Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard1979 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 The watch is getting manufactured by Grovana. There is no release date yet. Hopefully i will get mine before Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWristed Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 That's great are they making with the blue or black dial?Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 I have three MKII's two Kingston's and a Stingray, they are seriously good watches, top quality, the wait is long, but definitely worth it. The Kingston is one of the few contemporary watches that have increased in value. A Kingston in good condition (95%) is selling for right around twice the original price, and they are pretty scarce as only 300 were made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 That's great are they making with the blue or black dial? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Blue dial is definitely on the way, but as Deck already said the release date is probably a couple months away now, looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWristed Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I am still hoping someone backs out pf the original list! I am on the backup list!Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGMAN Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 What's the price now ??? Is it >500 euro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard1979 Posted November 17, 2013 Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 It has been long time since last update but i have some news for people still interested in this project. The watch its almost completed. Aramar is only waiting for the Grovana to complete snowflake hands manufacturing and the deadline for complete watch is January 2014. Few pics of the prototype (from Aramar Facebook page): Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted November 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2013 It has been long time since last update but i have some news for people still interested in this project. The watch its almost completed. Aramar is only waiting for the Grovana to complete snowflake hands manufacturing and the deadline for complete watch is January 2014. Few pics of the prototype (from Aramar Facebook page): Thanks! Can't wait to get this one seems like an age since I ordered but worth it in the end I reckon Thanks for the update mate ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleWristed Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Just got an email from Maurice about a preorder and January release date did anyone else get this? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Yes I did also ,but considering what happened last time..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckard1979 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I just received email saying it will be end of January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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