Dirk Dornbleuth 99.1
Discussion
Yes, a few of us here have Dornblueths of one sort or another.
It's easiest to contact him directly - he's very responsive - and you can discuss your order with him to see if there's anything that might affect the lead time. Currently it seems to be about 9-10 months. Expect to pay a 25% deposit when you confirm your order, with the balance due upon completion.
Is it worth the wait ? Absolutely !!
It's easiest to contact him directly - he's very responsive - and you can discuss your order with him to see if there's anything that might affect the lead time. Currently it seems to be about 9-10 months. Expect to pay a 25% deposit when you confirm your order, with the balance due upon completion.
Is it worth the wait ? Absolutely !!
From what I gather, you will get the most direct, accurate response from a quick phone call or email.
I understand that their personal service dealing with customers is truly outstanding. I think that someone on another forum (TZ perhaps, but I'm not sure) recently said that their order was going to be 12 months, but I can't remember which model or other details.
I understand that their personal service dealing with customers is truly outstanding. I think that someone on another forum (TZ perhaps, but I'm not sure) recently said that their order was going to be 12 months, but I can't remember which model or other details.
yeti said:
To save me the trouble, does anyone know what the premium is for gold over steel?
I want the rose gold 99.3 for my birthday next year but think I could probably buy a half decent Patek for the same cash...
he doesn't give any figures for the precious metal watches in the price list; just 'upon request' so you might have to get in touch as i suspect most are SS; all the examples I've seen on here so far have been anyway.I want the rose gold 99.3 for my birthday next year but think I could probably buy a half decent Patek for the same cash...
westberks said:
yeti said:
To save me the trouble, does anyone know what the premium is for gold over steel?
I want the rose gold 99.3 for my birthday next year but think I could probably buy a half decent Patek for the same cash...
he doesn't give any figures for the precious metal watches in the price list; just 'upon request' so you might have to get in touch as i suspect most are SS; all the examples I've seen on here so far have been anyway.I want the rose gold 99.3 for my birthday next year but think I could probably buy a half decent Patek for the same cash...
yeti said:
OK thanks. It's a conversation with them I am avoiding as I have less then zero willpower with regard to this sort of thing...
I've still got the catalogue sat here and haven't the trigger yet; only a matter of time. I just don't have a big birthday coming up thankfully as that temptation would just be too much.aslo I can't decide on a model or spec. I seem drawn to the 99.1 at one end of the spectrum as I prefer the simpler dial with less hour markers chopped into with sub dials, then I look at the Regulator for a simial reason and the fact that its a bit more complicated movementwise and unlike anything I have currently.
back in the draw while I think about the Parmigiani at Hackett's
Aside from the details of the watch type themselves, I have read that having them engraved could/would have a detrimental effect on future values. Is this correct (I wouldn't know as don't collect watches).
I only ask, as was reading about someone who had one engraved with their sons name & was intending to give it to him on his 21st. I like the idea of something like this, and would be a nice touch to have his name on it, but if this does indeed effect values, then maybe something to reconsider.
I only ask, as was reading about someone who had one engraved with their sons name & was intending to give it to him on his 21st. I like the idea of something like this, and would be a nice touch to have his name on it, but if this does indeed effect values, then maybe something to reconsider.
Hobo said:
Aside from the details of the watch type themselves, I have read that having them engraved could/would have a detrimental effect on future values. Is this correct (I wouldn't know as don't collect watches).
I only ask, as was reading about someone who had one engraved with their sons name & was intending to give it to him on his 21st. I like the idea of something like this, and would be a nice touch to have his name on it, but if this does indeed effect values, then maybe something to reconsider.
Except in exceptional circumstances e.g. a famous person, personalised engraving will be detrimental to resale. I only ask, as was reading about someone who had one engraved with their sons name & was intending to give it to him on his 21st. I like the idea of something like this, and would be a nice touch to have his name on it, but if this does indeed effect values, then maybe something to reconsider.
Seeing as these are 1) Made to order 2) Very nice, you rarely see them for sale s/h, but one was put up a while back that had personalised engraving & I think it either didn't sell, or it did but at a low price.
I just had the "serial" number & date of manufacture added to mine.
Hobo said:
Aside from the details of the watch type themselves, I have read that having them engraved could/would have a detrimental effect on future values. Is this correct (I wouldn't know as don't collect watches).
I only ask, as was reading about someone who had one engraved with their sons name & was intending to give it to him on his 21st. I like the idea of something like this, and would be a nice touch to have his name on it, but if this does indeed effect values, then maybe something to reconsider.
if you have a search for other Dornbluth threads I think the most accepted engraving is perhaps the date of manufacture so that it's nothing too personal. I would prefer something without a date of birth or personal message, whereas that date can't really offend anyone. I only ask, as was reading about someone who had one engraved with their sons name & was intending to give it to him on his 21st. I like the idea of something like this, and would be a nice touch to have his name on it, but if this does indeed effect values, then maybe something to reconsider.
Also doubt that many of these come up for sale as they tend to be keepers having ordered something so personal.
few years yet 
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