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Steve Laughlin
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BENARUS GMT WORLDIVER QUARTZ - PRE ORDER OPPORTUNITY

Preorder will last 14 days and reservations will be taken by Steve {sl@benarus.com}

Preorder price is: $350 shipped
After preorder price is: $400 shipped
PVD is additional : $50
Steel Mesh Bracelet: $100

Both cases are
45mm bezel diameter
48mm to closed crown
15mm high
55mm lug to lug
500m WR
flat anti-reflective sapphire crystal
lug bar holes will be drilled through

The watch comes with a black leather strap, a choice of 1 Italian rubber strap and an optional mesh bracelet for an additional $100. The watch and accessories are shipped in a travel roll that will be either military olive drab canvas signed BENARUS, or brown leatherette if we can't make the canvas.

I cannot take PayPal this early due to PayPal shipping time line policies.
Please follow reservation instructions below:


If you are a U.S. resident a deposit of $125 with a check or money order can be made to "Benarus USA" and mailed to:

Benarus USA
Steve Laughlin
P.O. Box 23583
Stanley, KS 66283


If you are outside of the U.S. please contact me for deposit information {sl@benarus.com}

Also please email me for availability and provide me with the order details, your name, email, and shipping address.

Expected completion and shipping in November 2009 or sooner.



The Quartz WORLDIVER will be made in a Limited Edition of 50 pieces of each version. You have a case choice of Brushed, Blasted, or PVD finish on each version. The bezel, hands, and cases can not be mixed.

The Italian rubber straps will not have a signed BENARUS buckle or matching finish, they will be the buckle that comes from the Italian rubber factory. The details shown below and mentioned above are subject to change and we will post any changes or updates on the forum.







Last edited on Thu Jul 9th, 2009 10:32 am by Steve Laughlin

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God that looks good. Bring on the ETA and I'll take one with Mesh. I had no idea it was so large cool10.gif

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Good work done on final product Ralf/Steve!!! hand6.gif  I love the blue theme a lot.  One question for you guys.  Even if i will be waiting for the auto version, I guess they will be same options and dial than the quartz, right ? And just to make sure I really understand the options available, let's say i would like the black face with blue theme in BB finish,  i have to get the hybrid GMT/diver bezel and cannot chose the other one? 

Thank you for clarifying this for me.:D


P.S. Also, i might be one to many step ahead but just in case, you have any expected pre order date for the auto version?

Daniel

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Very nice...can we request certain LE numbers?

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Case information: both cases are the same with the exception of the right side crown protection. The bezel does not overhang the case on the left like it looks on the straight photo, it is hard to show straight on, so I will ask for a case sample so I can photo it at different angles.

also the lugs will be drilled through for a robust lug bar system, more later on this.

Let me know if anyone has any questions. - steve

Last edited on Thu Jul 9th, 2009 10:38 am by Steve Laughlin

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andrema wrote:
Very nice...can we request certain LE numbers?

yes you can. and I will let you know if available. Thanks!

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Information Update:
The sapphire will be anti-reflective, and flat.
preorders in the EU can be shipped from Germany.
The preorder will last 14 days.

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Reservation sent.

 

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The watch itself is very well done... But the Skull with mask and wings logo is over the top! I wish it was on the dial... Absolutely RAD!

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Yes, the Skull and mask with Wings logo is excellent. hand6.gif

Will it be on the case back?

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I have the exact questions. Can Steve help answering?
Thanks.


DM71 wrote:
Good work done on final product Ralf/Steve!!! hand6.gif  I love the blue theme a lot.  One question for you guys.  Even if i will be waiting for the auto version, I guess they will be same options and dial than the quartz, right ? And just to make sure I really understand the options available, let's say i would like the black face with blue theme in BB finish,  i have to get the hybrid GMT/diver bezel and cannot chose the other one? 

Thank you for clarifying this for me.:D


P.S. Also, i might be one to many step ahead but just in case, you have any expected pre order date for the auto version?

Daniel

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If everyone would please stay on track for now with the pre-order of the quartz GMT Worldiver it would be appreciated and not cause any confusion for all the WIS interested in ordering this model ...the available options are pictured and posted above.....

Once the auto version is ready (which is a ways off)I am sure Steve will answer all questions pretaining to that watch.thankyou.gif

 

el34han wrote:
I have the exact questions. Can Steve help answering?
Thanks.


DM71 wrote:
Good work done on final product Ralf/Steve!!! hand6.gif  I love the blue theme a lot.  One question for you guys.  Even if i will be waiting for the auto version, I guess they will be same options and dial than the quartz, right ? And just to make sure I really understand the options available, let's say i would like the black face with blue theme in BB finish,  i have to get the hybrid GMT/diver bezel and cannot chose the other one? 

Thank you for clarifying this for me.:D


P.S. Also, i might be one to many step ahead but just in case, you have any expected pre order date for the auto version?

Daniel


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It's just me been to impatient ;) I'll take a 'relax' pill and enjoy the waiting for the soon coming Moray anodie.gif

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CASE FINISHES: just to be clear, both cases are available in brushed, blasted, or PVD and also the mesh bracelet will be brushed, blasted, or PVD to match.

I will be getting a sample of the case soon and will be able to provide pictures of various angles.

Here is a drawing of the cases in stainless and PVD finish.

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First post ...Bead Blasted Blue GMT --- I cannot wait  hand6.gifhand6.gif

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Hi, Steve:

I haven't read through the other replies, but I've e-mailed you and I'll take serial number 21, if possible. Dial/case details are in my e-mail. Will send deposit on Monday the 13th when I'm back in town (travelling at the moment).

Watch looks great!!!!

Bo

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Bo, you are in at #21 for your first choice. -steve

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Nice!!!!

serial #9 ss brushed w blue accent on hold 4 me!!!!



Thanks Ralf & Steve!!

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Animation is live on the website:

http://www.benarus.com/gmtquartz/index.php

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Steve, PM sent. PVD/Grey and mesh #8 for me. Here's another one I'm waiting for. Will it ever end?... Who am I kidding!

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Steve - that looks awesome!!! 

Email sent thru for a PVD Black / Blue on rubber :cool:

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Email sent, can't wait!

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Order sent....add two more to the list!watch2.gifwatch2.gif

 

Thanks Steve!

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Number 3, blue, blasted ..... will be mine......
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SS Grey/Orange #8 for me!! Money order will be sent to you!

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Both cases on mine will be #5 of 50....very cool!

Order number #1
> Grey dial with red/orange
> Brushed
> Rubber strap B
> Optional Mesh Bracelet


> Order number #2
> Black dial with Blue GMT
> PVD Case
> Rubber Strap A
> Optional Mesh Bracelet in PVD


The wait begins....

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I apologise if this has already been stated somewhere, but just out of interest, what will be the make and type of quartz movement that is used in the GMT Worldiver.

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Wozza, good question.

It is the Miyota 6M17

Steve

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Thanks Steve

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Congrats to all of you WIS who pre-ordered the WorlDiver!...still plenty of time left for more savings! party.gif

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New to the forum but I've ordered a gray bead blasted #14 +/- a bracelet once I can seee what it looks like. So glad I found you and Benarus. This watch it exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks Steve for your ordering help

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Welcome to the forum. there is so much here to keep you busy for a while, haha!
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smile8.gif  Locked in with #7 PVD Blk/blu

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Pre order will end tonight at midnight 07.22.09

:shock: :D :X :P :shock: :D :( :D :shock:

The price for this watch tomorrow will be $400 shipped ($450 PVD)

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great looking watch!!gotta have it in auto..any chance havin a domed crystal??

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Hello, welcome...The GMT crystal is flat. the automatic version will be released in the future. -steve

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Hi. I am new to Benarus watches. I am grateful for this site (I came across Benarus via Timezone) and its discussions of Benarus and other watches with which I am unfamiliar. I look forward to trying to keep up. I am keen on learning more about GMT watches. Thanks and take care.

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Welcome aboard Prof!...always good to see another Buckeye onboard...or would that be a Spartan ;)... hand6.gif

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Yes, I teach at CWRU. My son, age 12, is a devoted OSU fan. At an early age he despised a school to the northwest of us. Take care.

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A good friend of mine just received the MORAY... Absolutely SICK!!!

LOVE IT!

Bummed i missed out on the pre-order of the GMT.

Thinking about picking one up.

Just wanted to spread some love for BENARUS! AWESOME!

My friends MoRAY takes my AQUARACER and beats it silly.

Congrats!!!!!!

Now I just need to find 400!

But I will do my best!hand6.gif

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I'm psyched to see the GMT in person this November. It will be my first Benarus.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

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Hi,

is the prize for outside the us (europe) also 400 bucks?

Thank you

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Hi, I'm new to this forum, but so far I have to say that I really like it! The new Benarus Worldiver GMT is GREAT!! I'd love to purchase one. Steve, how do I place the order and transfer the money?? Do you ship abroad (I live in Sweden)?

Thank you!

Best,
Michael

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Mike wrote:
Hi, I'm new to this forum, but so far I have to say that I really like it! The new Benarus Worldiver GMT is GREAT!! I'd love to purchase one. Steve, how do I place the order and transfer the money?? Do you ship abroad (I live in Sweden)?

Thank you!

Best,
Michael


Hi Michael, welcome to the forum! I sent you an email with some information. let me know if you have more questions. - steve

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Hi Steve,

Did you send the mail to my Gmail account? I just logged in but I couldn't see your mail. My address is michael.lindeen@gmail.com.

Anyway - I really want to buy the GMT watch, just tell me how to do...

All the best,
Michael


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