[WhatATool]

Argh those sword hands with a non-date dial... so tempting!!!

 

[mario24601]

Finished product will look great!

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[OmegaCosmicMan]

MKII has posted this Project Update:

The Project 300's case components have entered the mass production phase. The only part that is awaiting approval for mass production is the end-link for the bracelet. As noted earlier we do not anticipate this creating any delays in the delivery timetable.

To read the update on the Project 300 News Page,

Go To ---> 2016-09-16: Project 300 Update

 

[jussi]

MKII has posted this Project Update:

To read the update on the Project 300 News Page,

Go To ---> 2016-09-16: Project 300 Update

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 This is :-!

 

[pl39g]

Looks to be a nice rendition of the original

 

[mleroux]

Sooo glad I got a pre-order in! Does anyone know at what stage will the option for date or non-date be done? And how?

 

[TheMeasure]

Sooo glad I got a pre-order in! Does anyone know at what stage will the option for date or non-date be done? And how?

Most likely you'll select your configuration upon final payment.

 

[TheMeasure]

I don't think this has been posted here yet.

2016-12-07: Project 300 Update

• Case parts are in the final phases of manufacturing
• The bracelet end-link has been approved for mass production and production is currently in process
• Best estimate right now is that we will begin QC of the case parts in Q1 of 2017. If all goes well delivery should be able to begin in the summer of 2017
• We will be taking photos and preparing the web site for receipt of final selections and payments. We expect that we will start ordering for the Plankowners in February/March of 2017. We will follow the same process as we did with the Project GMT where we will open up ordering in batches. The expectation is that we will contact one group approximately each month.

Thank you for your support and patience.
This will likely be the last update before 2017 so we wanted to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and all the best for 2017!

 

[poisonwazthecure]

Does Bill have a staff? Lots of "we" and not "I". From reading the posts I get the impression he has at least one other person helping.

 

[Darwin]

Could be the Royal "we" as well...

Does Bill have a staff? Lots of "we" and not "I". From reading the posts I get the impression he has at least one other person helping.

 

[TheMeasure]

This project tends to get overlooked by the Key West, but here is the latest update from a few days ago.

2017-02-21: Project 300

Here is the current status of the Project 300:

• Case parts have begun to arrive.
• Bracelet is still in production. The EP (end-pieces) are still in production. We had some comments on the finishing and saw an updated EP last month and sent them our feedback earlier this month.
• We have finished the review of the non-date dial sample and that should be going into production in March. Right now we are prepping the sample for the catalog photos so that we can finalize the ordering page.
• We are still reviewing the date version of the Project 300 dial.
• We will resume the production of the hands next month. We had been testing the supply chain and are comfortable with proceeding with the mass production of the hands. This will take more time than normal since we are sub-contracting with a specialist in lume application to finish the hands. To compensate for this we will start the production of the hands as soon as possible.
• QC will begin soon and we will start contacting Plankowners to submit their final selections and payments next month. We have to shoot the catalog photos before we can open final selection.

As always thank you for your patience and support of the Project 300.

 

[Flip.willy]

I caved and put an order in, couldn't stay away, I love the pics I've seen. Is the prod version going to have a white date wheel as well? I actually like the look better, but haven't seen this discussed at all and seems the originals were black, so hoping to confirm.


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[ttatum]

Thanks for sharing the update. I pre-ordered at the end of December (newbie). Happy to see the progress on the non-date dial, as I plan to order non-date. Eagerly awaiting......

 

[TheMeasure]

I caved and put an order in, couldn't stay away, I love the pics I've seen. Is the prod version going to have a white date wheel as well? I actually like the look better, but haven't seen this discussed at all and seems the originals were black, so hoping to confirm.

Caving in and buying an MKII isn't a bad thing..especially when it's a Limited Edition forum project! ;-)

As far a the date wheel, all the pics I've seen have been white. I'm pretty sure that's the final choice but could be wrong. It's been awhile since I've read through the Project 300 design threads. If you haven't already check out MKII's IG page, Bill has some great pics of the 300!!

 

[TheMeasure]

Thanks for sharing the update. I pre-ordered at the end of December (newbie). Happy to see the progress on the non-date dial, as I plan to order non-date. Eagerly awaiting......

You're welcome. Congrats on getting in on your first MKII. I'm going with non date as well.

While the KW has had most of the attention, the Project 300 will be equally as special. Bill is still putting as much energy, focus, and passion into making the 300 as great as all other MKIIs have been. This one is a sleeper that people will wish they had gotten when it was available.

 

[enkidu]

No date is definitely the way to go. I'm going to get mine destro!

 

[ttatum]

You're welcome. Congrats on getting in on your first MKII. I'm going with non date as well.

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Actually, this will be my second MKII. I picked up a Blackwater through a forum sale a couple of years ago. The 300 will be my first MKII built just for me|>

Cheers

 

[kjenckes]

I agree. I think it should be considered and would show precision

 

[Sdengr]

Seriously on the fence about putting a pre-order in for one of these. I missed the Fulcrum and would love a tank-like MKII to take with me everywhere. Not that the Kingston and the like aren't sturdy, but something about the military heritage of the 300 draw me in. I can only wish that bill would have put a circled "Y" on the dial ALA the Hawkinge which had the same. The inside joke here being in the original SM300 royal navy variant they had a circled "T" for Tritium and the same on the JLC pilot watches that inspired Bill to make the Hawkinge. Bill doesn't use Tritium so instead put a circle "Y" on the Hawkinge. Just nitpicking here of course, still a beautiful watch!

 

[Flip.willy]

I think this was hotly debated amongst the plank owners at the beginning of this thread.


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