The KW 292O is a brand new watch. I haven't even seen an "hands on" review of it yet!!! At this point, changes in pricing is unlikely to have anything to do with the quality of the watch or an attempt by the company to clear out parts and inventory to make way for a new version. Even if the company makes some improvements to correct a QC issue, those improvements will probably just be part of a "new batch" with little fanfare--not a whole new version. The major retailers (Kuvarsit, Puretime) are sill offering the watch for $298, which may be V6/KW's suggested price. Sead sold the watch for $259 from launch, so clearly the bigger dealers had a healthy mark up. Intime may have just lowered its price in response to its competition at the retail level--without any input or guidance from KW/V6F. It also may be the case that Ryan bought a large number of these watches at launch and they are selling slower than expected. This isn't an business where you want to be sitting on inventory for a whole host of reasons. This is just my educated speculation, but I wouldn't let a big price drop scare you off.
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KW PAM292-O Ceramic - [ QC pics allowed ] *******
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The KW 292O is a brand new watch. I haven't even seen an "hands on" review of it yet!!! At this point, changes in pricing is unlikely to have anything to do with the quality of the watch or an attempt by the company to clear out parts and inventory to make way for a new version. Even if the company makes some improvements to correct a QC issue, those improvements will probably just be part of a "new batch" with little fanfare--not a whole new version. The major retailers (Kuvarsit, Puretime) are sill offering the watch for $298, which may be V6/KW's suggested price. Sead sold the watch for $259 from launch, so clearly the bigger dealers had a healthy mark up. Intime may have just lowered its price in response to its competition at the retail level--without any input or guidance from KW/V6F. It also may be the case that Ryan bought a large number of these watches at launch and they are selling slower than expected. This isn't an business where you want to be sitting on inventory for a whole host of reasons. This is just my educated speculation, but I wouldn't let a big price drop scare you off.
This is a piece worth getting. Looking at the dial and the caseback, it's amazing compares to noob (for my eyes). As for the crown, I'm still not sure whether It's a ceramic or DLC. I've sent Sead an email and he said It's a ceramic. Very confusing. Hopefully there's an exact answer to the material of the crown. This shall be my next purchase but I'll wait for my 000 to arrive at my doorsteps before proceeding with this piece. It's still in China since 3 weeks ago and it's coming to a month now. EMS is so slow and It's killing me. :cry2:
I honestly think the factory offers a higher price from the start (so that the ones super excited for the watch immediately buy) and then they lower it to offer a more competitive priced product later on. This has happened with the last few releases from KW
Some dealers buy specific watches in large amounts and get high discounts. This was the case for the Pam299.
Hmmm unfortunately I have not received any further qc pics yet despite a polite chase up. I would have liked the watch in hand tomorrow when I'd be in the house to take delivery, but that's not going to happen. I'll post pics one I receive them...
You and me both mate, it's been a good few days now so I'm starting to get a bit concerned/impatient!Looking forward to seeing them!! I have a good feeling about this one.
Wow.... I can't believe we haven't seen any QC pictures for this watch let alone a review! Someone should have gotten something by now????
I'm just gonna buy one tomorrow. no point in waiting. besides I just spoke to ken/psychospike and he offered it to me at a price I couldn't refuse.
Just received what I thought were going to be the missing qc pictures from Jordan. Unfortunately, when I opened them with baited breath I realised they were the exact same ones that he sent me on Sunday 19th! I don't think I'll ever get to share this watch with you guys!!!!
I didn't reject them mate, i posted them here and asked for a movement image and a timegrapher image. Happy to accept on the pictures I've received and posted here, but I need to see the movement and it's accuracy first.
Thanks for posting, I think this what everybody was waiting for!
At first sight it looks pretty awesome to me, lume + inscriptions appear a bit greenish but could be the lights.
Only minor issue is the too square corners of the case.
If crown is dlc it doesn't look bad at all anyway, no difference in color and shine that I can see.
At first sight it looks pretty awesome to me, lume + inscriptions appear a bit greenish but could be the lights.
Only minor issue is the too square corners of the case.
If crown is dlc it doesn't look bad at all anyway, no difference in color and shine that I can see.
Ok I finally got my timegrapher image, no beat error, good high magnitude, but running +8s per day. Should be able to give it a nudge.
Will post pictures one received
Will post pictures one received