The Light is back on in the lab and we’re in production!
It has been a whirlwind couple months here at Grand Rapids Watch Company. I had to avoid my workbench for quite some time while asbestos was remediated, and that meant that I was unable to make additional watches available here. Now that the light is back on in the lab and the creative juices are flowing once more, I hope to get some new pieces up before too long! Several have reached out to me about commissions in the past— if this is still something you want to collaborate on, give me a shout and lets see what we can do!
In even more exciting news, the John Ball 40 is officially in production! What does this mean? Several things!
The John Ball 40 design, specifications, and quantity is locked in. The specifications are nearly identical to the prototype watch and did not have to change in any meaningful way.
150 are being produced. The exclusivity of this first ever numbered release is pretty exciting! This does mean that the 200 order free strap goal is no longer in play. However, if we clear the 100 order mark before deliveries begin, everyone who placed an order, regardless of when, will receive a code for 15% off a future strap order. Tell your friends! Some straps have arrived here at GR Watch Co, but they still have to undergo stress testing to ensure quality.
We are still on track for delivery before the end of the year.
This is a major milestone at Grand Rapids Watch Company and I wanted to extend my thanks to all who placed a pre-order from a brand new company, sight unseen. That is astounding, and hopefully the watches are not too far away from your doorstep now!