Forstner bands relaunched

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Looking forward seeing these 2019 versions... which will look very cool on Your Omega Speedmaster and/or Accutron Astronaut wristwatches
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That's a F-104 in the background. My Dad flew that thing 😀
 
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Argh!! I missed this, I spend all my time in the Modern Omega forum, have never visited this one 🙁 I need one of these bracelets...hope it's reopened for new orders soon.
 
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That's a F-104 in the background. My Dad flew that thing 😀

Starfighter... yet another remarkable design from Lockheed aeronautical engineer Clarence Leonard "Kelly" Johnson
Widow maker... Flying pencil... Manned Rocket ... Free World Defender... sleek design with thin wings and steel inlet guide vanes in air intakes.
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Another NASA photo clearly showing the steel mesh bracelet used by testpilots & astronauts alike... 1967 ill-fated Apollo 1 crew in simulator:
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Anyone wanting these...

I have the exclusivity for the EU! Drop me a message. My stock is arriving soon. £100 each plus shipping.

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Gus always up to date with that calendar on his bracelet.
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You and me both! I’m gonna be real bummed if we miss the holiday season 😀 Kidding aside, these should be in stock and shipping out about end of November. Fingers crossed
The end of November is approaching quickly. How about a status update?
 
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The end of November is approaching quickly. How about a status update?
A little comms go a long way.
 
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I have sent e-mail bit haven’t heard back 🙁 Hope everything is ok. If this turns out to be a hoax, I am gonna be so bummed 🤬 Rarely have I looked so much forward to something as this
 
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What a scam this would be !
Very embarrassing !
I sincerely hope NOT.
 
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Can we wait a while before lighting torches and sharpening pitchforks otherwise one runs the risk of looking a bit silly. The guy clearly said that the bracelets would start shipping late November, it's stated on the website. I see nothing to panic about on 20th November which by my reckoning isn't all that late in the month! Are you suggesting that Darren as EU distributor has had the wool pulled over his eyes too?
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I have to imagine it takes some time to actually get the bracelet production underway, etc. to meet the pre-sold commitment, and that trumps spending time on the forums right now.
 
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Can we wait a while before lighting torches and sharpening pitchforks otherwise one runs the risk of looking a bit silly. The guy clearly said that the bracelets would start shipping late November, it's stated on the website. I see nothing to panic about on 20th November which by my reckoning isn't all that late in the month! Are you suggesting that Darren as EU distributor has had the wool pulled over his eyes too?

Just to clarifty. My post was in no way meant as an insinuation that this might be a scam!! Like in not at all. It was more meant as in “I am really looking forward to this” 😀 I think we just got used to the constant feedback, which has been great, that we all worry a bit now. It is just a sign that we are all looking very much forward to this 😀
 
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I have the exclusivity for the EU! Drop me a message. My stock is arriving soon. £100 each plus shipping.

Darren as EU distributor

I didn’t know there was a European distributor and ordered in the US (way back around the time of the announcement).

Does that mean my bracelet will be delivered through you automatically @DLT222
(I’m in Germany)? If not, is it possible/feasible/sensible to re-place my order through you, to avoid the thing being stuck in customs for ages?
 
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I didn’t know there was a European distributor and ordered in the US (way back around the time of the announcement).

Does that mean my bracelet will be delivered through you automatically @DLT222
(I’m in Germany)? If not, is it possible/feasible/sensible to re-place my order through you, to avoid the thing being stuck in customs for ages?

Wise move indeed ... count me in too if possible
 
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In case anyone is still wondering, here is the response I received by email this morning:

Hi Charles, thanks for checking in! I expect to ship the bands at the end of next week, but I will keep everyone posted on Instagram (@Forstnerbands) and via the website.
Best regards,
Gourdin