Volker Vyskocil?

Aug 30, 2014,10:30 AM
 

Anyone know what happened to Volker and his watches?


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I know I will regret this...

 
 By: aditya : August 30th, 2014-13:18
... and this is a few pegs of whisky talking (typing?).... BUT.. What is the correct ratio of foreplay to action?

Clearly excessive...

 
 By: tempusfugit : August 30th, 2014-13:49
In this instance. tempusfugit

Gary posted the last news I am aware of almost a year ago...

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : August 30th, 2014-23:27
which are found here: Hope this helps! Magnus

Yes, it has been almost a year...

 
 By: tempusfugit : August 31st, 2014-06:06
I was hoping someone may have more recent news. Communication from Volker or his brother has been nonexistent since then to my knowledge. tempusfugit

When I think that

 
 By: ztirual : August 31st, 2014-08:37
I almost put an order for one VV back then but changed my mind at the last second and went for KV… At that time KV was also un "unknown quantity"… I believe some went for both.

You made the wiser choice...

 
 By: tempusfugit : August 31st, 2014-12:12
Based on the results to date. tempusfugit

Finally heard from Volker....

 
 By: tempusfugit : September 1st, 2014-05:47
Unfortunately, he has had significant health problems for a couple of years. Resulted in financial distress as well. At any rate, he states he has now recovered and back on track to complete the initial batch of watches. When delivered those who waited fo... 

am celebrating the 9th anniversary of my order this month :-) to tell you the truth

 
 By: alex : September 2nd, 2014-03:09
I doubt I will ever see my watch. But hey excellent lessons learned here :-)

Yes, quite an experience....

 
 By: tempusfugit : September 2nd, 2014-08:12
As one of the original group of 5 (or 6) investors (a term I prefer to purchaser given the vagaries of production) I had lost contact and about given up on him but recently I reconnected with Volker (my spam filter was returning his emails). Hope springs ... 

Turns out

 
 By: xiaobiaomi : September 2nd, 2014-15:57
that the watch collectors have great patience. Most people will just ask for a refund.

That would be far too reasonable...

 
 By: tempusfugit : September 2nd, 2014-20:50
Watch aficionados are a special breed! tempusfugit

Whisky talking again...

 
 By: aditya : September 3rd, 2014-11:20
... Old Indian saying "If you spend all night adjusting the bedclothes when will you sleep?" Only whisky gives me the courage to mock talented watchmakers :-)