Why a wait list?
- Each piece is hand-assembled in Burlington, Vermont with a focus on quality, precision, and longevity.
- The Present is designed to last for decades, not years.
- That kind of integrity takes time and limits how many we can responsibly make at once.
How long must I wait?
- After you join, you’ll receive a few emails over time introducing you to The Present.
- When your name comes up, you’ll receive a private offer with a 72-hour window to purchase.
- If you miss your window, you’ll return to the back of the list.
I want to order 12 or more. Who do I speak to?
- For bulk orders, corporate gifting, or special collaborations, email us at
- gifting@thepresent.is.
- We’ll work with you directly to coordinate a timeline and ensure each piece arrives ready to make a lasting impression.
Have you really made and shipped 10,000 of these timepieces?
- Yes.
- Since 2012, more than 10,000 timepieces have been made by hand and shipped to owners in 43 countries — most assembled by the artist, Scott Thrift.
- The original pieces from 2012 are still in daily use.
- If anything ever goes wrong, you can send your timepiece back to our studio for refurbishment.