Why a waiting 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.