It hasn’t started yet, unfortunately. Big delays have resulted in this.
My guess is that it’s associated with the big raids of rep factories last year. I could be way off and his sources are elsewhere but I do know it’s been slim pickings in the rep world from factories.
i messaged him 2 weeks ago and he said he can't start it for now.
San Martin has a nice homage case that i was considering building with a gilt dial, vintage crown, etc...i'd probably just live with the sapphire, undrilled lugs and ceramic bezel but if you have the skill, this would be a good case to use in the interim before Athaya comes through.