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I have a few:
  • Does anyone at CW have a "watching brief" on the forum to get ideas for new models/variations? e.g. the FLE exploratory threads, Nordwulf's mockups
  • Will we see an in-house movement with chrono? Is it viable with SH21, or is a new in-house movement required?
  • Any plans for a new C700 when the motorsport range gets a makeover later this year?
  • Will we see a direct replacement/update for the C11 range at any point, as that range (from what I know/read) has proved very popular?
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Are we likely to see integrated bracelets for the C1, C3, C5 and C8 ranges soon?
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welshlad wrote:Are we likely to see integrated bracelets for the C1, C3, C5 and C8 ranges soon?
+1
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welshlad wrote:Are we likely to see integrated bracelets for the C1, C3, C5 and C8 ranges soon?
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Any plans to re- release straps for the c2 and c20 ?
Would a pin and buckle strap be an option as opposed to the butterfly deployment
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STodd wrote:I have a few:
  • Does anyone at CW have a "watching brief" on the forum to get ideas for new models/variations? e.g. the FLE exploratory threads, Nordwulf's mockups
  • Will we see an in-house movement with chrono? Is it viable with SH21, or is a new in-house movement required?
  • Any plans for a new C700 when the motorsport range gets a makeover later this year?
  • Will we see a direct replacement/update for the C11 range at any point, as that range (from what I know/read) has proved very popular?
+1
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Please, please, please announce the end of the C70 GP series. :lol: :lol:

After Frazer's chequered flag design is used. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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welshlad wrote:Are we likely to see integrated bracelets for the C1, C3, C5 and C8 ranges soon?
+1
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hughesyn wrote:Lots of people would be willing to pay extra to get the logo in the correct place. This would be a great way to make money.
Would you consider say £20 upgrade for this?
My wife has just looked at me funny as I involuntarily sprayed beer over my keyboard reading this.

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£40 for not just the right place, but the right logo?
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Now that you have watches out in the wild that are over a decade old are there any plans to extend your product range to include replacement straps for discontinued watches? There are plenty of C6/C11/C20 owners, for example, that would welcome this.
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welshlad wrote:Are we likely to see integrated bracelets for the C1, C3, C5 and C8 ranges soon?
And again a +1
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Are there any plans to produce a thin,8.5mm case height or less, dress watch with a small second hand and no date window?
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With the bespoke line produced for Morgan, the C1 case was utilized and has seemed to influence much of the new range of dress watches. Being that Morgan added an automotive touch, will the C1 styling influence the next generation motorsport range?
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With the lack of a 38mm offering for the C65 Mk2 (besides the vintage edition, a separate line), and new Tridents and limited editions being introduced only in 43mm of late, is CW walking away from offering so-called "mid size" watches? Have smaller watch sales not justified their continued production?
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fishman wrote:Are there any plans to produce a thin,8.5mm case height or less, dress watch with a small second hand and no date window?
Agreed. I really feel that CWL, at this point in their growth, have an opportunity to out-NOMOS NOMOS in terms of a value proposition. What NOMOS has done to JLC, ALS and Blancpain in terms of luxury dress watches, CWL might want to consider getting in on the act with.

The slimline is a neat watch (and I own the much cooler FLE) but if you can build an IH tool movement, why not an IH dress movement too?
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